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Gwen Thompson, formidable violinist. Her teachers included Sophie Eckhardt -Grammate, Joseph Gingold, Ivan Galamian, Jascha Heifetz.
She passed on her inheritance and musical traditions to the younger generation.
The VSO strike is over.
Cristian Markos. cellist. Star Wars, The return of the orchestra.
VSO strike.
Zoltan Rozsnyai. Cellist. Musicians work long hours, from 10am rehearsals to evening concerts which may last beyond 10.30 pm. not home to kiss the children goodnight.
VSO strike.
Otto Tausk. Conductors with international reputations such as Otto Tausk expect orchestras to perform to international standards.
Vancouver symphony on strike.
David Brown. Double Bass. An orchestra is just an idea until it’s members start playing.
The Gargoyle Glee club.
Campaign spouts.
Kazuyoshi Akiyama, 1941 – January 26th 2025. A conductor for all seasons.
Musician and a Gentleman.
BC Provincial elections
Getting the Eby Jeebies while waiting.
Doug Sparkes, Bass Trombonist, died Sept.6th.’24
Staunch member of the VSO Brass section for 42 years and influential teacher.
Tom Colclough 1961 – March 3rd 2024. Gifted Canadian musician.
Hung, Drawn and Cultured 