Early Music Vancouver’s Matthew White to depart for new role at Victoria Symphony
In a media release, Early Music Vancouver (EMV) has announced executive and artistic director Matthew White will depart in October to take on the...
Universal Gospel Choir finds hope in the midst of the storm
"There is no safe way for singers to rehearse together until there is a COVID-19 vaccine," says Dr. Lucinda Halstead, president of the Performing...
Vancouver Inter-Cultural Orchestra releases new album amid the pandemic
With live performances all but impossible these days, the Vancouver Inter-Cultural Orchestra (VICO) has announced the release of In the Key of the World, a...
Phoenix Chamber Choir’s video gets Billy Joel’s stamp of approval
It's been viewed on YouTube more than 1.8 million times. But it a personal note from the Piano Man himself that has proven just...
Michelle Creber’s Storm finds a new home
Originally intended to be part of Vancouver-based musician Michelle Creber's 2018 album On Display, a time crunch two years ago meant Storm would find a new home...
Vancouver Opera’s costume shop turns its focus to face masks during the pandemic
The 2020 Vancouver Opera Festival would have been in full swing right now had it not been, like so many other events, cancelled due...
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra rescinds layoffs with plans to expand its virtual offerings
In a media release, the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra (VSO) states that its previously announced layoffs have been rescinded. The layoffs initially scheduled to take effect on...
Vancouver Opera appoints Tom Wright as general director
In a media release, Vancouver Opera has announced the appointment of Tom Wright as its new general director. Wright has been the interim general director...
Vancouver Symphony announces its 2020-2021 season
With the recent announcement of the cancellation of its current season, there is a ray of light as the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra (VSO) has...
Chor Leoni is staying inside with a free weekly live stream
In a media release, Vancouver's JUNO Award-nominated Chor Leoni has announced a new weekly free show streamed online every Wednesday on both Facebook and...