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Symphony Sundays - Tovey, Nielsen and Holst

The Planets VSO Symphony Sundays: Tovey, Nielsen and Holst The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra presents one of the great classical works - Holst's extraordinary The Planets and Christie Reside performs Nielsen's beautiful Flute Concerto.Date and time June 8 2014, 2:00 p.m. to 4:10 p.m.Add to my calendar Location Orpheum, 601 Smithe Street at Seymour Vancouver Contact Email contact604.876.3434 VSOVancouver Symphony Orchestra Symphony Sundays presents: Gustav Holst's extraordinary work, The Planets has forged a well-deserved place in the pantheon of great classical works. Describing the character of each of the seven planets known at the time (excluding Earth), The Planets is an astonishing composition that never fails to thrill audiences. Outstanding VSO Principal Flute Christie Reside performs Nielsen's beautiful Flute Concerto, and Vancouver audiences hear Bramwell Tovey's Three Jacobean Songs for the first time in concert. Bramwell Tovey conductor with the Elektra Women's Choir. Symphony Sundays is a series for those who prefer their concerts in the afternoon. Packed with world-renowned guest artists and conductors, and some of the greatest music ever written, the series is perfect for families, beginners, or for the most demanding of connoisseurs. Symphony Sundays presents the same great classical concert experiences as the Masterworks series.. Event Details. Location: 601 Smithe Street