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
April 24, 2017
Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center (Clarinet, Piano & Strings) Tuesday May 2, 2017 8:00 pm Vancouver Playhouse, 600 Hamilton Street Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center (Clarinet, Piano & Strings) Gloria Chien, piano Bella Hristova, violin Danbi Um, violin Mark Holloway, viola Dmitri Atapine, cello Pianist Gloria Chien debuted with the Boston Symphony Orchestra at … Continue reading Redemption: Mozart + CMS Clarinet, Piano & Strings – Season 69
April 13, 2017
These days, there are shortcuts for everything–including how to get smarter, quicker. Usually this involves downloading an app or two on your iPhone so you can play brain-boosting games during your morning skytrain commute. But what about taking the time to really learn something new, like a musical instrument? Investing the time to immerse yourself … Continue reading The Benefits of Learning a Musical Instrument as an Adult
April 6, 2017
Modern music blurs the lines between genres more than ever before. Classical composers borrow from traditional folk music, pop borrows from jazz, and rock borrows from everything. This musical fusion is often beautiful, sometimes jarring, and always entertaining. When it comes to classical music in particular, our two favourite modern twists are the Vitamin String … Continue reading When Classical Music Meets Modern Genres
April 4, 2017
Han Finckel Setzer Trio Tuesday April 11, 2017 – 8:00 pm Vancouver Playhouse Han Finckel Setzer Trio Wu Han, piano David Finckel, cello Philip Setzer, violin Violinist Philip Setzer is a founding member of the Emerson String Quartet, which has received nine Grammy Awards, three Gramophone Awards, and an Avery Fisher Prize, and has performed … Continue reading Han Finckel Setzer Trio – Season 69
March 27, 2017
No doubt where you attended your first concert or the one where you met that someone special will always be the venue that means the most to you. The place where music became a tangible experience, how big it made the music feel and how reality, if just for a little while, didn’t exist. But … Continue reading The Seven Must See Musical Venues That Should Be On Your Bucket List
March 16, 2017
While playing the classics like Beethoven and Chopin will always reign supreme on the classical music scene, there are a few up-and-coming musicians who are re-defining the genre; and we can’t get enough. By challenging traditional composition, they are breathing a fresh life into our favourite genre. The Ingenue: Pianist Janaya Lo Kicking off our … Continue reading Up-and-Comers Who Are Re-Defining the Classical Music Scene
March 8, 2017
One would think this is a short and sweet list because how many Canadian composers do we often hear of in mainstream conversation on the matter? The truth is, along with actors, writers, and other public figures of note, these Canadian composers get lost among their American and European counterparts and we never know they … Continue reading The Best Canadian Classical Pieces Ever Written
February 21, 2017
Sometimes, a piece of music has the magical ability to take a hold of our heart, and never let go. From that day on, no matter when or where you hear it, that initial experience will resurface and the song will forever represent something else; something bigger, than you. Countless performances by different musicians, all … Continue reading Classical Pieces That Will Change Your Life
February 10, 2017
In celebration of BC’s Family Day holiday that honours the bonds and traditions of family, we’ve collected a few of history’s greatest child musical prodigies. These musical greats undoubtedly would not have graced the world with their incredible contributions to chamber music without the encouragement, inspiration, and support of their families. The Prolific Beginnings of … Continue reading The Greatest Child Musical Prodigies
