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…
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Apr 27, 2026
Our longtime venue: Phillip T. Young Recital Hall
Phillip T. Young Recital Hall at the University of Victoria has been home to VSMF every year, except for our inaugural Festival in 1996, held at St. John’s Church, and the 2021 post-COVID Festival, which was held at Christ Church…
Apr 23, 2026
VSMF@30 - Celebrating thirty years of chamber music at its finest!
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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Jul 5, 2025
VSMF 2025 flyer
Need a reminder of our upcoming concerts to stick on your fridge? Look no further! Download our flyer here.
May 24, 2025
The Dovers Returned!
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…
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May 20, 2025
Exciting News from the Dover Quartet!
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…
Apr 26, 2025
Congratulations, Paul Williamson!
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)…
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Dec 5, 2024
New Endowment Fund to Sustain VSMF
The Victoria Summer Music Festival Society is pleased to announce the establishment of a VSMF Endowment Fund, hosted at the Victoria Foundation, to help secure the long-term financial sustainability of the Victoria Summer Music Festival – so that the…
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Jul 31, 2024
Victoria Summer Music Festival kick starts the 2024 season!!
The wait is over as we welcome back our stage host Ian Alexander. Ina is a former host of classical music programs for CBC Radio. Ian and his wife Marilyn Dalzell (a past president of our Festival) have made numerous…
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