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Celebration of American Artistry, an Official America250 Event at Esther Short Park
Dates: 8/9/2026
📍 Theatre: Esther Short Park
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The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra USA closes the festival on Sunday, August 9, with a program celebrating American musical voices as an official America250 commemoration concert, conducted by Maestro Gerard Schwarz. Featured soloists include cellist Julian Schwarz and pianist Shelly Berg. The program includes Coleman's Umoja: Anthem of Unity, Foote's Cello Concerto, Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue, and Gershwin's An American in Paris.
Cast and Creative Team for Celebration of American Artistry, an Official America250 Event at Esther Short Park
Cast
The Wild Lilacs
Ensemble
Ken Selden
Ensemble
Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle
Ensemble
Dr. Larry Sherman
Ensemble
Karen LeFrak
Ensemble
Rachel Smolkin
Ensemble
Fred Child
Ensemble
Maestro Gerard Schwarz
Ensemble
Maestro Salvador Brotons
Ensemble
Julian Schwarz
Cello
Shelly Berg
Piano
Ants Ants Ants
Ensemble
Pinchas Zukerman
Violin
Dina y los Rumberos
Ensemble
Cosmic Groove Orchestra
Ensemble
Anavai O Te Ora
Ensemble
Blackbird Dance Company
Ensemble
Flamencas Silvestres
Ensemble
Yeates Irish Dance Academy
Ensemble
Hip Hop Soulsation Academy
Ensemble
VSO Youth Virtuosi, USA
Ensemble
Teva Oriata Polynesian Dance
Ensemble
The BrazilTones
Ensemble
Dub Lounge International
Ensemble
Pegasus Puppets
Ensemble
Allegra Ocasio
Ensemble
Clown Garage
Ensemble
Vancouver Ballet Folklorico
Ensemble
Dr. Sherrie Davis
Ensemble
NW Tibetan Cultural Association
Ensemble
Creative Team
Salvador Brotons
Music Director & Conductor
Gerard Schwarz
Music Director & Conductor
Ken Selden
Conductor
Fred Child
Panel Moderator
Rachel Smolkin
Panelist
Karen LeFrak
Panelist
Dr. Larry Sherman
Panelist
Anne McEnerny-Ogle
Panelist
News About Celebration of American Artistry, an Official America250 Event at Esther Short Park
See Zukerman, Berg & Schwarz in Free Concerts VANCOUVER USA ARTS & MUSIC FESTIVAL
June 05, 2026 The Vancouver USA Arts & Music Festival revealed its full lineup for a free, three-day multidisciplinary event in Esther Short Park, featuring VSO-USA concerts with soloists Pinchas Zukerman, Shelly Berg, and Julian Schwarz.About the Theatre
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Vancouver USA Arts & Music Festival 2026 (08/07/26-08/09/26)
Fantasia Reimagined – Family Movie Night and Music from American Films (08/07/26-08/07/26)
Pinchas Zukerman and Pictures at an Exhibition (08/08/26-08/08/26)
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