John Avison Canadian Conductor
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Details
| First Name |
John
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| Last Name |
Avison
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| Birthday |
25th April, 1915
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| Birthplace |
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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| Died |
30th November, 1983
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| Place of Death |
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus
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| Nationality |
Canadian
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| Occupation Text |
Conductor, pianist
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| Occupation |
Conductor
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John Henry Patrick Avison, CM (April 25, 1915 – November 30, 1983) was a Canadian conductor and pianist. From 1938 to 1980, he was the founding conductor of the CBC Vancouver Chamber Orchestra. He was a longtime member of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra (VSO) and was married to VSO violinist Angelina Avison. In 1978 he was made a Member of the Order of Canada, Canada's highest civilian honour, and in 1980 he was awarded the Canadian Music Council Medal.
