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Quinte Symphony History

Early Years


In the early years, the orchestra travelled to different communities in the surrounding area but for the last two decades the concerts have been mostly in Belleville.  The symphony has performed at venues that include the Robert Horwood Auditorium at Centennial Secondary School, Belleville Collegiate and Vocational Institute, Eastminster United Church and the historic Bridge Street Church. With the start of the 2003-2004 season, the symphony moved to Front Street at the newly-opened Empire Theatre.  After three seasons, Quinte Symphony returned to their former home at Bridge Street Church in Belleville and we are finishing our 50th anniversary season in this acoustically excellent facility.

Throughout its history former conductors, including internationally renowned conductors Kerry Stratton and Clifford Crawley, have influenced the development and growth of the orchestra to its present tradition of a 4-concert MasterWorks Series of standard orchestral repertoire with an outstanding soloist, as well as a Pops concert showcasing music that can entertain an entirely new audience.

Past Music Directors/Conductors

The orchestra has continued to grow under the guidance of a series of conductors, including Canadian Conductor Kerry Stratton, Canadian Composer Clifford Crawley and since 1990 under the direction of Gordon Craig.

Stephen Choma
Kerry Stratton
Bruce McGregor
Clifford Crawley
James Coles
Dezso Vaghy
Gordon Craig
 
1960 - 1976
1976 - 1977
1977 - 1982
1982 - 1984
1984 - 1988
1988 - 1990
1990 -
CONCERT  INFO
MASTERWORKS SERIES
William Maddox at the Pipe Organ
Saturday, May 29, 2010          7:30 pm  (evening concert)
Guest Artist:
William Maddox - Pipe Organ 
Concert Details & Tickets