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In Have You Heard Judi Singh?, Vancouver director interweaves archival footage, re-created moments, and mesmerizing music in tribute to late Punjabi-Black artist
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Set in the aftermath of World War II, updated production adds depth and nuance to the iconic work
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Another 30 concerts will take place at Performance Works, Ocean Artworks, and the Revue Stage from June 20 to July 1
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Tanzania’s Zawose Queens and Congo’s Les Mamans du Congo x Rrobin rub shoulders with Canadian names like Elisapie and Ocie Elliott at ʔəy̓alməxʷ Jericho Beach Park, July 18 to 20
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At Pacific Spirit United Church, program draws on previously performed works by Bach, Mahler, and more
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Vetta Chamber Music’s artistic director is joined by talented colleagues for a season-closing program of Haydn, Mozart, and Schubert
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Virtuosic singer and dancer takes the intoxicating sounds of early Afro-funk and soul in exciting new directions
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The choir’s long-time artistic director hopes the upcoming concert will open new ears to choral music’s powers to heal and create community
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Adult and children’s choirs perform hits by the Beatles and Broadway favourites from musicals like Mamma Mia! and Mary Poppins
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Alternating as Cio-Cio San, Yasko Sato and Karen Chia-Ling Ho navigate the emotional toll of Vancouver Opera’s post–Second World War–set tragedy
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Andrey Boreyko conducts the program, which features selections from Mahler’s Des Knaben Wunderhorn (The Boy’s Magic Horn)
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Both traditional and groundbreaking, works from the 17th century and the present day mingle in this exploration of the musical riches of Venice
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Veteran singer Norma Winstone and drummer Joe LaBarbera join the trio to deliver exciting new perspectives on familiar tunes
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Offerings include Downtown Jazz concerts on June 21 and 22, Bentall Centre happy-hour shows from June 23 to 27, and a day-long July 1 celebration
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Tawnie Olson’s “Beloved of the Sky” and Andrew Balfour’s “Kiyam” accompany a new work by laura hawley on the program
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Borealis String Quartet, Gryphon Trio, and more musicians to perform world-class compositions at RockRidge Canyon lakeside resort
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All-Canadian production by Sound the Alarm: Music/Theatre features iconic hits from Disney and Hollywood musicals
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The young ensemble revisits and reinvigorates repertoire with an energy that breaks through classical solemnity
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Toronto-based turntable artist and composer performs his piece Within Touch with close-up projections of his storytelling process
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Science meets history in Vancouver violinist’s 50-minute piece of music for violin and found-sound
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