John Avison

John Avison

John Avison (25 April 1915 – 30 November 1983) was a Canadian conductor and pianist.

From 1938 to 1980, he was the founding conductor of the CBC Vancouver Chamber Orchestra (now called the CBC Radio Orchestra).

In 1978, he was made a Member of the Order of Canada, Canada's highest civilian honour.

External links

* [http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com/index.cfm?PgNm=TCE&Params=U1ARTU0000157 John Avison] at The Canadian Encyclopedia


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