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Washington State’s Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Featured on PBS NewsHour
VSO Performance of Barber’s Adagio from January’s Live Stream Concert is a Musical Tribute to COVID victims
[Vancouver, WA. January 20, 2021] – The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra’s live performance of Barber’s Adagio was featured in this week’s PBS NewsHour article, “How communities across the country are honoring COVID victims.” The story, written by Joshua Barajas, explores various ways in which communities in Washington, D.C., Austin, Detroit, Atlanta, New York and others are commemorating the lives lost to COVID. In his article Mr. Barajas states, “To date, there has been no official memorial effort by the U.S. government to commemorate the dead on a national scale.”
The VSO’s performance of Samuel Barber’s “Adagio for Strings,” live streamed from Skyview Concert Hall on January 17, was introduced by guest conductor Maestra Sarah Ioannides of Symphony Tacoma. In her introduction, Ioannides dedicated the performance to those who have suffered and those who have gone above and beyond to help others during the pandemic. The video, which was shared on PBS NewsHour’s various social media platforms as well as their website, has garnered significant national attention and was viewed nearly 40,000 times in just two days.
“We are honored to be a part of this tremendous effort to memorialize the lives lost during the pandemic,” said VSO Executive Director Dr. Igor Shakhman. “And we are thankful for the opportunity to express our gratitude to those fighting selflessly to help others.”
About The VSO
The VSO, now in its 42nd season, has been a cornerstone of Southwest Washington's arts community, providing symphonic music of the highest caliber in live performances as well as music education in schools, concert halls and throughout the community. For more information, please visit vancouversymphony.org.
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The VSO is generously supported by individual donors, The M. J. Murdock Charitable Trust, All Classical Portland, Oregon Public Broadcasting, The Community Foundation of Southwest Washington, The Columbian, Homewood Suites, Dick Hannah Dealerships, ENT.Office.org, PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center Foundation, Propel Insurance, MedicareHelpNow, Opsahl Dawson CPAs, Realvest Corporation, and Michelle’s Piano Co.
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