The Farquhar at UVic
UVic Wind Symphony and the Naden Band of the Royal Canadian Navy
The Farquhar at UVic University of Victoria, Victoria, BC, CanadaUVic Wind Symphony & the Naden Band of the Royal Canadian Navy Fantasy, Myths, and Legends Steven Capaldo, Conductor Jamie Davis, Guest Conductor Lt.(N) Benjamin Van Slyke, Conductor Our continuing collaboration with the Naden Band of the Royal Canadian Navy takes us on a journey exploring the some of our greatest myths and legends. Join […]
UVic Chorus and Orchestra: Magnificat
The Farquhar at UVic University of Victoria, Victoria, BC, CanadaGiuseppe Pietraroia, Orchestra Conductor Kinza Tyrrell, Chorus Conductor Arturo García Cuéllar, Graduate Conductor PROGRAM John Rutter – Magnificat Felix Mendelssohn – Symphony No. 3 in A Minor, Op. 56 “Scottish” Koshi Thompson – Ryomen Join the UVic Chorus and Orchestra for an unforgettable evening as they present John Rutter's Magnificat. This vibrant and joyful work, […]
UVic Concert Band: Wind Power
The Farquhar at UVic University of Victoria, Victoria, BC, CanadaSteven Capaldo, Conductor The UVic Concert Band proudly presents Wind Power, the second and final concert of its debut season! This vibrant program celebrates the energy, versatility, and expressive range of wind and percussion music, featuring an exciting array of works by John Williams, Grace Baugher, Ryan George, Alfred Reed, Robert Buckley, and Donald Coakley. […]
UVic Symphony Orchestra: Jubilation
The Farquhar at UVic University of Victoria, Victoria, BC, CanadaAjtony Csaba, conductor Arturo García Cuéllar, graduate conductor Olivia Hancinsky-Charette, soprano (2024 UVic Concerto Competition Winner) Experience a celebration of musical joy with the UVic Symphony Orchestra's concert, "Jubilation." This performance explores the vibrant expressions of jubilation in music, spanning different eras and styles. Highlighting the talents of the next generation, the concert features UVic’s […]
UVic Wind Symphony: Beauty Broken
The Farquhar at UVic University of Victoria, Victoria, BC, CanadaSteven Capaldo, Conductor Alexander Richards, saxophone Join the UVic Wind Symphony for an evening of powerful and evocative music that delves into beauty's multifaceted nature through art, personal experience, and vivid imagery. The concert features Nicole Piunno’s Beauty Broken, Peter Meechan’s Each Life Converges, and James David’s All Dark is Now No More. A special […]
UVic Concert Band: Ride!
The Farquhar at UVic University of Victoria, Victoria, BC, CanadaSteven Capaldo, Conductor Join the UVic Concert Band for its inaugural concert Ride! Celebrating the launch of this exciting new ensemble — with students from across the UVic campus, local high schools, and community members — this diverse community band gives their debut performance with works by Frank Ticheli, Phillip Sparke, Cait Nishimura, James Barnes, […]
UVic Symphony Orchestra: From Darkness to Light
The Farquhar at UVic University of Victoria, Victoria, BC, CanadaGiuseppe Pietraroia, Conductor Arturo García Cuéllar, Graduate Assistant Conductor Jiran Miao, piano (2024 UVic Concerto Competition winner) Join the UVic Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Maestro Giuseppe Pietraroia, for a captivating evening of music that blends drama, passion, and rhythmic vitality. The program opens with the overture to Franz Schubert's opera Fierabras, a piece […]
UVic Wind Symphony: Ignite
The Farquhar at UVic University of Victoria, Victoria, BC, CanadaSteven Capaldo, Conductor The UVic Wind Symphony presents an exciting concert of new and original works in a celebration of emerging and diverse music makers from UVic and beyond. The program features commissioned premieres by UVic student composer Winfred Man, alumnae Naomi Sehn and Mia Zhao, as well as works by Katahj Copley (Kaleidoscope Eyes), […]
UVic Wind Symphony and UVic Symphony Orchestra: Free Running
The Farquhar at UVic University of Victoria, Victoria, BC, CanadaSteven Capaldo, Wind Symphony Conductor Ajtony Csaba, Symphony Orchestra Conductor The first concert of the UVic Wind Symphony and the UVic Symphony Orchestra’s 2024/25 season kicks off another exciting year of collaborations. With Wind Symphony works by Philip Sparke, Robert Buckley, Thierry Deleruyelle, Sally Greenaway, and a world premiere commission composed by UVic Music Education […]
UVic Chorus and Orchestra: Messa di Gloria
The Farquhar at UVic University of Victoria, Victoria, BC, CanadaGiuseppe Pietraroia, Conductor Featured soloists: Grace Budoloski, soprano (MMus student) Graeme Linton, tenor (MMus student) Guest baritone Tyler Duncan & Anne Grimm, narrator PROGRAM: Beethoven: Egmont, Op. 84 Puccini: Messa di Gloria Let the harmonious sounds of the chorus and the orchestra inspire and uplift you. Feel the stirring emotions of Beethoven's Egmont, Op. 84, […]