John Churchwell (piano)
One of the leading collaborative pianists of his generation, John Churchwell enjoys a career on the concert stage as well as in the nation’s leading opera houses. In 2011, John was named Head of Music for San Francisco Opera. Previously, he was an assistant conductor for both the Metropolitan Opera and …
The City Musick
The City Musick is an ensemble formed to explore the diverse repertoire of civic and court wind players in16th and 17th century Europe and is now firmly established as the premier renaissance wind band in the UK. After its debut USA tour in 2009, including a performance at the reconstructed …
Oliver de Clercq (wagner tuba)
Oliver de Clercq joined the VSO in 2001 as Principal Horn and has served as Associate Principal Horn since 2021. Oliver completed his Bachelor’s Degree at Boston University with Eric Ruske and James Sommerville and was a Master’s Student of Jerome Ashby at the Juilliard School before moving to Vancouver. …
Anna Clyne (composer)
London-born Anna Clyne is a GRAMMY-nominated composer of acoustic and electro-acoustic music. Described as a “composer of uncommon gifts and unusual methods” in a New York Times profile and as “fearless” by NPR, Clyne’s work often includes collaborations with cutting-edge choreographers, visual artists, filmmakers, and musicians. Clyne has been commissioned …
Rhianna Cockrell (mezzo-soprano)
Rhianna Cockrell, mezzo-soprano, has captivated audiences with her interpretations of Renaissance and Baroque works as well as her passion for contemporary works. Her 2022–23 season saw her engaged as a soloist in Bach’s Weihnachts-Oratorium with Kentucky Bach Choir, as well as in the present recorded performance of Bach’s Mass in …
