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The Province
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Province
Seven-year-old musician to conduct VSO at special Barbie: The Movie live music event
Vancouver violinist Lauryn Press will take up the baton at the Orpheum Theatre on July 16 to conduct the Oscar-winning Billie Eilish song What Was I Made For Vancouver violinist Lauryn Press will conduct the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra for a special event on July 16. Jennie Press Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Vancouver violinist Lauryn Press is setting down her bow and taking up the baton to conduct the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra for a special event on July 16. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. 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Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Here's the hook: Press is just seven years old. A student at the VSO School of Music and the daughter of VSO second assistant concertmaster and school faculty instructor Jennie Press, the young musician will conduct the orchestra at the Barbie: The Movie Live In Concert event. Tickets are available at 'It's not something that I expected to be happening, with Lauryn to be performing in front of the VSO. Although I have always hoped that, one day, she would play alongside me onstage,' said Press. 'I never imagined she would be on the podium!' Press describes her daughter as 'a courageous and open-hearted little girl.' 'And I am so proud of her,' she adds. Jennie and Lauryn Press. (Jennie Press) Jennie Press Lauryn will conduct the orchestra during the performance of Billie Eilish's song What Was I Made For? The tune won the best original song Oscar at the 96th Academy Awards. Barbie: The Movie Live in Concert is a special presentation by the VSO where the film is shown on the Orpheum Theatre's large screen while the score is performed live. The family-friendly event is intended for all-ages and attendees are encouraged to don their finest pink clothing or dress up as their favourite characters from the film. Essential reading for hockey fans who eat, sleep, Canucks, repeat. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. We caught up with Lauryn Press in advance of her conducting gig: Q: When did you start playing violin, Lauryn? A: I took up the violin at age four. It was my mother's decision to play it. She also plays violin and piano. Q: What is it like studying at the VSO School of Music? A: I study with Ashley Plout one lesson a week. Then there is daily practice. ('Hopefully daily,' says her mother.) Q: You made you stage debut at the school's Strings Festival recently. What did you perform? A: I performed something by Schumann (the Two Grenadiers) and a waltz by Brahms. I haven't ever conducted before, and I'm a little nervous. After this, I don't have any other concerts coming up. Q: Did you see the Barbie movie before this show? A: Of course I saw it. And I really, really loved it. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Q: Was the moment when What Was I Made For? plays your favourite scene in the film? A: No. My favourite part was where Barbie flipped over in her car and they were screaming 'Aahhhh!' sderdeyn@ Read More Love concerts, but can't make it to the venue? Stream live shows and events from your couch with VEEPS, a music-first streaming service now operating in Canada. Click here for an introductory offer of 30% off. Explore upcoming concerts and the extensive archive of past performances. Crime Food Local News Vancouver Canucks Local News
Vancouver Sun
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Vancouver Sun
Seven-year-old musician to conduct VSO at special Barbie: The Movie live music event
Vancouver violinist Lauryn Press is setting down her bow and taking up the baton to conduct the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra for a special event on July 16. Here's the hook: Press is just seven years old. A student at the VSO School of Music and the daughter of VSO second assistant concertmaster and school faculty instructor Jennie Press, the young musician will conduct the orchestra at the Barbie: The Movie Live In Concert event. Tickets are available at . 'It's not something that I expected to be happening, with Lauryn to be performing in front of the VSO. Although I have always hoped that, one day, she would play alongside me onstage,' said Press. 'I never imagined she would be on the podium!' Get top headlines and gossip from the world of celebrity and entertainment. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sun Spots will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Press describes her daughter as 'a courageous and open-hearted little girl.' 'And I am so proud of her,' she adds. Lauryn will conduct the orchestra during the performance of Billie Eilish's song What Was I Made For? The tune won the best original song Oscar at the 96th Academy Awards. Barbie: The Movie Live in Concert is a special presentation by the VSO where the film is shown on the Orpheum Theatre's large screen while the score is performed live. The family-friendly event is intended for all-ages and attendees are encouraged to don their finest pink clothing or dress up as their favourite characters from the film. We caught up with Lauryn Press in advance of her conducting gig: Q: When did you start playing violin, Lauryn? A : I took up the violin at age four. It was my mother's decision to play it. She also plays violin and piano. Q: What is it like studying at the VSO School of Music? A : I study with Ashley Plout one lesson a week. Then there is daily practice. ('Hopefully daily,' says her mother.) Q: You made you stage debut at the school's Strings Festival recently. What did you perform? A : I performed something by Schumann (the Two Grenadiers) and a waltz by Brahms. I haven't ever conducted before, and I'm a little nervous. After this, I don't have any other concerts coming up. Q: Did you see the Barbie movie before this show? A : Of course I saw it. And I really, really loved it. Q: Was the moment when What Was I Made For? plays your favourite scene in the film? A : No. My favourite part was where Barbie flipped over in her car and they were screaming 'Aahhhh!' sderdeyn@ Love concerts, but can't make it to the venue? Stream live shows and events from your couch with VEEPS, a music-first streaming service now operating in Canada. Click here for an introductory offer of 30% off. Explore upcoming concerts and the extensive archive of past performances.
Vancouver Sun
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Vancouver Sun
Add these 10 midsummer festivals to your events calendar
Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Rising temperatures means more cultural celebrations and festivals to enjoy over the next few months. From free concerts by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra and indie rock acts to South Asian summits and acclaimed classical summits, there is so much going on. The Autumnal Equinox will come faster than expected, and with it cooler days and longer nights. Maybe just save sleeping for September. Here are 10 midsummer festivals to add to you events calendar in July and August: Get top headlines and gossip from the world of celebrity and entertainment. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sun Spots will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. When : Thursdays, July 10 — Aug. 15, 5 — 7 p.m. Where : šxʷƛ̓exən Xwtl'a7shn (formerly know as the Queen Elizabeth Theatre Plaza), 650 Hamilton St. Tickets and info : Free, Free open-air concerts right in the heart of downtown Vancouver featuring local, national and international artists and collaborations with presenters such as Indian Summer Festival, Vancouver Folk Music Festival and Caravan World Rhythms. From Australian Indigenous singer Emily Wurramara (July 17) to students from the Sarah McLachlan School of Music and more. When : July 11 — 13, various times Where : Jonathan Rogers Park, 110 W. 7th Tickets and info : Showcasing the Latin American communities of B.C. with music, dance, food and activities from across Central and South America. Among the performers on stage at this year's party is Montreal-based rapper Boogát. With 10 different plazas to experience, there is something for everyone at this celebration. When : July 12, 7:30 p.m. Where : Deer Lake Park, Bby. Tickets and info : Free, Bring a folding chair and some nosh to Deer Lake Park and enjoy the Vancouver Symphony performing a program ranging from Rossini's rousing William Tell: Overture to celebrated cinematic scores ranging from Star Wars to Howl's Moving Castle. When : July 17 — 20, various times Where : Various venues Tickets and info : Beginning with a free concert on July 16, 2 p.m. at the Vancouver Public Library's 8th floor grand staircase, this annual event showcases some of the finest acoustic guitarists in the country, ranging from classical composer and player Michael Kolk and UBC instructor and festival co-founder Alec Pearson to 13 year-old Vancouver star Catherine Huo, just back form a string of international competition wins. When : July 18 — 27, various times Where : Various venues Tickets and info : Celebrating the vibrant arts and cultural communities in East Van with everything from embroidery workshops and a Hogan's Alley Society Walking Tour to a party a big free concert blow out co-presented by the festival and the Rickshaw Theatre at MacLean Park, 710 Keefer St., from 1 — 7 p.m. with artists like Vancouver-based alt-country singer Madelyn Read and others. When : July 26 — Aug. 8, various times Where : various venues Tickets and info : The 55th annual Early Music Vancouver festival presents more than 50 artists performing everything from Mozart's mighty Requiem to the Montréal-based baroque dance company Les Jardins Chorégraphiques and the Pacific baroque Orchestra presenting t he Enchanted Forest (pictured). Kicks off with a free concert at Chain & Forge Plaze, Granville Island on July 26 at noon and 1 p.m. When : Aug. 6 — 16, various times Where : Various venues Tickets and info : Free, The 11th annual Vines Art Festival takes place at city parks throughout the Vancouver area and showcases art lead land justice in its free events. With performances from artists such as Maiden China (pictured) at the Supernatural Gifts drag celebration to artist Rehab Nazzal's multimedia presentation Driving in Palestine, this festival delves into the intersections of art, activism and positive humanism. When : Aug. 7 — 17, various times Where : Various venues Tickets and info : Celebrating both the 10th annual festival and the 20th anniversary of presenters the South Asian Arts Society , events range from a retrospective photographic exhibit to a salon series with award-winning actress Nimet Kanji hosted by Adele Noronha. Theatre, music, dance lessons and a comedy set from The Comic Singh: Na Sirr Na Pair are among this year's highlights. When : Aug. 8 — 10, various times Where : Shxixnetun (Sturdies Bay), Galiano Island Tickets and info : Focused on experimental, ambient and avant-garde sound experiences, Active/Passive includes a free all-ages dance party, 'slow' immersive concert experiences, visual and audio arts installations and cool experiments such as the BatSonic! bat listening party where you can learn how to use bat detectors and manipulate 'bat sounds' with modular synthesizers to craft unique soundscapes. When : Aug. 30, 31, 11 a.m. — 7 p.m. Where : Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre, 6688 Southoaks Crescent, Bby. Tickets and info : The annual Japanese summer festival in Burnaby is packed with family-friendly things to do ranging from arts and crafts activities, a kids game zone and Pokémon Room hosted by the Pokémon League to live music and dance presentations. There is also a strong martial arts component including meticulously choreographed sword fighting shows from actors Haruno Niiyama, who has appeared in hits like Shōgun and Pachinko, and Yuki Kedoin, who played Takemaru in Shōgun. sderdeyn@ Love concerts, but can't make it to the venue? Stream live shows and events from your couch with VEEPS, a music-first streaming service now operating in Canada. Click here for an introductory offer of 30% off. Explore upcoming concerts and the extensive archive of past performances.
Canada News.Net
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Canada News.Net
CANADA-VANCOUVER-SYMPHONY AT SUNSET
(250706) -- VANCOUVER, July 6, 2025 (Xinhua) -- People watch a music performance by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra during the "Symphony at Sunset" concert at Sunset Beach Park in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, July 5, 2025. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)
CTV News
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Khatsahlano, Symphony at Sunset and more events happening in Vancouver this weekend
Thousands of people took to the street on Vancouver's West Side for the 2024 Khatsahlano Street Party. (CTV News) Concerts, outdoor markets and 'Vancouver's largest free music and arts festival' are all on offer this weekend. Here are some things to do in Metro Vancouver for the first weekend of July. Khatsahlano Street Party More than 50 local performers will take to multiple stages along West 4th Avenue in Kitsilano Saturday for the annual Khatsahlano Street Party. Organized by the local business improvement association, the free festival aims to be 'bigger and more exciting than ever,' celebrating music, art, food, shopping and community from Burrard Street to MacDonald Street. The festivities run from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., and much more information can be found on the Khatsahlano website. VSO's Symphony at Sunset Head to Sunset Beach on Saturday night for the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra's annual 'Symphony at Sunset' performance. The free program features classical favourites and selections from popular film scores, all performed with the scenic backdrop of English Bay in the setting sun. The full orchestra's performance starts at 8 p.m., while a prelude performance by the VSO School of Music begins at 6:40. The concert program can be found on the VSO website. VSO Symphony at Sunset A previous year's edition of VSO's Symphony at Sunset is seen in this photo from the orchestra's website. ( Queen's Park Summer Concert Series This weekend also marks the start of Arts New West's free Queen's Park Summer Concert Series, which will feature performances on Thursdays and Sundays throughout the month of July. The schedule features 'a variety of musical styles from a wide range of artists from the Metro Vancouver region,' according to organizers. Thursday shows run from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Bandshell, and Sunday shows run from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Habitat. The full lineup can be found on the Arts New West website. Indian Summer Festival Also kicking off this weekend is the Indian Summer Festival, an annual exploration of contemporary South Asian arts and cultures. The theme of this year's festival is 'Borderless Solidarities,' and events at venues around Vancouver and Surrey will aim to 'invoke an audacious and unfashionable idea – an insurgent solidarity that refuses the inertias of this troubled time,' according to organizers. The first event will be held Friday, and the festival will continue through July 13. A full schedule of events and ticket information can be found online. Big Marché in Coquitlam Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday this month, the park and ride at Guildford and Pinetree ways in Coquitlam, across from city hall, will transform into a summer craft market. The 'Big Marché' is organized by Uniquely Vancouver and will feature food trucks, artisan vendors, a farmers market, a beer garden, a library bus, yard games, craft activities and performances. Hours are 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Fridays, 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturdays and 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Sundays. Summer Market at the Met Metrotown is also hosting a summer market this weekend, with vendors and entertainment outside the mall in its South Plaza, where the dolphin fountain is located. "Summer Market at the Met" runs from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday. With files from MOVE 103.5's Leanne McLaren
