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In 1974 the orchestra received a Canada Council grant to hire a resident cellist.<ref>[https://newspaperarchive.com/lethbridge-herald-oct-30-1974-p-6/ "44 music groups to get grants"]. ''Lethbridge Herald'', via Newspaper Archives, October 30, 1974 - Page 6</ref> |
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Revision as of 12:22, 20 June 2019
The Okanagan Symphony Orchestra is a Canadian instrumental music ensemble based in Kelowna, British Columbia. As of 2018 its conductor is Rosemary Thomson.[1][2] The orchestra performs both classical and contemporary orchestral works.[3]
History
The orchestra was founded in 1960.
In 1974 the orchestra received a Canada Council grant to hire a resident cellist.[4]
References
- ^ "Review: Okanagan Symphony dazzles with Verdi’s Requiem". Vernon Morning Star, Nov. 12, 2018, Concert review by Anita Perry
- ^ "Concert review: Yuletide Tales". Summerland REview, Dec. 25, 2018, by Anita Perry.
- ^ "Symphony concert a fusion of east and west". Keremeos REview, May. 13, 2019, by Anita Perry.
- ^ "44 music groups to get grants". Lethbridge Herald, via Newspaper Archives, October 30, 1974 - Page 6