VSO tickets: Support Volunteer Resources and Artsway
A Fund Raiser for Volunteer Resources and Artsway. Welcome to a new season of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra! Once again, the Volunteer Resources Department for VGH/UBCH/GFS & GPC, in partnership with Artsway and the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra is proud to present all staff with the opportunity to attend the concert listed below for a minimum donation of $10 cash per ticket. This donation will be used to support Artsway and volunteer programs within our portfolio. Artsway is the presentation name of Health Arts Society, which is dedicated to bringing profession performing arts to audiences in healthcare sites.
Orpheum Theatre
8:00 pm
Don Quixote!
Bramwell Tovey Conductor
Raphael Wallfisch cello*
Repertoire
Brahms : Hungarian Dances
Strauss : Don Quixote*
Faure : Pavane
Bizet : Symphony No. 1
British cellist Raphael Wallfisch performs Richard Strauss’s extraordinary work for cello and orchestra, Don Quixote. This piece is based on the novel, Don Quixote de la Mancha by Miguel Cervantes, and tells the famous story of the windmill-tilter and his faithful sidekick, Sancho Panza, in a series of beautiful and expressive musical episodes.
Tickets Available Starting: Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Hours for Ticket Pick-up: 9:30 – 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday.
Call for Ticket Updates: 604-875-5277
Where:
VGH Volunteer Resources
#104A – 2775 Heather Street, Doctors Residence
(Heather St. and W. 12th Ave.)
To take advantage of this fundraising program, please note:
- Bring exact cash donation amount.
- You must come to our office in person.
- Tickets will be distributed on a first come, first served basis.
- You must accept the seats/section as offered.
- We do not accept orders over the phone, by email or mail them to other sites.
- Call 604-875-5277 for recorded updates on ticket availability.
Please note: The VSO is a not for profit organization that needs financial support. Most support comes from the sale of tickets at full, advertised prices. If you feel you can buy tickets directly we urge you to do so. Please check out their website www.vancouversymphony.ca for a more detailed description and excerpts of the performances listed and other really great concerts. You may be surprised at how reasonable the cost for this and other concerts are for subscribers.