Music lovers have a wide range of concert options to choose from in this year’s Music at Queens concert series.
The concerts at Queens Avenue United Church kick off on Friday, Oct. 13 at 7:30 p.m. British violinist Kerenza Peacock will join the West Coast Symphony for the occasion.
Peacock, who recently completed a year-long global tour as concertmaster with pop superstar Adele, is the soloist for Jean Sibelius’ Violin Concerto. The program will also feature Hector Berlioz’s Beatrice and Benedict Overture and Antonin Dvorak’s Symphony No. 7.
Admission is by donation.
On Saturday, Nov. 18 at 7:30 p.m., audiences will be able to enjoy Deborah Nyack, a.k.a. Harp Angel, the acclaimed harpist who was born and raised in New Westminster.
On Saturday, Dec. 3, it’s a return of the popular Carols and Bells, the 20th annual celebration of Christmas featuring handbell choirs and holiday carols.
In 2018, the concert series will include Steve Maddock’s Tribute to Frank Sinatra on Saturday, Feb. 10, The Irish Wakers on Saturday, March 10 and a springtime Bells and Cream Tea (date to be announced), plus a return of the West Coast Symphony on May 12.
Rounding out the season will be Music From Five Centuries, featuring Elmira Darvarova and Howard Wall, on June 27.
Regular concert prices (except for the by-donation symphony performances) are $20 general, $15 for seniors and students, and $10 for children. The springtime tea pricing will be $25 regular, and $20 for seniors and students ($10 for children six to 12).
Queens Avenue United is at 529 Queens Ave. Free parking is available at New Westminster City Hall, a half-block down the hill. For concert information, see www.queensavenue.org or www.facebook.com/musicatqueens.
