CLASSICS SERIES
DANCING ON STRINGS
JANUARY 17, 2026 | 7:30 PM
PRE-CONCERT TALK: 6:30 PM
What to wear? Be comfortable. Dress in a way that works for you. If you feel like dressing up, do it and you won’t be the only one, we promise. If you prefer to be more casual you will fit right in as well.
Beverages served prior to concert and during intermission. You can pre-order your beverage before the concert.
Mobile phones are allowed to be on but must be set to silent.
We welcome you to clap when you like what you hear.
CLASSICS SERIES SPONSORS
PERFORMANCE SPONSOR
Immerse yourself in a diverse musical journey with the Vancouver Island Symphony;s upcoming concert, showcasing an exquisite blend of classical and contemporary works. Under the masterful direction of Cosette Justo Valdés, experience the elegant charm of Grieg’s Holberg Suite, the vibrant rhythms of Bartok’s Romanian Folk Dances, and the playful energy of Britten’s Simple Symphony. Discover the modern vibrancy of Jessie Montgomery’s Strum and the rhythmic allure of Lopez-Gavilán’s Guaguancó. Join us for an evening where tradition meets innovation in a celebration of string orchestra brilliance!
CONDUCTOR: Cosette Justo Valdés
PROGRAMME
E. GRIEG: Holberg Suite, op. 40
B. BARTOK: Rumanian Folk Dances
B. BRITTEN: Simple Symphony, for string orchestra, op. 4
J. MONTGOMERY: Strum
G. LOPEZ-GAVILAN: Guaguancó
CLASSICS SERIES
DANCING ON STRINGS
JANUARY 17, 2026 | 7:30 PM
PRE-CONCERT TALK: 6:30 PM
CONCERT: 7:30 PM
Immerse yourself in a diverse musical journey with the Vancouver Island Symphony’s upcoming concert, showcasing an exquisite blend of classical and contemporary works. Under the masterful direction of Cosette Justo Valdés, experience the elegant charm of Grieg’s Holberg Suite, the vibrant rhythms of Bartok’s Romanian Folk Dances, and the playful energy of Britten’s Simple Symphony. Discover the modern vibrancy of Jessie Montgomery’s Strum and the rhythmic allure of Lopez-Gavilán’s Guaguancó. Join us for an evening where tradition meets innovation in a celebration of string orchestra brilliance!
CONDUCTOR: Cosette Justo Valdés
PROGRAMME
E. GRIEG: Holberg Suite, op. 40
B. BARTOK:Rumanian Folk Dances
B. BRITTEN: Simple Symphony, for string orchestra, op. 4
J. MONTGOMERY: Strum
G. LOPEZ-GAVILAN: Guaguancó
What to wear? Be comfortable. Dress in a way that works for you. If you feel like dressing up, do it and you won’t be the only one, we promise. If you prefer to be more casual you will fit right in as well.
Beverages served prior to concert and during intermission. You can pre-order your beverage before the concert.
Mobile phones are allowed to be on but must be set to silent.
We welcome you to clap when you like what you hear.
CLASSICS SERIES SPONSORS
PERFORMANCE SPONSOR
