March 25, 2016
German composer Richard Georg Strauss was born into a family of musicians, ensuring a relationship with the musical art form at a very young age. By six, Strauss composed his first piece. By eighteen years of age, he had 140 compositions to his name. Moving on to become a music director first at Meiningen, and … Continue reading Composer Spotlight: Richard Strauss
March 16, 2016
If you were able to join us for the wonderful Takács String Quartet, please scroll down and leave us a comment letting us know which photo you’re in! If you missed the concert, check out the review on The Vancouver Classical Music website. What’s been said on social media: 許國雄:”Happy Time” Paris … Continue reading Takács String Quartet Wrap-up
March 16, 2016
A huge thank you to all the friends and family who came out to support the talented young musicians, as they competed for $5000 in prizes at the 62nd Annual Young Musicians Competition finals! The juried competition was graciously supported by the Koerner family and friends for the Fred Koerner Prize; Peter Lang; Olga P. … Continue reading 62nd Annual Young Musicians Competition Winners
March 9, 2016
See what people are saying about one of our more intimate evenings this season: The Mandelring Quartett: We were very pleased to receive a thoughtful review outlining the quartet’s relationship with German/Jewish composer Berthold Goldschmidt written by Geoffrey Newman for Vancouver Classical Music. Thank you, Susan Weiss and David Gordon Duke for your tweets! “#DavidGordonDuke Goldshmidt’s Second … Continue reading Mandelring Quartett Wrap-up
February 29, 2016
The Friends of Chamber Music is pleased to invite you to join us Sunday, March 13th at 7:00pm for the 62nd Annual Young Musicians Competition concert at Koerner Recital Hall of the Vancouver Academy of Music in Vanier Park. Come out to support the brightest, most promising musicians of tomorrow who are continuing in the … Continue reading You’re Cordially Invited to Witness the Young Musicians of Tomorrow
February 24, 2016
You’ve seen him at the concerts, mingling with the audience, selling an ensemble’s CD, or assisting the box office. Our esteemed president-elect, Paris Simons knows the Friends of Chamber Music inside-and-out, and from introducing the performers on stage to welcoming the audience and ensuring every aspect behind-the-scenes plays out perfectly, he’s the go-to man of the … Continue reading Meet Friends of Chamber Music President Paris Simons
February 12, 2016
Valentine’s is here and to celebrate the day of love we’ve compiled a list of our favourite romantic songs, and our favourites from the Romantic Era. Paired best with a glass of wine, your loved ones, and plenty of time to indulge in the lingering notes that evoke one of humankind’s greatest emotions. Listen, and feel … Continue reading Love Notes: 14 Songs for February 14th
February 4, 2016
One of our longstanding board members, oncologist, and amateur cellist, Dr. Malcolm Hayes, enjoyed our Emerson String Quartet concert so much he wrote a personal review for us to share! Read his account, especially noted is when the Emerson String Quartet breaks their bow, and visit our concert recap for the reception photos PR, and social media accounts. … Continue reading The Vancouver Friends of Chamber Music Bows Down to Disaster with the Emerson Quartet
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!
January 21, 2016
It’s been a pleasure watching -and hearing- the Han Finckel Setzer Trio blossom into a brilliant and nuanced trio. Wu Han on piano, David Finckel on the cello, and Philip Setzer, violin, have played for us four times in the past six years and on Tuesday, January 12, 2016, they gave us yet another elegantly … Continue reading Lingering Notes of The Han Finckel Setzer Trio: Concert Recap
