Music Arts Reviews

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.
While it isn’t the campiest, most rollicking or stylish rendition you are likely to see, it features some exquisite songs and earns some hearty applause and laughs.