2019 Events
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SOUNDS GLOBAL in Concert
April 12, 2019
St. Andrew’s United Church, North Vancouver
Tickets $25/$15 on sale now
New music for intercultural chamber ensembles, by emerging composers who participated in our annual Sounds Global Composers’ Workshop. Featuring Saina Khaledi (santur), Milan Milosevic (tarogato / clarinet), Mark McGregor (flute), Jun Rong (erhu), Bic Hoang (dan bau), and Finn Manniche (cello).
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VICO presents
Lutalica, Part III with Mark Takeshi McGregor
April 26, 2019 at 8 pm
Orpheum Annex, Vancouver
Tickets on sale now
Flutist Mark Takeshi McGregor continues his exploration of new music from around the Pacific Rim, with guest zheng virtuoso, Dailin Hsieh. Performing works by Nirmali Fenn, Mario Mora, Chun-Ju Yen, Elliot Weisgarber, and the premiere of a new work for solo flute by Alfredo Santa Ana. A co-production between Vancouver Inter-Cultural Orchestra and Redshift Music Society.
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GLOBAL SOUNDSCAPES FESTIVAL
May 31 – June 13, 2019
Various venues
The VICO’s annual festival celebrates the intersection of Canada’s resident cultures with musical traditions from all over the world, through the creation and performance of intercultural music. The 2019 edition will celebrate the instruments and traditions of Japan and other world cultures. We are excited to welcome international guests Naomi Sato (sho), Harrie Starreveld (shakuhachi), Miyama McQueen-Tokita (koto), and Yuji Nakagawa (sarangi), alongside a who’s who of Vancouver-area musicians and guest ensembles. Details here!
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Raga-Tala-Malika!
A Garland of Ragas & Talas
Feat. VICO & Guests
June 12, 2019 | 8 pm
The Rothstein Theatre, Vancouver
The sounds and instruments of Japan mingle with those of India in this concert, as the Vancouver Inter-Cultural Orchestra performs the world premiere of a new work for bansuri and strings by Neelamjit Dhillon, alongside The Longing Sky, Moshe Denburg’s ground-breaking double concerto for shakuhachi and sarangi. Featured soloists will be Harrie Starreveld (shakuhachi) and Yuji Nakagawa (sarangi), under the baton of guest conductor John Zoltek. Also on the bill: Nesting Cranes for shakuhachi and strings (traditional, arranged by Farshid Samandari), and an intercultural orchestral arrangement of George Harrison’s Within You and Without You by Mark Armanini.
Also featuring: Vidyasagar Vankayala (vocalist)
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Music of the Whole World – Fall 2019 FREE presentations
Saturday September 28, 2019 | 2:00 pm
Monday October 7, 2019 | 7:00 pm
What does the word “intercultural” really mean? VICO musicians and composers come from widely differing backgrounds. We have different frameworks for thinking about music. We often speak different languages — both literally and artistically. How do we work together to weave these separate threads into a new and brilliant sonic tapestry? Join us as we share a behind-the-scenes look at creating and performing intercultural music.
Did we mention it’s FREE? We hope to see you there!
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FREE EVENTS
“Music of the Whole World” is the VICO’s annual FREE series of public educational events. These informal presentations (each featuring 3-4 musicians) are guaranteed to broaden your musical horizons!
Saturday February 9, 2019 at 2 pm
West Vancouver Memorial Library
Feat. Silk Road Music
Saturday February 16, 2019 at 2pm
North Vancouver District Public Library (Parkgate Branch)
Feat. Silk Road Music
Sunday March 3, 2019 at 2pm
Richmond Public Library
Feat. Silk Road Music
*In partnership with BC Chinese Music Association
Tuesday March 12, 2019 at 6.30pm
North Vancouver District Public Library (Capilano Branch)
Feat. Bic Hoang (dan bau), Saina Khaledi (santur), Ali Razmi (satar) & Hamin Honari (daf/tombek)
Sunday March 17, 2019 at 2pm
West Vancouver Memorial Library
Feat. Bic Hoang (dan bau), Saina Khaledi (santur), Ali Razmi (satar) & Hamin Honari (daf/tombek)
Wednesday April 24, 2019 at 6:30pm
North Vancouver District Public Library (Lynn Valley Branch)
Feat. Orchid Ensemble