Prodigy from Goulais River teams with London, Ont. pianist for performance at The Loft Jan. 25
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.Teaming with pianist Angela Park from London, Ont., they will perform Jan. 25 at The Loft. The impressive program includes: Twice appearing in the Kiwanis Shield Festival, she claimed first-place honours as well as winning the Sault Symphony competition.
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.
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