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Got a Group? Get a Deal

September 9, 2015

Did you know we offer discounts if you’ve got a group? Perfect for music students to gain an appreciation for what they’re practicing, discover the contrast between composers, or simply as an introduction to the broad horizon of classical possibilities, our group rate tickets are the antidote to textbook learning. Sunday matinees provide the opportunity … Continue reading Got a Group? Get a Deal »

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Borodin Quartet Reception Re-cap

June 9, 2015

Concert III of the Borodin Quartet’s 70th Anniversary Celebration: The Complete Shostakovich Cycle was not only a fantastic night because it showcased the peak of Shostakovich’s quartets, but also because of the post-performance reception with the artists in attendance! Thank you so much to the Borodin Quartet for the thrilling performance, and for their gracious … Continue reading Borodin Quartet Reception Re-cap »

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Borodin Quartet’s 70th Anniversary Celebration Opening Night Reviews

May 8, 2015

We hope you were able to join us at the Opening Night of the Borodin Quartet’s 70th Anniversary Celebration: The Complete Shostakovich Cycle. Some of the words used by our audience members to describe the night’s concert were “sublime”, “fantastic”, and “stunning”! Already (thank you David Gordon Duke), The Vancouver Sun has posted a lovely … Continue reading Borodin Quartet’s 70th Anniversary Celebration Opening Night Reviews »

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Ticket Information for the Borodin Quartet’s 70th Anniversary Celebration: The Complete Shostakovich Cycle

April 29, 2015

If you’ve already purchased your tickets for the Borodin Quartet 70th Anniversary Celebration, please note the following ticket instructions: Attendees with single tickets and have printed them out, you may go straight to the door. Attendees with single tickets on your smart phones, please go to the will call line-up. Attendees who hold full series passes, … Continue reading Ticket Information for the Borodin Quartet’s 70th Anniversary Celebration: The Complete Shostakovich Cycle »

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The Guardian Reviews the Acclaimed Borodin Quartet

April 29, 2015

Our Borodin Quartet’s 70th Anniversary Celebration: The Complete Shostakovich Cycle is coming up next week with our opening night on Tuesday May, 5th at 8pm! See what The Guardian had to say about the acclaimed Borodin Quartet in their review.