Take your sweetheart to the VSO!
Once again, this offer is brought to you by the Volunteer Resources Department for VGH/UBCH/GFS & GPC, in partnership with Artsway and the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. Staff have 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.
Saturday, February 16th, 2013
The Orpheum Theatre
7:05 pm—Pre-Concert Talk
8:00 pm—Concert
Conductor: Bramwell Tovey
Violin: Dale Barltrop
Repertoire
Delius: Brigg Fair: An English Rhapsody
Britten: Violin Concerto No. 1+
VYSO & Elgar: Enigma Variations*
The Vancouver Youth Symphony Orchestra (VYSO) makes a special appearance, teaming up with the VSO for a performance of Elgar’s beautiful Enigma Variations. This will be followed by VSO Concertmaster, Dale Barltrop, performing Britten, in an all-English celebration that marks the 100th anniversary of Britten’s birth.
Tickets Available Starting: Friday, January 25th
Hours for Ticket Pick-up: 10:00 – 4:00 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.