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Enter the Omega String Trio, three of Canada’s finest chamber musicians, Marc Destrubé (violin), Yariv Aloni (viola) and Pamela Highbaugh Aloni (cello). Their love of playing together and a wish to explore some unique repertoire for this combination of instruments led to the formation of their trio. Join us for an intimate glimpse into a golden age in European cultural life with rarely-heard works by four generations of Viennese composers. Works include trios by Beethoven and Schubert, and Mozart’s Divertimento in Eb Major, considered one of his greatest chamber works. -
Enter the Omega String Trio, three of Canada’s finest chamber musicians, Marc Destrubé (violin), Yariv Aloni (viola) and Pamela Highbaugh Aloni (cello). Their love of playing together and a wish to explore some unique repertoire for this combination of instruments led to the formation of their trio. Join us for an intimate glimpse into a golden age in European cultural life with rarely-heard works by four generations of Viennese composers. Works include trios by Beethoven and Schubert, and Mozart’s Divertimento in Eb Major, considered one of his greatest chamber works.
Sponsored in part by: Liz and Alex / Jane McOuat Farrer / Margaret & Alan Skelley
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Enter the Omega String Trio, three of Canada’s finest chamber musicians, Marc Destrubé (violin), Yariv Aloni (viola) and Pamela Highbaugh Aloni (cello). Their love of playing together and a wish to explore some unique repertoire for this combination of instruments led to the formation of their trio. Join us for an intimate glimpse into a golden age in European cultural life with rarely-heard works by four generations of Viennese composers. Works include trios by Beethoven and Schubert, and Mozart’s Divertimento in Eb Major, considered one of his greatest chamber works.
Sponsored in part by: Liz and Alex / Jane McOuat Farrer / Margaret & Alan Skelley
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Welcome on a journey to an age where cool meant classy and noir was the norm. With Daphne Roubini at its helm, Black Gardenia evokes smoky elegance and cinematic swing. Inspired by the classic jazz recordings of the 1940s and 1950s, Black Gardenia creates music that feels timeless - at once vintage in spirit and alive with modern nuance.Sponsored in part by: Charlie & Jennifer Park / Janet & Les Falk / Lana Sloan & Len Coombes
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Carefree Highway Riders is a harmony-driven duo featuring well-known Canadian songwriters Marin Patenaude and Steve Brockley. While both artists have carved out respected solo careers with their original material, this collaboration is a heartfelt detour dedicated to the timeless songs of Gordon Lightfoot. Along the way, they will take some unexpected back roads into more contemporary territory with their own compositions.Sponsored in part by: Lyn & Bill Charlton / Harbour Gallery / Jean & Clay Curry
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Roy Forbes has made his mark for generations of listeners as a solo artist, band leader, ensemble member, interpreter, and songwriter. This is not to mention his work as a record producer, film composer, songwriting mentor, radio host at CBC Radio & CKUA, and popular music historian of 78 RPM records. Over the last five decades Roy has become an organic part of Canadian music. Leading up to the 40th anniversary of the PHMS Concert Series, we welcome back a perennial favourite!Sponsored in part by: Ian & Barbara Cochran / Megan Stuart-Stubbs & Nick Murphy
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The perfect answer to winter chill, come share some family-friendly seasonal cheer with Vancouver’s hottest swingin’ jazz group VanDjango, plus stellar vocalist LJ Mounteney and superb Celtic guitarist and singer Andrew Hillhouse! Cool Yule is a merry Christmas mix of nostalgic favourites, jazz standards, sing-alongs, pop tunes, some classical touches, and a few surprises - all delivered in their swinging gypsy jazz style.Sponsored in part by: Kathie Tweedie & Alain Catteau / Sage & Peter Robson
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With inviting personalities that sparkle on stage, the Victoria Piano Quartet is guaranteed to delight our devoted chamber music audience and provide a wonderful enticement to dip one’s toes into this genre. Terence Tam (violin), Yariv Aloni (viola), Pamela Highbaugh Aloni (cello), and Lorraine Min (piano) - long time friends and colleagues, harbour favourites all, return once again to present two programs of Masterworks (some known and some less known) for the Piano Quartet.Sponsored in part by: Backstream Physiotherapy / Liz & Alex / Frank & Céline Palmer
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With inviting personalities that sparkle on stage, the Victoria Piano Quartet is guaranteed to delight our devoted chamber music audience and provide a wonderful enticement to dip one’s toes into this genre. Terence Tam (violin), Yariv Aloni (viola), Pamela Highbaugh Aloni (cello), and Lorraine Min (piano) - long time friends and colleagues, harbour favourites all, return once again to present two programs of Masterworks (some known and some less known) for the Piano Quartet.
Sponsored in part by: Backstream Physiotherapy / Liz & Alex / Frank & Céline Palmer
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With inviting personalities that sparkle on stage, the Victoria Piano Quartet is guaranteed to delight our devoted chamber music audience and provide a wonderful enticement to dip one’s toes into this genre. Terence Tam (violin), Yariv Aloni (viola), Pamela Highbaugh Aloni (cello), and Lorraine Min (piano) - long time friends and colleagues, harbour favourites all, return once again to present two programs of Masterworks (some known and some less known) for the Piano Quartet.
Sponsored in part by: Backstream Physiotherapy / Liz & Alex / Frank & Céline Palmer
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The Unfaithful Servants has emerged as one of Canada’s must-see acoustic acts, delivering a thrilling modern take on folk, bluegrass, and Americana. Known for explosive instrumentals, rich harmonies, and timeless songwriting, the band has earned this reputation - “One of the most exciting bands from Vancouver Island in some time” - Cowichan Bluegrass Festival.Sponsored in part by: Rob & Kerry Grieve / Sunshine Coast Villas / Sunshine Coast Financial
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Marcel & Elizabeth Bergman (piano 4 hands), Jasper Wood (violin), and Sungyong Lim, (cello). ‘Pocket’ ensembles offer an opportunity to bring a fresh and new take on a celebrated work such as Beethoven’s 5th Symphony, probably one of the most recognized compositions of all time. This ‘pocket symphony’ version for one piano 4 hands, violin, and cello leaves nothing out in terms of fullness and exuberance. Also on the programme are other works that celebrate the splendid and rich orchestral sound of strings and piano.Sponsored in part by: Karen & Gary Strong / Esther Chetner & John Cooper / Ginny Byrnes-McKnight & Jim McKnight
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As we approach the 40th Anniversary of the PHMS Concert Series this summer, we are thrilled to welcome back Matthew Byrne to our stage. Matthew’s songs are a way of understanding those who came before us – their lives, their work, language, and their world. Blessed with a truly wonderful voice, an innate talent to choose material and being an accomplished guitarist, Matthew brings the glorious tradition of the “Rock” to us on the other side of this great land.Sponsored in part by: Deb Young & Don Terrillon / Moon Dance Vacation
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Diyet & The Love Soldiers, a multi-instrumental trio from the Yukon, is alternative country, folk, roots, and traditional with catchy melodies and stories deeply rooted in Diyet’s Indigenous world view and northern life. Diyet sings in both English and Southern Tutchone (her native language) and plays bass guitar. She is backed by Love Soldiers: husband and collaborator, Robert van Lieshout and Juno Award winning producer, Bob Hamilton. We are delighted that Diyet and the Love Soldiers will present their school programme to Sunshine Coast Youth on Monday, May 3, 2027.Sponsored in part by: Margaret & Ken O’Coffey / Sandy Matches & Steven Parihar / Nancy Stuart-Stubbs Legacy Fund in support of Youth & Indigenous Concerts & Programs
