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Directly from the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Press Release:

Two extraordinary FREE concerts at Whistler!

Grab your blankets and lawn chairs and head over to Whistler Olympic Plaza for FREE special performances that are part of the Whistler Presents: Concert Series. These two very special concerts start on Friday, July 20th with John Morris Russell conducting an evening of popular classics, including Grieg’s beloved Peer Gynt Suite and exciting excerpts from Bizet’s Carmen, with world-renowned violinist Karen Go myo performing the famous Introduction and Rondo capriccioso, and Massenet’s beautiful Meditation from Thais. The next night, Saturday, July 21st, John Morris Russell and Karen Gomyo return for an evening of Tchaikovsky and Beethoven: Gomyo performs Tchaikovsky’s thrilling Violin Concerto, and the orchestra performs possibly the most famous symphony ever written, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5.

Spend the weekend at Whistler, and catch the VSO on both nights! Click here for information on booking hotels at Whistler.com.

Friday, July 20, 8pm, Whistler Olympic Plaza
Saturday, July 21, 8pm, Whistler Olympic Plaza

VIP Packages

Book your accommodation with Whistler.com and enjoy VIP status* at Whistler Olympic Plaza. Your VIP package includes:

Two special evenings with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra
Preferred seating for each performance
A wine reception following Friday’s performance where you will meet members of the VSO including the conductor

*A 2-night minimum stay is required. Tickets are limited and available while supplies last. VIP passes will be delivered to your accommodation prior to Friday’s performance. Due to alcohol licensing restrictions minors are not eligible for this package.

Visit Whistler.com to book your VIP Package

ENTER TO WIN A SPECIAL WHISTLER/VSO VIP PACKAGE!

Enter for your chance to win a Whistler VIP weekend with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. Grand prize for one winner and one guest includes:

Two nights’ accommodation in Whistler on July 20 and July 21, 2012
VIP status to enjoy the special performance by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra on both nights
Two 1-day PEAK 2 PEAK Adventure lift tickets
One $100 Whistler restaurant certificate

Grand Prize is valued at: $550 CAD

Email contest@vancouversymphony.ca to enter!
You must provide full name AND telephone number to qualify.