We are thrilled to be presenting an unusually beautiful and interesting winter concert Sunday, December 8, 2024, beginning at 3pm at St Mary’s Church, 1701 Elgin Road.

The centrepiece of the concert is the stunning multi-movement work, Dreamweaver by Norwegian-American composer Ola Gjeilo.

A musical retelling of the famous Norwegian medieval folk poem, the Draumkvedet, Dreamweaver tells the story of a man who goes to sleep on Christmas Eve and has visions of the afterlife. On awakening, he understands that we must all be kind to one another.

We are pairing this exceptional work with pieces on the theme of polar night based on music by the indigenous Sami people of Scandinavia, by the Wendat people of Canada, and by traditional choral music from Sweden and Norway.

The concert features new works by Canadian composers Sarah Quartel and Ramona Luengen

Performed with the Victoria Conservatory of Music Chamber Orchestra and Artist Faculty

with Deeandra Miranda, soprano

Concert Date: 

Sunday, December 8, 2024, 3pm.  St Mary’s Anglican Church, 1701 Elgin Road, Victoria