We are thrilled to welcome the 2017 Juno Award winning string quartet to our series!
Date/Time: Apr 10 2019
Vancouver, VSO School Of MusicCost: $50.00
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Hailed for their “ravishingly beautiful tone” as well as their “extraordinary technical skills and musicianship” the members of the New Orford String Quartet are all principal players in the Montreal and Toronto Symphony Orchestras. In 2009, these like-minded musicians came together with a plan to revolutionize the concept of string quartet playing in Canada, bringing together four stars of the classical music field for a limited touring schedule on a project-by-project basis inspired by the success of modern chamber orchestras such as the Chamber Orchestra of Europe and Mahler Chamber Orchestra. Rather than committing to a year-round schedule, the members of the quartet meet for residencies in various centres for short periods of time, providing a fresh perspective on interpretations of standard string quartet repertoire. The New Orford String Quartet is also dedicated to promoting Canadian works, both new commissions and neglected repertoire from the previous century. Each New Orford String Quartet project has included performances of a major Canadian string quartet from the 20th century or a premiere of a newly composed work, and programs have included repertoire from a period that spans over 225 years, from Haydn and Beethoven to Sir Ernest MacMillan and Denis Gougeon.
REPERTOIRE
Uriel Vanchestein (1984 - ) Les veuves (The Widows)
Johannes Brahms (1833 - 1897) - Quartet in a minor, Op.51, No.2
Intermission
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) - String Quartet in c-sharp minor, Op.131
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