The Victoria Symphony will have a starry 2024-25 season of programming, including guest appearances by cellist Yo-Yo Ma — one of the most recognizable classical musicians of the modern era — and revered British-Canadian pianist Angela Hewitt.
The upcoming season, announced Friday, runs from Sept. 15, 2024 through May 11, 2025 and consists of 30 events. None are bigger than the appearance by artist and humanitarian Yo-Yo Ma, a 19-time Grammy Award winner who was named to Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People of 2020 list. Hewitt is another 2024-25 season standout. In addition to being an esteemed pianist, the Ottawa native, who lives in London, England, is both an Officer of the Order of the British Empire and a Companion of the Order of Canada, the highest civilian honour in the country. The Bach specialist performs April 13 at the Royal Theatre.
Special events are also on the calendar, including Murdoch Mysteries in Concert , which will provide a behind-the-scenes look at the music for the hit CBC TV series of the same name; Messiah By Candlelight , a new version of the seasonal classic; and Dancing Queen — The Music of ABBA , by the the Jeans ’n Classics band.