Our on-stage host Paul Steenhuisen's preconcert talks have been a great addition to all our concerts and clearly our audience agreed! We received many positive comments including the following after the August 3 performance.

“I woke up this morning, reflecting…

The Donor Appreciation Event featured the talented Victoria cellist Lexie Krakowski with our very own Artistic Director Arthur Rowe on piano. The afternoon recital of Mendelssohn, Dvorak, Popper and Rachmaninoff was a huge success! Our ticket sales cover only 50%…

What a wonderful conclusion to our Outreach Concert Program for this Festival season! The residents of Shannon Oaks were treated to a wonderful concert featuring the talented Victoria cellist Lexie Krakowski and our Artistic Director Arthur Rowe on piano. Ms…

The talented Victoria cellist Lexie Krakowski was joined by our Artistic Director Arthur Rowe with a program of Mendelssohn, Dvorak, Popper and Rachmaninoff. This concert is one of three outreach concerts presented by the Festival this season. 

This young talented pianist thrilled the audience with his performance of works by Hamelin, Ravel, Chopin, Scriabin and Schumann. A well-deserved standing ovation was followed by an encore, much to the delight of the enthusiastic crowd! We are incredibly impressed…

Thanks to our on-stage host Paul Steenhuisen, our preconcert talks are a hit! The audience loved it and so do we. Be sure to arrive early for your next concerts so you don't miss all the action! Preconcert talks starts…

After months of anticipation, our Season Opener with Marion Newman (Noiram Namwen), mezzo soprano, Kimberley-Ann Bartczak, piano and the Emily Carr String Quartet did not disappoint!  Join us for the rest of the Festival and prepare to be amazed!

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Our President, Kieth Mullback, and Artistic Director, Arthur Rowe enjoying a brief moment of bonding with our  on-stage host Paul Steenhuisen before we open the doors to our highly anticipated Festival Opener! 

The residents of Tapestry at Victoria harbour were treated to a delightful afternoon of chamber music July 24 as one of three Outreach Concerts presented by the Festival this season. The talented Victorian cellist, Lexie Krakowski was joined by our…

We are delighted that Paul Steenhuisen will host our preconcert talks for our Festival this year. Talks will begin at 7.15 pm prior to each concert. Preconcert talks have been a crowd favourite and will provide a perfect prelude to…

The Victoria Summer Music Festival will be presenting three outreach concerts as part of its 2023 Summer Festival. The concerts will be presented at three senior citizen residences in Victoria – Tapestry Victoria Harbour, Shannon Oaks and Berwick House on…

The Isidore String Quartet will be at the Hornby Island Festival August 4, 2023, right after performing two concerts at our Summer Festival August 2 and 3! Hope this busy schedule stills allow time for you to enjoy what the…