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The Benefits of Learning a Musical Instrument as an Adult

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 »

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2016: A Year In Review With Friends Of Chamber Music

December 20, 2016

Greetings! It’s that season again to let you know how much we’ve cherished another great year at Friends of Chamber Music and look forward to the one to come! 2016 was not only a time of great music, but also a time to appreciate those who gave it to us and passed on. The deaths … Continue reading 2016: A Year In Review With Friends Of Chamber Music »

Photo: Mark Mushet

Israeli Chamber Project Concert Wrap-Up

October 19, 2016

The rain held off Tuesday night as we welcomed the Israeli Chamber Project to Vancouver for the first time! Thanks to everyone who could make it out to the show and we hope you enjoyed the evening as much as we did. Here’s what people had to say on social media: Very child-friendly chairs at rehearsal this … Continue reading Israeli Chamber Project Concert Wrap-Up »

CMS reception April 2016 group photo with FCM board members

CMS string sextet with FCM board members at our final concert of the 68th season

End of 68th Season Message from Friends of Chamber Music President Paris Simons

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 »

Meet Friends of Chamber Music President Paris Simons

February 24, 2016

You’ve seen him at the concerts, mingling with the audience, selling an ensemble’s CD, or assisting the box office. Our esteemed president-elect, Paris Simons knows the Friends of Chamber Music inside-and-out, and from introducing the performers on stage to welcoming the audience and ensuring every aspect behind-the-scenes plays out perfectly, he’s the go-to man of the … Continue reading Meet Friends of Chamber Music President Paris Simons »

Lingering Notes of The Han Finckel Setzer Trio: Concert Recap

January 21, 2016

It’s been a pleasure watching -and hearing- the Han Finckel Setzer Trio blossom into a brilliant and nuanced trio. Wu Han on piano, David Finckel on the cello, and Philip Setzer, violin, have played for us four times in the past six years and on Tuesday, January 12, 2016, they gave us yet another elegantly … Continue reading Lingering Notes of The Han Finckel Setzer Trio: Concert Recap »

Paris’ Thoughts on the Pavel Haas Concert

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 »

Finckel, Han, Setzer Trio with Eric Wyness and Eric Wilson

Sponsor, Eric Wyness, pianist, Wu Han, cellist, David Finckel, board member, Eric Wilson, and violinist Philip Setzer

Finckel, Han, Setzer Trio Re-cap

February 16, 2015

Such a wonderful event! A big Thank You to the Finckel, Han, and Setzer Trio for such beautiful music, and for your warm and generous presence at our reception. And thank you to all of you who were able to attend and to those of you who helped us with our social media campaign. We … Continue reading Finckel, Han, Setzer Trio Re-cap »