The LSQ and Penderecki Quartets have enjoyed a deep friendship throughout their long careers. They come together to perform Enescu's passionate Octet. Christine Vlajk will join them for Mozart's viola Quintet in G minor. Stay tuned for the venue and time.
The LSQ will be joined once again by Yariv Aloni for Mozart's beautiful Viola Quintet in G minor. Other works TBA
Victoria’s annual concert series and chamber music festival, Quartet Fest West, runs from June 26-July 8 on the beautiful University of Victoria campus. QFW 2023 brings together two of Canada's most beloved string quartets, long-time friends and colleagues, the Lafayette and Penderecki Quartets. Also performing and giving masterclasses is UVic's alumni quartet, Cuarteto Bellas Artes (formerly the Chroma Quartet, Canada's first Graduate String Quartet). This will be the last year with the Lafayette String Quartet before they retire as an ensemble. Violist Yariv Aloni will join the LSQ in a concert, and there…
Join us for this exciting evening as the Lafayette Quartet performs with their long-time colleague and musical brother, violist Yariv Aloni for the last time. Mozart's sublime viola quintet in G minor is offered along with the world premiere of the John Bolton film Singing through Generations with the Nicole Mandryk and the LSQ. Music by Nicole Mandryk and Leila Lustig. Please consider purchasing a Festival Pass and join us for the entire Festival. Your Pass helps to support young…
Join us for a fabulous afternoon on Canada Day! Celebrating their 36th anniversary, the Penderecki String Quartet began their career as winners of the Penderecki Prize at the National Chamber Music Competition in Łódz, Poland in 1986. Now based in Waterloo, Ontario where they have been Quartet-in-Residence at Wilfrid Laurier University since 1991, The Penderecki String Quartet has become one of the most celebrated chamber ensembles of their generation. The four Penderecki musicians (now originating from Poland, Canada, and USA)…
The LSQ is joined by the Penderecki String Quartet, Cuarteto de Bellas Artes (formerly known as our beloved Chroma Quartet) and festival Participants for an evening of Octets by Adaskin, Shostakovich and Mendelssohn, and the vanBree Allegro for FOUR quartets! This is sure to be a PARTY of a concert! Get your tickets HERE
Quartet Fest West is THRILLED to bring back Cuarteto Chroma who won the prestigious position as THE Cuarteto Bellas Artes of Mexico (the Fine Arts Quartet). They are continuing to offer performances and their residency in Xalapa, Mexico where they teach and perform regularly. Their concert will feature Mozart's "Dissonance" Quartet in C major, K 465, Joaquín Turina's powerful La oración del torero, and Ravel's magnificent and (and sadly sole) String Quartet in F Major. Please consider purchasing a Festival…
Always a brilliant concert! Come to support the wonderfully talented young musicians who have spent the Festival honing their chamber music skills, delving into some of the greatest music ever written! This concert will take place at 2:00 PM in order that the students can celebrate with the audience after the performance. We hope that you will be able to join us all! If you are able, please purchase a FESTIVAL PASS We are all so grateful for your continued…
The LSQ performs Haydn, Kelly-Marie Murphy and the Brahms Clarinet Quintet with James Campbell. More information coming soon.
The LSQ performs Kelly-Marie Murphy's newly commissioned work "For Fragile Personalities in Anxious Times" in her home town! Also on the program: Brahms Clarinet Quintet with James Campbell You can purchase your tickets HERE after June 6th. Prices range from $35-$60.00 The concert will take place at the Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre | 355 Cooper St, Ottawa, ON
The LSQ performs for the final time at the Festival of the Sound. Program includes: Haydn Op. 20, No 2 and Beethoven Op. 127 Q&A after the concert. Get your tickets HERE
The LSQ's Final concert on August 20th is now sold out. Click here to get your tickets for the Additional Concert (same great program!) on Friday, the 18th at 7:30 PM You will still have the option to attend the final reception on the 20th! Sold out/2:00 PM, August 20th 2023 Join Ann, Sharon, Joanna and Pam as they say farewell with a performance in their beloved Phillip T Young Recital Hall at the University of Victoria. Their…
