December 5, 2016
We’re pleased to announce that the Friends of Chamber Music’s 63rd Annual Young Musicians competition is under way! Last year’s competition featured $5000 in prizes and was graciously supported by the Koerner family and friends for the Fred Koerner Prize; Peter Lang; Olga P. Bismanis; and the Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation Canada. The Audience Prize … Continue reading 63rd Annual Young Musicians Competition
December 5, 2016
It was a gloriously crisp Sunday and both the sun and Santa Claus came to Vancouver for a visit. We welcomed an almost full house to see one of the greatest performing quartets in the world, the Takács Quartet. Guests were treated to an afternoon of delightful music by Beethoven, as well as some refreshments with the musicians after … Continue reading Takács Quartet – Concert Wrap-Up
December 2, 2016
The Friends of Chamber Music are proud to present this special offer in time for the holidays: Winter Solstice Trio packs. In the spirit of giving, we invite you to enjoy THREE classical concerts at a discount. Not only that, we even have two themed options available for you to choose from: Paris & Vienna … Continue reading Special Offer: Attend Three Concerts And SAVE With Our Winter Solstice Trio Packs
November 22, 2016
Takács Quartet Sunday, December 4, 2016 Vancouver Playhouse 3:00 pm This concert is generously sponsored by: Buy tickets here. Takács Quartet Edward Dusinberre, violin Károly Schranz, violin Geraldine Walther, viola András Fejér, cello Recognized as one of the world’s great ensembles, the Takács Quartet plays with a unique blend of drama, warmth and humour, combining … Continue reading Takács Quartet – Season 69
November 21, 2016
The musical revolutionary pioneered Romanticism and composed 240 works which included symphonies, piano concertos, string quartets and an opera. Ludwig van Beethoven was a perfectionist with vision: posterity. The third Ludwig van Beethoven and second musician in his family, he more than attained that goal on a global level. Over 200 years since his passing … Continue reading 5 Things You May Not Know About Beethoven
November 14, 2016
It may have been pouring rain outside, but inside the Vancouver Playhouse audiences were kept warm with three stunning pieces from Vienna throughout the ages. The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center (CMS) delighted Vancouver with their energy and passion. We hope you enjoyed the show as much as we did! Here’s what viewers had … Continue reading CMS String Sextet – A Night In Vienna – Concert Wrap-Up
October 31, 2016
Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center (String Sextet) Sunday, November 13, 2016 Vancouver Playhouse 3:00 pm In memory of Don Brown, Professor of Philosophy, from a grateful student. A Night in Vienna Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center (String Sextet) Sean Lee, violin Alexander Sitkovetsky, violin Matthew Lipman, viola Richard O’Neill, viola David Finckel, cello … Continue reading A Night In Vienna – CMS String Sextet – Season 69
October 25, 2016
October 25th, 1825 Johann Strauss II was born to composer Johann Strauss, and Maria Anna Streim who supported his musical career throughout his life. His father, whom Strauss Jr. surpassed in productivity and popularity, preferred for his son to have taken up a career in banking. Which Strauss II did, while secretly studying the violin … Continue reading Born Today: Johann Strauss II
October 19, 2016
The rain held off Tuesday night as we welcomed the Israeli Chamber Project to Vancouver for the first time! Thanks to everyone who could make it out to the show and we hope you enjoyed the evening as much as we did. Here’s what people had to say on social media: Very child-friendly chairs at rehearsal this … Continue reading Israeli Chamber Project Concert Wrap-Up
October 7, 2016
For approximately 100 years, the Classical Period reigned the music world from the mid-18th into the 19th century. At the heart stood Vienna; a virtual melting pot of artistic influences and the home to Gluck, Mozart, Hadn, Salieri, Beethoven, and Vienna-native Schubert. Its great musical and other artistic output therefore earned the period the nickname: … Continue reading How Vienna Changed the Classical Music World
