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Composer-in-Residence with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra

‘Based on the enigmatic, disquieting painting “Christ’s Entry into Brussels” by James Ensor, Top’s concise work for large orchestra (Masquerade, ET) is a layered and complex gem. Full of imaginative textures and colours, it makes a serious point. Top has made an impressive debut with the orchestra; listeners can look forward to new discoveries during his tenure.’

Vancouver Sun, 4 Dec 2011

‘Masquerade lived up to its name, being just as phantasmagorical and grotesque as the work it’s based on, and just as funny.’ Georgia Straight, 05 Dec 2011

Love Thy Neighbour, a 10-minute opera with a libretto by Tom Cone. Performed by Siri Olesen, Melanie Adams, CD Saint, Joel Klein and Edward Top conducting.

22 Jan 2012, 8pm VSO Mahler plus Festival at the Orpheum Annex Vancouver, Canada.