March 2 2024
Jesu Meine Freude with Octet VictoriaAn evening of Bach Motets; immerse yourself in the brilliance of these Baroque gems. Experience the masterful choral motets of Johann Sebastian Bach, performed by our octet of professional singers with continuo, and two additional singers for the heart of our program: Jesu, meine Freude. This will be an exciting concert and includes works that are rarely performed in our small city!
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Donations Encouraged
More than 75% of the door donations from our concerts go to local Indigenous organizations such as Raven Trust Foundation and the Victoria Native Friendship Centre.
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7:30 PMSt. John the Divine on Quadra
Victoria BC
Victoria BC
April 28 2024
Lux: Light Eternal with Malaspina ChoirMalaspina Choir and friends presents its final season concert for an afternoon of dazzling and lustrous choral works at the Port Theatre. Fauré’s Requiem is the featured piece, undoubtedly his most famous and iconic work, loved by singers and audiences alike. Other luminous works include the Adam and Eve duet and chorus from Haydn’s Creation; Rutter’s ‘Arise, Shine’ for choir and organ; and ‘O Nata Lux’ (O Light of Light) by Lauridsen.
Guest Soloists:
Jennifer Turner, soprano
Nathan McDonald, baritone
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3:00 PMPort Theatre
Nanaimo B.C.
Past Concerts
December 13 2023
23rd Annual Sing-Along MessiahA perennial holiday classic brought to you by the Civic Orchestra! Hundreds of audience member voices join together as a chorus inside the beautiful Alix Goolden Hall for our 23rd sing-along rendition of Handel’s most famous oratorio. A wonderfully moving musical experience for singers and non-singers alike!
Soloists:
Jennifer Turner, soprano
Deanna Sills, mezzo-soprano
Martin Wallace, tenor
Louis Dillon, bass
7:00 PMAlix Goolden Hall
Victoria B.C.
Victoria B.C.
December 10
2023
2023
Handel’s Messiah with Victoria BaroqueHallelujah! Celebrate the exuberance of the season with a full Baroque orchestra and two of Victoria’s premier chamber choirs.
Soloists
Jennifer Turner, soprano
Emma Parkinson, mezzo-soprano
Benjamin Butterfield, tenor
Nathan McDonald, bass
2:30 PMSt John the Divine
Victoria B.C.
Victoria B.C.
November 18
2023
2023
Bach’s Christmas OratorioThe Victoria Philharmonic Society launches its new season with a joyous swirl of trumpets, heralding an early start to the Twelve Days of Christmas.
7:30 PMFirst Metropolitan Church
Victoria B.C
Victoria B.C
October 28
2023
2023
Vivaldi’s Gloria and Matthew Coleridge’s RequiemThe Victoria Choral Society presents a choral celebration spanning three centuries: Vivaldi’s Gloria and the Canadian premiere performance of Matthew Coleridge’s Requiem, accompanied by soloists and members of the Victoria Symphony.
Soloists
Jennifer Turner, soprano
Gina Johnson, soprano
Deanna Sills, mezzo-soprano
Nathan McDonald, baritone
2:30 PMChrist Church Cathedral
Victoria B.C.
Victoria B.C.
October 1
2023
2023
Victoria Registered Music Teachers ConcertA Fundraising event to support BC Registered Music Teachers and Student Teachers featuring performances by local Music Teachers.
2:30 PMPhilip T. Young Recital Hall
University of Victoria
University of Victoria
August 21 – 27
2023
2023
Ukrainian Art Song Summer InstituteThe Ukrainian Art Song Summer Institute provides a rare opportunity for eight vocal artists and two collaborative pianists to explore the rich style and context of Ukrainian art songs and its classical composers while working alongside esteemed faculty members. Faculty members for this year’s Summer Institute are Dr. Melanie Turgeon, Co-Director, and Benjamin Butterfield, Co-Director/Vocal Coach; Andrea Ludwig, Vocal Coach; Dr. Leanne Regehr, Collaborative Pianist; Steven Philcox, Collaborative Pianist.
Royal Conservatory of Music
Toronto ON
Toronto ON
April 21
2023
2023
Handel Chandos Anthems with Victoria Baroque and St John’s ConsortExperience ‘boundless realms of joy’ with two of Handel’s uplifting and exquisite Chandos Anthems for soloists, choir, and orchestra. Victoria. Baroque with St John’s Consort, directed by David Stratkauskas.
Soloists:
Isaiah Bell, tenor,
Jennifer Turner, soprano
Nathan McDonald, bass
Soloists:
Isaiah Bell, tenor,
Jennifer Turner, soprano
Nathan McDonald, bass
7:30PMSt John the Divine
Victoria B.C.
Victoria B.C.
January 15
2023
2023
Devine Bach by Victoria Baroque presented by ArtSpringThe much-loved British harpsichordist Steven Devine returns to direct Victoria Baroque in a programme of exhilarating works by Johann Sebastian Bach and son, Carl Philipp Emmanuel.
Jennifer Turner sings a Bach solo cantata for soprano (his only Italian Cantata) “Non sa che sia dolore.”
Jennifer Turner sings a Bach solo cantata for soprano (his only Italian Cantata) “Non sa che sia dolore.”
2:30PMArtSpring Theatre
Salt Spring Island
Salt Spring Island
January 14
2023
2023
Devine Bach by Victoria Baroque presented by the Cowichan Performing Arts CentreThe much-loved British harpsichordist Steven Devine returns to direct Victoria Baroque in a programme of exhilarating works by Johann Sebastian Bach and son, Carl Philipp Emmanuel.
Jennifer Turner sings a Bach solo cantata for soprano (his only Italian Cantata) “Non sa che sia dolore.”
Jennifer Turner sings a Bach solo cantata for soprano (his only Italian Cantata) “Non sa che sia dolore.”
7:30PMT. Gil Bunch Centre
Brentwood College
Duncan B.C.
Brentwood College
Duncan B.C.
January 13
2023
2023
Devine Bach by Victoria BaroqueThe much-loved British harpsichordist Steven Devine returns to direct Victoria Baroque in a programme of exhilarating works by Johann Sebastian Bach and son, Carl Philipp Emmanuel.
Jennifer Turner sings a Bach solo cantata for soprano (his only Italian Cantata) “Non sa che sia dolore.”
Jennifer Turner sings a Bach solo cantata for soprano (his only Italian Cantata) “Non sa che sia dolore.”
7:30PMSt John the Divine
Victoria B.C.
Victoria B.C.
December 18 2022
Handel’s MessiahJennifer sings in the chorus of the Vox Humana Choir with the Victoria Symphony Orchestra conducted by Giuseppe Pietraroia.
2:30PMFarquhar at UVic
December 16 2022
Handel’s MessiahJennifer sings in the chorus of the Vox Humana choir with the Victoria Symphony Orchestra conducted by Giuseppe Pietraroia.
7PmFarquhar at UVic
Victoria B.C.
Victoria B.C.
December 14 2022
23rd Annual Sing-Along MessiahA perennial holiday classic brought to you by the Civic Orchestra! Hundreds of audience member voices join together as a chorus inside the beautiful Alix Goolden Hall for our 23rd sing-along rendition of Handel’s most famous oratorio. A wonderfully moving musical experience for singers and non-singers alike! The Victoria Civic Orchestra is conducted by Nathan Jacklin.
Soloists:
Jennifer Turner, soprano
Eva Rebecca Bild, mezzo soprano
Adam Dyjach, tenor
Nathan McDonald, bass-baritone
Soloists:
Jennifer Turner, soprano
Eva Rebecca Bild, mezzo soprano
Adam Dyjach, tenor
Nathan McDonald, bass-baritone
7PMAlix Goolden Performance Hall
Victoria B.C.
Victoria B.C.
December 3
2022
2022
Handel’s MessiahJennifer returns to her hometown for this holiday favourite with the Okanagan Festival Singers conducted by Leroy Wiens and the Okanagan Festival Camerata led by violinist Nancy DiNovo.
Soloists:
Jennifer Turner, Soprano
Sara Staples, Alto
Oliver Munar, Tenor
Louis Dillan, Bass
Soloists:
Jennifer Turner, Soprano
Sara Staples, Alto
Oliver Munar, Tenor
Louis Dillan, Bass
7:30PMKelowna Community Theatre
Kelowna B.C.
Kelowna B.C.
November 19 2022
Brahm’s RequiemIn the depths of November and times of uncertainty, what could be better than Johannes Brahms’ beloved German Requiem? Peter Butterfield and the VPC present the first concert of the season, along with a chamber orchestra and soloists Jennifer Turner, soprano and Jaeman Yoon, baritone.
7:30 PMFirst Met Church
Victoria B.C
Victoria B.C