Steven Page with the VSO

To close out our 2020-21 season, the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra is thrilled to welcome Canadian icon @StevenPageMusic .
Just in time for our first public audiences, Steven, Craig Northey and Kevin Fox came to the Orpheum in June to record a lovely set of Canadiana with the VSO and Maestro Andrew Crust.
As well as some Barenaked Ladies and Steven Page originals, the set will cover songs by Leonard Cohen, the Tragically Hip’s Gord Downie, and John K. Samson of The Weakerthans. VSO Associate Conductor Andrew Crust leads the orchestra.
Dennis Thomas from the Tsleil-Wauthuth Nation gave a heartfelt welcome and prayer, recognizing this time of deep reflection for Canada. Enjoy!
PS: Help the VSO get ready for our 2021-22 season. Make a donation today to ensure the music plays on! secure.vancouversymphony.ca/d...

[@michelaser]

It is super to have a symphony orchestra backing up a band. Great respect the indigenous people

[@colleenfarrell8305]

Steven you are a treasure.

[@maseratination]

I love Steven Page’s voice. A Canadian Icon.

[@NBC.SATURDAY.NIGHT.LIVE.]

Call and answer with an orchestra 🥺🥺🥺🥺 beautiful.

[@ricksteves1973]

Stephen is a misunderstood, underrated genius

[@Lilliputian63]

Easily the best songwriter in BNL, and one of the Canadian greats! His lyrics, melodies, singing and musicianship, are all top notch.

[@louisezinck315]

Thrilling!
Steven Page’s speaking voice is music not to mention his singing voice ! What a gift. And the combination with the orchestra. A masterpiece each and every performance. Those BNL songs accompanied by the orchestra. Unbelievably beautiful. Thank you so much. 🎼🎶🎵💜

[@natoman]

I was listening to this in the background while I worked, when I heard the line "I would wait for you to arrive with kibble and a box of beer" and realized it was a song from the perspective of a cat. This is maybe the most beautiful and sad song I have ever heard.

[@sie4431]

9:23 Gravity
14:58 Virtute the Cat Explains Her Departure
21:25 Chancellor
29:04 I'm your man
33:55 Call And Answer
42:33 Brian Wilson

[@gregthornton9461]

Thanks for your post.
There's a little "Bridge over Troubled Water" interlude in the middle of "Call and Answer".

[@WallyTony]

Thank you

[@josephaboucher]

Andrew Crust is a treasure

[@Andrew-Crust]

😊

[@VancouverSymphonyOrchestra]

We agree!

[@TheWaywardJs]

NAILED the rebuild. What a performance.

[@electricblueboi1]

What a brilliant performance this is!! I've watched it over and over again!

[@coachtim6188]

Steven Page, the most unique voice in history.

[@cps2204]

Love you, Steve.

[@apachedisco]

Y'all be late on this but his tribute to Ryan Reynolds on thanksgiving might be the greatest thing ever! CANADA!

[@michaelwilson1020]

Ok Pelotan ad comment aside. This makes me proud to be a Canadian, thank you Mr. Page.

[@stuartbutterfield7956]

REBUILD!

[@StoningXStephen]

I really want to see Stephen back with BNL. It just isn't the same without him and visa versa.

[@robf6105]

I agree. They need to put the bitterness aside.

[@benoitlebeau8459]

That was a nice treat! Merci beaucoup!

[@VancouverSymphonyOrchestra]

So glad you enjoyed it!

[@dustinwatkins7843]

Oh please get on with steven

[@skyward360]

I appreciated the land acknowledgement and prayer song beforehand.

[@crush21me]

Hopefully you recorded the performance last night or will do tonights! Last night was amazing!

[@profitpuppy]

Why no on-screen translation?

[@jagerking7020]

Can this be found in losslesss
?

[@LucasGarrow]

*Hey, while we're all here, would you all mind recording a little something for our dear friend, Ryan?*

[@Sev_Auk]

42:20

[@THDPodcast]

Pro tip fast forward to 8:16