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The performance will spotlight the 40-piece Meridiem Wind Orchestra, a volunteer concert band made up of local music professionals from the Victoria Symphony, Naden Band, University of Victoria and Victoria Operatic Society, as well as high school music directors.
The concert features the music of six Canadian composers, with four being from British Columbia. Richardson, who will play piano, and woodwind specialist Robert Buckley of North Vancouver will sit in with the orchestra for the concert.
Throughout his young career, Richardson has had many extraordinary opportunities. This past June, he was one of just 10 composers worldwide chosen to attend a conducting workshop in Bulgaria led by renowned film orchestrator Conrad Pope.
During the last year, he also had the opportunity to do an internship with Hollywood composer Tim Williams on major film productions Get Out and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.
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Dave Flello, who recently retired as music director from Reynolds secondary and plays in the Meridiem Wind Orchestra, taught Richardson for a couple of years and is considered by the young man to be one of his musical mentors.
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He said the composition is inspired by exploring the natural scenery of Canada.
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Richardson plans to make the move back to Los Angeles in the new year to pursue more film work.
Doors for the concert will open at 7 p.m. with a show start time of 7:30. Admission is by donation with a suggested amount of $15.
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