Music Arts Reviews

The presentation demonstrated the cultural links between Japan and Canada by featuring mostly Canadian musicians, some of Japanese descent, playing mostly Japanese compositions.
Pity the poor percussionist who needed to rent a timpani last Saturday night!
That was only the first of several “wow” moments that followed.
More than just an opening act for the awards ceremony, it was a Bollywood blowout unto itself.
As visual spectacle, it’s immaculate. As music, under the direction of conductor Leslie Dala, it’s impeccably played.
Want to test the instrumental mettle of your new concertmaster? Here’s how it’s done.
The Vancouver Bach Choir, the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, and the Vancouver Bach Children’s Chorus, all under Leslie Dala’s confident baton, performed John Adams's El Niño.