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About the ConductorAssistant Conductor of the Richmond Symphony, Canadian-American conductor DanielMyssyk was Music Director of the Montreal based Orchestre de chambre Appassionatafrom 2000 to 2016. A few years ago, he led his orchestra on its first American tour, whichincluded two concerts in Richmond. The group also toured before enthused audiencesin Ontario in January of 2014.In recent years, he has made appearances with Les Grands Ballets Canadiens, andthe Lubbock Symphony Orchestra. In 2015, Myssyk made his debut in Guanajuato(Mexico) where he has been returning every season since, and also conducted theMichoacan State Orchestra. Recent return engagements have brought him back toCanada to conduct the Orchestre symphonique de Trois-Rivieres and the Orchestre dela Francophonie.Myssyk conducts repertoire from the classical, romantic, modern and contemporaryperiods with great attention to stylistically appropriate detail. He maintains a continuousengagement with opera in a variety of styles ranging from Mozart to Menotti. He hascontributed to the creation of many contemporary North-American works, including theworld-premiere of Anthony Brandt's opera, "The Birth of Something" with Da Camerain Houston. Under his leadership, three VCU Opera productions of "The Gondoliers"(2015), "The Old Maid and the Thief" (2012), and "Hansel & Gretel" (2011) won topprizes at the National Opera Association competition.Professor Daniel Myssyk has been Virginia Commonwealth University's Director ofOrchestral Activities since 2007. His involvement toward the youth reflects a well-honedpassion for music education. In addition to his work at VCU, he is a regular collaboratorwith the All-Virginia State Orchestra, and the Hampton Roads Chamber Players, amongothers. He is the conductor of the Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra.About the Concerto Competition WinnersAshley Mayo is a VCU freshman pursuing a bachelor's degree in music performance.She began playing the violin at age 10, and her passion tor music was truly realizedduring her time at the Governor's School for the Arts, a performing arts magnet highschool in Norfolk, Va. At GSA, she spent four years building a large repertoire of majororchestral, chamber, and solo works. In that time, she became deeply enamored withmusic and was inspired by GSA faculty to follow her passion professionally. Ashley hashad several masterclass opportunities with the internationally acclaimed Inmo Yang,Dover Quartet, Telegraph Quartet, and Cuarteto Latinoamericano. She has also had theopportunity to play alongside singer Kishi Bashi and the Virginia Symphony Orchestra.Ashley's ideal future includes playing in a professional orchestra, having a string quartet,and teaching violin to children. Ultimately, her dream is to share the joy and spreadthe transformative power of music through playing and teaching. Ashley extends aspecial thanks to Jeff Phelps, Allegra Havens, Dr. Stephen Coxe, her guinea pigs, andSusanna Klein for their dedication and support.Christopher Kim began playing the cello at the age of eight. He attended the YouthOrchestra Program in Richmond, Va. for six years, working under conductors such asChia-Hsuan Lin, Daniel Myssyk, and Steven Smith. In 2016, he played in masterclassfor the internationally renowned soloist Garry Hoffman. That same year, he startedstudying with Dana McComb and is currently furthering his studies with her at VirginiaCommonwealth University in music performance. During past summers, he studiedalongside Felix Wang, cello professor from Vanderbilt University, at Green MountainChamber Music Festival, as well as Bonnie Hampton, former pupil of Pablo Casals andprofessor from San Francisco Conservatory, in the Mountains Chamber Music Festival.Chris recently received alternate in the 2019 Regional MTNA for Strings.VCUartS l musicVCU SymphonyDaniel Myssyk, conductorWednesday, December 4, 2019 at 8 p.m,Sonia Viahcevic Concert HallW.E. Singleton Center for the Performing ArtsVirginia Commonwealth UniversityRichmond, VAarts.vcu.edu/music®vcu

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