Our 2024–2025 Concerts
The Ambleside Orchestra normally presents up to eight concerts of varied orchestral repertoire each year, in community venues across the North Shore and in Vancouver.
Mainstage Concerts
We present four or five mainstage concerts each season, performing exciting new repertoire at each one.
Admission is by donation; we suggest $25 per adult or $15 per youth (aged 13 to 21). Admission for a child (up to age 12) is free.
- Friday, January 31, 2025
8 pm
Highlands United Church
3255 Edgemont Boulevard
North Vancouver
Program:
Mozart, Magic Flute Overture
Mozart, Horn Concerto No. 3 in E Flat Major
Massenet, Scènes Alsaciennes (Orchestral Suite No. 7)
Featuring hornist Duncan Shaw
- Sunday, March 30, 2025
3 pm
Highlands United Church
3255 Edgemont Boulevard
North Vancouver
Program:
Fauré, Elegy for Cello and Orchestra
And chorales by Mozart, Verdi, Rameau, Cyrillus, and Tin
Featuring cellist Joseph Elworthy and the St. Thomas Aquinas Regional Secondary School Choir, directed by Siiri Rebane
- Friday, June 6, 2025
8 pm
Highlands United Church
3255 Edgemont Boulevard
North Vancouver
Program:
Chopin, Piano Concerto No. 1 in E Minor
Grieg, Piano Concerto in A Minor
Vivaldi, Concerto in D Major for Guitar
Featuring pianists Jerry Zheng and Joseph Goulding and guitarist Golnar Riahi
Chamber Group Concerts
From time to time, members of our orchestra perform in small chamber groups in intimate settings. Admission is by donation.
- Sunday, January 26, 2025
3 pm
St. Agnes Anglican Church
530 East 12th Street
North Vancouver
Program:
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A selection of short pieces by small groups comprising winds, brass, strings, and piano.
Community Concerts
We offer several public concerts in community venues each season. Admission is free.
Please watch this space for news of upcoming community concerts.
Behind-the-Scenes Rehearsals
Ever wonder what goes on at an orchestra rehearsal? Come and see!
Once or twice a year, we open a rehearsal so you can glimpse what goes on behind the scenes. You'll enjoy good music, the odd mistake, interesting commentary, and a few laughs. Admission is free.
Please watch this space for news of upcoming behind-the-scenes rehearsals.