Industry News (Oct. 2025)
Appointments Canada’s National Arts Centre (NAC) announced on Sept. 3 that the Finnish conductor John Storgårds will become the NAC Orchestra’s eighth music director, beginning…
Browsing: Banff International String Quartet Competition
Report | BISQC Makes Strong Statement With Poiesis
The fifteen Banff International String Quartet Competition (BISQC) jury made what many would say was a bold decision to award first prize to an American…
Report | Banff International String Quartet Competition Finale Launch
At 1 a.m. MDT Sunday Aug. 31, the Banff International String Quartet announced via email that the seven-person jury had selected three quartets to go…
Newswire | American Poiesis Quartet Wins 2025 Banff International String Quartet Competition (BISQC)
BANFF, AB, CANADA, AUGUST 31, 2025 – Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity in Banff, Alberta, Canada and is thrilled to announce the Poiesis Quartet…
Review | New Kati Agócs commission at Banff International String Quartet Competition (BISQC)
The nine quartets competing for more than $500,000 worth of cash and career development support at the 15th Banff International String Quartet Competition were all…
Review | Banff International String Quartet Competition (BISQC) Goes Romantic
The Romantic round of the 15th Banff International String Quartet Competition finished Thursday morning (Aug. 28) and figuring which three groups will make it to…
Review | Banff International String Quartet Competition opens with Haydn & the 21st-century
The 15th triennial Banff International String Quartet Competition (BISQC) began on Aug. 25 at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity in the Canadian Rockies,…
La Scena Musicale’s Festival Picks
British Columbia and Alberta by Madeline Boldt EARLY MUSIC VANCOUVER This year marks the 55th anniversary of Early Music Vancouver’s Summer Festival. From July 26-Aug.…
Banff International String Quartet Competition showcases jury, reimagined competition elements, and Canadian commission
The Banff International String Quartet Competition (BISQC) returns for its 15th iteration with an internationally celebrated jury and Rapprochement, a newly commissioned piece by Canadian composer Kati Agócs.
Newswire | Ottawa Chamberfest announces 2023 summer festival
OTTAWA — Ottawa’s internationally-acclaimed chamber music festival returns this summer with highly-anticipated live performances from cherished locals, living legends, and up-and-coming Canadian and international stars…
