Event Description
An 1829 excursion to the Scottish island of Staffa, with its basalt sea cave known as Fingal's Cave, inspired an awestruck Felix Mendelssohn to compose the 'Hebrides Overture' which begins the program for this monumental final concert of the Civic Orchestra's 2025-2026 season. Get your tickets now!
The Civic Orchestra of Victoria is a vibrant, community orchestra made up of passionate amateur and professional musicians from across the Greater Victoria region. They complete their 42nd season with a tremendous program entitled 'Monuments'.
Arrive early for Music Director, Grant Harville's free, pre-concert talk from 1:00-1:30pm and gain interesting insights into the works you are about to hear!
Concert begins at 2pm.
Works on this program:
Hebrides Overture - Felix Mendelssohn
The Muse and the Poet - Camille Saint-Saëns
Symphony No. 2 - Jean Sibelius
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Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/3617415-0?pid=11338
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Date and Time: Sat, 30 May 2026 14:00 - Sat, 30 May 2026 16:00
Venue details: Dave Dunnet Community Theatre, 2121 Cadboro Bay Road, Victoria, British Columbia, V8R 5G8, Canada
Category: Arts | Performing Arts | Music
Artist: Civic Orchestra of Victoria
In-Person Event
Sat. May 30th + Add to Calendar
Dave Dunnet Theatre
2:00pm - 4:00pm
General Admission: CAD 25.00, Senior Admission: CAD 20.00, Student Admission: CAD 10.00, Children's Admission (with paid adult): CAD 0.00
