Fall 2026 Concerts
September 17, 2026
Opera 101 with Pacific Opera Victoria
- Join Curator of Public Engagement Robert Holliston, Principal Coach & Music Administrator Kimberley-Ann Bartczak at the piano, and soprano Jennifer Turner for a lively and welcoming introduction to the art form through conversation and live performance. Discover how opera tells its stories, what to listen for, and unpack some of the terminology you might encounter throughout the season, from “aria” and “recitative” to “leitmotif.”
- Location: Baumann Centre, Victoria BC, 12pm
October 10, 2026
Bach Motets with Octet Victoria
- A heart-lifting program of beloved compositions for voices and instruments by the Bach family, centered around J.S. Bach’s Jesu meine Freude. This is music to treasure with gratitude – a perfect addition to Thanksgiving celebrations.
- Location: St. John the Divine, Victoria BC, 7:30 pm
October 16, 18, 22, 24
Il Trovatore with Pacific Opera Victoria
- Jennifer joins Pacific Opera Victoria for their mainstage production of Il Trovatore in the role of Ines.
- Location: Royal Theatre, Victoria BC, multiple times/dates.
November 14, 2026
Brahms and MacMillan Motets with Octet Victoria
- This concert pairs motets by two brilliant yet contrasting composers: Johannes Brahms and James MacMillan. Octet Victoria will be joined by an additional eight singers to form an expanded choir of sixteen. The concert will be conducted by Char Hodgkins and David Stratkauskas.
- Location: St. John the Divine, Victoria BC, 7:30 pm
November 29, 2026
Handel’s Messiah with the Okanagan Festival Singers
- The Okanagan Festival Singers will bring their 40th-anniversary season to a magnificent close with two performances of one of the most beloved works in the choral repertoire. Jennifer joins as the soprano soloist.
- Location: Evangel Church, Kelowna BC, 2pm
December 17, 2026
27th Annual Sing-Along Messiah with the Victoria Civic Orchestra
- A perennial holiday classic brought to you by the Civic Orchestra! Hundreds of audience member voices join together as a chorus inside the First Metropolitan United Church for our 27th sing-along rendition of Handel’s most famous oratorio. A wonderfully moving musical experience for singers and non-singers alike! Jennifer joins as the soprano soloist.
- Location: United Commons, Victoria BC, 7pm
Past Concerts
May 8, 2026
Voice Faculty Concert, Victoria Conservatory of Music
- An inspiring evening of song at the Victoria Conservatory of Music’s Voice Faculty Concert. This special concert showcases the artistry and passion that defines the Conservatory’s vocal program—an unforgettable celebration of the human voice.
- Location: Alix Goolden Hall, 900 Johnson Street, 7pm
May 24, 2026
Brahms Requiem with the Victoria Choral Society
- Featuring soloists Jennifer Turner (soprano) and Nathan McDonald (baritone), full orchestra including members of the Victoria Symphony, and the 150 voices of the Victoria Choral Society in a powerful program addressing displacement and offering solace.
- Location: UVic Farquhar Auditorium, 2:30pm
June 6, 2026
Haydn’s The Seasons with the Victoria Philharmonic Choir
- A captivating performance of Haydn’s magnificent oratorio, “The Seasons,” showcasing the rich sounds of the Victoria Philharmonic Choir.
- Location: Christ Church Cathedral, Victoria BC, 7:30pm
June 20, 2025
- Jennifer Turner invites you to an evening of love songs and poetry featuring Brahms’ Neue Liebeslieder-Walzer and a quartet of local professional singers and piano 4 hands.
- Location: 7:30 PM Victoria James Bay United Church
May 20, 2025
- Jennifer makes her debut with Blue Bridge Theatre as part of the cast of an exciting new theatre/opera creation by Jennifer Wise.
- Location: 2:00 PM Victoria Baumann Centre
Apr. 12, 2025
Vivaldi’s Gloria with the Kamloops Symphony Orchestra
- Jennifer makes her debut with the Kamloops Symphony Orchestra singing Vivaldi’s Gloria under the direction of conductor Dina Gilbert.
- Location: 7:30 PM Kamloops Alliance Church
March 21, 2025
Spring Equinox Concert: Music and Poetry to welcome the Spring
- Jennifer Turner invites you to embrace the Spring through an evening of music and poetry. Music selections are drawn from the classical repertoire including works by Sergei Rachmaninoff, Hugo Wolf, and Florence Price.
- Location: 7:30 – 8:30 PM James Bay United Church Victoria BC
Mar. 2, 2025
Gloria and Missa Brevis with Victoria Baroque
- A choral celebration including Vivaldi’s beloved Gloria and Mozart’s youthful and provocatively elegant Missa brevis in Bb, K. 275.
- Location: 2:00 PM St. John the divine Church Victoria bc
Dec. 28, 2024
- A recital of Art song, traditional folk song, and arias including works by Mozart, Britten, Price, Hahn, and Verdi.
- Location: 2:30 PM St. Michael’s Cathedral Kelowna BC
Dec. 18, 2024
25th Annual Sing-Along Messiah
- A choral celebration including Vivaldi’s beloved Gloria and Mozart’s youthful and provocatively elegant Missa brevis in Bb, K. 275.
- Location: 7:30 PM First Met United Church Victoria BC
Nov 16, 2024
Mozart Requiem and Laudate Dominum with the Victoria Choral Society
- The Victoria Choral Society celebrates its 90th Season with an afternoon of Mozart’s magnificent Requiem, along with two of Mozart’s shorter and beloved works.
- Location: 2:30 PM Christ church cathedral Victoria BC
April 28 2024
Lux: Light Eternal with Malaspina Choir
- Malaspina Choir and friends present their final season concert for an afternoon of dazzling and lustrous choral works at the Port Theatre.
- Location: 3:00 PM Port Theatre Nanaimo B.C.
March 2 2024
Jesu Meine Freude with Octet Victoria
- An evening of Bach Motets; immerse yourself in the brilliance of these Baroque gems.
- Location: 7:30 PM St. John the Divine on Quadra Victoria BC
December 13 2023
23rd Annual Sing-Along Messiah
- A perennial holiday classic brought to you by the Civic Orchestra!
- Location: 7:00 PM Alix Goolden Hall Victoria B.C.
December 10 2023
Handel’s Messiah with Victoria Baroque
- Celebrate the exuberance of the season with a full Baroque orchestra.
- Location: 2:30 PM St John the Divine Victoria B.C.
November 18 2023
- A joyous swirl of trumpets, heralding an early start to the Twelve Days of Christmas.
- Location: 7:30 PM First Metropolitan Church Victoria B.C.
October 28 2023
Vivaldi’s Gloria and Matthew Coleridge’s Requiem
- A choral celebration spanning three centuries.
- Location: 2:30 PM Christ Church Cathedral Victoria B.C.
October 1 2023
Victoria Registered Music Teachers Concert
- A fundraising event to support BC Registered Music Teachers featuring performances by local Music Teachers.
- Location: 2:30 PM Philip T. Young Recital Hall University of Victoria
August 21 – 27 2023
Ukrainian Art Song Summer Institute
- Provides a rare opportunity for vocal artists to explore the style and context of Ukrainian art songs.
- Location: Royal Conservatory of Music Toronto ON
April 21 2023
- Experience ‘boundless realms of joy’ with two of Handel’s uplifting and exquisite Chandos Anthems.
- Location: 7:30 PM St John the Divine Victoria B.C.
January 15 2023
Devine Bach by Victoria Baroque
- An exhilarating works by Johann Sebastian Bach and son, Carl Philipp Emmanuel.
- Location: 2:30 PM ArtSpring Theatre Salt Spring Island
January 14 2023
Devine Bach by Victoria Baroque
- A program of exhilarating works by Johann Sebastian Bach.
- Location: 7:30 PM T. Gil Bunch Centre Brentwood College Duncan B.C.
January 13 2023
Devine Bach by Victoria Baroque
- A program of exhilarating works by Johann Sebastian Bach and son, Carl Philipp Emmanuel.
- Location: 7:30 PM St John the Divine Victoria B.C.
December 18 2022
- Jennifer sings in the chorus of the Vox Humana Choir with the Victoria Symphony Orchestra.
- Location: 2:30 PM Farquhar at UVic
December 16 2022
- Jennifer sings in the chorus of the Vox Humana choir with the Victoria Symphony Orchestra.
- Location: 7 PM Farquhar at UVic Victoria B.C.
December 14 2022
23rd Annual Sing-Along Messiah
- Hundreds of audience member voices join together as a chorus inside the beautiful Alix Goolden Hall.
- Location: 7 PM Alix Goolden Performance Hall Victoria B.C.
December 3 2022
- Jennifer returns to her hometown for this holiday favourite with the Okanagan Festival Singers.
- Location: 7:30 PM Kelowna Community Theatre Kelowna B.C.
November 19 2022
- In the depths of November and times of uncertainty, Brahms’ beloved German Requiem.
- Location: 7:30 PM First Met Church Victoria B.C.