Date: Saturday 04 February 2012
Time: 07:15pm
Victoria Symphony Presents: The Sinking of the Titanic
Tania Miller, conductor 
Louis Ranger, trumpet
Arvo Pärt, If Bach Had Been a Beekeeper
Gavin Bryars, The Porazzi Fragment
Michael Oesterle, Territio Verbalis
Gavin Bryars, The Sinking of the Titanic
The Victoria Symphony launches its 2012 new music festival with an eclectic mix of diverse ensembles. Featuring the music of renowned British composer Gavin Bryars (who will be in attendance through the festival), these concerts promise to enlighten the most discerning music lover. From Bryars’ early iconic works The Sinking of the Titanic and Jesus’ Blood Never Failed Me Yet, to his current works for opera, dance and stage, he remains an internationally respected and influential composer.
On Saturday, Feb. 4th the festival comes to a close with Bryars’ classic work from 1971, The Sinking of the Titanic. Under the direction of Victoria Symphony Music Director Tania Miller, this performance marks the 100th year anniversary of the tragedy. The concert also features Estonian composer Arvo Pärt’s If Bach had been a bee-keeper, Bryars’ The Porazzi Fragment (for 21 solo strings) and Michael Oesterle’s Territio Verbalis with solo trumpet virtuoso Louis Ranger.
“… The music of Gavin Bryars falls under no category. It is mongrel, full of sensuality and
wit and is deeply moving. He allows you to witness new wonders in the sounds around you by approaching them from a completely new angle. With a third ear maybe. . .”
- Michael Ondaatje
Doors: 6:45 pm
Pre-Show Talk : 7:15 pm
Show: 8:00 pm
Admission: Adults $15; Seniors/Students $10
Contact: 250-385-6515
Tickets:boxoffice@victoriasymphony.ca
www.victoriasymphony.ca
