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Niels Armand-Hasselweiler is a French pianist born in Lyon, whose musical journey began on the viola at the age of six before he turned his focus to the piano. He received a rigorous musical education at the Conservatoire à Rayonnement Régional de Lyon, studying piano, composition, and collaborative piano. 


He pursued advanced training in both France and Germany at leading institutions, including the Hochschule für Musik Karlsruhe, the Hochschule für Musik Freiburg, and the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris, as well as the CRR de Paris for chamber music. His principal mentors include Momo Kodama, Éric Le Sage, Denis Pascal, Varduhi Yeritsyan and he has also worked with eminent artists such as, Anne Queffélec, Mikhaïl Voskresensky, François Dumont, Grigory Gruzman, Paavali Jumppanen and David Fray. 


Active as a soloist and chamber musician, Niels Armand-Hasselweiler performs regularly throughout Europe and appears at international festivals including the International Pau Casals Festival, the Salon-de-Provence Chamber Music Festival, the Prieuré de Chirens, and the Rendez-vous de Rochebonne. His musical collaborators include Éric Le Sage, Hervé Billaut, Florent Boffard, Masaya Kamei, and Yui Sakata. 


He is also artistic co-director of the Les Musicales du Haut-Allier Festival in France.

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Étienne Caron began his piano studies at an early age with Branka Balevic-Gasparian, then with Yves Henry at the Conservatoire à Rayonnement Régional (CRR) of Paris. 


After studying on a physics bachelor, he was admitted to the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris (CNSMDP) in 2021 in the piano class of Denis Pascal, where he completes his studies this year. He also joined the advanced cycles in Musical Analysis under the guidance of Thomas Lacôte, as well as in Chamber Music in the class of Claire Désert and Louis Rodde. 
In 2022, he was awarded Third Prize at the Albert Roussel International Competition at Salle Cortot, and in 2024 he received the Second Prize “Chopin” at the Brest International Competition. He was selected to the prestigious Bach-Wettbewerb in Leipzig in 2025. 


He is the recipient of the Søren Le Schmidt – Château de Courgent Prize at the French Connection Academy in Denmark, which offers him a collaboration with the renowned fashion designer. 


Since 2022, he has formed a duo with baritone Pierre-Yves Cras. Together, they won the Grand Prize and seven special prizes at the International Art Song Competition of Gordes in 2024. 


Étienne Caron performs regularly as a soloist and chamber musician in prestigious venues such as the Alte Börse in Leipzig, Salle Cortot in Paris, the Canadian Opera Company in Toronto, the Théâtre Impérial de Compiègne, as well as the Opéras of Grand Avignon and Montpellier. 


Étienne Caron is one of the young artists supported by the Safran Foundation for Music.

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Born in Seoul, Korea in 2002, Yeonsoo (Erica) Do is a pianist whose artistry has been recognized through a wide range of performances and international appearances. She began her musical training at the Young Prodigy Academy of the Seoul Arts Center and graduated with highest honors from Yewon School and Seoul Arts High School, receiving the Soo-Jung Shin Scholarship.


She has won top prizes at major competitions in Korea, including the Grand Prize at the Nanpa Music Competition and First Prize at the Sungjung Music Competition, and was a laureate of the Ewha-Kyunghyang and Kukmin Ilbo Competitions. As a soloist, she has appeared with orchestras such as the Gimpo Philharmonic Orchestra and the Korean Pacific Philharmonic Orchestra.


Her international activities include performances at the Aspen Music Festival, the Amalfi Music Festival, the Frost Chopin Festival, Ishikawa Music Academy, and the Music in Pyeongchang Festival. In 2025, she received the Modern Times Prize at the Clara Haskil International Piano Competition and presented a special performance at the award ceremony. As a Yamaha Rising Artist, she performed in the Art M Concert, a social contribution project by Hyundai Pharmaceutical. She was also selected as a Kumho Young Artist and will present a solo recital at Kumho Art Hall.

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A Rare Post-Concert Experience

Following the Friday, September 4 concert, join Barry Shiffman, Jan Lisiecki, and fellow artists for a one-night-only, intimate gathering created in support of BISQC/Fest. The evening includes a brief Q&A, followed by drinks, hors d’oeuvres, and informal conversation.

A tax receipt will be provided for a portion of the $250 add-on event cost. Capacity is limited.

 Join Barry Shiffman, Jan Lisiecki, and fellow artists for a one-night-only, intimate gathering created in support of BISQC/Fest
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Join Barry Shiffman, Jan Lisiecki, and fellow artists for a one-night-only, intimate gathering created in support of BISQC/Fest
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Banff International String Quartet Festival
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The festival finale brings together BISQFest Director Barry Shiffman, cellist Steven Isserlis, and the Banff Festival Strings.

Program

Barry Shiffman, viola
Afiara Quartet
OSVALDO GOLIJOV: Tintype

Steven Isserlis, cello
Banff Festival Strings
MAURICE RAVEL: Deux mélodies hébraïques

Barry Shiffman, viola
Daniel Thorell, cello
Afiara Quartet
JOHANNES BRAHMS: String Sextet in G Major, Op. 36

 

Program is subject to change

Barry Shiffman and Steven Isserlis
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The festival finale brings together BISQFest Director Barry Shiffman, cellist Steven Isserlis, and the Banff Festival Strings.
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1788744600
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Banff International String Quartet Festival
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Canadian artists Jan Lisiecki (piano) and Jonathan Crow (violin) perform Beethoven’s Spring Sonata, alongside additional performances by BISQFest artists.

Program

Livia Sohn
MARK APPLEBAUM: More or Less for pre-recorded and live violin

Opus13
LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN: String Quartet No. 9 in C Major, Op. 59, No. 3

Jonathan Crow, violin
Jan Lisiecki, piano
LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN: Violin Sonata No. 5 in F Major, Op. 24 ‘Spring’

 

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 Jan Lisiecki and Jonathan Crow
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Jan Lisiecki & Jonathan Crow perform Beethoven, alongside performances by BISQFest artists.
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1788726600
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Banff International String Quartet Festival
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Acclaimed for its unique programming, the Dalí Quartet brings music by Latin American composers to the stage alongside works by the masters.

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JUAN CRISÓSTOMO DE ARRIAGA: String Quartet No. 1 in D minor
SILVESTRE REVUELTAS: String Quartet No. 2 – Magueyes
SONIA MORALES: Divertimento Caribeño No. 3
ASTOR PIAZZOLLA: Four, for Tango

 

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Dalí Quartet
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Dalí Quartet brings music by Latin American composers to the stage alongside works by the masters.
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1788712200
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Banff International String Quartet Festival
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Canadian dancer and choreographer Neshama Nashman brings new works to life on the Jenny Belzberg stage with live music, followed by a performance of Copland’s Appalachian Spring for chamber ensemble.

 

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A man playing an accordion; a dance in a studio
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Canadian choreographer Neshama Nashman debuts new works with live music, followed by Copland’s Appalachian Spring for chamber ensemble.
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1788660000
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Banff International String Quartet Festival
Description

 

Cellist Steven Isserlis joins pianist Connie Shih for an intimate recital performance.

Program

LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN: Twelve Variations on ‘See the Conquering Hero Comes’, WoO 45
WILLIAM STERNDALE BENNETT: Sonata Duo for Piano and Cello, Op. 32
LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN: Seven Variations on a theme from ‘The Magic Flute’, WoO 46
ROBERT SCHUMANN: Fünf Stücke im Volkston, Op. 102

 

Program is subject to change

Steven Isserlis and Connie Shih
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Cellist Steven Isserlis joins pianist Connie Shih for an afternoon recital performance.
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1788640200
Event Subtitle
Banff International String Quartet Festival
Description

 

Cellist Steven Isserlis joins pianist Connie Shih for an intimate recital performance.

Program

LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN: Twelve Variations on ‘See the Conquering Hero Comes’, WoO 45
WILLIAM STERNDALE BENNETT: Sonata Duo for Piano and Cello, Op. 32
LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN: Seven Variations on a theme from ‘The Magic Flute’, WoO 46
ROBERT SCHUMANN: Fünf Stücke im Volkston, Op. 102

 

Program is subject to change

Steven Isserlis and Connie Shih
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Cellist Steven Isserlis joins pianist Connie Shih for a morning recital performance.
Exhibition
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Free
No
Donation
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Audience View Micro Site URL
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1788625800
Event Subtitle
Banff International String Quartet Festival
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