VSO Performing Free, Open-Air Concert at Sunset Beach (July 6)

ByJon Dykstra July 5, 2024September 13, 2024

Sunset Beach graphic — The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra will feature music from film soundtracks including Star Wars, Pirates of the Caribbean, and E.T., plus a selection from the classical repertoire. Illustration: BB

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra returns to the beach with Symphony at Sunset, a free open-air concert on Saturday, July 6, at 8 p.m. at Sunset Beach Park. This year, the program will include music from film soundtracks like Star Wars, Pirates of the Caribbean, and E.T., plus a selection from the classical repertoire. Conducted by the VSO’s music director, Otto Tausk, the evening will begin with an orchestral arrangement of the Coast Salish Anthem, composed by Tsleil-Waututh Chief Dan George. Sunset Beach is located at the mouth of False Creek, on Beach Ave. between Bute St. and Thurlow St.

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Jon Dykstra

Jon is a long-time Metro Vancouver resident where he owns an interior design firm and home design publication. As a prolific writer who enjoys much of what Metro Vancouver has to offer, he couldn't help but write about the goings on in Metro Vancouver which resulted in the launch of The Burrard Bulletin.