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Black Futures: Saul Williams / Moor Mother / Irreversible Entanglements

Chan Centre for the Performing Arts 6265 Crescent Road, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

The Chan Centre EXP presents an exhilarating exploration into Black Futures through the visionary work of revolutionary artists Saul Williams, Moor Mother, and Irreversible Entanglements. At the outer limits of hip-hop, free jazz, blues, noise, and poetry, this special EXP concert brings together dynamic visionaries to perform a collaborative concert that interweaves Afrofuturist currents within […]

Wednesday Noon Hours: Ensemble Made in Canada

Roy Barnett Recital Hall (Music Building) 6361 Memorial Road, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Juno award-winning piano quartet, Ensemble Made in Canada (EMIC) has performed for Winnipeg Virtuosi, Montreal Pro Musica, SUNY New Paltz, Stratford Music Festival, Ottawa Chamberfest, Parry Sound Festival of the Sound, Jeffery Chamber Music Series, Lindsay Concert Productions, including multiple work cycles for the Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society. EMIC has provided master classes, chamber music […]

Free – $12
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Chan Centre EXP Series: Colin Stetson

Chan Centre for the Performing Arts 6265 Crescent Road, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Colin Stetson is a saxophonist “with fire for lungs” (NPR). The Montreal-based, multi-reed instrumentalist and composer is changing the form of modern solo sax playing through his daring exploration of extended techniques ­– multiphonics, circular breathing, and percussive valve manipulation, as well as the sheer physicality required of his chosen instrument, the bass saxophone. For […]

Anderson & Roe Piano Duo

Chan Centre for the Performing Arts 6265 Crescent Road, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

The Chan Centre is celebrating its 25th anniversary with Anderson & Roe Piano Duo! Known for their adrenalized performances, original compositions, and innovative music videos, Greg Anderson and Elizabeth Joy Roe are revolutionizing the piano duo experience for the 21st century in their vision to make classical music a relevant and powerful force in society. […]

$22.50

Evolution of the String Quartet: Haydn to Disney

Chan Centre for the Performing Arts 6265 Crescent Road, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

In this hour-long concert, the Somerset String Quartet outline 300 years of chamber music. This performance by the UBC School of Music’s resident student string quartet will showcase the works that left their imprint on history.

Free

Wednesday Noon Hours: Jeremy Brown, saxophone

Roy Barnett Recital Hall (Music Building) 6361 Memorial Road, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Improviser and saxophonist, Jeremy Brown performs an innovative and interactive program with music by Keith Hamel, Robert Pritchard, Laurie Radford, and more. PROGRAM Keith Hamel Fever for alto saxophone, interactive electronics and interactive video Bob Pritchard Strength for alto saxophone, MaxMSP and video David Eagle Momentum for soprano saxophone Laurie Radford Que le terre s’ouvre for soprano saxophone and computer

$12

UBC Symphony Orchestra

Chan Centre for the Performing Arts 6265 Crescent Road, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

UBC Symphony Orchestra Jonathan Girard, conductor UBC’s renowned student orchestra performs symphonic music from classical to contemporary repertoire. Programme to be announced. About UBC Symphony Orchestra

Free – $20

Wednesday Noon Hours: Ingrid Chiang, bassoon & Risa Tonita, piano

Roy Barnett Recital Hall (Music Building) 6361 Memorial Road, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

A celebration of Taiwanese-American composer Chihchun Chi-sun Lee 李志純. PROGRAM Gín–á Koa, Taiwanese Children’s Songs 臺灣囝仔歌 for Bassoon and Piano (2021/2022) Diversities “多彩”組曲 for Bassoon and Piano (2021/2022) All music by Chihchun Chi-sun Lee 李志純

$12

Wednesday Noon Hours: Infamy Too!

Roy Barnett Recital Hall (Music Building) 6361 Memorial Road, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Infamy Too! are committed to exploring the possibilities of the contemporary percussion duo repertoire. Julia Chien and Aaron Graham seek out programs which highlight innovative aspects in instrumentation, expressive potential of the medium, and also showcase music and composers from their native Vancouver, BC. For more about Infamy Too!, visit their website. Program Driven by Ivan Trevino Flower Pot Music No. […]

Free – $12

UBC Opera: The Merry Wives of Windsor

Old Auditorium 6344 Memorial Road, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Based on the play by William Shakespeare SINGSPIEL IN THREE ACTS SUNG IN GERMAN WITH ENGLISH SURTITLES Otto Nicolai | Composer Salomon Hermann Mosenthal | Librettist UBC Opera Ensemble Norbert Baxa  | Conductor Nancy Hermiston | Director With Members of the Vancouver Opera Orchestra Legend has it that Queen Elizabeth I requested Shakespeare write a play showing the character of […]

$20 – $45

UBC Opera: The Merry Wives of Windsor

Old Auditorium 6344 Memorial Road, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Based on the play by William Shakespeare SINGSPIEL IN THREE ACTS SUNG IN GERMAN WITH ENGLISH SURTITLES Otto Nicolai | Composer Salomon Hermann Mosenthal | Librettist UBC Opera Ensemble Norbert Baxa  | Conductor Nancy Hermiston | Director With Members of the Vancouver Opera Orchestra Legend has it that Queen Elizabeth I requested Shakespeare write a play showing the character of […]

$20 – $45

UBC Opera: The Merry Wives of Windsor

Old Auditorium 6344 Memorial Road, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Based on the play by William Shakespeare SINGSPIEL IN THREE ACTS SUNG IN GERMAN WITH ENGLISH SURTITLES Otto Nicolai | Composer Salomon Hermann Mosenthal | Librettist UBC Opera Ensemble Norbert Baxa  | Conductor Nancy Hermiston | Director With Members of the Vancouver Opera Orchestra Legend has it that Queen Elizabeth I requested Shakespeare write a play showing the character of […]

$20 – $45