Exactly 40 years ago today, on July 12, 1983, eight people gathered for a meeting in the home of Paul Moritz on Ware Avenue. This was the first formal step in the formation of what we now know as The … Read More
This message is to give notice that The Valley Concert Society will hold its 2023 Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, September 6, at 7:00 p.m. in the Conference Centre of the Best Western Plus Regency Inn and Conference Centre located … Read More
June has arrived, and The Valley Concert Society is between seasons. From the mellow opening notes by Axiom Brass to the utterly brilliant finale at the hands of pianist David Jalbert, we have experienced many inspirational moments. We have learned … Read More
The family has announced the date of the memorial service for Lorna Keith in Abbotsford. It will take place on Friday, June 30, at 2:00 p.m. in Trinity Memorial United Church at 33737 George Ferguson Way. There will be light … Read More
In reflecting on the magnificent performance rendered by David Jalbert last Friday evening, there is so much that could be described with superlatives, but my mind keeps returning to one brief moment—the encore. I expect this will go down as … Read More
When David Jalbert performs in the season-ending concert for the Valley Concert Society at the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium on Friday, May 12, at 7:30 p.m., he will bring a program entitled Late Masterpieces. Jalbert has chosen music by mature composers … Read More
There is no better way for The Valley Concert Society to bring its 40th season to a grand conclusion than by bringing one of the finest pianists Canada has ever produced. David Jalbert will perform at the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium … Read More
Spring weather is notorious for fluctuating between sun-soaked warmth and biting cold. One minute the world is bathed in golden joyfulness and optimism, and the next, the wind is howling at our door and rain-darkened clouds cast a shadow over … Read More
Students of Robert Schumann’s music have dubbed 1840 the Miracle Year. Alternatively, it is known as the Year of Song. For a man who suffered so much emotionally and who died so tragically, 1840 may have been the high point … Read More
The Valley Concert Society is eagerly anticipating the program that tenor Isaiah Bell will perform at the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium on Friday, April 14, at 7:30 p.m. Bell combines his beautiful, lyrical voice with a sharp intellect and a sensitive … Read More