An Evening with Sarah Slean (With String Quartet) Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 7:30 PM PST

$49 Per Person
Including fees & charges

Described as “one of the most compelling acts Canada has to offer” -TIME Magazine

Audiences will recall Sarah Slean’s only previous special guest appearance at the VDPAC, with her unforgettable performance with the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra in April 2018.

Sarah Slean is a 4-time JUNO, 2-time Gemini nominated performer and a CSA-winning composer with 25 years of broad experience in music; widely-recognized for her lyrical songwriting, exquisite orchestral arranging and virtuosic piano-playing—But don’t overlook her ethereal voice—described by CBC as a “19th cenutry Kate Bush.”

Slean is a unique, multi-faceted creative force. Since being signed to Atlantic/Warner Records at age 19, Sarah has released 11 albums in over 10 countries worldwide. She cites such diverse influences as Leonard Bernstein, philosophy, Joni Mitchell, Buddhism and Bach. Her music “burrows” aspects of cabaret, pop, and orchestral. Classically trained from age 5, Sarah routinely collaborates with cutting-edge contemporary classical ensembles like The Art of Time, sharing the stage with 10 of Canada’s professional orchestras and invited to sing world premieres by Canada’s leading composers.

Sarah has also toured Europe, the US and Scandinavia, opening internationally for such artists as Bryan Ferry, Rufus Wainwright, Alanis Morissette, Andrew Bird, Feist, Ron Sexsmith and Chris Isaak.

She is alumna of the prestigious Canadian Film Centre’s screen composing residency (2017-18), earning her first Canadian Screen Award (2021). In 2021-22, Sarah composed the music for the onstage musical adaptation of the award-winning film “Maudie”.

Don’t miss this unique, unforgettably moving concert experience—a perfect gift for next Valentine’s Day!

For more about the artistry, songwriting, arranging and unforgettable voice of Sarah Slean, visit:

https://sarahslean.com