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
November 12, 2015
We are thrilled to be participating in #GivingTuesday for a second year! After the hype of #BlackFriday and #CyberMonday, #GivingTuesday celebrates giving back to the charities we love. As a 100% volunteer-based registered charity, the Friends of Chamber Music ask that you take part in the opening day of the giving season by spreading the … Continue reading FCM: #GivingTuesday 2015
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
October 14, 2015
Born into a musical family, Russian composer, pianist, and professor of music Anton Arensky’s contributions began early in life having already composed several pieces by age 9. A student of St. Petersburg Conservatory, his mentors included Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and Rimsky-Korsakov who heavily influenced his Romantic classical compositions. It’s said Arensky lacked a distinctive personal … Continue reading November Concert Series Spotlight: Anton Arensky
October 13, 2015
A heartfelt thanks to everyone who was able to make the season’s opening concert and reception! Scroll down to view the concert and reception images, and find them on Facebook to tag yourself. We asked Friends’ president, Paris Simons to give us his immediate impressions: The Pavel Haas Quartet project great energy and emotion from … Continue reading Paris’ Thoughts on the Pavel Haas Concert
September 28, 2015
The multi-talented musician Jonathan Chan is in this month’s Where Are They Now spotlight following the winners of our Young Musicians Competition. Chan picked up the violin when he was four years old, after getting an ear for it from his older sister who also played at the time. Ten years later, the FCM started … Continue reading YMC Spotlight: Violinist Jonathan Chan
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
September 11, 2015
Unexpected. Intense. Sweeping. Not unlike the man himself. Composer-pianist Sergei Prokofiev’s Quartet No 1 in B Minor, Opus 50 is distinctive from the haunting opening notes to the very last consuming melody. Components such as its B Minor key, a semitone below the limits of the viola and cello range, and unexpected reversal in the … Continue reading October Concert Series Spotlight: Composer Sergei Prokofiev
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
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
