Vancouver New Music Festival is celebrating its big 4-0 with a whirlwind musical retrospective. From Oct. 16-19, the festival which showcases cutting-edge contemporary music will present a series of anniversary concerts, each dedicated to a different new music format and featuring many of the composers and musicians whove contributed to the festival over the years. Concerts include works for small ensemble and solos on Oct. 16; electronic, electroacoustic, and new media works (including a performance by Jackson 2bears, pictured) on Oct. 17; opera excerpts in concert on Oct. 18; and works for large ensemble on Oct. 19. Performances take place at the Vancouver Playhouse and the Orpheum Annex.
For single tickets, passes, and the full schedule, visit NewMusic.org.
