ProArts Noon Concert Series

06/25/2026

06/22/2026

Bruce Petherick, Piano
Wed. June 24 (Doors open at 11:30)
ProArts is non-profit. Donations at the door are appreciated.

Bruce Petherick is an Autistic musician, advocate, and coach based in Vancouver. Originally from Australia, he moved to Canada in 2001. His formal training includes a Master’s in Computer Music and studies in composition and improvisation.
His diverse career began as a percussionist with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra, later switching to piano. He has toured with the Count Basie and Woody Herman big bands, accompanied Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, and worked internationally as a music director for theatre.

He now works as a film/TV composer, leads the postmodern classical trio “Crimson Crescendo,” and serves as Artistic Director of the White Rock Symphony Orchestra.

06/21/2026

Harmony Guzheng Ensemble performing “Butterfly Lovers”, a story of ill-fated lovers. (He Zhanhao, Chen Gang/arr. Xu Nengqiang)

06/19/2026

We enjoyed a delightful concert of traditional Chinese folk and modern music presented by Harmony Guzheng Ensemble.
“Flowers and Lovers” - Folksong/arr. Xu Nengqiang

06/19/2026

We enjoyed a delightful concert of traditional Chinese folk and modern music presented by the Harmony Guzheng Ensemble.
“Elixir of Love” - Huang Yijun/arr. Fan Shange.

06/15/2026

Harmony Guzheng Ensemble
Wed. June 17 (doors open at 11:30)
ProArts is non-profit. Donations at the door are appreciated.

With a history spanning over two millennia, Guzheng, a traditional Chinese plucked string instrument has evolved from its ancient seven-string form to the modern 21-string version. Rooted in the pentatonic scale, the Guzheng can produce a vast range of melodies through the player’s nuanced control of string tension, transcending time and cultural boundaries.

Founded and led by experienced Guzheng instructor Shirley Wong, the Harmony Guzheng Ensemble has been actively promoting Guzheng art in community cultural activities since its establishment in 2008.

The concert program features a diverse selection of traditional folk music and modern innovative works, showcasing the Guzheng’s remarkable artistic expressiveness.

This concert is generously sponsored by: Scarboro Foundation

06/14/2026

We had a harpsichord at ProArts compliments of Justin Luchinski! Is there any better way to listen to a Bach prelude? Or fugue? Performer - Michael McHugh. This concert was generously sponsored by Drs. Harry and Martha Cohen Memorial Fund

06/12/2026

It’s all about contrapuntal music with the two-manual harpsichord; Michael McHugh performing ‘Italian Concerto’ by J S Bach. This concert was generously sponsored by Drs. Harry and Martha Cohen Memorial Fund.