Meet Vivian Ye!
One of the student soloists at the 2023 Spark to Flame Student Showcase!
Vivian Ye is 14 years old and currently studies piano with Ingrid Henderson at the Victoria Conservatory of Music. She has performed regularly in the community including the Greater Victoria Performing Arts Festival winning the Senior Piano Concerto Cup in 2022 and the 21st Century Century award in 2019. In addition to her love of music, Vivian Ye enjoys dance, badminton, drawing and fundraising for various causes. She is also a grade 9 student at Mount Douglas Senior Secondary school, enrolled in the challenge program.
Why did you apply to perform at Spark to Flame?
I wanted the unique opportunity to play with an orchestra and share this wonderful piece with everyone. I am so thankful to VCM for providing me with this opportunity!
What piece are you performing and why did you choose it?
I am performing W. A. Mozart’s Concerto no. 13 in C major, K415, 3rd movement, which my teacher introduced to me last year. I love the contrast between sections — some energetic and carefree while others are slow and thoughtful.
What are your aspirations in music?
To connect people through music and overall just enjoy and use it for various occasions.
Tell me a bit about yourself, outside of music.
Aside from the musical aspect, I love playing badminton, dancing, and drawing. I also love to explore the world and help others.
2023 Spark to Flame Student Showcase
The annual Spark to Flame program is presented through the Ann & George Nation Conservatory School of Classical Music and supports the development of young emerging professional artists.
Open to all students of the Victoria Conservatory of Music, soloists are selected through two rounds of auditions. The Spark to Flame program offers soloists the opportunity to be mentored by various VCM faculty over the weeks leading up to the concert, including rehearsals with orchestra.
The concert is a magical evening, and this year’s performance on Saturday February 25, 2023, will feature six very talented student soloists chosen this year to be accompanied by the VCM’s Chamber Orchestra, consisting of fellow student peers who are joined by faculty artists and other professional musicians.
Admission is free. Please use the Victoria Conservatory of Music entrance at 900 Johnson Street.
Supported by the Henwood Family Foundation and BC Gaming.
Learn more and read the bios of the six student performers here.
