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
August 6, 2015
We love to keep up with our Young Musician competitors, and this month we’ve got an update for you on our first prize winner of the 61st YMC, Junior Division violinist, Donhyun Kim. Here’s a sneak peek of his ensemble’s stellar performance last spring: This August, Donhyun Kim will be taking to the stage again … Continue reading Young Musician Competitor Catapults to National Fame
June 9, 2015
Concert III of the Borodin Quartet’s 70th Anniversary Celebration: The Complete Shostakovich Cycle was not only a fantastic night because it showcased the peak of Shostakovich’s quartets, but also because of the post-performance reception with the artists in attendance! Thank you so much to the Borodin Quartet for the thrilling performance, and for their gracious … Continue reading Borodin Quartet Reception Re-cap
May 26, 2015
It has been 10 days since we wrapped up our five night series of concerts featuring the Borodin String Quartet, and the reviews are in! We sincerely hope you were able to attend at least one of the performances, they were all exquisite, but regardless, please take the time to read through David Gordon Duke’s … Continue reading The Complete Borodin Review
May 12, 2015
Ever wonder what the acclaimed Borodin Quartet do on their days between concerts? Well, we’ve been taking them around our beautiful city. Here are some photos taken on Grouse Mountain. The perfect place on a gorgeous, sunny day and the views were stellar for our guests. Of course we couldn’t resist taking a photo with … Continue reading The Borodin Quartet Taking in Vancouver: Grouse Mountain
May 8, 2015
We hope you were able to join us at the Opening Night of the Borodin Quartet’s 70th Anniversary Celebration: The Complete Shostakovich Cycle. Some of the words used by our audience members to describe the night’s concert were “sublime”, “fantastic”, and “stunning”! Already (thank you David Gordon Duke), The Vancouver Sun has posted a lovely … Continue reading Borodin Quartet’s 70th Anniversary Celebration Opening Night Reviews
April 29, 2015
Please join us for a reception where you can meet the acclaimed Borodin Quartet after their concert on Saturday May 9th. Artists will be in attendance. The concert starts at 8pm with an intermission, and reception to follow. For more information and to purchase tickets.
April 29, 2015
If you’ve already purchased your tickets for the Borodin Quartet 70th Anniversary Celebration, please note the following ticket instructions: Attendees with single tickets and have printed them out, you may go straight to the door. Attendees with single tickets on your smart phones, please go to the will call line-up. Attendees who hold full series passes, … Continue reading Ticket Information for the Borodin Quartet’s 70th Anniversary Celebration: The Complete Shostakovich Cycle
April 29, 2015
In case you missed it, we are running a rare concert series to see Shostakovich’s full quartet cycle that is proudly sponsored by Mission Hill Family Estate. During our recent meeting with the good people from Mission Hill, we discovered a similarity between how we talk about music and how they describe wine. Whether we … Continue reading Borodin Quartet is the “terroir” of Shostakovich
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
