Season: 2025-2026

CANADIAN DEBUT Post-performance Talk Back We are delighted to welcome this talented young German pianist in his Canadian debut. Praised by the late Menahem Pressler for his “uniquely beautiful sound and special sonority”, Julius studied with Sir András Schiff at Kronberg Academy from 2021 to 2024. In addition to being named a BBC New Generation…

CANADIAN DEBUT Post-performance Talk Back Hong-Kong born pianist Tiffany Poon is a rising star who has garnered quite a following. She recently made her Zankel Hall debut in New York, which came hot on the heels of the release of her debut album “Diaries: Schumann”, which has already amassed over 9 million streams and charted…

Post-performance Talk Back Kułakowski is already delighting audiences, both in person and online, with his marvellous technique and assurance. — Gramophone Magazine These two wonderful young performers are alumni of Young Classical Artists Trust (YCAT) in London, and have given stellar performances together at Wigmore Hall. They both appeared on our series in recent years…

Pre-concert talk at 2:15pm The Eric Clapton of the lute. – BBC Magazine Those of you who have experienced performances by Nicolas Altstaedt and Thomas Dunford on our stages in the past will know that these are two incredibly gifted and mesmerizing musicians. Put them together and you have a dream pairing of the most…

CANADIAN DEBUT Post-performance Talk Back This brilliant young guitarist has already proven himself to be a truly original mind at the frontier of contemporary classical music. Sean is a former BBC New Generation Artist, a Borletti-Buitoni Trust Fellowship winner, a Royal Philharmonic Society 2018 Young Artist Award winner, and a recipient of the 2022 Leonard…

Post-performance Talk Back Ever since Canadian pianist Tony Siqi Yun made his Vancouver debut on our stage in 2021, we’ve watched his international career reach ever-new heights. For his third VRS appearance, he has chosen a delightful program that will highlight his incredible talent. Tony has a very full concert schedule these days and we’re…

Pre-concert talk at 2:15pm It’s hard to believe that 2025 marks the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the Jerusalem Quartet. Since their first appearance for the VRS in 2001, this ensemble has become a regular and beloved presence on the world’s great concert stages. They have appeared many times in Vancouver, and a highlight…

Pre-concert talk at 2:15pm We are delighted to welcome the return of this marvellous Italian pianist. Since his first visit in 1986, Andrea has returned to Vancouver many times to delight our audiences. His recordings from Beethoven to Berio have been critically acclaimed, and he is greatly admired as both a performer and pedagogue, continuing…

Hayato Sumino is a phenomenon. Known on YouTube as “Cateen”, this young Japanese artist has earned tens of millions of views for his captivating interpretations of classical masterworks as well as his own original compositions. Taking the concert world by storm, this remarkable pianist and composer breathes new life into the term “virtuoso”. Get your…

“The Ukes” are back by popular demand! This world-renowned troupe of all-singing, all-strumming ukulele players makes its much-anticipated return to the VRS to perform hilarious and astonishing interpretations of film scores, rock ’n’ roll, pop, jazz, blues and classical music. This is feel-good music at its best. Get your seats early to ensure you don’t…