DANCING ON STRINGS
JANUARY 18, 2026 | 2:00 PM
POST CONCERT TALK FOLLOWING THE PERFORMANCE
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 Rumanian Folk Dances, and the playful energy of Britten’s Simple Symphony. Discover the rhythmic allure of Lopez-Gavilán’s Guaguancó. Join us for an afternoon 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
P. SARASATE: Zigeunerweisen
B. BRITTEN: Simple Symphony, for string orchestra, op. 4
G. LOPEZ-GAVILAN: Guaguancó
DANCING ON STRINGS
JANUARY 18, 2026 | 2:00 PM
POST CONCERT TALK FOLLOWING THE PERFORMANCE
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 afternoon 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
