The Galiano Ensemble of Victoria hosts its final performance next month at the University of Victoria.

This concert marks the end of 18 years of rich and varied concerts by the ensemble. Music Director, Yariv Aloni, and the accomplished members of the orchestra have been honoured to be an important part of VictoriaB´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ·™s music community.

The Galiano Ensemble includes many of VictoriaB´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ·™s finest string players. Among its members are those whose names are immediately recognizable as some of the foremost practitioners in the art of chamber music. At the same time, the Ensemble has played an important mentoring role with students at the University of Victoria. The opportunity to perform in concert has contributed to many UVic graduates going on to become professional musicians.

The final performance provides an opportunity for the Galiano performers to thank everyone who has supported the orchestra through the years B´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ·“ subscribers, audience members, donors and volunteers.

This eveningB´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ·™s concluding program will continue a tradition of performing a selection of English compositions to end each season. Included on the program are Lady RadnorB´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ·™s Suite by Hubert Parry; English Suite by Paul Lewis; A Spring Garland by Cecil Armstrong Gibbs; and Frank BridgeB´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ·™s Suite for Strings.

Please join Yariv Aloni and the orchestra for what promises to be a truly memorable evening as the Galiano EnsembleB´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ·™s distinguished record of providing wonderful chamber music to the community comes to a close.

The Galiano EnsembleB´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ·™s final performance is Wednesday, June 6 at 8 p.m. in the Phillip T. Young Recital Hall, MacLaurin Building at UVic. Tickets are $30 to $33 at .