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Wismath, who guides the Victoria Choral Society and Vox Humana Chamber Choir, is choral and orchestral conductor for this weekendB次元官网网址檚 annual performances of 贬补苍诲别濒B次元官网网址檚 Messiah, a joint effort combining the talents of the SocietyB次元官网网址檚 singers and the Victoria Symphony Orchestra.
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贬补苍诲别濒B次元官网网址檚 Messiah runs Dec. 15 and 17 at UVicB次元官网网址檚 University Centre Farquhar Auditorium. Tickets start at $38 and can be purchased at . For more information visit .
