Vancouver Symphony Opens 105th Season with Bold Pairing of Mahler’s Sixth
and the BC Premiere of CATAMORPHOSIS
The Cadillac Masterworks Gold Series Opens the 2023/24 Season, Sept 15 & 16
The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra (VSO) is delighted to open its 105th season with the highly anticipated Masterworks Gold Series, sponsored by Cadillac; a remarkable musical journey where audiences can escape to the extraordinary. As a cornerstone of the city’s cultural landscape, the VSO continues to elevate the orchestral experience, and invites music aficionados and newcomers alike to experience the magic.
About the Cadillac Masterworks Gold Series
This series showcases an exquisite blend of classical masterpieces and contemporary works, beginning on September 15 & 16 with VSO Music Director, Maestro Otto Tausk conducting Mahler’s mythical Symphony No. 6, and Anna Thorvaldsdottir’s CATAMORPHOSIS.
Mahler’s Sixth Symphony is considered by many to be the composer’s most personal composition, taking audiences on a tragic journey culminating in three resounding hammer strokes — one of the greatest finales in classical music.
Premiered by the Berliner Philharmoniker in 2021, CATAMORPHOSIS has earned international awards and critical acclaim, and was composed in response to the fragile relationship we have to our planet. Paired alongside Mahler’s powerful symphony, this concert showcases the power of live music to move audiences and spark important conversations about the world today.
The Cadillac Masterworks Gold Series includes six concerts, running until May 2024, ranging from Tchaikovsky to Debussy, and culminating with Berlioz’s incomparable Symphonie fantastique.
The VSO is renowned for its commitment to excellence in every performance. The Cadillac Masterworks Gold series stands as a testament to the orchestra’s dedication to enriching the cultural tapestry of Vancouver and captivating audiences with transcendent musical experiences.
Venue: Orpheum
Dates and Featured Performances:
September 15 & 16: Maestro Tausk Conducts Mahler’s Symphony No. 6, and Anna Thorvaldsdottir’s CATAMORPHOSIS
October 13 & 14 – Bruch, Tchaikovsky, and Shostakovich
November 3 & 4 – Verdi’s Requiem
February 16 & 17 – Debussy and Ravel
April 5 & 6 – Beethoven and Prokofiev
May 10 & 11 – Symphonie fantastique
Ticket Information: Tickets for the Cadillac Masterworks Gold Series are available for purchase through the VSO’s official website, VancouverSymphony.ca. Early reservations are recommended to secure prime seating for these captivating performances. Subscribe to the whole series to get tickets starting at only $30 per concert.
About the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra
Founded in 1919, the Grammy and Juno-award winning Vancouver Symphony Orchestra is the largest arts organization in Western Canada, and one of the few orchestras in the world to have its own music school.
Led by Music Director Otto Tausk since 2018, the VSO performs more than 150 concerts each year, throughout Vancouver and the province of British Columbia, reaching over 270,000 people annually. On tour the VSO has performed in the United States, China, Korea and across Canada.
The orchestra presents passionate, high-quality performances of classical, popular and culturally diverse music, creating meaningful engagement with audiences of all ages and backgrounds.
Upcoming guest artists for the 2023/24 Season include Yo-Yo Ma, Steven Isserlis, Vadim Gluzman, Meow Meow, Louis Lortie, Augustin Hadelich, Leonard Slatkin, and many more. Recent guest artists include Daniil Trifonov, Hilary Hahn, James Ehnes, Jan Lisiecki, Renée Fleming, Yefim Bronfman, Itzhak Perlman, Joe Hisaishi, Tan Dun, and more.
