Timeline
1960s
The dawn of a new choral era in Vancouver
Vancouver Cantata Singers was first formed under the name the Philharmonic Choir in 1958. The first performance took place on February 6, 1959 at Christ Church Cathedral with the choir performing Bach’s Mass in B Minor. This photo is our earliest, from our 1959 concert at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre featuring works by J.S. Bach and Benjamin Britten.
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Conductors
1958-1967
Hugh McLean
Hugh McLean, Canadian born, received his early musical training in Winnipeg and Vancouver. Later he went to England on scholarship, where he studied piano and organ at the Royal College of Music in London. In…
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Commissioned
Pieces
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October, 2023
Russell Wallace: Forgotten Warriors
Arranged by Russell Wallace and Sam Dabrusin -
February, 2023
Nicholas Ryan Kelly: Zoo Nocturnes (co-commission with Chronos Vocal Ensemble in Edmonton)
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October, 2022
Craig Galbraith: Lux Humanitas
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February, 2020
Craig Galbraith: Coeli et Terra
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May, 2019
Allan Matheson: Metsä and Vuodenajat
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November, 2018
Kristi Lane Sinclair: Woman