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One Night Only - Mariachi Live! with the Victoria Symphony
Victoria, BC – On Saturday, March 13, Mariachi Del Sol reunites with the Victoria Symphony for a passionate and rhythmic live performance at UVic Centre. This 10-member band, fully dressed in charro costumes, will ignite the evening with classical panache, from soft romantic ballads to lively ranchero songs.
Mariachi Del Sol, one of Canada’s outstanding Mexican music ensembles, joins forces with the Victoria Symphony for the second time in five years. Mariachi Del Sol will be playing all-time favourites, tribute medleys to their composers, and powerful showpieces. The festive and exuberant evening includes Jesus Cisneros’ “Soy Mexico,” Spanish composer Manuel de Falla’s famous “Ritual Fire Dance” from his opera
El amor brujo, and Ruben Fuentes’ mariachi anthem “Sones de Jalisco”. Audiences will also hear “Lluvia (Rain),” written by band leader, singer/songwriter and guitarist Octavio Carrillo, which was inspired by the weather of British Columbia and Mexico.
Mariachi Del Sol (Mariachi Canada), founded in 1992, is a mixture of Mexican and Canadian musicians. The core musicians include founder Octavio Carrillo, Johnny Guzman, Edurdo Rincon, Miguelito Valdex, Antonio Bernal, Cameron Wilson, Eduardo Galdames, Robert Clark, Mark Ferris and Sandra Fiddes. Since its formation, Mariachi Del Sol has performed at countless public, private and charitable functions in Canada, Mexico, the US and overseas, in front of all types of audiences. Upcoming performance includes the International Mariachi Festival Guadalajara City in Jalisco, Mexico in August 2010.
The Victoria Symphony is Vancouver Island’s largest and most active arts organization performing for more than 125,000 people each year, including 10,000 schoolchildren. Showcasing the outstanding talents of its musicians and guest artists, the Victoria Symphony’s 2009-2010 season offers a diverse and exciting line-up of over 50 concerts led by its vibrant Music Director Tania Miller.
The Victoria Symphony wishes to acknowledge the generous support of series sponsor The Bay Centre. Meet members of Mariachi Del Sol at The Bay Centre on March 12 between 2 pm and 4 pm, where they will be performing a taste of their music and available for autographs and photos.
Mariachi Live!
March 13, 8:00 pm
UVic Centre
$26 Adults, $21 Students
$12.00 (vsSoundcheck)
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For more information, please contact:
Aleida Vandenbosch
Marketing and Public Relations Coordinator
aleida@victoriasymphony.ca
250-385-9771 x 232
Recent News Articles
1/11/2010
The Victoria Symphony rolls out the red carpet for A Night at the Oscars
Victoria, BC – On January 14, 15 & 16, Regina Symphony Orchestra’s Music Director Victor Sawa conducts Oscar-winning music with the Victoria Symphony at the Royal Theatre. Symphony goers will walk the red carpet as they make their way into the theatre for a glamorous evening of music from movies such as Lawrence of Arabia, Psycho, The Way We Where and Jaws.
12/24/2009
Victoria Symphony kicks off the New Year with an extravaganza of music, song and dance.
Victoria, BC – On January 1, at the Royal Theatre, the Victoria Symphony presents A Viennese New Year’s with Maestro Brian Jackson, Ballet Victoria and guest soloists. This new production is inspired by the worldwide Viennese tradition of lively and nostalgic melodies and beautiful waltzes.
12/14/2009
Michael Kaeshammer makes orchestral debut with the Victoria Symphony
Victoria, BC – On December 19, at the Royal Theatre, charismatic jazz sensation Michael Kaeshammer makes his orchestral debut with the Victoria Symphony. Performing uniquely stylized Christmas favourites and songs from his latest album lovelight, this concert provides a brilliant and broad range of entertainment.
11/19/2009
Tania Miller signs with Victoria Symphony for another 3 years
Victoria, BC – Music Director Tania Miller has renewed her contract with the Victoria Symphony for another three years. Beginning immediately this contract will extend to 2013 bringing her to a total of 10 years as Music Director of Vancouver Island’s largest performing arts organization
10/23/2009
Victoria Symphony awarded asteroid for contributions during IYA2009
Victoria, BC – On November 1 and 2, at the Royal Theatre, the Victoria Symphony will be presented a certificate of the discovery and naming of an asteroid during The Planets concerts. This asteroid, VicSympho, was named in recognition for the Victoria Symphony’s strong contributions towards music and science education during the International Year of Astronomy.
10/13/2009
Nikki Chooi makes debut performance on $4.3M violin with the Victoria Symphony
Victoria, BC – On October 19 at the Royal Theatre, Nikki Chooi, winner of the use of a 1729 Guarneri del Gesù, debuts the historic instrument with the Victoria Symphony. This concert, Dvořák Symphony no. 8, conducted by Alain Trudel, features Nikki Chooi performing Saint-Saëns’ violin concerto.
9/24/2009
City Lights starring Charlie Chaplin screened with live performance of original score
On October 9 at UVic Centre Farquhar Auditorium, the comedic adventures of Charlie Chaplin’s 1931 silent film, City Lights, will be shown with live orchestral accompaniment by the Victoria Symphony. The presentation also features a special introduction by actor and artist Duncan Regehr and a Chaplin Look-a-like contest.
9/9/2009
Victoria Symphony Heightens Its Beltone Pops Experience
On September 17, 18, and 19, international vocal quintet Five By Design opens the Beltone Pops Series with Swingin’ and Singin’. This season, the Pops guarantees big band sound, bigger performances, and the biggest pops experience the Victoria Symphony has produced.
8/12/2009
2009/10 Symphony Tickets on Sale Now!
Victoria, BC - On Monday, August 17th, tickets for the Victoria Symphony’s 2009/2010 concerts go on sale to the public. To enhance and complement the concert experience, the Victoria Symphony is creating great concert experiences and value-added opportunities for its audience this season. Preconcert talks, post concert talkbacks with the artists, costume contests, Instrument Petting Zoos and lobby performances are all a part of the new season.
4/7/2009
Grammy-award winner James Ehnes headlines new season!
Victoria, BC – On Friday, March 27, Music Director Tania Miller unveiled the Victoria Symphony’s new season of concerts for 2009/10. Highlights include performances by acclaimed violinist James Ehnes, jazz vocalist Michael Kaeshammer and masterworks such as Holst’s The Planets, Bach’s Magnificat and Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto no. 3.
1/27/2009
The Victoria Symphony names Mitchell Krieger to serve as Executive Director
Victoria, BC – The Victoria Symphony Society has named Mitchell Krieger to serve as the organization’s executive director.
8/7/2008
Resignation of Executive Director, Marcus Handman
Victoria, BC – The Victoria Symphony Society today announced that executive director Marcus Handman will leave his current position. Mr. Handman, who joined the Victoria Symphony in 2004, will remain in his role until October 24.
6/11/2008
Victoria, BC – On August 3rd, 2008, over 40,000 people will hear 15 year old Hugo Wong perform the first movement from Schumann's Piano Concerto with the Victoria Symphony during the 19th annual Bayview Residences Victoria Symphony Splash. Wong was selected from a field of 22 very talented young performers who auditioned in a taped round, from those 11 were subsequently selected to audition live for Music Director Tania Miller.
3/7/2008
Victoria (BC) – Last night, March 6th, at the Royal Theatre, the Victoria Symphony’s Music Director, Tania Miller revealed the exciting and diverse line-up of 32 different concerts for the 2008/2009 season to a keenly interested audience of 350 people. The evening included an enthralling 20 minute presentation by the dynamic Miller, followed by a reception and then a rare behind the scenes look at a Victoria Symphony concert in the making.
One Night Only - Mariachi Live! with the Victoria Symphony
Victoria, BC – On Saturday, March 13, Mariachi Del Sol reunites with the Victoria Symphony for a passionate and rhythmic live performance at UVic Centre. This 10-member band, fully dressed in charro costumes, will ignite the evening with classical panache, from soft romantic ballads to lively ranchero songs.
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