The Volunteer Resources Department for VGH/UBCH/GFS & GPC, in partnership with Artsway and the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, is again offering staff the opportunity to attend the concerts 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.
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.
VGH Volunteer Resources office
#104A – 2775 Heather Street, Doctors Residence building on the northwest corner of Heather and W. 12th Ave.
Regular office Hours 9:30 am – 4:00 pm Monday to Friday
Tickets will be available starting Friday, October 19th for the following concerts:
Saturday November 3 and Monday November 5 at 8pm
Mozart and Brahms
The Orpheum Theatre
Conductor: Alondra de la Parra
Performer: Angela Cheng, Piano
Repertoire:
Top: Symphony Golden Dragon
Mozart: Piano Concerto N. 20 in D minor
Brahms: Symphony No. 4 in E minor
With fluid tone and graceful style, Angela Cheng is one of the world’s top interpreters of Mozart. Sensational Alondra de la Parra is one of the brightest young conducting talents in the world today, and this concert marks her VSO debut
Friday November 16 and Saturday November 17 at 8pm
Bright Lights of Broadway
The Orpheum Theatre
Conductor: Jeff Tyzik
Performer: Debbie Gravitte, Vocalist
Repertoire:
Styne: Gypsy Overture
Styne: (Arr. Russ Kassoff) Let Me Entertain You
Styne: (Arr. Larry Moore) Don’t Rain On My Parade from Funny Girl
Berlin: Mister Monotony
Rodgers: (Arr. Kassoff/Firth) I Enjoy Being A Girl
Lerner/Loewe/RR Bennett: My Fair Lady Selection
Porter: (Arr. Russ Kassoff) My Heart Belongs to Daddy
Arlen/Harburg: Over The Rainbow
Gershwin: (Arr. Matz/Orch. Fagin) I Got Rhythm
Berstein/Peress: Overture from West Side Story
Kander: (Orch. Paul Mckibbins) All That Jazz from Chicago
Kander: When You’re Good to Momma
Kander: (Arr. Larry Moore) Maybe This Time from Cabaret
Hamlisch: (Arr. Tyzik) A Marvin Hamlisch Celebration
Anderson: (Arr. RC Fleisher) Mama Mia/Dancing Queen
Lloyod Webber: (Orch. Larry Moore) Memory from Cats
Lloyd Webber: Don’t Cry For Me Agentina from Evita
Called a “mega-talent” and “one of the best voices on Broadway”, Tony-award winning singing sensation Debbie Gravitte performs a collection of some of the greatest-ever Broadway songs. Watch Gravitte command the stage in selections from Mamma Mia, Cats, Cabaret, Funny Girl, Kiss Me Kate, All That Jazz, and much more.
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.