by LizaTaylor | Feb 7, 2023 | 2022-2023 Season, Cosette Justo Valdés
Winter Song Interview with Conductor Cosette Justo Valdés The VIS is excited to continue with their introduction of Artistic Director candidates. February’s Winter Song performance will feature their second candidate, conductor Cosette Justo Valdés. Cosette was born...
by LizaTaylor | Jan 16, 2023 | 2022-2023 Season, VI Symphony
VIS Artistic Director Search Over the past few weeks, I have been asked about the process the hiring of our new Artistic Director. When Pierre Simard announced that he was heading back to Montreal in the spring of 2022, the VIS Board started preparations for his...
by LizaTaylor | Nov 23, 2022 | 2022-2023 Season, Calvin Dyck, Christmas Concert, Mark Beaty
Christmas Memories VIS Musicians share their musical memories The music of the Christmas season is probably the most powerful for memories as we reminisce about family, friends, and Christmases past. The Vancouver Island Symphony will be once again be filling the...
by LizaTaylor | Nov 1, 2022 | 2022-2023 Season, Seasons of the Sea
Seasons of the Sea Interview with violinist Joan Blackman The beauty of the seasons is something everyone can appreciate and connect with. On November 5th, the Vancouver Island Symphony is pairing the timeless masterpiece Vivaldi’s Four Seasons with violin solo...
by LizaTaylor | Oct 18, 2022 | 2022-2023 Season, VI Symphony
A New World Interview with Conductor Nadège Foofat The Vancouver Island Symphony is getting ready to launch its 28th season entitled variations with a number of changes and surprises in store for music lovers. One major variation is a season with six guest conductors...
