Classical with a touch of pop at this year’s Symphony in the Park
By Janaya Fuller-Evans
In less than two weeks, Deer Lake Park will be filled with the sounds of classical music, popular favourites, and a crowd full of people enjoying it all.
The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra will be playing the popular Symphony in the Park event on Sunday, July 8. This free annual event is open to people of all ages, so everyone has a chance to hear the local symphony in an outdoor setting.
This year’s repertoire:
- Calixa Lavallee, O Canada
- Mikhail Glinka, Ruslan and Ludmila Overture
- Georges Bizet, Carmen Suite No. 1 [excerpts]
- Hector Berlioz, Roman Carnival Overture
- John Williams, Star Wars: III. Imperial March
- Pablo de Sarasate, Zigeunerweisen, Op.20
- Antonin Dvořák, Symphony No. 9, 1st Movement
- Johann Strauss II, Blue Danube Waltz
- John Williams, ET: The Extra Terrestrial
- Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, 1812 Overture
While the event is free, space is limited, so those wishing to attend should arrive early to get a good spot. Parking is also limited, and the organizers recommend alternate transportation.
There are food trucks on hand, however, attendees are welcome to bring picnics as well. Alcohol is not allowed at the park.
For more information, go to bit.ly/2tK4tLY.
