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…
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…