Vivaldi and the Ring of Mystery

Venue: Orpheum

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Kids Concerts presents Classical Kids Live! Vivaldi and the Ring of Mystery

Vivaldi, Venice and violins: all three are celebrated in Vivaldi’s Ring of Mystery, a compelling mystery story about an orphan girl in the early 1700s who is in search of her roots. A central clue to the mystery is a missing Stradivarius violin that the Duke of Cremona has brought to Vivaldi’s school of the Pieta in the hopes of finding his long lost grandchild. You’ll have to watch the story unfold to learn its conclusion!

Venice of the sixteenth century was a wondrous place, (the Disneyland of its day) and this captivating production recreates its ambiance for today’s young people. Few children can resist the idea of a city where streets are made of water and boats are part of everyday life.

Audiences will enjoy more than twenty-five excerpts from Vivaldi’s most popular and important works, including the Four Seasons, the Violin Concerto in A minor, and the Guitar Concerto. The music is magically woven into the drama as two actors solve a mystery built around the historic context of the composer’s real life and his school of the Pieta. This exciting concert and story performance is approximately 50 minutes in length and is an ideal addition to any children’s education program or family concert series. This program is recommended for audiences age six and up.

Featuring Classical Kids Live!
David Bui - Conductor

VSO Kids Concerts - experiences curated especially for the youngest audience members. These Sunday afternoon performances bring families together in the joy of music. Theatre, film, dance, and more combine with the musical excellence of the VSO to create memorable moments they will remember for a lifetime!