Musical splash

Music director Tania Miller conducts the Victoria Symphony at the 22nd annual Symphony Splash on Sunday as it performs on a barge in the Inner Harbour. Tens of thousands crowded the waterfront for the popular summer event, enjoying free musical performances, kid-friendly activities, food vendors and other entertainment.

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Music director Tania Miller conducts the Victoria Symphony at the 22nd annual Symphony Splash on Sunday as it performs on a barge in the Inner Harbour. Tens of thousands crowded the waterfront for the popular summer event

Music director Tania Miller conducts the Victoria Symphony at the 22nd annual Symphony Splash on Sunday as it performs on a barge in the Inner Harbour. Tens of thousands crowded the waterfront for the popular summer event

Music director Tania Miller conducts the Victoria Symphony at the 22nd annual Symphony Splash on Sunday as it performs on a barge in the Inner Harbour. Tens of thousands crowded the waterfront for the popular summer event, enjoying free musical performances, kid-friendly activities, food vendors and other entertainment.

 

 

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