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Otto Tausk, Music Director

New to the Symphony? Check out our Musically Speaking Series. Buy Now & Save 2020/21 up to 40%! Season Guide Prices go up June 6! Summer 2020 to June 2021 2020/21 Season A Message from the Maestro For our 102nd season, the and I have created a program that explores lightness and dark: Beethoven’s 9th Symphony with its transformation from chaos to joy, the clarity of Sibelius paired with the intensity of Strauss, Stravinsky’s paganistic Rite of Spring and Haydn’s grand vision in . We are joined by some of the greatest artists in the world: Hélène Grimaud, James Ehnes, , and to name a few. I am so excited to share this music with you. Hear it. Feel it. Come live the music with us.

Otto Tausk, Music Director

OTTO TAUSK WITH THE VSO

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HAN-NA CHANG

HÉLÈNE GRIMAUD JAMES EHNES

Mahler, Goerne & Grimaud Mozart in Part of MahlerFest Fri, April 16, 2021 at 8:00pm — The Orpheum Sat, April 17, 2021 at 8:00pm — The Orpheum Fri, February 5, 2021 at 8:00pm — The Orpheum Sat, February 6, 2021 at 8:00pm — The Orpheum Marc Minkowski, conductor Otto Tausk, conductor Rameau (arr. Minkowski): Une ouverture imaginaire , Mozart: Symphony No. 31, Paris Hélène Grimaud, Ravel: Le tombeau de Couperin Bizet: Symphony in C Mahler: Rückert-Lieder Schumann: “explosiveness and exuberance” Ehnes, Sibelius & Strauss Mahler: Symphony No. 5 — on Minkowski

Fri, September 18, 2020 at 8:00pm — The Orpheum “breath-takingly visceral” French Maestro Marc Minkowski brings unique Sat, September 19, 2020 at 8:00pm — The Orpheum — New York Music Daily on Hélène Grimaud insight to this beautiful French-themed program. A thrilling Mozart symphony is partnered with music Otto Tausk, conductor The “superb” (New York Times) German baritone by Rameau (the French “Bach”), Bizet (who wrote James Ehnes, Matthias Goerne performs a set of Mahler songs that his remarkable first symphony at the age of 17), Barbara Croall: KIKZOOTAADWAK Suite run the gamut from the joy of love to existential angst. and Ravel. (World Première, VSO Commission) Hélène Grimaud will capture the emotional core of Sibelius: Schumann, a key inspiration for Mahler. Maestro Tausk closes with Mahler’s beloved Symphony No. 5. R. Strauss: Ein Heldenleben Tchaikovsky’s 5th A spectacular program of virtuosity and lyricism. Violin master James Ehnes performs Sibelius’ rich Fri, May 28, 2021 at 8:00pm — The Orpheum and soulful concerto. Maestro Tausk leads German Mozart & Dvořák Sat, May 29, 2021 at 8:00pm — The Orpheum ’s magnificent A Hero’s Life, Han-Na Chang, conductor Fri, March 12, 2021 at 8:00pm — The Orpheum a workout for the full orchestra. Plus! A new work Nicholas Wright, violin from the awe-inspiring Odawa First Nation composer Sat, March 13, 2021 at 8:00pm — The Orpheum Victoria Borisova-Ollas: Barbara Croall. Eun Sun Kim, conductor ...and time is running past midnight... Stefan Jackiw, violin Prokofiev: Violin Concerto No. 1 Mozart: Symphony No. 35 Haffner Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 5 Brahms Janáček: Violin Concerto The Wandering of a Little Soul Grand Prix winner of the Rostropovich Competition with Bach Toccata & Fugue Dvořák: Romance at age 11, Han-Na Chang performed with the world’s Dvořák: Symphony No. 8 major before an acclaimed Fri, November 13, 2020 at 8:00pm — The Orpheum debut at the BBC Proms. She joins the VSO for an Sat, November 14, 2020 at 8:00pm — The Orpheum “a major star” — The New York Times on Kim audience favourite, Tchaikovsky’s 5th Symphony. Otto Tausk, conductor “as close to perfection as music can get.” Plus, VSO Concertmaster Nicholas Wright’s effortless Hélène Brunet, soprano — on Jackiw tone is featured perfectly in Prokofiev’s gorgeous , baritone first violin concerto. UBC Choirs, Graeme Langager, Choir Director Two brilliant new voices take you on a beautiful journey to . After opening with Mozart’s Bach (trans. Stokowski) : Toccata & Fugue exuberant Haffner, the concert dives into the music in D minor plus additional selections of two Czech greats, known for their magical Brahms: A German Requiem lyricism and lush orchestrations. American violinist Stefan Jackiw perfectly combines “intelligence and Maestro Tausk is joined by the great Canadian sensitivity” (The Boston Globe). baritone Russell Braun and soprano Hélène Brunet to perform Brahms’ A German Requiem. Plus, grand orchestral transcriptions of Bach by , the legendary conductor of the SIX CONCERT SUBSCRIPTION PACKAGE — PRICES GO UP JUNE 6 and Disney’s . $525 $384 $282 $240 $198 $153 Subscribe: 604.876.3434 myVSO.ca Or get all 12 Masterworks for as little as $24 per concert REFER TO PAGE 20 4 ASSANTE VANCOUVER CENTRE Masterworks Diamond Join us at the Orpheum at 7pm for pre-concert talks.

JAN LISIECKI

Tausk Conducts Beethoven’s 9th plays Fri, September 25, 2020 at 8:00pm — The Orpheum Beethoven’s Emperor Sat, September 26, 2020 at 8:00pm — The Orpheum Otto Tausk, conductor Fri, May 21, 2021 at 8:00pm — The Orpheum Simone Osborne, soprano Sat, May 22, 2021 at 8:00pm — The Orpheum Susan Platts, mezzo-soprano Otto Tausk, conductor Lucas van Lierop, tenor Jan Lisiecki, piano, Cherniavsky Laureate* Scott Brooks, baritone Vancouver Bach Choir, Leslie Dala, choir director Johann Strauss: The Emperor Waltz Maisky and Tovey: Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 5, Emperor Samy Moussa: New Work Bruckner: Symphony No. 7 (World Première, VSO Commission) Pictures at an Exhibition Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 “uncommonly sensitive” Fri, February 26, 2021 at 8:00pm — The Orpheum — The New York Times on Lisiecki We could not complete Beethoven 250 without a Sat, February 27, 2021 at 8:00pm — The Orpheum performance of the 9th Symphony and its glorious Bramwell Tovey, conductor The remarkable Canadian Jan Lisiecki, acclaimed Ode to Joy. Tausk leads the VSO and the Vancouver Mischa Maisky, around the world for his depth of thought and musical maturity, meets Maestro Tausk for the first time in Bach Choir for a definitive interpretation. Plus, Shostakovich: Cello Concerto No. 1 Beethoven’s Emperor Concerto. Plus, a grand musical new music from Canadian Samy Moussa Mussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibition (“strikingly original” — The LA Times). vision inspired by Bruckner’s obsessive spirituality. Maestro Bramwell Tovey returns for a thrilling program featuring cello superstar Mischa Maisky, the *CHERNIAVSKY LAUREATE The Sorcerer’s Apprentice plus Chopin essential heir to Rostropovich. Maisky’s complicated history with the USSR makes Shostakovich the ideal The Cherniavsky Laureate position is supported annually by the Gudewill Family, in honour of Janey Fri, October 30, 2020 at 8:00pm — The Orpheum choice for his VSO debut. Plus, Mussorgsky’s grand Gudewill, Peter Cherniavsky, Mrs. B.T. Rogers and Sun, November 1, 2020 at 2:00pm — The Orpheum* and exciting Pictures at an Exhibition to close. the Cherniavsky Junior Club for the Performing Arts, John Fiore, conductor a foundation that annually underwrites the cost of Charles Richard-Hamelin, piano thousands of children attending during Berlioz: Overture: Le corsaire The Art of the Horn: class time for schools throughout British Columbia. Chopin: Piano Concerto No. 1 Strauss, Wagner and Zemlinsky Wagner: Prelude & Venusberg Music from Tannhäuser Fri, March 19, 2021 at 8:00pm — The Orpheum Dukas: The Sorcerer’s Apprentice Sat, March 20, 2021 at 8:00pm — The Orpheum Buniatishvili plays Tchaikovsky A dramatic program filled with romance, adventure, Lothar Zagrosek, conductor bombast and longing. It includes The Sorcerer’s Stefan Dohr, horn plus The Rite of Spring Apprentice, well-known from Disney’s Fantasia plus Wagner: Siegfried-Idyll Fri, June 11, 2021 at 8:00pm — The Orpheum the Chopin Competition-winning Canadian Charles Strauss: Horn Concerto No. 2 Sat, June 12, 2021 at 8:00pm — The Orpheum Richard-Hamelin plays Chopin’s first concerto which Zemlinsky: The Little Mermaid almost sings with youthful energy and love. Otto Tausk, conductor *N.B. Saturday subscribers will default to the Sunday 2:00pm Berlin Phil principal horn Stefan Dohr performs Khatia Buniatishvili, piano performance and have the option to switch to the Friday performance. Strauss’s dramatic Horn Concerto. Two-time Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No. 1 “Conductor of the Year” Lothar Zagrosek brings his Stravinsky: The Rite of Spring “thrilling” and “evocative” style to two narrative works by arch romantics (and horn lovers!) Wagner and “an extraordinary pianist” MISCHA MAISKY Zemlinsky. With multi-media imagery. — LA Times on Buniatishvili Maestro Tausk closes the season with two iconic works. Tchaikovsky is performed by Georgian firebrand Khatia Buniatishvili. With the flare KHATIA BUNIATISHVILI of a Liszt or Horowitz, she brings audiences to their feet wherever she goes. The Rite of Spring, with its celebration of pagan ritual, caused riots at its première. It is now recognized as a modern masterpiece.

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Subscribe: 604.876.3434 myVSO.ca Our Symphony 101Series Musically Speaking Concerto forConcerto Orchestra with closes apunch. up folk the and rhapsodic feel, Bartók’s astounding rhapsody, of East-European full folk melody. Picking rhapsodies. The concert with opens an orchestral Yoav astound Levanon will with apair of beloved The completely charming 16-year-old piano phenom Bartók: Concerto for Orchestra Gershwin: Rhapsody inBlue Rachmaninoff: Rhapsody on a Themeof Paganini Enescu: Romanian RhapsodyNo.1 Yoav Levanon, piano Otto Tausk, conductor Sat, December 5,2020at7:00pm—TheOrpheum Gershwin Rhapsodies Rachmaninoff and by two wonderful first symphonies.classical phrase and gorgeous tone. AVSO debut bookended musician entrance will who you of with her sense saxophone with remarkable the Amy Dickson, a Maestro Tausk invites you to discover classical the Beethoven: Symphony No.1 Ibert: Concertino dacamera Frank Martin : Ballade Prokofiev: Symphony No.1, Classical Amy Dickson, saxophone Otto Tausk , conductor Sat, October 17,2020at7:00pm—TheOrpheum plus Classical Sax Beethoven &Prokofiev Concerts startat7:00pm.Joinusfor Happy Hourat6pm. and introduce you to new pieces thatmay justbecome your next favourite. and insightsfrom thestage. World-class guestartistsperform classical favourites close-ups ofthemusicians.The conductor invites you into themusicwith commentary Classical concerts withatwist:Video screens eithersideofthestage give fascinating AMY DICKSON the HughDavidson Fund ofThe Victoria Foundation. The Fung commission issupported inpart by mixing together influencesfrom aroundthe world. worknew for VSO Principal Flautist Reside, Christie worlds. Vivian Fung, an audience favourite, writes a famous for having a foot latin inboth and classical of references, melodies, and remixes. Piazzolla is Debussy’s evocative mer La is featured inaprogram Debussy: La mer Vivian Fung : New Flute Concerto Piazzolla: The Four Seasons ofBuenos Aires Bohuslav Martinů: Half-time Christie Reside, flute Karen Kamensek, conductor Sat, January9,2021at7:00pm—TheOrpheum Debussy, PiazzollaandFung with Mahler’s Songs. of Mahler, wrote his Earth Concerto indialogue superstarChinese composer Tan abig Dun, fan Songs of the Earth from Tan Po. Li poet Dynasty and our place on it. Mahler took inspiration for his A program contemplating ancient of ideas earth the Mahler: DasLiedvon der Erde (Songs oftheEarth) :Earth Concerto Matthias Goerne,baritone Michael Schade, tenor Otto Tausk, conductor Sat, February 13,2021at7:00pm—TheOrpheum Mahler meets Tan Dun Songs oftheEarth: (W orld Première, VSO Commission) YOAV LEVANON YOAV $299 $215 $186 $162 $137 $120 REFER TO PAGE 20 FIVE CONCERT SUBSCRIPTION PACKAGE — by Slatkin. McTee’s Play, playful Double American settlers Barber’s meets plus nostalgia Appalachian Spring’s program that explores themes of and time memory. conductor an leads all-American Internationally acclaimed Grammy-winning Copland: Appalachian Spring (Complete Ballet) Barber: Knoxville: Summerof1915 Cindy McTee: DoublePlay Bernstein: Fancy Free: Three Dance Variations Measha Brueggergosman, soprano Leonard Slatkin,conductor Sat, April 24,2021at7:00pm—TheOrpheum Slatkin conducts Appalachian Spring BRUEGGERGOSMAN MEASHA

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Stewart Copeland: Police Deranged

Fri, October 2, 2020 at 8:00pm — The Orpheum Sat, October 3, 2020 at 8:00pm — The Orpheum Stewart Copeland, percussionist & host Vern Griffiths, conductor A high-energy celebration of legendary rock star and Oscar, with Love Paul Shaffer in Symphony composer Stewart Copeland, the founder of one of rock’s most beloved bands, The Police. Bursting with Fri, January 22, 2021 at 8:00pm — The Orpheum Fri, March 26, 2021 at 8:00pm — The Orpheum unique compositions of The Police’s biggest hits - Sat, January 23, 2021 at 8:00pm — The Orpheum Sat, March 27, 2021 at 8:00pm — The Orpheum including Roxanne, ​ ​Don’t Stand So Close To Me and ​ Kelly Peterson, host Paul Shaffer, host & pianist Message in a Bottle — that have been “deranged” by Andrew Crust, conductor Valerie Simpson, vocalist Copeland, this incredible show gives new life to classic Ernie Green, conductor songs with Copeland on drums along with featured called him “the Maharajah of the singers and guitarist. keyboard.” We know him simply as one of the greatest Paul Shaffer, longtime music director to David creators of the 20th century. Don’t miss this special Letterman, shares symphonic renditions of his showcase of ’s original compositions, favourite pop, R&B, and tunes plus anecdotes and loved by Jazz and Classical audiences alike, hosted by reminiscences from a remarkable career in showbiz. STEWART COPELAND Oscar’s widow Kelly Peterson plus special guests. With Motown legend Valerie Simpson (“Ain’t No Mountain High Enough”, “I’m Every Woman”) Lisa Fischer: Just a Kiss Away Édith Piaf: Symphonique Fri, February 19, 2021 at 8:00pm — The Orpheum Sat, February 20, 2021 at 8:00pm — The Orpheum Fri, June 4, 2021 at 8:00pm — The Orpheum Lisa Fischer, vocalist Sat, June 5, 2021 at 8:00pm — The Orpheum Grand Baton Trio Anne Carrere, vocalist Josephine Lee, conductor Nobuyuki Nakajima, conductor

“the single best show I’ve seen in many years” Édith Piaf’s greatest hits, including La vie en rose and — The New York Times on Fischer Non, je ne regrette rien, are brought to life by actress Grammy-winning vocalist Lisa Fischer made her and singer Anne Carrere, who perfectly embodies the Singin’ in the Rain in Concert career backing , , sound and spirit of the legendary French songstress in Part of Digital Concert Hall and Luther Vandross. Now, following the Oscar- this remarkable symphonic performance. winning 2013 documentary 20 Feet from Stardom Fri, November 6, 2020 at 8:00pm — The Orpheum which showcased her virtuosity and vulnerability, Sat, November 7, 2020 at 8:00pm — The Orpheum she takes centre stage in a stunning night of R&B and classic rock. Andrew Crust, conductor

Experience the great Gene Kelly singing and dancing across the big screen in the Academy and Golden Globe-winning Hollywood classic film Singin’ in the LISA FISCHER Rain while the VSO performs the score live. Certain to sell out. Secure your seats with a subscription today!

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GENE KELLY IN SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN

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STEFAN JACKIW

Beethoven, Ibert, Prokofiev Mozart & Dvořák and Amy Dickson Sun, March 14, 2021 at 2:00pm — The Orpheum Sun, October 18, 2020 at 2:00pm — The Orpheum Eun Sun Kim, conductor Stefan Jackiw, violin Otto Tausk, conductor Amy Dickson, saxophone Mozart: Symphony No. 35 Haffner Janáček: Violin Concerto Prokofiev: Symphony No. 1, Classical The Wandering of a Little Soul Frank Martin: Ballade Dvořák: Romance Ibert: Concertino da camera Dvořák: Symphony No. 8 Beethoven: Symphony No. 1 “a major star” — The New York Times on Kim Maestro Tausk invites you to discover the classical saxophone with the remarkable Amy Dickson, a “as close to perfection as music can get.” musician who will entrance you with her sense of — The Globe and Mailon Jackiw phrase and gorgeous tone. A VSO debut bookended Two brilliant new voices take you on a beautiful by two wonderful first classical symphonies. journey to Prague. After opening with Mozart’s exuberant Haffner, the concert dives into the music of two Czech greats, known for their magical lyricism and lush orchestrations. American violinist Stefan Jackiw perfectly combines “intelligence and sensitivity” (The Boston Globe). Jan Lisiecki plays Slatkin conducts Appalachian Spring Beethoven’s Emperor

Sun, April 25, 2021 at 2:00pm — The Orpheum Sun, May 23, 2021 at 2:00pm — The Orpheum Leonard Slatkin, conductor Otto Tausk, conductor Measha Brueggergosman, soprano Jan Lisiecki, piano Bernstein: Fancy Free: Three Dance Variations Johann Strauss: The Emperor Waltz Cindy McTee: Double Play Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 5, Emperor Barber: Knoxville, Summer of 1915 Bruckner: Symphony No. 7 Copland: Appalachian Spring (Complete Ballet) “uncommonly sensitive” Internationally acclaimed Grammy-winning — The New York Times on Lisiecki conductor Leonard Slatkin leads an all-American program that explores themes of time and memory. The remarkable Canadian Jan Lisiecki, acclaimed Appalachian Spring’s evocation of 19th-century around the world for his depth of thought and musical American settlers meets Barber’s nostalgia plus maturity, meets Maestro Tausk for the first time in McTee’s playful Double Play, a work commissioned Beethoven’s Emperor Concerto. Plus, a grand musical AMY DICKSON by Slatkin. vision inspired by Bruckner’s obsessive spirituality.

Songs of the Earth: Mahler meets Tan Dun

Sun, February 14, 2021 at 2:00pm — The Orpheum Otto Tausk, conductor Michael Schade, tenor Matthias Goerne, baritone Tan Dun: Earth Concerto Mahler: Das von der Erde (Songs of the Earth

A program contemplating ancient ideas of the earth and our place on it. Mahler took inspiration for his Songs of the Earth from Tan Dynasty poet Li Po.

Chinese superstar composer Tan Dun, a big fan LEONARD SLATKIN of Mahler, wrote his Earth Concerto in dialogue with Mahler’s Songs.

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Haydn’s Creation

Sat, January 16, 2021 at 8:00pm — Chan Centre Sun, January 17, 2021 at 2:00pm — Chan Centre Otto Tausk, conductor Maya Kherani, soprano Josh Lovell, tenor Tyler Duncan, baritone Vancouver Chamber Choir Haydn: The Creation

The Creation, known as one of Haydn’s key masterpieces, provides a radiant vision of the story of Genesis. Inspired by Handel’s great oratorios, Haydn is quoted as begging God to let him finish The Creation once he got into the flow. It worked and the massive Oratorio is still celebrated around the world.

MAHAN ESFAHANI

An Evening of Bachs with Mahan Esfahani

Sat, October 24, 2020 at 8:00pm — Chan Centre Sun, October 25, 2020 at 2:00pm — Chan Centre Mahan Esfahani, harpsichord & leader W.F. Bach: Adagio and Fugue in D minor OTTO TAUSK C.P.E. Bach: Symphony in E minor C.P.E. Bach: Concerto No.4 for Harpsichord in F minor MAYA KHERANI J.S. Bach: Italian Concerto J.S. Bach: Concerto for Flute, Violin and Piano in A minor Mozart Revealed with Robert Levin

“shows off Bach’s genius completely” Sat, May 15, 2021 at 8:00pm — Chan Centre — The Straits Times on Esfahani Sun, May 16, 2021 at 2:00pm — Chan Centre Harpsichordist Mahan Esfahani is one of the most Suite Hébraïque Robert Levin, piano exciting artists of our time. Pugnacious, hyperactive, Program to be announced defiant, beautiful, disciplined, and nonchalant Sat, November 28, 2020 at 8:00pm — Chan Centre brilliance are all epithets thrown at Esfahani. Don’t Sun, November 29, 2020 at 2:00pm — Chan Centre Mozart scholar and Music Director of the Sarasota miss the intense virtuosity of this new Bach master. Music Festival, Robert Levin is renowned for his Tabea Zimmermann, & leader improvised embellishments and cadenzas. He joins Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 the VSO to perform some of his favourite repertoire Bloch: Suite Hébraïque from the greatest name in music history. Hindemith: Trauermusik (Music of Mourning) Mendelssohn: Octet

Tabea Zimmermann, the finest violist in the world today, leads the VSO in a concert of remembrance and hope. To commemorate the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, the orchestra members will TABEA ZIMMERMANN perform on the of Hope, instruments owned by Jewish families during the Holocaust that now carry their memory and voices into the future.

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Play Zone at 1:00pm in the Orpheum Lobby Kids Concerts supported by Tom Lee Music. Beethoven Lives Upstairs

Sun, October 4, 2020 at 2:00pm — The Orpheum Andrew Crust, conductor Classical Kids LIVE!

In the Beethoven250 celebration year we are pleased to open OriginO Kids Concerts with the classic tale of a young boy learning about the strange noises and the Fireflight: Circus West meets the VSO moody man living upstairs Sun, January 24, 2021 at 2:00pm — The Orpheum Vern Griffiths, conductor Carnival of Our Animals Circus West A circus parable about a young hummingbird fighting Sun, November 22, 2020 at 2:00pm — The Orpheum a raging forest fire. Inspired by her actions, the other Otto Tausk, conductor animals in the forest assist and, through compelling circus artistry and music, help the hummingbird Saint-Saëns’ beloved Carnival of the Animals gets a protect her fragile environment. 21st Century update with the addition of new music inspired by animals of the Pacific Northwest. Will Stroet and the VSO CIRCUS WEST WILL STROET Sun, March 7, 2021 at 2:00pm — The Orpheum Andrew Crust, conductor Will Stroet, host, guitar & vocals M is for Music A children’s entertainer with universal appeal, Will Stroet jams with the VSO for the first time in a new Sun, May 9, 2021 at 2:00pm — The Orpheum show for symphony. Andrew Crust, conductor Sarah Johannesen, actor & playwright

Sarah T. Murdoch is sure that M is for….Meh. There FIVE CONCERT SUBSCRIPTION PACKAGE — are ZERO Jellyfish at the Orpheum and not a single PRICES GO UP JUNE 6 dinosaur. But, could music be its own adventure? for only $133 adult / $80 child REFER TO PAGE 20

CANADA LIFE Little Kids Concerts For young children aged 0-4 and their parents/guardians. Featuring plenty of singing, clapping and movement.

What a Wonderful World Winter Wonderland

Sat, October 17, 2020 Sat, November 28, 2020 at 10:00am & 11:30am — The Anvil Centre at 10:00am & 11:30am ­— The nvilA Centre Sun, October 18, 2020 Sun, November 29, 2020 at 10:00am & 11:30am — Pyatt Hall at 10:00am & 11:30am — Pyatt Hall Gillian Hunter-Gibbs, host Jodi Proznick, bass & host Early Years music specialist Gillian Hunter-Gibbs is joined Jazz bassist and educator Jodi Proznick explores by strings and harp from the VSO to create a musical winter musical colours from around the world with special wonderland to help kick off your holiday season. guests from Asia, Africa, South America and the VSO. GILLIAN HUNTER-GIBBS The Silly Scientist

Sat, May 15, 2021 at 3pm — The Playhouse THREE CONCERT SUBSCRIPTION PACKAGE Vern Griffiths, conductor for only $54 adult / $25 child Gillian Hunter-Gibbs, host REFER TO PAGE 20

The Silly Scientist tries to rival the musicians of the VSO with

Subscribe: 604.876.3434 myVSO.ca LITTLE KIDS CONCERTS ENDOWED BY JODI PROZNICK her own silly musical creations. Kids will be introduced to the basic science of sound and the instruments of the symphony MARY AND GORDON CHRISTOPHER with the music of Mozart, Beethoven and Haydn. FOUNDATION 10 PARC RETIREMENT LIVING Tea & Trumpets The 2020/2021 season features a tour of the great musical capitals of the world mixed with entertaining stories and narration from Vancouver’s very own Bard, host Christopher Gaze, alongside VSO Assistant Conductor, Andrew Crust. Complimentary Tea & Cookies are served in the lobby starting at 1pm. Tea provided compliments of Tetley Tea.

ANDREW CRUST

Pomp & Circumstance

Thu, May 6, 2021 at 2:00pm — The Orpheum Andrew Crust, conductor Christopher Gaze, host Emilie Grimes, viola

The music of Elgar, Walton and Britten, including Danzón! The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra, is at the heart of this delightful English program. CHRISTOPHER GAZE Thu, January 21, 2021 at 2:00pm — The Orpheum Andrew Crust, conductor Christopher Gaze, host Michael Jarrett, marimba Napoli! Piazzolla: The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires Rosauro: Marimba Concerto No. 1 Thu, June 3, 2021 at 2:00pm — The Orpheum Márquez: Danzón No. 2 Andrew Crust, conductor Russian Nights Christopher Gaze, host Symphonic Latin America is featured in this fast- Thu, October 1, 2020 at 2:00pm — The Orpheum paced, rhythmic and virtuosic concert featuring Naples is renowned for its music from the Baroque period through to the 20th century. An exciting Andrew Crust, conductor soloists from the VSO. concert featuring a mix of much-loved tunes from Christopher Gaze, host Rossini’s great arias to the music of Nino Rota. David Lakirovich, violin Mussorgsky: Dawn on the Moscow River California Dreaming: Tchaikovsky: Souvenir d’un lieu cher Tchaikovsky: Valse-Scherzo Williams, Weill & Korngold Tchaikovsky: Sleeping Beauty Suite EMILIE GRIMES Thu, February 18, 2021 at 2:00pm — The Orpheum VSO Assistant Concertmaster David Lakirovich is the Andrew Crust, conductor soloist in this lovely concert featuring a pair of Russia’s Christopher Gaze, host greatest : Mussorgsky and Tchaikovsky. A musical tour of , the home of , Erich Korngold, Kurt Weill and of course ! Take a playful romp through the greatest Dancing by the Danube music Tinseltown has to offer.

Thu, December 10, 2020 at 2:00pm — The Orpheum Andrew Crust, conductor Christopher Gaze, host Brahms: Hungarian Dances Enescu: Romanian Rhapsody

Take a trip through Eastern along the Danube, where folk songs await around every corner.

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Beethoven & Prokofiev Hélène Brunet, soprano Russell Braun, baritone plus Classical Sax UBC Choirs, SURREY NIGHTS MUSICALLY SPEAKING Graeme Langager, Choir Director 2020/21 SEASON RGF INTEGRATED WEALTH MANAGEMENT SYMPHONY SUNDAYS Summer 2020 to June 2021 Fri, Oct 16 at 8pm — Bell Centre Carnival of Our Animals Sat, Oc 17 at 7pm — The Orpheum ORIGINO KIDS CONCERTS PULL-OUT CALENDAR Sun, Oc 18 at 2pm — The Orpheum Sun, Nov 22 at 2pm — The Orpheum Otto Tausk, conductor Otto Tausk, conductor Amy Dickson, saxophone Vivian Fung What a Wonderful World VSO AT THE ANNEX CANADA LIFE LITTLE KIDS CONCERTS JUNE 2020 SEPTEMBER 2020 Fri, Nov 27 at 8pm — The Annex Sat, Oct 17 at 10am & 11:30am — The Anvil Centre Symphonic PRIDE Ehnes, Sibelius & Strauss Winter Wonderland SUMMER SPECIAL NEWMONT CANADA MASTERWORKS GOLD Sun, Oct 18 at 10am & 11:30am — CANADA LIFE LITTLE KIDS CONCERTS Thu, Jun 25 at 8pm — The Orpheum Fri, Sep 18 at 8pm — The Orpheum Pyatt Hall Sat, Nov 28 at 10am & 11:30am — Sat, Sep 19 at 8pm — The Orpheum Jodi Proznick, bass & host The Anvil Centre Otto Tausk, conductor VSO @ Bard on the Beach Sun, Nov 29 at 10am & 11:30am — Pyatt Hall SUMMER SPECIAL James Ehnes, violin Rodney Sharman Gillian Hunter-Gibbs, host Mon, Jun 29 at 7:30pm — VSO AT THE ANNEX Bard on the Beach Pavilion Tausk Conducts Beethoven’s 9th Fri, Oct 23 at 8pm — The Annex SURREY NIGHTS Suite Hébraïque ASSANTE VANCOUVER CENTRE CLASSICAL TRADITIONS MASTERWORKS DIAMOND An Evening of Bachs JULY 2020 Thu, Sep 24 at 8pm — Bell Centre Sat, Nov 28 at 8pm — Chan Centre with Mahan Esfahani Sun, Nov 29 at 2pm — Chan Centre Fri, Sep 25 at 8pm — The Orpheum CLASSICAL TRADITIONS Sat, Sep 26 at 8pm — The Orpheum Tabea Zimmermann, viola & leader in Concert Sat, Oct 24 at 8pm — Chan Centre VSO TELUS DIGITAL CONCERT HALL Otto Tausk, conductor Sun, Oct 25 at 2pm — Chan Centre Simone Osborne, soprano Thu, Jul 2 at 7:30pm — The Orpheum Mahan Esfahani, harpsichord & leader Fri, Jul 3 7:30pm — The Orpheum Susan Platts, mezzo-soprano DECEMBER 2020 Lucas van Lierop, tenor Scott Brooks, baritone The Sorcerer’s Apprentice VSO Chamber Players 1 Symphony @ Sunset Vancouver Bach Choir, plus Chopin VSO CHAMBER PLAYERS In partnership with Dutch Liberation Leslie Dala, choir director ASSANTE VANCOUVER CENTRE 2020 Celebration and Vancouver Park Board MASTERWORKS DIAMOND Thu & Sun, Dec 3 & 6 — Pyatt Hall FREE SUMMER SPECIAL Russian Nights Fri, Oct 30 at 8pm — The Orpheum Sat, Jul 4 — Sunset Beach NORTH SHORE CLASSICS John Fiore, conductor Rachmaninoff and Wed, Sep 30 at 8pm — Centennial Theatre Charles Richard-Hamelin, piano Gershwin Rhapsodies SURREY NIGHTS VSO Institute Orchestra Andrew Crust, conductor MUSICALLY SPEAKING Final Performance David Lakirovich, violin NOVEMBER 2020 Fri, Dec 4 at 8pm — Bell Centre SUMMER SPECIAL Sat, Dec 5 at 7pm — The Orpheum Mon, Jul 6 at 7pm — Chan Centre Otto Tausk, conductor Otto Tausk, conductor OCTOBER 2020 The Sorcerer’s Apprentice Yoav Levanon, piano plus Chopin Russian Nights ASSANTE VANCOUVER CENTRE MASTERWORKS DIAMOND Star Wars: Return of the Jedi PARC RETIREMENT TEA & TRUMPETS Dancing by the Danube VSO TELUS DIGITAL CONCERT HALL Sun, Nov 1 at 2pm — The Orpheum PARC RETIREMENT TEA & TRUMPETS Thu, Oct 1 at 2pm — The Orpheum Wed, Jul 15 at 7pm — The Orpheum John Fiore, conductor Thu, Dec 10 at 2pm — The Orpheum Andrew Crust, conductor Thu, Jul 16 at 7pm — The Orpheum Charles Richard-Hamelin, piano Andrew Crust, conductor Fri, Jul 17 at 7pm — The Orpheum Christopher Gaze, host David Lakirovich, violin Christopher Gaze, host Justin Freer, conductor Music by John Williams Singin’ in the Rain in Concert VSO TELUS DIGITAL CONCERT HALL A Traditional Christmas Stewart Copeland: Police Deranged LONDON DRUGS VSO POPS SPECIAL LONDON DRUGS VSO POPS Fri, Nov 6 at 8pm — The Orpheum VSO @ Deer Lake Dec 13 to 17 — At various locations FREE SUMMER SPECIAL Fri, Oct 2 at 8pm — The Orpheum Sat, Nov 7 at 8pm — The Orpheum Sat, Oct 3 at 8pm — The Orpheum across the lower mainland. Andrew Crust, conductor Sat, Jul 18 at 7pm — Andrew Crust, conductor Deer Lake Festival Lawn Stewart Copeland, percussionist & host Christopher Gaze, host Andrew Crust, conductor Vern Griffiths, conductor The Philharmonic Orchestra on Tour Home Alone — Film with Orchestra Beethoven Lives Upstairs SPECIAL VSO TELUS DIGITAL CONCERT HALL ORIGINO KIDS CONCERTS Thu, Nov 12 at 7:30pm — The Orpheum Fri, Dec 18 at 7:30pm — The Orpheum Sun, Oct 4 at 2pm — The Orpheum Lahav Shani, conductor Sat, Dec 19 at 7:30pm — The Orpheum Andrew Crust, conductor Julian Pellicano, conductor Classical Kids LIVE!

12 The Four Seasons FEBRUARY 2021 Mozart & Dvořák M is for Music SPECIAL NEWMONT CANADA MASTERWORKS GOLD ORIGINO KIDS CONCERTS RGF INTEGRATED WEALTH MANAGEMENT Fri, Dec 18 at 8pm — Chan Centre MAHLERFEST SYMPHONY SUNDAYS Sun, May 9 at 2pm — The Orpheum Sat, Dec 19 at 8pm — Chan Centre FESTIVAL Fri, Mar 12 at 8pm — The Orpheum Andrew Crust, conductor Sat, Mar 13 at 8pm — The Orpheum Sarah Johannesen, actor & playwright Feb 5 to 14 — Sun, Mar 14 at 2pm — The Orpheum The Snowman in Concert The Orpheum and Various Venues VSO TELUS DIGITAL CONCERT HALL Eun Sun Kim, conductor Barbara Croall Stefan Jackiw, violin Sun, Dec 20 at 2pm — The Orpheum Mahler, Goerne & Grimaud VSO AT THE ANNEX Gillian Hunter-Gibbs, host Part of MahlerFest Fri, May 14 at 8pm — The Annex Vancouver Symphony Orchestra NEWMONT CANADA MASTERWORKS GOLD The Art of the Horn: Strauss, VSO School of Music Sinfonietta Fri, Feb 5 at 8pm — The Orpheum Wagner and Zemlinsky The Silly Scientist ASSANTE VANCOUVER CENTRE Sat, Feb 6 at 8pm — The Orpheum MASTERWORKS DIAMOND CANADA LIFE LITTLE KIDS CONCERTS JANUARY 2021 Otto Tausk, conductor Fri, Mar 19 at 8pm — The Orpheum Sat, May 15 at 3pm — The Playhouse Matthias Goerne, baritone Sat, Mar 20 at 8pm — The Orpheum Vern Griffiths, conductor Hélène Grimaud, piano Debussy, Piazzolla and Fung Lothar Zagrosek, conductor Gillian Hunter-Gibbs, host Stefan Dohr, horn SURREY NIGHTS MUSICALLY SPEAKING Songs of the Earth: Mozart Revealed with Robert Levin Fri, Jan 8 at 8pm — Bell Centre Mahler meets Tan Dun Paul Shaffer in Symphony CLASSICAL TRADITIONS Sat, Jan 9 at 7pm — The Orpheum MUSICALLY SPEAKING RGF INTEGRATED WEALTH MANAGEMENT LONDON DRUGS VSO POPS Sat, May 15 at 8pm — Chan Centre Karen Kamensek, conductor SYMPHONY SUNDAYS Fri, Mar 26 at 8pm — The Orpheum Sun, May 16 at 2pm — Chan Centre Christie Reside, flute Sat, Feb 13 at 7pm — The Orpheum Sat, Mar 27 at 8pm — The Orpheum Robert Levin, piano Sun, Feb 14 at 2pm — The Orpheum Paul Shaffer, host & pianist Itzhak Perlman with the VSO Otto Tausk, conductor Valerie Simpson, vocalist Jan Lisiecki SPECIAL Michael Schade, tenor Ernie Green, conductor Matthias Goerne, baritone plays Beethoven’s Emperor Thu, Jan 14 at 7:30pm — The Orpheum ASSANTE VANCOUVER CENTRE MASTERWORKS DIAMOND Otto Tausk, conductor Day of Music RGF INTEGRATED WEALTH MANAGEMENT Itzhak Perlman, violin California Dreaming: SPECIAL SYMPHONY SUNDAYS Williams, Weill & Korngold Sun, Mar 28 — Fri, May 21 at 8pm — The Orpheum Haydn’s Creation PARC RETIREMENT TEA & TRUMPETS The Orpheum and Various Venues Sat, May 22 at 8pm — The Orpheum Sun, May 23 at 2pm — The Orpheum CLASSICAL TRADITIONS Thu, Feb 18 at 2pm — The Orpheum Otto Tausk, conductor Sat, Jan 16 at 8pm — Chan Centre Andrew Crust, conductor Jan Lisiecki, piano Sun, Jan 17 at 2pm — Chan Centre Christopher Gaze, host APRIL 2021 Otto Tausk, conductor Maya Kherani, soprano Lisa Fischer: Just a Kiss Away NMF VSO Chamber Players 4 VSO CHAMBER PLAYERS Josh Lovell, tenor LONDON DRUGS VSO POPS FESTIVAL Tyler Duncan, baritone Fri, Feb 19 at 8pm — The Orpheum Week of Apr 5th — Thu & Sun, May 27 & 30 — Pyatt Hall Vancouver Chamber Choir Sat, Feb 20 at 8pm — The Orpheum The Orpheum and Various Venues Lisa Fischer, vocalist Tchaikovsky’s 5th Danzón! Grand Baton Trio VSO Chamber Players 3 NEWMONT CANADA MASTERWORKS GOLD NORTH SHORE CLASSICS Josephine Lee, conductor VSO CHAMBER PLAYERS PARC RETIREMENT TEA & TRUMPETS Fri, May 28 at 8pm — The Orpheum Sat, May 29 at 8pm — The Orpheum Wed, Jan 20 at 8pm — Centennial Theatre Thu & Sun, Apr 15 & 18 — Pyatt Hall Thu, Jan 21 at 2pm — The Orpheum* VSO Chamber Players 2 Han-Na Chang, conductor VSO CHAMBER PLAYERS Nicholas Wright, violin Andrew Crust, conductor Mozart in Paris Christopher Gaze, host* (Jan 21 only) Thu & Sun, Feb 25 & 28 — Pyatt Hall NEWMONT CANADA MASTERWORKS GOLD Michael Jarrett, marimba Fri, Apr 16 at 8pm — The Orpheum Maisky and Tovey: Sat, Apr 17 at 8pm — The Orpheum JUNE 2021 Oscar, with Love Pictures at an Exhibition Marc Minkowski, conductor LONDON DRUGS VSO POPS ASSANTE VANCOUVER CENTRE Napoli! MASTERWORKS DIAMOND PARC RETIREMENT TEA & TRUMPETS Fri, Jan 22 at 8pm — The Orpheum Slatkin conducts Sat, Jan 23 at 8pm — The Orpheum Fri, Feb 26 at 8pm — The Orpheum Appalachian Spring Thu, Jun 3 at 2pm — The Orpheum Sat, Feb 27 at 8pm — The Orpheum Andrew Crust, conductor Kelly Peterson, host MUSICALLY SPEAKING Andrew Crust, conductor Bramwell Tovey, conductor RGF INTEGRATED WEALTH MANAGEMENT Christopher Gaze, host Mischa Maisky, cello SYMPHONY SUNDAYS Sat, Apr 24 at 7pm — The Orpheum Fireflight: Circus West Sun, Apr 25 at 2pm — The Orpheum Édith Piaf: Symphonique LONDON DRUGS VSO POPS meets the VSO MARCH 2021 Leonard Slatkin, conductor ORIGINO KIDS CONCERTS Measha Brueggergosman, soprano Fri, Jun 4 at 8pm — The Orpheum Sat, Jun 5 at 8pm — The Orpheum Sun, Jan 24 at 2pm — The Orpheum Will Stroet and the VSO Anne Carrere, vocalist Vern Griffiths, conductor ORIGINO KIDS CONCERTS Nobuyuki Nakajima, conductor Circus West Sun, Mar 7 at 2pm — The Orpheum MAY 2021 Andrew Crust, conductor Buniatishvili plays Tchaikovsky Rocketman — Film with Orchestra Will Stroet, host, guitar & vocals Pomp & Circumstance VSO TELUS DIGITAL CONCERT HALL NORTH SHORE CLASSICS plus The Rite of Spring PARC RETIREMENT TEA & TRUMPETS ASSANTE VANCOUVER CENTRE Fri, Jan 29 at 7:30pm — The Orpheum SURREY NIGHTS MASTERWORKS DIAMOND Sat, Jan 30 at 7:30pm — The Orpheum Wed, May 5 at 8pm — Centennial Theatre Fri, Jun 11 at 8pm — The Orpheum Thu, May 6 at 2pm — The Orpheum* Sat, Jun 12 at 8pm — The Orpheum Fri, May 7 at 8pm — Bell Centre Otto Tausk, conductor Andrew Crust, conductor Khatia Buniatishvili, piano Christopher Gaze, host* (May 6 only) Subscribe online: myVSO.ca/subscribe Emilie Grimes, viola or call: 604.876.3434 13 Surrey Nights AT THE BELL PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE, SURREY

Rachmaninoff and Gershwin Rhapsodies Tausk Conducts Beethoven’s 9th Fri, December 4, 2020 at 8:00pm — Bell Centre Thu, September 24, 2020 at 8:00pm — Bell Centre Otto Tausk, conductor CHRISTIE RESIDE Otto Tausk, conductor Yoav Levanon, piano Simone Osborne, soprano Enescu: Romanian Rhapsody No. 1 Susan Platts, mezzo-soprano Rachmaninoff: Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini Lucas van Lierop, tenor Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue Scott Brooks, baritone Bartók: Concerto for Orchestra Vancouver Bach Choir, Leslie Dala, choir director Samy Moussa: New Work See page 6 for concert details. (World Première, VSO Commission) Beethoven: Symphony No. 9

See page 5 for concert details. Debussy, Piazzolla and Fung

Fri, January 8, 2021 at 8:00pm — Bell Centre Pomp & Circumstance Karen Kamensek, conductor Fri, May 7, 2021 at 8:00pm — Bell Centre Beethoven & Prokofiev Christie Reside, flute plus Classical Sax Andrew Crust, conductor Bohuslav Martinů: Half-time Emilie Grimes, viola Piazzolla: The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires Fri, October 16, 2020 at 8:00pm — Bell Centre Vivian Fung: New Flute Concerto Walton: Viola Concerto Otto Tausk, conductor (World Première, VSO Commission) Britten: The Young Persons’ Guide to the Orchestra Amy Dickson, Saxophone Debussy: La mer Elgar: Pomp & Circumstance Marches Prokofiev: Symphony No. 1, Classical The music of Elgar, Walton and Britten, including See page 6 for concert details. Frank Martin: Ballade The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra, is at the Ibert: Concertino da camera heart of this delightful English program. Beethoven: Symphony No. 1

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North Shore Classics AT CENTENNIAL THEATRE, NORTH VANCOUVER

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Russian Nights Danzón!

Wed, September 30, 2020 at 8:00pm — Wed, January 20, 2021 at 8:00pm — Centennial Theatre Centennial Theatre Andrew Crust, conductor Andrew Crust, conductor David Lakirovich, violin Michael Jarrett, marimba Mussorgsky: Dawn on the Moscow River Piazzolla: The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires Tchaikovsky: Souvenir d’un lieu cher Rosauro: Marimba Concerto No. 1 Tchaikovsky: Valse-Scherzo Márquez: Danzón No. 2 Pomp & Circumstance Tchaikovsky: Sleeping Beauty Suite Symphonic Latin America is featured in this fast Wed, May 5, 2021 at 8:00pm — Centennial Theatre VSO Assistant Concertmaster David Lakirovich is the paced and virtuosic concert featuring soloists soloist in this lovely concert featuring a pair of Russia’s from the VSO. Andrew Crust, conductor greatest composers: Mussorgsky and Tchaikovsky. Emilie Grimes, viola Walton: Viola Concerto Britten: The Young Persons’ Guide to the Orchestra Elgar: Pomp & Circumstance Marches

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Concert Dates

Thu & Sun, December 3 & 6, 2020 — Pyatt Hall Thu & Sun, February 25 & 28, 2021 — Pyatt Hall Thu & Sun, April 15 & 18, 2021 — Pyatt Hall Thu & Sun, May 27 & 30, 2021 — Pyatt Hall Visit myVSO.ca/chamber-players for programs.

VERN GRIFFITHS, NICHOLAS WRIGHT, REBECCA WHITLING, PRINCIPAL PERCUSSION CONCERTMASTER VIOLIN

FOUR CONCERT SUBSCRIPTION PACKAGE for only $133 REFER TO PAGE 20 PHOTOGRAPHER: PETER HOLST at The Annex Three composers take up mini-residencies with the VSO to curate à la carte concerts of their own music and works that have influenced their careers. Dive into the imaginations and sound worlds of these fascinating Canadian composers. All concerts at The Annex Theatre — 823 Seymour St. This season dates move to Friday evenings at 8pm.

Rodney Sharman Vivian Fung Barbara Croall

Fri, October 23, 2020 at 8:00pm — The Annex Fri, November 27, 2020 at 8:00pm — The Annex Fri, May 14, 2021 at 8:00pm — The Annex A past VSO Composer-in-Residence, Rodney -winning composer Vivian Fung has a Barbara Croall is Odawa First Nations (Giniw Sharman’s work has been performed in more than unique talent for combining idiosyncratic textures dodem, Manidoo Mnissing) and balances her time thirty countries and at festivals of new music across and styles into large-scale works, reflecting her composing, performing and teaching music, with Europe and . Louis Andriessen multicultural background. NPR calls her “one of work in outdoor education rooted in traditional describes Sharman as “the most distinguished today’s most eclectic composers.” In addition to the Anishinaabeg teachings, work with aboriginal youth Canadian composer of his generation.” Sharman’s Annex Series she is creating a new Flute Concerto and singing in traditional ceremonies. She graduated music was recently performed by the VSO in its for VSO Principal Flautist Christie Reside to be from the Hochschule für Musik in , 2020 BeethovenFest. premièred in the Musically Speaking Series. and the University of and has studied with Samuel Dolin, Alexander Rapaport, Arthur Levine, Sir Peter Maxwell-Davies, Robert Saxton, and Helmut Lachenmann. The VSO commissioned a new work from Croall to open the 2020/21 season.

VSO 2020/21 COMPOSER THREE CONCERT SUBSCRIPTION PACKAGE RESIDENCIES SUPPORTED BY for only $69 MARNIE CARTER REFER TO PAGE 20 15 16 Buy Tickets Today: 604.876.3434 myVSO.ca Special Concerts Tchaikovsky: Symphony No4 Kurt Weill: Symphony No2 Paul Ben-Haim:Symphony No1 Lahav Shani,conductor Thu, November 12,2020at7:30pm —TheOrpheum Visit myVSO.ca/specials for detailsofallconcerts. concerts. Add specialconcerts whenyou purchase your 2020/21seasontickets. Subscribers get earlyaccess andsave 15%off regular ticket prices for VSO Special The Israel PhilharmonicOrchestra on Tour musical champion from 1930s,Paul the Ben-Haim. program of Tchaikovsky and Weill and an early Israeli Shani, recent successor of , acompelling leads its only appearance inCanada.Music Director Lahav touring on world the stage, comes to Vancouver for The Israel Philharmonic, one the leadingof orchestras with theVSO Itzhak Perlman $187 $162 $128$106 $89$77 $60 phrasing. Maestro Tausk conducts. highlightsMr.perfectly Perlman’s gorgeous tone and popularthe Bruch Violin Concerto. The concerto no introduction, returns to Vancouver to perform The legendary Itzhak Perlman, a manwho needs Bruch: Violin Concerto No.1 Schubert: Symphony No.3 Mozart: Overture to TheMagicFlute Itzhak Perlman, violin Otto Tausk, conductor Thu, January14,2021at7:30pm—TheOrpheum SUBSCRIBER EARLY-BIRD* ADD-ON PRICING: SUBSCRIBERS GET FIRST ACCESS TO TICKETS. $100 $82$65$51$39$31 & MARTIN SELIG AND ANITA & ARNOLD SILBER SUBSCRIBER EARLY-BIRD* ADD-ON PRICING: SUBSCRIBERS GET FIRST ACCESS TO TICKETS. PRESENTING SPONSORS: CATHERINE MAYER

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2019 TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS CONCERT

A Traditional Christmas

December 13 to 17, 2020 — At various locations across the lower mainland. Andrew Crust, conductor Christopher Gaze, host

Refreshed and rejuvenated, the VSO’s Traditional Christmas performances return with singing, storytelling, and plenty of holiday cheer. Join host Christopher Gaze and a multitude of special guests for this festive favourite. MAHLERFEST REFER TO myVSO.ca FOR CONCERT DETAILS & PRICES. February 5 to 14, 2021 — TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS CONCERTS ENDOWED BY The Orpheum and Various Venues SHEAHAN AND GERALD McGAVIN, C.M., O.B.C. was the last master of the grand romantic symphonic tradition. Championed by the likes of and Theodor Adorno, The Four Seasons Day of Music Mahler’s music is all consuming. Static yet violent, trite yet profound, he held a Janus-like role perched Fri, December 18, 2020 at 8:00pm — Chan Centre Sun, March 28, 2021 — between romanticism and modernism. He adored Sat, December 19, 2020 at 8:00pm — Chan Centre The Orpheum and Various Venues the tradition of Mozart, Beethoven and Bruckner A VSO holiday tradition, join us at the Chan Save the date! Day of Music, the VSO’s new tradition yet was a friend and supporter of Schoenberg’s Centre for the Performing Arts for an intimate of inviting all of Vancouver to participate in a free day avant-garde circle. If Mahler’s name means nothing performance of Vivaldi’s beloved Four Seasons of musical celebration, continues March 28, 2021. to you then come and join Maestro Tausk and the concertos. Orchestra in this two weeks-long exploration of Free event perhaps the greatest symphonist to put pen to paper. SUBSCRIBERS GET FIRST ACCESS TO TICKETS. Featuring amazing guest artists including Matthias SUBSCRIBER EARLY-BIRD* ADD-ON PRICING: Goerne, Hélène Grimaud, and Michael Schade, the $66 $52 $39 $28 festival covers Mahler’s grandest symphonic visions, passionate chamber music, and composer pairings that illustrate Mahler’s inspirations and enduring influence.

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NMF Week of April 5th, 2021 — The Orpheum and Various Venues

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West Side Story — Film with Orchestra The Snowman in Concert Home Alone — Film with Orchestra

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Rocketman — Film with Orchestra

Fri, January 29, 2021 at 7:30pm — The Orpheum Sat, January 30, 2021 at 7:30pm — The Orpheum

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BEFORE JUNE 6 Save an extra 5% AFTER JUNE 6

Dress Dress Circle 1 2 3 4 5 Circle 1 2 3 4 5 All Masterworks (12 concerts) $948 $642 $501 $444 $369 $288 $996 $678 $528 $468 $384 $303 Masterworks Gold (6 concerts) $525 $384 $282 $240 $198 $153 $552 $402 $297 $252 $207 $162 Masterworks Diamond (6 concerts) $525 $384 $282 $240 $198 $153 $552 $402 $297 $252 $207 $162 VSO Pops (6 concerts) $525 $384 $282 $240 $198 $153 $552 $402 $297 $252 $207 $162 Musically Speaking (5 concerts) $299 $215 $186 $162 $137 $120 $315 $226 $196 $170 $144 $126 Symphony Sundays (5 concerts) $299 $215 $186 $162 $137 $120 $315 $226 $196 $170 $144 $126 Classical Traditions At The Chan (4 concerts) n/a $202 $164 $127 $97 n/a n/a $213 $173 $134 $102 n/a

All All Sections Sections Tea & Trumpets (6 concerts) $186 $195 Kids Concerts (5 concerts) $133 adult / $89 child $140 adult / $84 child Little Kids (3 concerts) $54 adult / $25 child $54 adult / $25 child Surrey Nights (5 concerts) $182 $192 North Shore Classics (3 concerts) $114 $120 VSO Chamber Players (4 concerts) $133 $140 VSO At The Annex (3 concerts) $69 $72

Only subscribers save an extra 15% off additional tickets to curated series and special concerts.

Compose Your Own Series (CYO) Pricing* Build your own series. Select concerts from any of our curated series. The more you choose the more you save! *Sample pricing based on a series chosen from Masterworks and Pops concerts. Actual series pricing may vary depending on concert choices.

Dress Dress Circle 1 2 3 4 5 Circle 1 2 3 4 5 CYO 10 (10 concerts) $770 $513 $409 $352 $295 $238 $810 $540 $430 $370 $310 $250 CYO 7 (7 concerts) $560 $413 $315 $266 $217 $175 $595 $434 $329 $280 $231 $182 CYO 6 (6 concerts) $531 $388 $294 $249 $201 $156 $558 $408 $309 $261 $213 $165 CYO 5 (5 concerts) $447 $318 $247 $209 $170 $135 $470 $335 $260 $220 $179 $143

New this year — compose your own subscription series online in three easy steps at myVSO.ca/cyo. 1. Select the concerts you want 2. Select where you want to sit for each concert 3. Choose how many packages you want Not ready to select all your concerts? Call the VSO Box Office to choose some now and the rest later. Call our staff today at 604.876.3434 and they can build your package over the phone. 20 Important Dates Subscriber Benefits ● Subscribe by March 21 and Buy any VSO Season Ticket Subscription package and get great perks! you could win your subscription for free. ● Free ticket exchanges and replacements. ● Subscribe by April 11 and you could ● Save 15% off any additional VSO ticket purchases. win your subscription for free plus ● Take advantage of our extended payment plan.* lunch with Maestro Otto Tausk. ● Get first access to special concerts and offers throughout the season. ● May 2: Itzhak Perlman with ● Priority season subscribers have first access to the best seats. the VSO goes on sale to the general public. Call our staff today at 604.876.3434 ● (Tue-Fri: 10am to 7pm, Sat: 10am to 5:30pm) June 6: Early-bird price deadline. Or visit myVSO.ca/subscribe. ● June 13: Unrenewed subscription seats released to the public. *Subscribers can pay in three monthly installments. Payment must be completed prior to first performance in your series.

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Orpheum Series Seating Plan Chan Centre Series Seating Plan ORCHESTRA BALCONY MAIN LEVEL DRESS LEVEL UPPER LEVEL STAGE STAGE 1 1 5 = DRESS CIRCLE = SECTION ONE 10 5 MAIN LEVEL DRESS LEVEL UPPER LEVEL = SECTIONSTAGE TWO STAGE STAGE 15 ORCHESTRA BALCONY 10 = SECTION THREE STAGE STAGE 20 1 = SECTION FOUR 15 1 = SECTION FIVE 5 25 = DRESS CIRCLE 20 = SECTION SIX = 10 30 = SECTION ONE SECTION ONE ORCHESTRA BALCONY 5 STAGE STAGE 24 STAGE = WHEELCHAIR ACCESS = SECTION TWO STAGE STAGE LEFT LEFT CENTRE RIGHT CENTRE RIGHT LEFT= SECTION LEFT CENTRE TWO RIGHT CENTRE RIGHT 15 10 = SECTION THREE 1 = SECTION THREE 1 = SECTION FOUR 5 20 = DRESS CIRCLE = SECTION FOUR 15 = WHEELCHAIR ACCESS = SECTION ONE = SECTION FIVE 10 25 5 20 = SECTION TWO = SECTION SIX = SECTION ONE 15 30 10 24 = SECTION THREE = WHEELCHAIR ACCESS = SECTION TWO LEFT LEFT CENTRE RIGHT CENTRE RIGHT LEFT LEFT CENTRE RIGHT CENTRE RIGHT 20 = SECTION FOUR = SECTION THREE 15

25 = SECTION FIVE = SECTION FOUR 20 = SECTION SIX = WHEELCHAIR ACCESS 30 24 = WHEELCHAIR ACCESS LEFT LEFT CENTRE RIGHT CENTRE RIGHT LEFT LEFT CENTRE RIGHT CENTRE RIGHT Customer Service 604.876.3434. For all VSO seating maps, please visit myVSO.ca/seating. 21 Transforming Lives Through

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