Victoria Jones grew up on a small farm in Goulais River. She began playing the violin at the Algoma Conservatory Of Music in Sault Ste. Marie and as a young child it soon became obvious to everyone that she had something special.
She's come a long way since then, and now she's returning home to show off that talent.
Teaming with pianist Angela Park from London, Ont., they will perform Jan. 25 at The Loft. The impressive program includes:
- First half - César Franck - Violin Sonata in A Major
- Second half - Pablo de Sarasate - Introduction and Tarantella
- Jules Massenet- Meditation from Thais
- Pablo de Sarasate - Zigunerweisen
Victoria's journey has been an impressive one.
Twice appearing in the Kiwanis Shield Festival, she claimed first-place honours as well as winning the Sault Symphony competition. There's so much more.
Victoria has competed at the provincial and the national level as well.
Her last two appearances at the CMC in the nationals have resulted in first-place finishes. Victoria was accepted to the Young Artist Program in Ottawa at the NAC under the direction of Pinchas Zukerman for four summers as well as The Morningside Music Bridge in Calgary. She participated in the 2015 Verbier Festival junior orchestra and served as concertmaster in Verbier, Switzerland.
She accepted an invitation to return to Switzerland for the 2016 session with a full scholarship. Victoria relocated to Toronto for three years to study with Mayumi Seiler and participate in the Phil And Eli Taylor Performance Program for Young Artists at the Royal Conservatory.
Victoria was one of the Phil and Eli Taylor Performance Concerto Competition winners who performed with the orchestra in Koerner Hall. Since returning home Victoria has dedicated herself to developing her own unique sound and sharing it with her audiences.
The Loft show starts at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30. There is a cash bar. Tickets are $40 for general admission or $25 for 30 years and under. Order with a credit card by calling 705-971-4197.