Faces of the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra: Broderyck (Broddy) Olson, Violinist

by Douglas Dollars

Broderyck (Broddy) Olson photographed by RAD GRANDPA / Douglas Dollars

Broderyck (Broddy) Olson photographed by RAD GRANDPA / Douglas Dollars

Broddy Olson, violinist and concertmaster for the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra is our latest subject in the series of entries about the fine folks of the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra.

You can see more of this shoot in the gallery.

Shooting with Broddy was one of the most easy-going sessions we’ve done to date. His natural charm and good nature can’t help but fill a frame and before either of us knew it, we had the shots we were hoping to get.

Broddy’s Edmonton Symphony Orchestra biography gives us some insight into why this man is so happy,

Broderyck (Broddy) Olson is the longest-serving current member of the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, having joined in 1961. He was appointed Assistant Concertmaster of the ESO in 1966, and continues to hold that position to this day.

Mr. Olson has taught hundreds of violin students over the years, many of whom have gone on to professional careers (one such is the ESO’s own Robert Hryciw).

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