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
September 30, 2016
Tuesday, October 18, 2016 Vancouver Playhouse 8:00 pm Israeli Chamber Project Carmit Zori, violin Michal Korman, cello Tibi Cziger, clarinet Assaff Weisman, piano Founded in 2008, the Israeli Chamber Project brings together some of today’s most distinguished musicians for chamber music concerts as well as educational and outreach programs both in Israel and abroad. A … Continue reading Israeli Chamber Project – Season 69
September 14, 2016
It was a gorgeous Fall night in Vancouver and the Escher String Quartet was really the icing on the cake. Thanks to everyone who could make it out to the opening concert of our 2016-2017 season and we hope you enjoyed the evening as much as we did. Read Geoffrey Newman’s review of the evening’s … Continue reading Escher String Quartet Wrap-Up
August 26, 2016
As the days grow shorter and the air crisper, it can only mean one thing: Back-to-School and the start of a new concert season is upon us yet again. Plan out your year of classical music with one of our many ticketing options and make the most out of the wonderful series we have lined … Continue reading Make it a Musical Year
June 28, 2016
Tuesday, February 25, 2014 Vancouver Playhouse 8:00pm Sebastian Schmidt, violin Nanette Schmidt, violin Roland Glassl, viola Bernhard Schmidt, cello In 2008, the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung declared that the Mandelring Quartet was so good that it is a worthy successor to the Alban Berg Quartet. Writing of their Shostakovich cycle at the Salzburg Festival, the leading … Continue reading Mandelring Quartet – Season 67
June 13, 2016
We’re not alone. From Portland to Miami, our friends south of the border celebrate chamber music with organizations like ours, meant to spread the time-honoured tradition of concerts and music appreciation. Though steeped in history, chamber music’s global appeal is evident in these thriving communities. Portland, Oregon Just south of us in Portland, Friends Of … Continue reading Meet the Friends of the FoCM
June 7, 2016
Put your dollars where your passion is. Christmas may be the season of giving, but the organizers of GivingTuesday Canada are out to change that. From June 1st to June 30th, 2016 GIV3 and CanadaHelps is holding the Great Canadian Giving Challenge to encourage Canadians to donate to their favourite registered charity. Help Us Win … Continue reading #GreatCanadianGivingChallenge
May 17, 2016
A favourite of the many talented quartets who’ve graced the Friends of Chamber Music stage, Antonín Leopold Dvořák’s output of chamber music included more than 40 works for string ensembles. This prolific collection is in addition to his numerous symphonies, operas, and concerti. The first of 14 children, Dvořák’s early years with his family in … Continue reading Composer Spotlight: Antonín Dvořák
April 19, 2016
Greetings! Just as spring is blooming and the weather reminds us all of the summer to come, we have successfully wrapped up the 68th season of Friends of Chamber Music concerts. And what a glorious season it was! There is still something exciting and unique about experiencing great music played live in front of you! … Continue reading End of 68th Season Message from Friends of Chamber Music President Paris Simons
April 13, 2016
Everyone had to start somewhere. The great composers and musicians of chamber music put in countless hours of practice before becoming household names. Even the naturally talented Beethoven studied with multiple teachers to master his technique and compositions. Whether you’ve been inspired to play an instrument for the first time, are coming back to it … Continue reading Get Schooled: In Chamber Music
