Symphony in the Park featuring the VSO
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For over 30 years, Symphony in the Park has been a summer favourite, not only to the residents of Burnaby, but to patrons from the all over the region. This free, outdoor concert features the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra performing exceptional symphonic music surrounded by the beauty of Burnaby’s Deer Lake Park (get directions).
This year's 35th anniversary performance of Symphony in the Park (July 13 at 7:30 pm) will transport listeners to other worlds, whether a its trip to 2067 (Hans Zimmer’s Interstellar Suite), an adventure through another galaxy (Star Wars Suite for Orchestra by John Williams) or the tale of a young wizard (Williams' Hedwig's Theme from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone).
Bring a blanket or chair and a picnic and settle in for a wonderful evening with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra.
Just a reminder that parking in the vicinity is limited, so alternate transportation is recommended. Visit TransLink Trip Planner.
Repertoire
Conductor: David Bui
- Coast Salish Anthem
- Carnival Overture, Op. 92 - Dvorak
- Concerto, Horn, No. 4, K. 495 III. Rondo - Mozart
- Finlandia, Op. 26 - Sibelius
- Carmen: Suite No. 2 (mvmts TBC) – Bizet
- Bartered Bride, The: Dance of the Comedians – Smetana
- Candide: Overture - Bernstein
- The Magnificent Seven Symphonic Suite – Bernstein
- Hoe-Down from Rodeo – Copland
- Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone I. Hedwig's Theme – Williams
- Star Wars: Suite for Orchestra - Williams
- Interstellar Suite - Zimmer
- Raiders of the Lost Ark: Raiders March - Williams
- Star Wars: Suite for Orchestra: I. Main Title - Williams
Questions and answers
From 5-11 pm Deer Lake Ave will be closed to eastbound traffic between Deer Lake Parkway and Sperling Ave. Bus service will continue in both directions during this time. Traffic coming onto Deer Lake Ave will enter at Canada Way and Deer Lake Ave (by the Burnaby Village Museum) and proceed west with the option to exit at either Century Park Way or Deer Lake Parkway.
From 9-10:30 pm at the end of the concert, there will be no interruption in bus service on Deer Lake Ave. TransLink has been notified of this event.
Yes, there will be a number of food trucks on site!
- Super Thai
- Tacosaurus
- Candy Curio
- JJ'S Hot Cobs
- Tornado Potato
- Reel Mac & Cheese
- Crema Ice Cream
- Rocky Point Ice Cream
- Cravings Coffee After Dark
This event draws a very large crowd to the park. Visitors are encouraged to leave their pets at home. Service animals with proper identification are permitted.
- lawn chairs
- refillable water bottles
- dress for the weather – jackets, hats, sunscreen and sunglasses
- outside food is permitted
- large tents, tarps, umbrellas, or other items that will block the view of others
- barbeques or fires
- professional video or audio recording devices
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