Tchaikovsky’s beloved score was played live with precision and power by Ken Hsieh and his Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra
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VMO 2020 - 2021 SEASON
Upcoming Concerts & Events
- October 20, 2020 Tuesday 7pm - ZOOM meeting
AGM: 2020 - 2021 Season Annual General Meeting
- November 30, 2020 - Concert via online broadcasting
An Encore Tribute to Donna Fishwick
- December 09, 2020 - Concert via online broadcasting
VMO Woodwinds Serenade at the Chan Centre
- November 30, 2020 - Concert via online broadcasting
VMO Classics and Pops Concert at the Chan Centre for Performing Arts
- May 21, 2021
VMO Golf Tournament at UBC Golf Course
- Date / Time - TBD
Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra GALA at Sutton Place Hotel
- June 25, 2021 - Friday 7:30pm - Pre-Concert Talk 7pm
VMO Season Finale Concert
- Date / Time - TBD
PCI Present VMO at Jack Poole Plaza - Free Outdoor Concert
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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.
Ken Hsieh
Music Director/Principal Conductor
A charming, passionate and compelling presence on the podium, Award Winning Conductor Kenneth Hsieh started as the Artistic Director of the Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra in 2003. In addition to his many international guest conducting engagements, he has maintained close relationship with the Hyogo Performing Arts Center Orchestra in Japan, where he has conducted their Subscription, Masterworks, and Education series.
2020 - 2021 Season Featured Soloists
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.
Peter Johnson
Artistic Administrator
Katio Ho
Personnel Manager
Kelly Yi Xuan Wang
Librarian
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.
2019-20 Board of Directors
Dean Hsieh
President
Graham Blank
Vice President
Christy Shih
Secretary
Sonia (Shimeng)Tang
Treasurer
