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“The VSO is
a cherished cultural institution in our province, and the previous season
brought it to new heights, winning both a Grammy and a Juno award,” said
Bennett. “And with its upcoming Asia-Pacific tour, the VSO will serve as a
cultural ambassador, showcasing the excellence of Canadian performing arts.
This tour is a tremendous opportunity leading up to the 2010 Winter Games, and
strengthens B.C.’s role as
At the
opening night reception, Bennett announced that provincial funding for the tour
would be increased to $350,000, thanks to a $100,000 grant through the BC150
Cultural Fund, a $150-million arts endowment fund administered by the BC Arts
Council. A $250,000 community gaming grant was previously announced in
February. The tour itself takes place this October, with stops in
“International tours are important to symphony
orchestras for a wide variety of reasons,” said VSO president and CEO Jeff
Alexander. “They bring significant attention to the orchestra’s home country,
province and city; assist in establishing long-lasting business relationships
in each country for sponsors and funders; and raise the artistic level, administrative
capacity, and national and international profile of the orchestra. We are
extremely grateful to the
The VSO also receives annual operating assistance from the Province through the BC Arts Council. In the most recent round of funding, announced earlier this month, the VSO received $1.22 million, an increase of $185,000 over the previous year’s funding. Increases in operating assistance to B.C. arts organizations were also made possible through the proceeds of the BC150 Cultural Fund.
The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra was founded
in 1919 and is the largest performing arts organization west of
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