Vancouver
Classical Music Community

Founded in 1959, the Canadian Music Centre is Canada's national collection of music by major concert composers. The BC regional office (opened 1977) c...

The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts opened in 1997 and is one of Canada's leading venues for presenting and producing world-class artists. It hous...

Founded in 1992, Chor Leoni (meaning 'choir of lions') is recognized as one of North America's vanguard low-voice choral ensembles. With up to 70 sing...

The Metropolitan Opera's award-winning series of live movie theater transmissions brings world-class opera productions direct from the Met stage in Ne...

Founded in 2006, City Opera is a professional chamber opera company known for commissioning new works. Notable productions include world premieres of...

Founded in 1970, EMV is a non-profit performing arts organization specializing in medieval to 19th century classical music. Home to the Pacific Baroqu...

Founded in 1987 by Morna Edmundson and Diane Loomer, Elektra is a groundbreaking adult treble-voice choir and leader in the international classical wo...

Established over 75 years ago, this wholly volunteer-run non-profit society is dedicated to presenting exceptional chamber music performances. The org...

Founded in 1995 by Lars Kaario, Laudate Singers is a professional-level chamber choir of highly trained musicians dedicated to high-calibre performanc...

Founded in 1985, Music in the Morning is a distinctive morning concert series featuring world-class classical performers in intimate settings. Celebra...

Founded in 2006, Music on Main has developed an international reputation as one of today's leading-edge classical and contemporary music programmers....

Founded circa 2014, Müzewest Concerts presents live classical, jazz, and world music concerts in Vancouver with a mission to inspire and empower youth...

Founded in 1990, the PBO is recognized as one of Canada's most exciting period ensembles performing 'early music for modern ears.' Since 2009, artisti...

Sakka Music is dedicated to discovering, celebrating, and shining a light on the unsung treasures of classical music. The organization presents chambe...

Founded in 2002 by its musician members, Turning Point Ensemble is a large chamber ensemble recognized for outstanding musicianship, presenting music...

Founded in 1930, the VBFC is one of the largest choral organizations in Canada with nine ensembles serving nearly 500 voices from pre-kindergarten to...

Founded in 1959, VCS is a multi-award-winning semi-professional choral ensemble. Known for technical virtuosity and fine blend, the choir has won the...

Founded in 1971 by Jon Washburn, VCC is a fully professional ensemble of 20 singers and the largest employer of choral singers in the region. Known fo...

Founded in 2012 as Bridge Musicians International (renamed Vancouver Chamber Music Society in 2016), VCMS is one of the leading concert presenters in...

Founded in 1997, VCS presents world-class pianists in recitals throughout the season. Member of the International Federation of Chopin Societies, the...

The Vancouver Classic Guitar Society is a non-profit, volunteer-run charitable organization dedicated to fostering a community of guitar enthusiasts t...

Founded in 2001, VICO was one of the first professional orchestras devoted to performing new intercultural music. The ensemble integrates Western and...

Founded in 1973, Vancouver New Music Society (VNM) is a major presenter of contemporary music in Western Canada, dedicated to exploring and contextual...

Founded in 1958, Vancouver Opera is the second largest opera company in British Columbia and the largest in western Canada. The company presents mains...

A community-based symphony orchestra that provides performance opportunities for amateur and semi-professional musicians in the Vancouver area. The VP...

Founded 45 years ago by Leila Getz, VRS brings the world's finest classical musicians to Vancouver. The organization presents recitals and chamber mus...

Founded in 1919, the Grammy and Juno-award winning VSO is one of the largest arts organizations in Western Canada and Canada's third largest orchestra...

Founded in the 1980s, Vetta Chamber Music Society has been presenting high-calibre chamber music for over 40 years. With the motto 'engaging, connecti...

Founded in 1989 and incorporated in 1991, Vivaldi Chamber Choir is an auditioned community choir of 30-35 voices delivering quality choral music for o...

Founded in 1993, West Coast Chamber Music presents an award-winning classical music series featuring some of the region's best professional musicians....