Concert History

VICTORIA CHORAL SOCIETY

The Victoria Choral Society, directed by Brian Wismath, is an auditioned, mixed-voice symphonic chorus. It is dedicated to presenting the finest choral music from baroque to contemporary. Founded in 1934, the Victoria Choral Society has played a leading role in Victoria’s cultural life, and has performed with every Victoria Symphony conductor since the symphony’s inception.

2024

The Houses Stand Not Far Apart and Golden Harvest

May 19th, 2024

UVic Farquhar Auditorium
Members of the Victoria Symphony with Brian Wismath, conductor

Betty Waynne Allison, Soprano
Nathan McDonald, Baritone

2023

Reindeer Games

December 21st, 2023
UVic Farquhar Auditorium

Festive Brass with special guests Nico Rhodes, piano, and Nick Mintenko, bass, with Brian Wismath, conductor.

Festive Brass bring their unique take on Christmas to Victoria B.C. with “Reindeer Games” – a fun, stocking full programme of traditional carols and holiday favourites. A stellar brass quintet joined by an all-star rhythm ensemble will delight, with musical selections like “Good Swing Wenceslas”, soulful “Silent Night”, sentimental favourites from “A Charlie Brown Christmas” and, of course, Festive Brass’ infamously twisted “Rudolph Variations”. The wonderful Victoria Choral Society joins us to sing some beautiful arrangements and also get in on the fun! Brilliantly bold, jazzy, and sometimes downright quirky arrangements coupled with humorous repartee and plenty of personality will have audiences feeling warm, nostalgic, and fully festive! 7:30pm at UVic.

Vivaldi’s Gloria | Coleridge’s Requiem

October 28th, 2023
Christ Church Cathedral

Members of the Victoria Symphony with Brian Wismath, conductor

Jennifer Turner, Soprano
Gina Johnson, Soprano
Deanna Sills, Mezzo Soprano
Nathan McDonald, Baritone