For over 30 years, Symphony in the Park has been a summer favourite, not only to the residents of Burnaby, but to patrons from the all over the region. This free, outdoor concert features the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra performing exceptional symphonic music surrounded by the beauty of Burnaby’s Deer Lake Park (get directions).
Family-friendly programs begin at 3 pm, where you learn about musical instruments from the VSO team. Bring a blanket or chair and a picnic and settle in for a wonderful evening with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra.
Just a reminder that parking in the vicinity is limited, so alternate transportation is recommended. Visit TransLink Trip Planner.
Repertoire
- Symphony No.5 in C minor, Op. 67 (I. Allegro con brio) – Beethoven
- Enigma Variations (Variation IX: Nimrod) – Elgar
- Introduction and Rondo capriccioso with violin soloist, Corina Deng – Saint Saens
- Letter from the Afterlife – Wijeratne
- Symphony No.7 in A Major, Op. 92 (II. Allegretto) – Beethoven
- Symphony No. 4 in F minor, Op. 36 (IV. Allegro con fuoco – Andante – Tempo I) – Tchaikovsky
- Intermission
- Symphony No. 2 in E minor (II. Allegro molto & III. Adagio) – Rachmaninoff
- Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi Theme – Williams
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban – Williams
- Hook: The Flight to Neverland – Williams
- Flying Theme from E.T.: The Extra Terrestrial – Williams
- Encore: Eugene Onegin: Polonaise – Tchaikovsky
