Victoria Symphony

Victoria Dept: Although erected in downtown Victoria at the intersection of Government and Fisgard Streets as recently as 12 years ago, the lantern-clad structure pays tribute to a community with 155 years of history, according to The Star. Harmonious Interest received its March 15 premiere at the McPherson Playhouse with the composer, along with many applauding members of Victoria Chinese community, in the audience and a rather remarkable woman on the podium and VICTORIA At the symbolic entrance to Canada oldest Chinatown stands the ornately decorated Gate of Harmonious Interest. To honour that history the Victoria Symphony commissioned University of Toronto composer Chan Ka Nin to write a new orchestral piece and not surprisingly, given his own Chinese background, he turned to the gate for his title. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.