Vancouver Inter-Cultural Orchestra

Mark Armanini

Mark Armanini (b. 1952) was raised, educated and lives in Vancouver, Canada. He received his Bmus (1981) and Mmus (1984) in composition from the University of British Columbia. Since 1989 Mark has been composing for various combinations of Chinese and Western instrumentation. This 'Vancouver style' has resulted in many concerti and inter-cultural works. His works have been performed by many fine orchestras including the VSO, the Edmonton Symphony, and the Vancouver Inter-Cultural Orchestra. Since 1994 Mark has been on faculty as composition instructor at Capilano College in North Vancouver.