PRISMA spreads the orchestral musical love around Powell River, showcasing the talents of young musicians at different venues across the city
PRISMA spreads the orchestral musical love around Powell River, showcasing the talents of young musicians at two different venues: The Evergreen Theatre and Willingdon Beach.
PRISMA draws over 5000 concertgoers from BC and beyond to daily musical events, symphony and chamber music concerts, master classes and student recitals. The PRISMA Festival Orchestra, the highlight of the festival, performs four full symphony concerts.
PRISMA’s 2023 orchestra program will feature Mozart, Dvorak, Schulhoff, Kodaly Bernstein, Ravel and more. In addition there are hosted daily masterclasses for artists.
For those coming from beyond Powell River, a special feature for 2024 is the "Sail to the Symphony" experience, that combines a leisurely ferry ride from Comox to Powell River, transportation to the venue, a catered buffet and your concert experience. See full details here.
Each year, PRISMA welcomes some of the world's leading orchestras to perform.
In 2023, the lineup included members of the Cleveland Orchestra, Berlin Philharmonic, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, LA Philharmonic, New York Philharmonic, Montreal Symphony, Toronto Symphony, Vancouver Symphony, Victoria Symphony.
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The schedule for 2024 is still being released. Here are some of the highlights currently.
June 18, 7:30 pm “Viennese Elegance and Bohemian Spirit” feat. the Garneau String Quartet performing Mozart, Schulhoff, Dvorak
Venue: Evergreen Theatre, 5001 Joyce Ave, Powell River
June 19 – 7:30 pm Cello “Young Virtuosos: Prelude to Glory” Concerto Competition Semi-Finals
Venue: Evergreen Theatre, 5001 Joyce Ave
admission: by donation
Ten students are selected from all competition entrances to compete to play solo with the PRISMA Festival Orchestra during the June 27 and 28 concerts!
June 20 – 7:30 pm Grande Opening Concert: “Ice, Silk and Turkish Delight” co-presentation with qathet Film Festival
Venue: Evergreen Theatre, 5001 Joyce Ave, Powell River
Marcus Goddard – Antarctica: Life Emerging (with projection) PRISMA Guest Artists
Gisle Kverndokk – The Silk Road (with projection) PRISMA Guest Artists and select Students
Mozart – Violin Concerto no. 5 (TBA) Maya Kilburn, Violin (Concerto Competition Winner 2023)
PRISMA Festival Orchestra – Arthur Arnold, Conductor “Dances from Distant Lands”
Friday June 21 – 7:30 pm Symphony Concert 1, feat. Kodály, Royer, Bernstein, Ravel
Máté Szücs, Viola PRISMA Festival Orchestra – Arthur Arnold, Conductor “Cultural Connections”
June 22 – 6:00 pm (food vendors open at 5:00 pm)
Willingdon Beach, 4845 Marine Ave, Powell River
PRISMA’s famous open-air concert.
featuring: Tla’amin Drummers and Singers Máté Szücs, Viola PRISMA Festival Orchestra (Arthur Arnold, Conductor)
Watch the concerto competition finals, and enjoy performances by the PRISMA Festival Orchestra.
For the full schedule, visit the PRISMA festival website.
Festival pass: $125
Single tickets: $30
Purchase your pass, tickets, or a membership, here.
Check out the full festival schedule,on the PRISMA festival website.
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Need more inspiration? Powell River is home to The Powell Forest Canoe Route, one of the most gorgeous canoe journeys in the province. Find out more hidden gems here.
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