by LizaTaylor | Apr 12, 2023 | 2022-2023 Season, Donor Profile
VIS DONOR PROFILE ALLAN GOULD “The Vancouver Island Symphony is not just about beautiful music, it’s an important part of my life.” Allan Gould was born into a richly musical family. During his childhood in Kamloops, he not only played piano and trumpet, but...
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...
