The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra (VSO) is a Canadianorchestra based in Vancouver, British Columbia. The VSO performs at the Orpheum, which has been the orchestra's permanent home since 1977. With an annual operating budget of $16 million, it is the third largest symphony orchestra in Canada and the largest performing arts organization in Western Canada. It performs 140 concerts per season. The VSO broadcasts annually on the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. The orchestra is affiliated with the VSO School of Music, which was established in September 2011. Chamber music concerts by VSO musicians take place at Pyatt Hall on the VSO School of Music campus.
The current VSO was founded by the Vancouver Symphony Society in 1919, largely through the efforts of arts patron Elisabeth (Mrs. B.T.) Rogers. There was an earlier but unrelated orchestra using the same name was formed in 1897 by Adolf Gregory, but lasted for only one season; it was briefly revived in 1907 by Charles Ward. The VSO's first conductor was Henry Green; F.L. Beecher was the first president and Rogers the first vice-president. After two seasons, the orchestra disbanded in 1921 for financial reasons and after Green left. Performances resumed in 1930, again largely because of Rogers, with Allard de Ridder as music director. From the 1940s until 1959, the orchestra performed at the Georgia Auditorium; it then moved to the new Queen Elizabeth Theatre.[1]
The VSO also served as the Vancouver Opera company's orchestra during the 1960s and 1970s, until the creation of the separate Vancouver Opera Orchestra in 1977. During the late 1960s and 1970s, the orchestra often appeared in joint concerts with the Vancouver Woodwind Quintet. Kazuyoshi Akiyama was music director from 1972 to 1985, and is now the orchestra's conductor laureate.
In 1979–1980, the VSO had the largest subscription list of any symphony in North America.[2] However, in spite of a CBC recording contract, a quarterly magazine and an ambitious touring schedule, the VSO began to encounter financial difficulties. In 1988, it was forced to shut down for five months to regroup and deal with a $2.3 million deficit. With creditors forgiving the debt, the VSO began to rebuild. The orchestra began an annual series of outdoor summer concerts and in 1996 appointed their first composer in residence.[1]
From 2000 to 2018, the VSO's Music Director was Bramwell Tovey. His initial contract was extended in December 2004 through the 2009–2010 season,[3] and further extended in January 2010 through the 2014–2015 season.[4] They played during the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the 2010 Winter Olympics. In November 2013, the VSO announced the further extension of Tovey's contract through the 2017–2018 season, and the scheduled conclusion of his music directorship of the VSO at that time. Tovey took the title of VSO Music Director Emeritus with the 2018–2019 season, the VSO's 100th season,.[5] and held the title until his death in July 2022.[6] The VSO and Tovey won the 2008 Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Soloist Performance (with Orchestra), for their recording of the Korngold, Barber, and Walton violin concerti, featuring Canadian violinist James Ehnes. The recording won a 2008 Juno Award for Classical Album of the Year (large ensemble).
In January 2016, Otto Tausk first guest-conducted the VSO. He returned for a second guest-conducting appearance in January 2017. In February 2017, the VSO named Otto Tausk its next music director, starting on July 1, 2018. He held the title of Music Director-Designate for the 2017–2018 season.[7] In September 2020, the VSO announced the extension of Tausk's contract as music director through the 2025–2026 season.[8]
^Ben Mattison (20 December 2004). "Conductor Bramwell Tovey Extends Vancouver Symphony Tenure, Steps Down From Luxembourg Post". Playbill Arts. Retrieved 2007-12-23.
^David Gordon Duke, "Bramwell Tovey signs on for five more years". Vancouver Sun, 28 January 2010.
^David Gordon Duke (2013-11-30). "VSO transition: Music director Bramwell Tovey to step down after 2018 season". Vancouver Sun. Retrieved 2013-12-01.
^Robert Rowat (2022-07-13). "Bramwell Tovey, Grammy-winning conductor, dead at 69". CBC. Retrieved 2022-07-18.
^David Gordon Duke (2017-02-03). "Vancouver Symphony Orchestra taps Dutch conductor Otto Tausk as next music director". Vancouver Sun. Retrieved 2017-02-06.
^"Tausk Extends Contract Through 2026" (Press release). Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. 4 September 2020. Retrieved 2022-07-18.
^Bryan N.S. Gooch; Evan Ware; Lawrence Cluderay (23 June 2011). "Vancouver Symphony Orchestra". Canadian Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2014-10-14.
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This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Vancouver Symphony Orchestra news newspapers books scholar JSTOR August 2014 Learn how and when to remove this template message The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra VSO is a Canadian orchestra based in Vancouver British Columbia The VSO performs at the Orpheum which has been the orchestra s permanent home since 1977 With an annual operating budget of 16 million it is the third largest symphony orchestra in Canada and the largest performing arts organization in Western Canada It performs 140 concerts per season The VSO broadcasts annually on the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation The orchestra is affiliated with the VSO School of Music which was established in September 2011 Chamber music concerts by VSO musicians take place at Pyatt Hall on the VSO School of Music campus Vancouver Symphony Orchestra VSO OrchestraThe Vancouver Symphony Orchestra with Otto Tausk in 2019Founded1919 105 years ago 1919 Concert hallOrpheumMusic directorOtto TauskWebsitewww wbr vancouversymphony wbr caOfficial Vancouver Symphony Orchestra logo Contents 1 History 2 Music directors 3 Composers in residence 4 Presidents and managers 5 Recordings 6 See also 7 References 8 External linksHistory editThe current VSO was founded by the Vancouver Symphony Society in 1919 largely through the efforts of arts patron Elisabeth Mrs B T Rogers There was an earlier but unrelated orchestra using the same name was formed in 1897 by Adolf Gregory but lasted for only one season it was briefly revived in 1907 by Charles Ward The VSO s first conductor was Henry Green F L Beecher was the first president and Rogers the first vice president After two seasons the orchestra disbanded in 1921 for financial reasons and after Green left Performances resumed in 1930 again largely because of Rogers with Allard de Ridder as music director From the 1940s until 1959 the orchestra performed at the Georgia Auditorium it then moved to the new Queen Elizabeth Theatre 1 The VSO also served as the Vancouver Opera company s orchestra during the 1960s and 1970s until the creation of the separate Vancouver Opera Orchestra in 1977 During the late 1960s and 1970s the orchestra often appeared in joint concerts with the Vancouver Woodwind Quintet Kazuyoshi Akiyama was music director from 1972 to 1985 and is now the orchestra s conductor laureate In 1979 1980 the VSO had the largest subscription list of any symphony in North America 2 However in spite of a CBC recording contract a quarterly magazine and an ambitious touring schedule the VSO began to encounter financial difficulties In 1988 it was forced to shut down for five months to regroup and deal with a 2 3 million deficit With creditors forgiving the debt the VSO began to rebuild The orchestra began an annual series of outdoor summer concerts and in 1996 appointed their first composer in residence 1 From 2000 to 2018 the VSO s Music Director was Bramwell Tovey His initial contract was extended in December 2004 through the 2009 2010 season 3 and further extended in January 2010 through the 2014 2015 season 4 They played during the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the 2010 Winter Olympics In November 2013 the VSO announced the further extension of Tovey s contract through the 2017 2018 season and the scheduled conclusion of his music directorship of the VSO at that time Tovey took the title of VSO Music Director Emeritus with the 2018 2019 season the VSO s 100th season 5 and held the title until his death in July 2022 6 The VSO and Tovey won the 2008 Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Soloist Performance with Orchestra for their recording of the Korngold Barber and Walton violin concerti featuring Canadian violinist James Ehnes The recording won a 2008 Juno Award for Classical Album of the Year large ensemble In January 2016 Otto Tausk first guest conducted the VSO He returned for a second guest conducting appearance in January 2017 In February 2017 the VSO named Otto Tausk its next music director starting on July 1 2018 He held the title of Music Director Designate for the 2017 2018 season 7 In September 2020 the VSO announced the extension of Tausk s contract as music director through the 2025 2026 season 8 Music directors editAllard de Ridder 1930 1941 Jacques Singer 1947 1950 Irwin Hoffman 1952 1963 Meredith Davies 1964 1970 Kazuyoshi Akiyama 1972 1985 Rudolf Barshai 1985 1988 9 Sergiu Comissiona 1991 2000 Bramwell Tovey 2000 2018 Otto Tausk 2018 present Composers in residence editRodney Sharman 1997 2000 Jeffrey Ryan 2000 2007 Scott Good 2008 2011 Edward Top 2011 2014 Jocelyn Morlock 2014 present Presidents and managers editVictor White 1963 1972 Michael Allerton 1972 1985 Orchestra Manager John Smith 1985 1986 Interim General Manager Ed Oscapella 1986 1989 Diane Hoar 1989 1992 Graeme Page 1992 1993 Howard Jang 1993 1995 Ron Dumouchelle 1995 2000 Jeff Alexander 2000 2014 Kelly Tweeddale 2015 2019 Angela Elster 2020 present Recordings editOpen Heart Symphony a live album recorded by the VSO in collaboration with the folk rock band Spirit of the West Jann Arden Live with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra a live album recorded in collaboration with pop singer Jann Arden Barber Korngold Walton Violin Concertos Soloist James Ehnes Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Bramwell Tovey Grammy Awards winner 2008 Juno Awards winner 2008 See also editVancouver Youth Symphony Orchestra List of symphony orchestras Canadian classical musicReferences edit a b Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Canadian Encyclopedia Retrieved 2017 02 03 Henighan Tom 2000 The Maclean s Companion to Canadian Arts and Culture Raincoast Books ISBN 1 55192 298 3 Ben Mattison 20 December 2004 Conductor Bramwell Tovey Extends Vancouver Symphony Tenure Steps Down From Luxembourg Post Playbill Arts Retrieved 2007 12 23 David Gordon Duke Bramwell Tovey signs on for five more years Vancouver Sun 28 January 2010 David Gordon Duke 2013 11 30 VSO transition Music director Bramwell Tovey to step down after 2018 season Vancouver Sun Retrieved 2013 12 01 Robert Rowat 2022 07 13 Bramwell Tovey Grammy winning conductor dead at 69 CBC Retrieved 2022 07 18 David Gordon Duke 2017 02 03 Vancouver Symphony Orchestra taps Dutch conductor Otto Tausk as next music director Vancouver Sun Retrieved 2017 02 06 Tausk Extends Contract Through 2026 Press release Vancouver Symphony Orchestra 4 September 2020 Retrieved 2022 07 18 Bryan N S Gooch Evan Ware Lawrence Cluderay 23 June 2011 Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Canadian Encyclopedia Retrieved 2014 10 14 External links editOfficial website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Vancouver Symphony Orchestra amp oldid 1168497887, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
