Spring Programme 2025
Meeting Mozart
Saturday, May 25, 2025
4pm Children’s Concert | 7pm Evening Concert
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The Victoria Baroque Youth Orchestra presents their spring programme: “Meeting Mozart” from his first piano composition at the age of five through his Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, his operatic collaboration with da Ponte, and to his final Requiem.
This programme welcomes special guest artists the Cowichan String Academy, the Artistry & Outreach vocal ensemble, provincial award winning pianist Ashley Pepper, and soloists Eve Daniell (soprano), Ciara Beaudin (mezzo soprano), and Kyron Basu (baritone).
The concert will be presented twice: a 4pm performance for children will share a shortened programme in a relaxed setting. It will have interactive elements including art projects for audience members to work on while they listen.
The 7pm performance will present the full programme in all its Mozartean joy.
What is the Victoria Baroque Youth Orchestra?
For String Players
This small group plays without a conductor, and focus on collaborative opportunities including concertos featuring its members, projects with singers, and the opportunity to play alongside members of Victoria Baroque.
Who should apply?
This group is for students who are interested in:
- Playing fantastic music by Baroque masters Vivaldi, Corelli, Handel, Biber, and more.
- Being part of an ensemble in which every voice counts.
- Working as a team towards high standards.
- Developing leadership and collaboration skills.
- Playing alongside professional musicians.
How to apply?
For inquiries and audition info contact Elyssa Lefurgey-Smith at elyssals@gmail.com
This programme is on modern instruments pitch 440.
“The Victoria Baroque Youth Orchestra has been an amazing experience for me, more than I ever could have imagined when I auditioned last summer.. Being part of the orchestra has helped me hugely in growing my confidence and ability.” – Youth Orchestra Member
