Music on Tap
Join us for a drink after work to enjoy an informal and thought-provoking musical discussion with VSO Principal players and VSO School of Music faculty members as they chat about musical insights, their lives as professional musicians, and upcoming repertoire including works by Debussy, Ravel, Richard Strauss, and more!
Hosted at Guilt & Co. in Gastown, don’t miss this behind-the-scenes opportunity to hear Vern, Hung-Wei and Henry perform and talk about music.
Speakers:
Vern Griffiths quickly established himself as a respected performer, educator and collaborator after joining the Vancouver Symphony as Principal Percussionist in 1997. He also currently plays with the CBC Radio Orchestra and two new music chamber groups: Standing Wave and the Turning Point Ensemble.
Born in Taipei, Taiwan, violist Hung-Wei Huang joined the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra as Principal Viola in February 2021. In 2002 Mr. Huang became the youngest-ever principal viola of the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra.
Henry Shapard was appointed Principal Cello of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra in March of 2020, when he was 21 years old. Before joining the VSO, he briefly held the position of Principal Cello of the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra.
Music on Tap runs from 5:15 to 6:15 PM and is a 19+ event. Doors open at 5:00 PM.
You are welcome to stay afterwards to enjoy the menu and performances at Guilt & Co.*
*Guilt & Co’s fees will apply. This venue can only be accessed via stairs.
Special thanks to our sponsor Yellow Dog Brewing.
