Inspired by the luminous night sky, Holst's The Planets swirls with the energy of the cosmos and invokes seven colossal astrological characters in one of the most iconic works of the 20th century. Bringing the firmament underneath the opulent arches of the Orpheum, VAMSO's performance will include image projections provided by H. R. MacMillan Space Centre in addition to a special collaboration with Canadian Music Competition's Ambassador Series, welcoming cellist Tate Zawadiuk in Tchaikovsky's Variations on a Rococo Theme.