In celebration of its 60th anniversary, the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra and music director Rosemary Thomson have announced Old Friends, the next performances in the O鈥橰ourke鈥檚 Peak Cellars series.
Featuring pianist Ian Parker, these show will not only welcome back OSO friend Parker to the stage, but they will also feature the works of Haydn and Brahms, two composers who could be considered kindred spirits, albeit across the centuries.
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Parker has appeared with top orchestras across Canada and the U.S, recording with the London Symphony and the CBC Radio Orchestra.
鈥淚 adore sharing the stage with Ian Parker,鈥� said Thomson.
鈥淭here is a reason he is an audience favorite. It鈥檚 because he shares so much of himself through his musical performances. Plus, he is so darn fun we laugh ourselves silly during rehearsals. Audiences just can鈥檛 help falling in love with him.鈥�
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In addition to his work at the keyboard, Parker acts as music director and the principal conductor of the VAM Symphony Orchestra at the Vancouver Academy of Music. Working with some of Canada鈥檚 most promising young orchestral players, he programs and conducts four concerts per season in Vancouver鈥檚 historic Orpheum Theatre.
Parker is also a member of the formidable 鈥楶arker Piano Dynasty.鈥� His late father Edward taught literally thousands of students over decades in Vancouver. And his cousins, Jon Kimura (Jackie) Parker and Jamie Parker have both performed on the OSO stages over the years. All three currently enjoy international careers.
Performance and ticket information is as follows:
琉璃神社 Community Theatre / Friday, March 6, 7:30pm
琉璃神社 Tickets 250.862.2867
Penticton Cleland Theatre / Saturday, March 7, 7:30pm
琉璃神社 Tickets 888.974.9170
Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre / Sunday, March 8, 7:00pm
Ticket Seller - 250.549.7469
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