Vancouver Symphony Orchestra

VANCOUVER SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA (VSO) was established in 1919 by Henry Green, a mysterious, publicity-shy musician from New Zealand, and Mary Isabella Rogers, widow of the sugar baron B.T. ROGERS. Green organized the concerts while Rogers organized financial support, and over the next 2½ years the new orchestra gave 27 performances. Then, in 1921, after his salary demands were refused, Green abruptly disappeared and the orchestra collapsed. Thanks to the efforts of Rogers, it revived in 1929, led...

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