An OSO Christmas

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This month the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra (OSO) shines the spotlight on a Kelowna favourite guest vocalist Robert Fine who will be singing holiday classics alongside the OSO. The OSO also welcomes guest conductor, Dennis Colpitts to the podium, Dennis traditionally performs with the OSO in the horn section but will be taking the podium to lead the orchestra for the holiday special. 

“For our annual Christmas performance, we put the OSO front and centre to play all of your seasonal favourites,” comments Rosemary Thomson, Music Director, Okanagan Symphony Orchestra.  “This show is a great performance for audiences of all ages, and features local artist Robert Fine who will show off his ‘inner crooner’ with the wonderful standards White Christmas and The Christmas Song; this is a concert that will most definitely have you leaving in the Christmas spirit.”

Robert Fine has been keeping the big band legacy alive since 1999. It was in that year that he won a Frank Sinatra singing contest in Atlantic City performing timeless classics. He has been featured on CBC’s Basic Black with Arthur Black and been highlighted in Westjet magazine. Robert has had the opportunity to sing all over the world including performances at the World Exposition in Japan, various corporate events in Germany, Jamaica, across the United States and Canada. Robert’s 5th CD, a live concert performance with the swinging 14 piece Dreamland Band, was released December of 2008 with all proceeds going to the BC Cancer Foundation.  His 5 cd’s have raised over $50,000 for local charities.

“AN OSO CHRISTMAS” opens Friday, December 18 in Penticton with two additional performances December 19 in Kelowna and December 20 in Vernon. Tickets for concerts in Penticton and Kelowna are available by phone through ticket agent Kelowna Tickets 250.862.2867, and Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre phone: 250.549.7469 or online via www.okanagansymphony.com.