March 13, 2019
Sunday evening, March 10, 2019, the Friends of Chamber Music presented the 65th Annual Young Musicians Competition, a FREE concert at the Koerner Recital Hall, Vancouver Academy of Music. Lots of people turned up to hear the music, and everybody enjoyed the evening. Congratulations, in particular, to all the groups who participated! The adjudicator was … Continue reading 65th Annual Young Musicians Competition Winners
February 25, 2019
Join us for a FREE concert. Bring your family and friends to enjoy the live music! Presented by Friends of Chamber Music, this free concert is the finals of the 65th Annual Young Musicians Competition. Cash prizes are awarded to groups of three or more young musicians. Each group will play a short chamber music … Continue reading You’re invited to the 65th YMC Concert & Awards Presentation
February 25, 2019
It was a snowy Saturday morning when Henry From, a past competitor in the FCM YMC (2018 – Third Place, 2017 & 2016 – Second Place) was interviewed on the CBC by Sheryl MacKay on North by Northwest. He & his 2018 group were selected the previous Sunday for our 2019 Junior finals, playing a … Continue reading FCM YMC alumnus Henry From interviewed on CBC
July 29, 2018
Greetings from Warsaw, Poland! Henry, one of from our Friends of Chamber Music competitions over the last few years is in Poland as a participant in a 5-week long international music program called Morningside Music Bridge. Over the next few days there will be a series of live-streamed concerts featuring chamber music. Check out the schedule here. … Continue reading YMC musician, Henry, live stream concert from Warsaw
April 16, 2018
Many thanks to all the friends and family who came out to support the talented young musicians in their groups, as they competed for more than $5000 in prizes at the 64th Annual Young Musicians Competition finals! The juried competition, staged on Sunday, April 08, 2018 at 7 pm at the newly renovated Koerner Recital … Continue reading 64th Annual Young Musicians Competition Winners
June 1, 2017
And maybe wish you didn’t. Like the fact that Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, one of the most prolific and influential composers of the Classical era, enjoyed toilet humour. Beyond the beautiful music he composed, Mozart is an intriguing fellow we just couldn’t help digging up some gossip on. 10. He was baptised Johannes Chrysostomus Wolfgangus Theophilus … Continue reading 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Mozart
May 18, 2017
It might not quite be summer yet, but we’re welcoming the warmer weather and breezy nights with a summer classical music playlist that celebrates the season in the most melodic of ways.. “Summer” by Vivaldi Summer wouldn’t be the same Antonio Vivaldi’s “Summer” concerto from “The Four Seasons” violin concerti. The narrative piece is quintessential … Continue reading 7 Must Haves for a Summer Classical Music Playlist
May 12, 2017
The beauty of sound, precision of craftsmanship, and even the hands that played them, these five instruments are some of the world’s most expensive musical treasures. Eric Clapton’s Blackie Stratocaster Guitar by Fender Possibly the best guitar in the world and the second most expensive musical instrument in the world. The Fender Stratocaster is favorited … Continue reading Five of the Most Expensive Musical Instruments in the World
May 4, 2017
One day a year we celebrate the difficult, enduring, selfless and wonderful job it is to be a Mom. Sunday, May 14th, let the motherly figure in your life know how much you appreciate their steadfast love and support through the eloquent melodies of the following five composers. These pieces were written with mothers in … Continue reading The Best Classical Music For and About Mothers
April 27, 2017
Gabriel-Urbain Fauré (1845 – 1924) is considered to be one of the foremost French composers of his time. While also an organist, pianist and teacher, his refined and gentle style influenced 20th century French music. Fauré found particular joy in infusing the traditional forms he so respected with a medley of bold harmonic progressions and … Continue reading Composer Spotlight: French Composer Gabriel Fauré
