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VSO brings Traditional Christmas to Burnaby

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra is making sure that everyone gets into the Christmas spirit. The orchestra is once again touring the Lower Mainland with its Traditional Christmas concert - and it's coming to Burnaby for two shows at the Michael J.

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra is making sure that everyone gets into the Christmas spirit.

The orchestra is once again touring the Lower Mainland with its Traditional Christmas concert - and it's coming to Burnaby for two shows at the Michael J. Fox Theatre on Sunday, Dec. 21.

The orchestra, led by associate conductor Gordon Gerrard, is joined by special guests for the occasion.

Host Christopher Gaze of Bard on the Beach fame offers up Christmas readings, and the UBC Opera Ensemble and the EnChor choir lend their voices to seasonal favourites.

"Be sure to get your tickets early - every performance last year was sold out, and tickets are going fast again this year," a press release notes.

The Michael J. Fox Theatre shows are at 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $42 regular, $37 for students and seniors or $35 for subscribers.

If you'll miss out on the Burnaby date, there are also shows in Vancouver, Delta, Surrey, North Vancouver and West Vancouver. See www.vancouversymphony.ca or call 604-876-3434.