February 8, 2023
Last night was the ninth time in eleven seasons that Friends of Chamber Music has welcomed the Han Finckel Setzer Trio to Vancouver. Over those years, this group of three intimate friends has jelled into what may now be the finest sounding piano trio. Outside of the trio, we know these master musicians from their … Continue reading Han Finckel Setzer concert for FoCM – February 7, 2023
January 19, 2023
Friends of Chamber Music will be starting off 2023 with the Han Finckel Setzer Trio on February 7th, 2023. Join us for this special event. The trio will delight us with chamber music masterpieces: Ludwig van Beethoven’s Piano Trio in B-flat major, Opus 97 “Archduke” Johannes Brahms’ Piano Trio No. 1 in B major, Opus 8. Another … Continue reading Han Finckel Setzer Trio for FoCM – February 7, 2023
December 5, 2022
On Sunday, December 4, the Friends of Chamber Music presented the final Vancouver appearance by the Emerson String Quartet. Many long-time supporters returned to the Vancouver Playhouse for the first time since the start of the pandemic to hear the Emerson’s only Vancouver concert during the farewell tour in 2022 and 2023. There was plenty … Continue reading Emerson String Quartet (final) concert for FoCM – December 4, 2022
November 30, 2022
Now in its 47th and final season, the internationally celebrated Emerson String Quartet is in the midst of an intercontinental tour, revisiting many of the musicians’ favourite concert locales. Stops include concerts in Vienna, Prague, Frankfurt, Paris, London, Copenhagen, New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Vancouver, amongst many others. The group has made … Continue reading FCM’s Exclusive Sit Down Interview with the Beloved Emerson Quartet
November 20, 2022
Friends of Chamber Music has been celebrating its 75th season with a full roster of highly acclaimed ensembles. The organization’s final concert of 2022 on December 4th is a very special one for devotees of chamber music: it will be the last concert that the Emerson String Quartet will play for FCM before its members … Continue reading Join us as we farewell the Emerson Quartet’s final concert in Vancouver
November 8, 2022
The Juilliard String Quartet is an outstanding ensemble that has performed for Friends of Chamber Music on numerous occasions and that returns to the local stage on November 22 at 7:30pm at The Vancouver Playhouse. This quartet has performed for us on numerous occasions and also celebrates their seventy-fifth anniversary this season. The Juilliard String … Continue reading The Juilliard Quartet and Friends of Chamber Music Share our 75th Anniversary this Year
October 24, 2022
Friends of Chamber Music are delighted to welcome back the Smetana Trio, who last performed for us in Vancouver in 2019. Join us on November 15 at 7:30 p.m. at the Vancouver Playhouse to hear the foremost of today’s Czech chamber ensembles. The Smetana Trio consists of Jitka Cechová (piano), Jan Talich (violin), and Jan … Continue reading We welcome back the venerable Czech chamber ensemble, Smetana Trio
October 19, 2022
Friends of Chamber Music are delighted to welcome the Calidore Quartet for their debut performance in Vancouver on November 1 at 7:30 pm at the Vancouver Playhouse. This emsemble has been performing in venues worldwide for over a decade, and have numerous critically acclaimed recordings, and significant awards behind them. According to the New York Times, the Calidore String … Continue reading We are Delighted to Welcome the Calidore Quartet to Vancouver
October 4, 2022
Friends of Chamber Music have invited the Italian Quartetto di Cremona to open the 2022/2023 season on October 25th at 7:30 pm. The Cremona, which performed for FCM in 2018, is renowned as one of the most exciting chamber ensembles on the international stage and has become recognized for its interpretive artistry. In the midst … Continue reading Starting our 75th Season with a Concert from the Quartetto di Cremona
April 25, 2022
We are thrilled to announce the Friends of Chamber Music’s 75th season! However, we would also like to express our appreciation for the success of the short 74th season. Both musicians and audience have returned to live concerts with great enthusiasm. Some of the highlights of the performances from this season include: Modigliani Quartet playing Schubert’s … Continue reading Our 74th Season Highlights and 75th Season Announcement
