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Wednesday Oct 8 | Vancouver Sun

Finally, the VSO can afford to pack its instruments for tour of Asia

Vancouver Symphony Orchestra musicians have packed their instruments for the orchestra's first international tour in 17 years.

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Related Topix: Classical, Symphony, Arts, South Korea, World News,

Mon Oct 06, 2008

Huliq.com

Hilary Hahn Performs Tchaikovsky With Vancouver Symphony

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra is proud to present 28-year-old internationally-renowned superstar violinist Hilary Hahn for three performances, from October 4th to 6th at the Orpheum Theatre.

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Related Topix: Symphony, Arts, Classical, Hilary Hahn, Tchaikovsky

Fri Sep 19, 2008

Canada.com

VSO to record more than 100 national anthems for 2010 Games

The Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, together with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra will record more than 100 national anthems of countries competing in the 2010 ...

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Related Topix: Classical, Symphony, Arts

Mon Sep 15, 2008

Parksville Qualicum News

CLASSICAL PIANO VIRTUOSO Avan Yu heads up a new season of Music on Sunday at TOSH beginning Sept.

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Related Topix: Classical, Symphony, Arts

Thu Sep 11, 2008

The Georgia Straight

Geniuses and goddesses set to make sweet music

You might call the coming months the season of the geniuses, what with violin virtuosos Corey Cerovsek and Hilary Hahn appearing with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, and the Vancouver Recital Society hosting ...

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Related Topix: Classical, Symphony, Tchaikovsky

Sun Jul 27, 2008

Canada.com

Pemberton crowd thrilled as symphony meets DJ Dopey

It may be the first time members of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra have prompted a dude to jump on his buddy's shoulders and pump his fist in the air.

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Related Topix: Classical, Symphony, Arts, Canada

Sat Jul 26, 2008

The Georgia Straight

Rap meets Ravel at Pemberton Festival this weekend

Partiers in the Bacardi B-Live Dance Tent at this weekend's Pemberton Festival might be surprised to find themselves face to face with members of Vancouver's classical-music scene, complete with jackets and bow ...

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Related Topix: Classical, Ravel, Symphony, Arts, Dance, DMC, North America, Canada, World News

Tue Jul 22, 2008

The Georgia Straight

Rap meets Ravel at Pemberton Festival this weekend

Partiers in the Bacardi B-Live Dance Tent at this weekend's Pemberton Festival might be surprised to find themselves face to face with members of Vancouver's classical-music scene, complete with jackets and bow ...

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Related Topix: Classical, Ravel, Symphony, Arts, Dance, DMC, North America, Canada, World News

Tue Jun 17, 2008

Toronto Life Online

Last Night of the Proms

Bramwell Tovey, music director of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, pays a visit to lead this program based on London's hugely popular annual Promenade concerts.

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Related Topix: Classical, Symphony, Arts

Tue Jun 03, 2008

The Georgia Straight

Vancouver Symphony Orchestra's lan lost in Tongues of Fire

With soloist Evelyn Glennie. At the Orpheum Theatre on Saturday, May 24. No remaining performances This was an extremely curious concert: the most beautiful music it had to offer didn't really exist, while the ...

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Related Topix: Classical, Symphony, Arts

Sun Jun 01, 2008

Toronto Life Online

Les Amis Concerts

In a tribute to late pioneering composer James Tenney, Continuum ... Last Night of the Proms Bramwell Tovey, music director of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, pays ... Thibaudet Plays Gershwin Bringing the ...

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Related Topix: Classical, Symphony, Arts

Fri May 30, 2008

The Georgia Straight

Percussionist Vern Griffiths will have to follow the songbirds

Vancouver Symphony Orchestra administrators have dubbed their ensemble's next concert "The Rhythms of the Sea", but it could just as easily be "The Language of the Birds". Yes, Claude Debussy's La Mer is the ...

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Related Topix: Classical, Symphony, Arts

Thu May 22, 2008

24 Hours Vancouer

Beaten by a Dame

That's the audience alert as the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra sets up to play with the solo-percussionist phenomenon Evelyn Glennie.

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Related Topix: Symphony, Arts, Classical

Sun May 11, 2008

Huliq.com

Vancouver Orchestra Presents Die Fledermaus

The final Pacific Arbour Tea & Trumpets concert of the season features the concert version of composer Johann Strauss Jr.'s most popular piece Die Fledermaus. via Huliq.com

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Related Topix: Johann Strauss, Classical, Strauss, Arts, Opera, Symphony

Fri May 09, 2008

Huliq.com

'It's Cool Britannia' With Vancouver Orchestra

“Chor Leoni has a polish, a sound, a spontaneity and a style that I feel is unequaled by any male voice choir that I have ever heard...”

The VSO presents the last London Drugs Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Pops concert of the season - " Cool Britannia, featuring a sampling of the vast and varied repertoire made famous in concert halls and on ... via Huliq.com

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Related Topix: Classical, Gilbert and Sullivan, Opera, Canada, Arts

Sun Apr 27, 2008

Huliq.com

Christoph Campestrini Leads Vancouver Orchestra

On Saturday, May 10th at the Orpheum Theatre and Monday, May 12th at the Bell Performing Arts Centre in Surrey, the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra will present Mendelssohn's most popular work, A Midsummer Night's ... via Huliq.com

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Related Topix: Classical, Symphony, Arts

Fri Apr 25, 2008

Coquitlam Now

Pianist, 14, premieres his compositions

A 14-year-old champion pianist will premieres his own compositions on Monday, April 28, in Maple Ridge. via Coquitlam Now

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Related Topix: Canada, Classical, Symphony, Arts, Prokofiev,

Sun Apr 13, 2008

The Georgia Straight

Classical cuts draw sad note from James Ehnes

“There have been a lot of movements in lots of departments of the CBC away from support of classical music, and of course I can't help but take this extremely personally”

James Ehnes may be soaking up the sun in his adopted hometown of Bradenton, Florida, but the 32-year-old Brandon, Manitoba - 'born violinist hasn't forgotten Canada. via The Georgia Straight

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Related Topix: Sarasota Metro, Bradenton, FL, Classical, Symphony, Arts, Samuel Barber, Korngold

Fri Apr 11, 2008

Huliq.com

Vancouver Orchestra Turns Up The Heat At Orpheum

“His concert is the kind of thing that's likely to give classical music a good name, perhaps even make it seem, dare I say, relevant”

The Mambo Kings have earned a reputation as one of North America's leading Latin jazz ensembles for their sizzling blend of Afro-Cuban rhythms and jazz improvisation. via Huliq.com

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Related Topix: Classical, Tito Puente, Latin, Mambo Kings

Wed Apr 09, 2008

CBC

Triple Crown for CBC Records

“Winning this award and receiving two other nominations against such strong competition is a great achievement. These are worthy accolades for outstanding albums”

At the Junos this weekend, CBC Records celebrated another win for its acclaimed album featuring Canadian violinist James Ehnes, bringing to three the awards for this album. via CBC

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Related Topix: Classical, Symphony, Arts, James Ehnes, Canada, North America, World News

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