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Emerson String Quartet

Emerson String Quartet breaks our sales record and a violin bow!

February 2, 2016

We were so pleased to see so many people out for the Emerson String Quartet performance! Scroll all the way down to see all our reception photos. Looking for a substantive recap? Visit our board member, Malcom Hayes’ account and the Vancouver Classical Music site. What was the pulse on social media? Here are some of the conversations … Continue reading Emerson String Quartet breaks our sales record and a violin bow! »

Emerson String Quartet – Season 68, Concert 5

January 31, 2016

Sunday, January 31, 2016, 3:00 pm Vancouver Playhouse   Eugene Drucker, violin Philip Setzer, violin Lawrence Dutton, viola Paul Watkins, cello The Emerson String Quartet has accumulated an unparalleled list of awards over three decades: more than thirty acclaimed recordings, nine Grammys® (including two for Best Classical Album), three Gramophone Awards, the Avery Fisher Prize, … Continue reading Emerson String Quartet – Season 68, Concert 5 »

Pat Laimon and husband

Meet Board Member Pat Laimon

January 15, 2016

We recently had the opportunity to speak with Pat Laimon, another of our wonderful board members who keep the FCM running smoothly. Perhaps most recognizable from her involvement with the Young Musicians Competition, Pat’s contributions have been many over the years. What inspired you to join the FCM board? I’ve been interested in chamber music … Continue reading Meet Board Member Pat Laimon »

Finckel, Han, Setzer Trio with Eric Wyness and Eric Wilson
Sponsor, Eric Wyness, pianist, Wu Han, cellist, David Finckel, board member, Eric Wilson, and violinist Philip Setzer

Year End Message from Friends of Chamber Music President Paris Simons

December 22, 2015

Seasons greetings! And as we reach the end of the year, I feel it is a good idea to acknowledge how amazing 2015 was for Friends of Chamber Music! On January 13, we enjoyed a passionate interpretation of Shostakovich’s ninth string quartet by the Pacifica Quartet, the first concert for us by this group. While … Continue reading Year End Message from Friends of Chamber Music President Paris Simons »

The Essential Holiday Playlist

December 18, 2015

It’s that time of year again: good food, good friends, family, and staying warm by the fire. There’s a Christmas song in there somewhere, and as for every good thing, an amazing soundtrack has the power to bring those memories back again and again, year after year. We’ve compiled our favourite carols into your essential … Continue reading The Essential Holiday Playlist »

christmas, holidays, presents, tree, stocking stuffers, gift, gift ideas

Give the Gift of Music

December 2, 2015

Good memories make some of the best presents. This season, gift someone one of the most treasured experiences they can have: live music played by the highest calibre of musicians across the globe–right here in Vancouver. We have seven upcoming concerts featuring world-renowned chamber music ensembles. See our Concert Calendar to view details, then choose … Continue reading Give the Gift of Music »