April 6, 2016
Escher Quartet Tuesday, September 13, 2016, 8:00 pm Franz Schubert Quartettsatz in C minor, D703 Arnold Schoenberg Quartet No.1 in D minor, Opus 7 Felix Mendelssohn Quartet No.3 in D major, Opus 44 No.1 We are pleased to welcome back the Escher Quartet for a second time. Our audience was overjoyed with their music-making, and … Continue reading Announcing Friends of Chamber Music’s 69th Season 2016-2017
March 24, 2016
1. Pavel Haas Quartet Sunday October 11, 20153:00pm Sergei Prokofiev Quartet No.1 in B Minor, Opus 50 Ludwig van Beethoven Quartet in F minor, Opus 95 “Serioso” Béla Bartók Quartet No.5 Sz.102 After a three year absence, we are pleased to welcome back the Pavel Haas Quartet. Of the great younger quartets today, they are … Continue reading 2015-2016 68th Season Concerts
January 15, 2016
We recently had the opportunity to speak with Pat Laimon, another of our wonderful board members who keep the FCM running smoothly. Perhaps most recognizable from her involvement with the Young Musicians Competition, Pat’s contributions have been many over the years. What inspired you to join the FCM board? I’ve been interested in chamber music … Continue reading Meet Board Member Pat Laimon
January 11, 2016
The beautiful fluidity inherent to music allows for an open interpretation by both the musician and listener alike. There is intended tone, laid out by the key it was composed in and the instruments it was written for, but in the end, a piece of music can exude as many tones as people that play … Continue reading Composer Spotlight: Dmitri Shostakovich
December 22, 2015
Seasons greetings! And as we reach the end of the year, I feel it is a good idea to acknowledge how amazing 2015 was for Friends of Chamber Music! On January 13, we enjoyed a passionate interpretation of Shostakovich’s ninth string quartet by the Pacifica Quartet, the first concert for us by this group. While … Continue reading Year End Message from Friends of Chamber Music President Paris Simons
December 2, 2015
Good memories make some of the best presents. This season, gift someone one of the most treasured experiences they can have: live music played by the highest calibre of musicians across the globe–right here in Vancouver. We have seven upcoming concerts featuring world-renowned chamber music ensembles. See our Concert Calendar to view details, then choose … Continue reading Give the Gift of Music
December 1, 2015
We’re pleased to announce that the Friends of Chamber Music’s 62nd Annual Young Musicians competition is under way! Last year’s competition, held at Koerner Hall in Kits Point, was a grand success. Concert pianist and former head of the piano division at UBC, Jane Coop, awarded $5,000 in prizes to the winning groups. One of … Continue reading Young Musicians Competition Now Open
November 9, 2015
Out of the darkness can come greatness. So it was that the First World War served as somber inspiration for three composers. Cecil Coles, Ivor Gurney, and George Butterworth emerged as heroes of another kind from the war in which they served; not only for service to their country, but the immortal beauty of their … Continue reading Lest We Forget: World War I Composers
September 18, 2015
This month, it was our pleasure to speak with George Bradley, one of the board’s esteemed Directors. From piano lessons long ago to a present-day champion of the arts, Mr. Bradley has music on the mind. 1. What inspired you to join the FoCM board? My desire to see the great FoCM tradition continue on … Continue reading Meet Board Member George Bradley
August 6, 2015
We thought our audience would love to know more about our volunteer board members. In today’s interview, we feature Tom Herbst, Vice President and Treasurer. You will likely see Tom in the box office pre-show, making sure ticketing goes smoothly. Make sure you say hello! 1. What inspired you to join the FCM board? It’s been so … Continue reading Meet Board Member, Tom Herbst
