Current COVID-19 public health orders in B.C. have prohibited gatherings of any size, whether that’s indoors or outdoors.
Those are formally ending on Friday (Feb. 5) with potential for extension, but until audiences are safely able to be welcomed back into a concert hall, the Prince George Symphony Orchestra (PGSO) is going to be hosting some virtual shows for local residents.
“The Mission of the PGSO is ‘to enhance the quality of life of the people of Prince George and surrounding region through the power and joy of live orchestral music,’ says General Manager Teresa Saunders in a news release as the organization continues its 50th season.
“We had planned a series of live chamber concerts for audiences of 50 people this spring, beginning January 30. But alas, Covid-19 has thrown a wrinkle into our plan and because of BC Health regulations, we are not able to present live concerts at this time.”
There’s a $20 household fee for each program, in which tickets are available as early as Thursday (Feb. 4).
Once a ticket is purchased, you'll receive an email with instructions on how to view the concert when it goes live.
More information can be found on the PGSO’s website.
The three shows are as follows:
PICTURING SPRING IN WINTER
- Feb. 14, 2021 at 2 p.m.
Michael Hall conducts two hauntingly beautiful pieces for winds and strings. The first, Siegfried Idyll by Richard Wagner was written for his wife’s birthday and was performed outside her bedroom as she awoke on the morning of her birthday. The second piece is thought to be one of the finest of compositions written for nine musicians: Nonet Op 139 by Josef Rheinberger.
KINDERCONCERT: STRING BEANS
- March 7, 2021 at 2 p.m.
For kids three to eight and anyone who is young at heart! Join us as we bring back this kinderconcert hit of 2019! Written and produced by well-known local musician Barb Parker, this concert promises to keep the kids spell-bound!
BAROQUE HITS!
- March 13, 2021 at 7:30 p.m.
Michael Hall returns to conduct an all-strings concert featuring Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring by J.S. Bach, Canon and Gigue by Johann Pachelbel, Rondeau from Abdelazer by Henry Purcell, Sinfonia in G, R 149 by Antoni Vivaldi, and Holberg Suite by Edvard Grieg.
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