The James Ehnes and Andrew Armstrong concert on August 1 is now SOLD OUT. Sorry to disappoint those unable to attend, but as consolation you may wish to seek out James' and Andrew's brand-new recording of Brahms sonatas. The Guardian…

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The prestigious Banff International String Quartet Competition (BISQC) is held every three years, and we are delighted to present Poiesis Quartet, the first-prize winners at BISQC 2025. For the second of their two concerts at the Festival, they will be…

VSMF is celebrating 30 years and, like anyone facing a major birthday, we've been thinking back - and digging through our accumulated mementoes of seasons past. We'll be sharing a few bits and pieces that we hope may interest you.

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The Victoria Summer Music Festival wishes to acknowledge the passing on July 16th, of the legendary and world-renowned bassist Gary Karr.

Gary and his partner Harmon Lewis moved to Victoria in 1995, and began their association with VSMF in 1997…

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We were delighted to welcome back the Dover Quartet for a special, pre-season matinee concert of music by Mozart, Janáček, and Schumann on Saturday, May 24. A large and appreciative audience enjoyed a wonderful afternoon, with the ensemble in top…

The Cleveland Orchestra has announced that Joel Link, first violinist of the Dover Quartet, is to be their next concertmaster. Congratulations, Joel!

Meanwhile, the Dover Quartet announced that they will continue to play together with their current line-up, working around…

Congratulations to pianist Paul Williamson on reaching the finals of the Eckhardt-Gramatté National Music Competition, being held today at Brandon University School of Music. Paul will appear at VSMF this summer in a July 30 concert with Arin Sarkissian (flute)…