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Erhu maven Lan Tung bridges East and West, ancient and avant-garde, in new Chan Centre concert

Erhu maven Lan Tung bridges East and West, ancient and avant-garde, in new Chan Centre concert

The Vancouver musician headlines an online show featuring members of Turning Point Ensemble, cellist Marina Hasselberg, and world premieres by composer Tim Brady

MUSICGail JohnsonFebruary 25, 2021VIFF, Music, Chan Centre, Lan Tung, Turning Point Ensemble, Erhu

From Samuel Coleridge-Taylor to Wynton Marsalis, VSO presents a Symphonic Tribute to Black History Month

From Samuel Coleridge-Taylor to Wynton Marsalis, VSO presents a Symphonic Tribute to Black History Month

Measha Brueggergosman and associate conductor Andrew Crust cohost program that also has works by George Walker, Jessie Montgomery, Dee Daniels, and more

MUSICGail JohnsonFebruary 24, 2021Music, Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, VSO

Khari Wendell McClelland talks Songs for Freedom at VPL, February 25

Khari Wendell McClelland talks Songs for Freedom at VPL, February 25

The creative force behind Freedom Singer tunes in for a virtual performance and conversation

THEATRE, MUSICGail JohnsonFebruary 22, 2021Theatre, Freedom Singer, Vancouver Public Library, Music, Black History Month

Music on Main livestreams the Microcosmos Quartet from the Fox Cabaret

Music on Main livestreams the Microcosmos Quartet from the Fox Cabaret

The broadcast from the iconic Vancouver venue happens live in high-definition

MUSICStir VancouverFebruary 19, 2021Partner Content, Music, Music on Main

Stir Q&A: Gordon Grdina on his trio's Winter Jazz performance, pandemic life, and nerves

Stir Q&A: Gordon Grdina on his trio's Winter Jazz performance, pandemic life, and nerves

The Vancouver group’s namesake, a revered oud and guitar player, joins Coastal Jazz’s annual fest

MUSIC, FESTSGail JohnsonFebruary 19, 2021Music, Fests, Coastal Jazz, Gordon Grdina Trio, Winter Jazz, Granville Island, PuSh Festival

Itzhak Perlman, k.d. lang, Geddy Lee, Steven Page, and more join VSO’s virtual gala, February 18

Itzhak Perlman, k.d. lang, Geddy Lee, Steven Page, and more join VSO’s virtual gala, February 18

Some of the biggest names in music will appear in The Show Must Go On: Stories of Resilience

MUSICGail JohnsonFebruary 17, 2021VSO, Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, Otto Tausk, Music

The Stellar Jays, or “four badass women”, gather to play tango, klezmer and jazz

The Stellar Jays, or “four badass women”, gather to play tango, klezmer and jazz

Vetta Chamber Music presents an all-star ensemble in a contemporary exploration of eclectic works

MUSICStir VancouverFebruary 16, 2021Partner Content, Music, Vetta Chamber Music, Joan Blackman

VSO devotes January concerts to Mozart, with music that moves you

VSO devotes January concerts to Mozart, with music that moves you

Vancouver Symphony Orchestra musical director Otto Tausk has always revered the musical genius

MUSICGail JohnsonJanuary 15, 2021Music, VSO, Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, Otto Tausk, Homepage feature

Vancouver Women’s Musical Society presents up-and-coming pianist Markus Masaites, December 16 to 30

Vancouver Women’s Musical Society presents up-and-coming pianist Markus Masaites, December 16 to 30

The digital concert is part of the organization’s 115th season

MUSIC, WHAT'S STIRRINGGail JohnsonNovember 29, 2020Music, classical music, Vancouver Women's Musical Society, what's stirring

Listener meets flutist: Music on Main's one-on-one concerts provide a brief respite from apocalyptic times

Listener meets flutist: Music on Main's one-on-one concerts provide a brief respite from apocalyptic times

In the new “As dreams are made” series, a spotlight leads you to an empty chair in a dark theatre. The musician who awaits you is a surprise.

MUSICJanet SmithSeptember 22, 2020Music on Main, 1:1 Concerts, Music, Mark Takeshi McGregor, Flute, The Cultch