November 10, 2014
In honour of Remembrance Day, and those who have sacrificed their lives, we’ve compiled a list of music composed for this day. We’ve chosen pieces that directly relate to WWI and WWII to get a sense of what people may have felt during those years. Britten’s War Requiem sets poetry by war poet, Wilfred Owen, … Continue reading Lest We Forget
October 7, 2014
We are pleased to announce that our long-time Friend and supporter, Susan Kessler is celebrating her 100th birthday this year —almost exactly on our season opener. And what a fabulous gift that her friends have organized; they are sponsoring the Emerson Quartet concert season opener in her honour! We recently reached out to Stuart Alcock, … Continue reading Happy 100th Birthday Susan Kessler
October 7, 2014
A heart-felt thank you to all of you who signed up for our newsletter! That helped us to better organize for the new Canadian anti-spam legislation that took effect July 1, 2014. And as promised, we also have a winner for the draw! We’d like to announce David Crompton as our winner of a season’s … Continue reading CASL Contest Winner Announced
March 8, 2014
WINNERS UPDATE: Junior Category: First Prize and Audience Prize: Brahms – Piano Trio, Opus 101 in C Minor Allegro energico Doreen Yun -Violin Trisha Doo – Cello Linda Ruan – Piano Second Prize: Mendelssohn – Piano Trio, Opus No.1 in D Minor Molto allegro agitato Alison Kim – Violin Hye Won (Grace) Sohn – Cello … Continue reading 60th Annual Young Chamber Music Players Competition Final
March 8, 2014
In case you missed it, the Vancouver Sun wrote a wonderful article highlighting the upcoming classical performances this winter, including our very own Szymanowski Quartet and Emerson Quartet. The Sun characterizes the Szymanowski Quartet as a group that: …emphasizes fineness of tone and elegance of interpretation, an approach that is perhaps a little less high-octane but wonderfully satisfying … Continue reading ICYMI: the Vancouver Sun and Classical Music in Vancouver
February 8, 2014
If you’re a lover of rare instruments, this Sunday, the Szymanowski String Quartet will be treating us to the sound of a Stradivarius violin. Antonio Stradivari was born in 1644 and based himself out of Cremona, Italy. What made him so special? His design of the violin has been the model for violin makers over 250 … Continue reading Stradivarius in Vancouver
December 8, 2013
Happy Holidays and Thank You to all of our wonderful musicians and patrons! It has been another full year of events for Friends of Chamber Music and we could not have done it without your support. It’s our 66th Season and our shows are still as lively and dynamic as ever! We have already welcomed four groups to Vancouver … Continue reading Happy Holidays from Friends of Chamber Music
November 8, 2013
This American Thanksgiving weekend, celebrate a more personal thanksgiving with us and the Takács Quartet! This group of four fabulous musicians will blend their talents to bring Ludwig van Beethoven’s String Quartet in A minor, Opus 132, to life. The concert starts at 3 pm at the Vancouver Playhouse and tickets are available online via Eventbrite and at … Continue reading Give Thanks for Takács Quartet Sunday, December 1st
October 8, 2013
Friends of Chamber Music is looking for social media enthusiasts and fans of music to help get the word out about Friends of Chamber Music programming! We’re looking for Social Media Ambassadors to circulate and engage in the content we put out on our social media networks. Like many organizations, FCM’s base has changed over … Continue reading Friends of Chamber Music introduces the Social Media Ambassador Program!
October 8, 2013
Do you have a passion for Classical music? Are you a writer looking to expand your repertoire? Or do have an engaging story about how musichas touched your life? We’re looking for guest writers for our Friends of Chamber music blog. Got a great piece about a composer you would like to share? Send it … Continue reading Friends of Chamber Music is seeking guest writers!
