Acrpost: A Project of the Pacific Association of Artist Run Centres

Event Description

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra will present a concert of innovative new music, including music by UK star Charlotte Bray, American Friederich Heinrich Kern, and VSO Composer-in-Residence Jocelyn Morlock.

You’ll also hear the world premiere of Pressed for Time, Mohamed Assani and John Oliver’s sitar concerto. Vancouver is an absolute hotspot for this type of intercultural collaboration.

As Bramwell Tovey concludes his 18 years as Music Director, the VSO continues to present passionate, high-quality performances of classical, popular and diverse music.

CONCERT PROGRAMME
Jocelyn Morlock (Canada)
That Tingling Sensation

Charlotte Bray (United Kingdom)
At the Speed of Stillness

Friedrich Heinrich Kern (USA/Germany)
Indigo

Mohamed Assani (Canada/Pakistan) & John Oliver (Canada)
Pressed for Time

PERFORMERS
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra
Bramwell Tovey, Music Director
Kazuyoshi Akiyama, Conductor Laureate
William Rowson, Assistant Conductor
Marsha & George Taylor Chair
Jocelyn Morlock, Composer-in-Residence
Marcus Goddard, Composer-in-Association