Vancouver Art Gallery North Plaza - Culture Stage
Orchid Ensemble
Performing Schedule
šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énḵ Square (VAG N. Plaza)
Friday, July 4
* All programs and schedules are subject to change without prior notice
Established in 1997, the JUNO nominated Orchid Ensemble is acclaimed as “one of the most adventurous groups uniting Eastern and Western musical traditions” (Georgia Straight). The trio is made up of internationally renowned musicians Lan Tung (Taiwan/Canada) on the erhu/Chinese violin & vocals, Dailin Hsieh (Taiwan/Canada) on the zheng/Chinese zither, and Jonathan Bernard (Canada) on percussion, including the marimba.
The ensemble regularly commissions and premieres new compositions. It has embraced a variety of styles in its repertoire, ranging from Taiwanese and Chinese music, World Music, New Music to Creative Improvisation. Its highly regarded interdisciplinary productions fuse music, dance (contemporary, aerial, flamenco, Chinese…etc), visual arts, and media arts.
SUNSHINE & WHISKEY
Performing Schedule
šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énḵ Square (VAG N. Plaza)
Friday, July 4
* All programs and schedules are subject to change without prior notice
We love to play live performances for music lovers of today’s best country hits. Scott Driscoll has been performing since 2015 with these talented musicians. Since 2019 in Sunshine & Whiskey. We believe in good friends looking for a good time and some great memories with the excitement of live music.
Sounds Global Ensemble
Performing Schedule
šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énḵ Square (VAG N. Plaza)
Saturday, July 5
* All programs and schedules are subject to change without prior notice
We are a multi-instrumental ensemble looking to introduce and share lovely Taiwanese folk tunes in Canada. Our group comprises Taiwanese and Canadian violinist, violist and cellist who have performed all over British Columbia and beyond. As a classically trained group, we aspire to explore the background and meaning behind each song in order to present the most authentic style to you. It is our mission to touch the audiences in Canada with programs which contain our favourite old but gold music selections.
Taiwanese Canadian Ensemble
Performing Schedule
šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énḵ Square (VAG N. Plaza)
Saturday, July 5
* All programs and schedules are subject to change without prior notice
We are a multi-instrumental ensemble looking to introduce and share lovely Taiwanese folk tunes in Canada. Our group comprises Taiwanese and Canadian violinist, violist and cellist who have performed all over British Columbia and beyond.
As a classically trained group, we aspire to explore the background and meaning behind each song in order to present the most authentic style to you. It is our mission to touch the audiences in Canada with programs which contain our favourite old but gold music selections.
Mozaico Flamenco
Performing Schedule
šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énḵ Square (VAG N. Plaza)
Sunday, July 6
* All programs and schedules are subject to change without prior notice
Mozaico Flamenco had its beginnings in Los Angeles when Oscar Nieto founded his first school and company in 1972. Over the years it has evolved into Vancouver’s renowned Al Mozaico Flamenco Dance Academy, established in 2002 by Oscar Nieto and Kasandra “La China”. The name “Mozaico” honors the mosaic of students from different backgrounds, ages, abilities and circumstances that are drawn to flamenco and are welcomed into the Mozaico community.
Brazilian Swag
Performing Schedule
šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énḵ Square (VAG N. Plaza)
Sunday, July 6
* All programs and schedules are subject to change without prior notice
Brazilian Swag is a Vancouver-base dancing group, it’s mission is to celebrate and promote the richness of Brazilian culture by building a vibrant community that embraces our diverse heritage. We are committed to preserving the authenticity of our traditions, empowering our people, and sharing the warmth, creativity, and spirit of Brazil with the world.