Richmond Delta Youth Orchestra (RDYO) has two upcoming concerts in Delta and is inviting the community to come out and enjoy fabulous music from these talented youth.
The first concert The Blossoming, features the Strings divisions, and will be held on Saturday, March 2 at 2 p.m. at Genesis Theatre in Ladner (5005 45th Ave.).
The second concert - The Wings of Springs, will feature the Symphony and Winds divisions and will be held on Saturday, April 13 at 2 p.m. at the Equinox Theatre in Tsawwassen (750 53rd St.).
The RDYO concerts look and feel like the community it represents, a confluence of heritage that finds unison in the music.
Featuring program includes music from Vivaldi’s Four Seasons to Arturo Marquez, students take the lead to introduce what they like about the music before performing passionately under conductors Bo Peng, Manti Poon, Jonathan Der, William Broverman and Stephen Robb. The two concerts will also feature four winners of the annual concerto competition: Yujing Lin, Jenny Xu, Borui Wang and Nicholas Chin.
“We are more than an orchestra – we are a family,” said Robb, the RDYO’s music director and a central figure of the orchestra since 1990.
Despite being the cradle for many musicians, some of whom play for the likes of Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, RDYO takes pride primarily in its ability to put youth “centre stage.” Not just literally, though the orchestra has ample opportunities to perform in stages ranging from community centers to professional halls, but more figuratively, “centre stage” in their own journey of self-discovery and belonging.
“We want to see each child finding the courage and having the opportunity to become what they can be,” added Isabella Chin, RDYO board president.
More information about the orchestra and concert tickets can be found at: www.rdyo.ca.
