About John Avison
Lived 1915 – 1983 (aged 68). John Avison was a Canadian conductor, pianist and conducting.
John Henry Patrick Avison, (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.
Born in Vancouver,
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Who was John Avison?
Canadian classical pianist, conductor (1915-1983)
When was John Avison born?
John Avison was born on 25 April 1915 in Vancouver.
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John Avison died on 30 November 1983 in British Columbia, Vancouver.
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John Avison was a conductor, pianist and conducting.
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John Avison was Canadian.
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