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June 3 cultureCharlie Branton

The Vancouver Youth Symphony Orchestra: A concert 95 years in the making

On May 18th, the Vancouver Youth Symphony Orchestra held their 95 year anniversary concert at the Orpheum. The concert featured performances from the debut, junior, intermediate and senior orchestras, as well as guest performer and VYSO graduate Joanna G’Froerer.

December 14, 2023 cultureFiona Sjaus

‘Joyful, festive and glorious’: UBC Choirs and the Vancouver Brass Orchestra delight in the holidays with Gloria

UBC Choirs were joined by the Vancouver Brass Orchestra last Sunday at the Chan Centre to ring in the holiday season with a colourful selection of choral and brass works.

November 6, 2023 cultureFiona Sjaus

UBC University Singers and Choral Union share the stage with the VSO in a perfect take of Verdi’s Requiem

The pounding thud of the brass and timpani that send in the beginning of Verdi’s “Dies irae” paralyzes me every time.