“The Arctic Symphony is a mature and atmospheric work that firmly establishes Ho among North American composers of note. It is a beautifully thought-provoking way to promote the message of climate change.”
“Exhilarated, the audience responded with a standing ovation — and while most of us will never get to the Arctic, Ho’s personal interpretation of the region and its plight will continue to resonate.”
ARCTIC SYMPHONY
By Vincent Ho
World Premiere Performance: February 6, 2010
At Opening Gala of 2010 Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra’s New Music Festival
Centennial Concert Hall, Winnipeg
For Immediate Release: December 10, 2009: Following his once-in-a-lifetime trip to the Canada’s arctic aboard a scientific research vessel in 2008, Vincent Ho – Composer-in-Residence at the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra- delivers Arctic Symphony, a [...]
[ January 30, 2010; 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ] Winnipeg’s chamber music series Musica Speciale presents Vincent Ho’s PRELUDE AND GROOVE (for violin & piano) at the Winnipeg Art Gallery’s Muriel Richardson Auditorium.
[ February 7, 2010; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ] As part of Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra’s 2010 New Music Festival, Vincent Ho’s piano works The Swan and Reflections in the Water will be featured in this evening’s concert.
[ February 8, 2010; 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ] Vincent Ho’s FOUR PAINTINGS BY LEESTEMAKER will be receiving its Canadian premiere at WSO’s New Music Festival on February 8, 2010. Performers will be internationally renowned pianist Jenny Lin and the WSO String Quintet.
[ November 10, 2009; 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ] As part of The SOCAN Foundation’s 3-day Composer Residency Program, Vincent will be in Montreal from November 8-10 to take part in various activities with ECM. This will culminate to the performance of his work, “Nature whispers…”, winner of The People’s Choice Award at CBC-Radio’s EVOLUTION Composers’ Competition.
[ February 6, 2010; 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ] The premiere performance of Arctic Postcards (for full orchestra) is scheduled for…
The ISCM (International Society for Contemporary Music) Canadian Section is pleased to announce the composers and works selected to represent Canada for 2010.
A committee consisting of Keith Hamel, Jocelyn Morlock and Paul Steenhuisen met recently in Vancouver and selected six works as Canada’s official submission to the international jury of the 2010 World Music Days in Sydney.
Vincent’s piece will be heard at the International Rostrum of Composers, an annual celebration of new music from around the world, hosted by the International Music Council. This year’s competition takes place from June 8 to 12. Over the course of the week, judges listen to some 60 works nominated by over 30 national broadcasters.
[ June 23, 2009 to June 27, 2009. ] Adjudicating the annual SOCAN Foundation’s Young Composer Awards (Toronto, Ontario)
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