Launched in 2010, the Young Musicians Program was originally created through a partnership between the Rolston and the Székely families as an initiative to inspire and celebrate the next generation of great chamber musicians. Under the leadership of Artistic Advisor Ronelle Schaufele, this program creates a special, welcoming, and affirming experience for young quartets as part of the Banff International String Quartet Competition.
This year, we welcome:
- Freude Quartet from The Phil and Eli Taylor Peformance Academy for Young Artists at the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto
- Cedar Quartet from the Vancouver Academy of Music
- Arnica Quartet from Banff, Alberta
These promising young musicians will attend BISQC lectures and concerts, receieve coaching from some of the leading musicians of our time, and will be heard in select performances in the community through our outreach program. Banff Centre is thrilled to support the next generation of chamber musicians through this wonderful initiative.
Youth Quartet Performances:
- Mon, Aug 29 | 1:00pm-1:30pm | Maclab Bistro at Banff Centre (Kinnear Centre)
- Tue, Aug 30 |1:00pm-1:30pm | Maclab Bistro at Banff Centre (Kinnear Centre)
- Tue, Aug 30 | 3:30pm | Luxton Home Gardens, 206 Beaver Street in Banff with special guests Viano String Quartet
- Thur, Sept 1 | 1:00pm-1:30pm | Maclab Bistro at Banff Centre (Kinnear Centre)
- Thur, Sept 1 | 4:00pm | Gatehouse Foyer at Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, 405 Spray Avenue in Banff
- Fri, Sept 2 |4:30pm-5:30pm | Top of the Banff Gondola, 100 Mountain Avenue in Banff
2022 Youth Quartet Program generously supported by the Eagles Nest BISQC Young Artists Endowment and Sue Larson