VSO's open rehearsal program, Symphonic Encounters, takes you behind the scenes to discover what it takes for the musicians, conductors, and production team of the Vancouver Symphony to prepare for a world class concert.

In addition to the rehearsal, we also offer the following activities for you and your students:

Meet a Musician: During the break, a VSO musician will be available to answer any questions students may have about a career in music or the rehearsal process.

Orpheum Tour: A 40-minute tour of the Orpheum Theatre is available as an alternative to sitting in on the second half of the rehearsal. Space is limited, so advance booking is required.

Please note that the suggested age range for this program is from grade 6 up to adults.

2011/2012 Symphonic Encounters Dates

Friday, September 30, 2011, 10am – 12:30pm +
[SOLD OUT]
Bramwell Tovey, conductor
Chad Hoopes, violin*
     BERLIOZ – Hungarian March
     LALO – Symphonie Espagnole, Op. 21
     LISZT – Mephisto Waltz No. 1
     ENESCO – Rumanian Rhapsody No. 1 in A Major, Op. 11
     RAVEL – Boléro

Thursday, November 3, 2011, 10am – 12:30pm +
Jean-Marie Zeitouni, conductor
Dan Zhu, violin*
     MILHAUD – Le boeuf sur le toit, Op. 58
     PROKOFIEV – Violin Concerto No. 2 in G minor, Op. 63
     STRAVINSKY – Scherzo à la russe
     RAVEL – Tzigane
     GERSHWIN – An American in Paris

November 3 2011 Symphonic Encounters Rehearsal Companion (PDF)

Friday, February 3, 2012, 10am – 12:30pm +
Bramwell Tovey, conductor
     STRAVINSKY – Circus Polka
     GLAZUNOV – Concert Waltz No. 1 in D Major,Op. 47 1
     ARENSKY – Mephisto Waltz No. 1
     ENESCO – Variations on a Theme byTchaikovsky, Op. 35a
     PROKOFIEV – Peter and the Wolf
     TCHAIKOVSKY – March Slave, Op. 31

Friday, April 13, 2012, 11am – 2:00pm
Jeff Tyzik, conductor
Carla Heiney, dancer
     LET'S DANCE!
     Music and Dance choreographed by Carla Heiney –
     2010 National Jitterbug Champ and Choreographer for the hit TV
     show, So You Think You Can Dance.

Friday, May 25, 2012, 10am – 12:30pm
Kazuyoshi Akiyama, conductor
Yevgeny Sudbin, violin*
     MOZART – The Magic Flute: Overture
     MOZART – Piano Concerto No. 24 in C minor, K. 491
     DEBUSSY – L'isle joyeuse
     DEBUSSY – La Mer

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Please note that performers and repertoire are subject to change.
* Guest Artists will not be present at the rehearsals

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Brochure:
2011/2012 Symphonic Encounters (PDF)

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