Classical music lovers, the season is upon us.
The Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra is returning to the Michael J. Fox Theatre stage for the first concert of its season on Friday, Oct. 7.
Maestro Ken Hsieh returns to the podium to lead the season opening concert, which will feature pianist Linda Ruan performing Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 in B Flat Minor.
Ruan has an impressive performance resume to her credit, having taken to the stage at Carnegie Hall and the Lincoln Center in New York, and she has also earned prizes at prestigious competitions including the PianoArts North American Piano Competition in 2016 and the Canadian Music Teachers’ Association National Piano Competition.
The Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra is a non-profit society, founded in 2003, that’s dedicated to providing orchestra mentorship for talented music graduates by allowing them to perform live alongside seasoned professionals.
The Oct. 7 concert starts at 7:30 p.m., with a pre-concert talk at 7 p.m. Tickets are $30 general, or $25 for students and seniors. Buy through www.vmocanada.com or call 604-876-9397.
The Michael J. Fox Theatre is at 7373 MacPherson Ave.
