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Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center (Piano Quartet) – Season 68, Concert 10

April 26, 2016

Sunday, April 10, 2016, 3:00 pm Vancouver Playhouse   Ani Kavafian, violin Erin Keefe, violin Yura Lee, viola Matthew Lipman, viola Nicholas Canellakis, cello David Finckel, cello Ani Kavafian has performed with The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center for 44 years. She also performs with the Kavafian/Schub/Shifrin Trio, the Da Salo String Trio, her sister … Continue reading Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center (Piano Quartet) – Season 68, Concert 10 »

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 »

Get Schooled: In Chamber Music

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 »

2015-2016 68th Season Concerts

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 »

Pat Laimon and husband

Meet Board Member Pat Laimon

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 »

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

Year End Message from Friends of Chamber Music President Paris Simons

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 »

The Essential Holiday Playlist

December 18, 2015

It’s that time of year again: good food, good friends, family, and staying warm by the fire. There’s a Christmas song in there somewhere, and as for every good thing, an amazing soundtrack has the power to bring those memories back again and again, year after year. We’ve compiled our favourite carols into your essential … Continue reading The Essential Holiday Playlist »

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Give the Gift of Music

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 »