Mozart Festival
The Mozart Festival celebrates the extraordinary genius of Mozart and his contemporaries. This exciting ten day festival includes mainstage orchestral concerts and intimate chamber music performances. This year three special events have been added, a screening of the documentary film In Search of Mozart and a children’s performance of The Magic Flute.
The Orchestral Concerts
Saturday, May 3 8 PM Royal Theatre
Tania Miller, conductor
Jon Kimura Parker, piano
Mozart Overture to “Impresario”
Mozart Symphony No. 39
Beethoven Concerto No. 5 (Emperor)
Join us for this beautiful opening night concert as internationally acclaimed pianist Jon Kimura Parker takes the take with Music Director Tania Miller for the first time. This concert combines the spirited and simple style of Mozart with the complexity and power of Beethoven’s Piano Concerto no. 5. A great concert to start the festival!
Thursday, May 8 8 PM Royal Theatre
Tania Miller, conductor
Ian Parker, piano
Mozart Symphony No. 36 “Linz”
Brahms Piano Concerto No. 2
Ian Parker joins Maestra Tania Miller for this second orchestral concert of the festival. Magnetic, easy-going and delightfully articulate, Vancouver vative Ian Parker captivates audiences wherever he goes. In this performance he will play Brahm’s Piano Concerto no. 2. This grand piece combines lilting smooth melodies with passionate passages guaranteed to move, delight and leave audiences wanting more!
Sunday, May 11 2:30 PM Royal Theatre
Monday, May 12 8:00 PM Royal Theatre
Ian Parker, piano
James Parker, piano
Edward Parker, piano
Mozart Divertimento in D Major K. 136
Mozart Concerto for Three Pianos in F
Beethoven Symphony No. 7
A trio of Parkers! Ian, James and Edward Parker will all feature in this closing concert of the festival. Together for the first time in 20 years they will perform Mozart’s popular Concerto for Three pianos. In 2007, Ian and James, along with Jon Kimura Parker received a Juno nomination for their recording of this concerto. Appropriately, this piece was commissioned by a mother and two daughters and so the spirit of family will be perpetuated in this special performance.
The Chamber Music Concerts
Sunday, May 4th, 7:30 pm
Alix Goolden Performance Hall
Colin Tilney has gathered some friends from the Victoria Symphony to collaborate for an evening of works for small ensemble by Mozart.
C.P.E. Bach Trio Sonata in F for viola, viola da gamba and continuo
Un poco Andante
Allegretto
Allegro
Beethoven 7 Variations in E-flat on the Theme "Bei Männern, welche Liebe Fühlen" from Mozart's Magic Flute, for cello and fortepiano
Haydn Trio in E Hoboken XV/28 for fortepiano with violin and cello
Allegro moderato
Allegretto
Finale: Allegro
Mozart Quartet in E-flat, K 493 for fortepiano, violin, viola and cello
Allegro
Larghetto
Allegretto
Saturday, May 10 7:30 pm
Alix Goolden Performance Hall
Gryphon Trio
Annalee Patipatanakoon, violin
Roman Borys, cello
Jamie Parker, piano
Mozart Piano Trio in B-flat major, K. 502
Valentin Silvestrov Fugitive Visions of Mozart
- commissioned for the Gryphon Trio
Beethoven Piano Trio No. 7 in B flat Major, Op. 97 "Archduke"
The Gryphon Trio has been delighting audiences around the globe for the last 15 years. Their celebrated recordings include works by Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Dvorak, Lalo, and Shostakovich. With a strong commitment to expanding the piano trio repertoire, the Trio has commissioned and premiered over 40 works.
Children's Concert - SOLD OUT!
Sunday, May 4, 1:00pm
Marriott Hotel Ballroom
The Magic Flute, Children’s Concert with The Victoria Music Corner Ensemble
Two friends set out on an exciting quest to the Temple of Wisdom where they brave fire and water to rescue a princess. Children participate every step of the way through movement, song, riddles and games. Live music adapted from Mozart's original opera is performed by the characters throughout. Supported by The City of Victoria
Miller, Mozart and Martinis
Tuesday, May 6, 8pm
Marriott Hotel
Tania Miller, speaker
Spend an intimate evening with the Victoria Symphony’s dynamic Music Director Tania Miller as she talks about Mozart, his contemporaries and the profound impact their music has had on her. Your evening will also include a Mozart Martini, a selection of fabulous appetizers and the rare opportunity to chat with Ms Miller. This exclusive opportunity is limited to only 50 people, please call early to secure your martini!
Just Added! 13 year old Shanna Fong will perform as part of this special event!
Mozart Movie
Wednesday, May 7, 8:00pm
Marriott Hotel Ballroom
“In Search of Mozart”
In Search of Mozart is the first ever major feature-length documentary on Mozart’s life. Produced in association with the world’s leading orchestras in celebration of the 250th anniversary of Mozart’s birth, opera houses and musician told through a 25,000 mile journey along every route Mozart followed. In Search of Mozart is a detective story that travels to the heart of old Europe and the heart of genius itself. For more information visit www.insearchofmozart.com.
"... superb cinematography, a stunning tour of Mozart's history ... mesmerizing musical performances ... absolutely haunting in its portrayal of musical genius" (Okanagan Film Festival)
“Beautifully shot...nicely paced...It will fascinate those who know nothing about the composer and intrigue those who know something already…”
Opera Now
"Beautiful, strong. Mozart is alive!" (AMADEI Moscow music theatre, Russia)
Packages & Prices
Packages
Package of 5 concerts – BEST VALUE
(May 3, May 4, May 8, May 10 & May 11 or 12)
Includes all three orchestral concerts and both chamber concerts. You save $30 when you purchase this package
Loge $200
A1 $215
A $185
B $155
C $125
Package of 3 concerts
(May 3, May 8, & May 11 or 12)
Includes all three orchestral concerts. You save approximately $20 when you purchase this package
Loge $160.50
A1 $139.50
A $115.50
B $85.50
C $55.50
Single Tickets
Orchestral Concerts at Royal Theatre
May 3, May 8, May 11 & 12
Adult Single
Loge $60
A1 $55
A $45
B $35
C $25
Chamber Concerts at Alix Goolden Hall Miller, Mozart and Martinis at Marriott Hotel, Ballroom In Search of Mozart at Marriott Hotel, Ballroom For tickets to concerts at the Royal Theatre, please click here: or call (250) 386-6121. For all other events, please call the Symphony box office at (250) 385-6515 or visit us at #610-620 View Street, Victoria, BC.
$25 General admission
General Admission $50, only 50 tickets available
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