Okanagan Symphony Chorus Bio

Okanagan Symphony Chorus Comprised of about 100 volunteer singers from throughout the Okanagan Valley, the Symphony Chorus rehearses on a ‘per project’ basis joining the orchestra to perform a diverse repertoire. Past major works have included Messiah (Handel), The...

Heather Beaty Soloist Bio

Heather Beaty | Flute Heather Beaty is a multi-faceted performing arts professional based in Vancouver, BC. Her musical journey began at age five in the Suzuki Flute studio at the Vancouver Academy of Music, where she developed fluency in music through an immersive...

Ian Parker Conductor

Ian Parker | Guest Conductor Magnetic, easy-going, and delightfully articulate, Canadian pianist/conductor Ian Parker captivates audiences wherever he goes. As a pianist, he has appeared with virtually every Canadian orchestra. Other highlights include the San...

Roman Rabinovich Bio

Roman Rabinovich | Piano Roman Rabinovich is an Israeli-American pianist praised by The New York Times for his “uncommon sensitivity and feeling.” Winner of the 12th Arthur Rubinstein International Piano Master Competition in 2008, he has since performed across Europe...

Freya Bio

Freya Named after the Norse goddess of love, Freya is a musical duo that channels the essence of their namesake with every note. With intertwining melodies and exquisite harmonies, the duo has transformed their serendipitous convergence into a distinct and original...

Dinuk Wijeratne Bio

Dinuk Wijeratne | Piano & Conductor Dinuk Wijeratne is a Sri Lankan-born Canadian composer, conductor and pianist. He is a Juno and multi-award-winning artist whose work has been described by The New York Times as “exuberantly creative,” by the Manitoba Chamber...

Maria Fuller Bio

Maria Fuller Guest Conductor Maria Fuller is a Canadian conductor praised for her “subtle control, careful focus and thorough professionalism” by the Chronicle Journal, and described as “fiery and dynamic” by The Walleye Magazine. Known for her infectious energy and...

Martin Kratky Soloist Bio

Martin Krátký | Cello Martin began weekly cello lessons at age 5 with the late Anne Vallentyne, walking over to her home at 7am before going to school. A graduate of the University of Toronto and Oberlin Conservatory, he was principal cellist of the Saskatoon Symphony...

Core: Meaghan Williams Bio

Meaghan Williams Principal Double Bass Raised in Newfoundland, Meaghan studied in Toronto and at the Universität der Künste in Berlin with renowned bassists Joel Quarrington, Gary Karr, and Janne Saksala. Meaghan was a founding member of the Hyogo Performing Arts...

Core: Olivia Walsh Bio

Olivia Walsh Cello Olivia Walsh began playing the cello at the age of four. Through many enriching experiences with Edmonton’s Society for Talent Education, she was inspired to pursue a Bachelor of Music in Cello Performance at the University of Alberta. Following her...