VSO Classical Concert Series

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra is thrilled to announce its 2020/21 classical concert season, celebrating Maestro Salvador Brotons’ 30^th anniversary with the VSO and an extraordinary world of music. Maestro Brotons will lead the 70+ member orchestra in performances of both new and timeless masterpieces and feature world renowned guest artists from near and far.

Jan 16-17: Sibelius Symphony No. 1

The January 16 and 17 performances will feature a reduced orchestra and will be streamed live from Skyview Concert Hall without an in-person audience (in accordance with Washington State’s current guidelines). The broadcast on Saturday, January 16 will begin at 6:30pm with the fourth installment of the celebrated VSO pre-concert show Da Capo, hosted by VSO Podcast host Ashley Hall and VSO trombonist Greg Scholl. Intermission will feature special, not-to-be-missed interviews. The performance and the show on Sunday, January 17 will also be streamed live and will begin at 2:30pm. Michelle’s Piano Co. is kindly providing a piano for the performances.

The previously scheduled performance of Mahler’s Symphony No. 2 with the PSU Choir and Maestro Brotons has been rescheduled due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Feb 27-28: Rodrigo’s Concierto De Aranjuez

Chabrier Fete Polonaise
Rodrigo Concierto de Aranjuez*
Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique
*Adam Levin, classical guitar

Apr 24-25: Russian Extravaganza

Stravinsky Piano Concerto
Shostakovich Piano Concerto No. 2
Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 2

May 22-23: Korngold’s Violin Concerto

Chadwick Melpomene Overture
Korngold Violin Concerto*
Hovhaness Symphony No. 50
*Rachel Barton Pine, violin