VMO 2024 - 2025 SEASON

Upcoming Concerts & Events

VMO Pops and Classics Concert

UBC Chan Centre

Early Bird Pricing NOW

VMO Spring Concert

Orpheum Theatre

Early bird discount until January 21. Code: VMOEB

VMO Chamber Orchestra Series

Playhouse Theatre

Early Bird 20% discount until August 6. Code: VMOEB

VMO Seasons Finale Concert

UBC Chan Centre

Early Bird Pricing NOW

VMO 22nd Opening Concert

Orpheum Theatre

Early Bird 20% discount until August 6. Code: VMOEB

Third Annual "Meet in Gastown" Free Outdoor Concert

Conductor: Clyde Mitchell (Principal Guest Conductor)

South Granville Outdoor Concert

Conductor: Clyde Mitchell (Principal Guest Conductor)

Location: Open Park at Fir and Broadway

PCI/Ledcor proudly presents:
Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra Free Outdoor Concert
at Jack Poole Plaza

Conductor: Ken Hsieh

Jack Poole Plaza (Burrard Landing)

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About the VMO

The Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra is a non-profit society founded by Maestro Kenneth Hsieh. Since its inception in 2003, the Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra (VMO) has been dedicated to providing superior orchestral mentorship for talented music graduates, helping them move from student to professional.

The VMO is dedicated to the artistic, personal and professional development of outstanding young musicians. We strongly believe that by providing such development opportunities, we are preparing our young musicians for leadership opportunities in orchestras and ensembles around the world, and empowering them to enrich the cultural life of their communities.

Find out more about the VMO here

Ken Hsieh

Music Director/Principal Conductor

Hailed for his charming, passionate, and compelling podium presence, award-winning conductor Kenneth Hsieh has garnered widespread praise for his vibrant performances, making him one of the most exciting and versatile conductors on the international stage.

Resident Conductor

Composer-in-Residence

Concertmaster Emeritus

Concertmaster

Principal Guest Concertmaster

Concertmaster

2023 - 2024 Season Featured Soloists

Piano Soloist

Violin Soloist

Piano Soloist

HayatoSumino_2023(C)RyuyaAmao

Sumino Hayato
(Cateen)

Piano Soloist

Administration

The Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra is led by staff comprised of members of the community who are dedicated to the uncompromising pursuit of artistic excellence and the development of an outstanding professional development program.

Angela Chen

Librarian

Katio Ho

Personnel Manager

Peter Johnson

Artistic Administrator

Jason Hsu

Graphic Designer

Board of Directors

The Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra is led by a Board of Directors comprised of members of the community who are dedicated to the uncompromising pursuit of artistic excellence and the development of an outstanding professional development program.

2023-24 Board of Directors

Diana Chan

Vice President

Alysia Ker

Vice President

Graham Blank

President

Megan Pate

Secretary

Shimeng (Sonia) Tang

Treasurer

Directors

Dolly Chieh

Lawrence Wong

Pearl Hsieh

Ruby Ba

Tanya Phelps

Ted Mah

Advisors

Eva Lee

Tristin Lee (Attorney)

Kim Leclercq​

VanDoran Chan

Members-at-Large

Marie Cahill

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