A casual, wild night that offers up your favourite operatic arias and ensembles, performed by the participants and faculty of the program. This is the perfect introduction for newcomers and a refreshing new take for opera vets who want to experience something a little different.

Opera Pub

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity

Explore the intricate layers of chamber music as these masterpieces guide you through a diverse array of styles, evoking a range of emotions from profound serenity to passionate intensity.

Landmarks

Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of chamber music, where each masterpiece acts as a unique hue in a sonic kaleidoscope. From the delicate brushstrokes of serene melodies to the bold strokes of passionate themes, experience the rich palette of emotions and textures that define this genre.

Kaleidoscope

Don’t miss this exceptional chance to see the first workshop presentation of this seminal Canadian dystopian classic about a woman’s struggles in a totalitarian society, in a new chamber version commissioned by Banff Centre. Witness the early stages of an opera production before it premieres on stages near and far in the coming years.

Opera: The Handmaid's Tale

Join us for an evening of poetic resonance as these chamber music masterpieces unfold, revealing the profound language of emotion. From the whispered nuances to the bold declarations, each note and phrase contributes to a poetic narrative, inviting you to immerse yourself in the lyrical beauty of the compositions.

Poetry

Witness the intersection of tradition and innovation as these chamber music masterpieces push the boundaries of musical expression. Delve into the intricate technical innovations that define the genre while embracing the timeless traditions that form the foundation of these brilliant compositions.

Tapestry

New works from collaborations with participant composers and performers are premiered, showcasing dynamic explorations of sound and style. Embrace tradition with the avant-garde spirit and innovative techniques that breathe new life into the genre, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the world of chamber music.

Epic

A peek behind the curtain at the creative process in a workshop presentation of this light comic story of middle aged couple Mimi and Bird as they face ageing and each other on a spontaneous trip to Prague.

Opera: Indians on Vacation

Hung-Kuan Chen was born in Taipei and raised in Germany. His early studies fostered strong roots in Germanic Classicism tempered with the sensibility of Chinese philosophy. The winner of the Ferruccio Busoni International Piano Competition and Young Concert Artists International Auditions and the recipient of an Avery Fisher Grant, Chen has collaborated with conductors including Christoph Eschenbach and Hans Graf, and his colleagues include the Tokyo and Shanghai string quartets, cellist Yo-Yo Ma, violinists Cho-Liang Lin and Roman Totenberg, clarinetist David Shifrin, and pianist Tema Blackstone.

Art of Piano: Hung-Kuan Chen

Pianist Hung-Kuan Chen was born in Taipei and raised in Germany. His early studies fostered strong roots in Germanic Classicism tempered with the sensibility of Chinese philosophy. The winner of the Ferruccio Busoni International Piano Competition and Young Concert Artists International Auditions and the recipient of an Avery Fisher Grant, Chen has collaborated with conductors including Christoph Eschenbach and Hans Graf, and his colleagues include the Tokyo and Shanghai string quartets, cellist Yo-Yo Ma, violinists Cho-Liang Lin and Roman Totenberg, clarinetist David Shifrin, and pianist Tema Blackstone.

Masterclass: Hung-Kuan Chen

Tema Blackstone’s rich and varied life in music has grown out of her career as a pianist. Her influential work encompasses advocacy of music and musicians as a force for personal and societal well-being.  As an artist dedicated to forging deep human connections through music, the exploration and intricate relationship between audience, performer, student, and composer invigorates her work as a teacher & performer.  The Chen/Blackstone duo has performed annually in Shanghai, New York and Europe and Canada to great acclaim.  On the faculty of The Juilliard School’s Pre-College division in New York, she & her husband, Hung-Kuan Chen feel mentoring young pianists at Juilliard, through her non-profit foundation & performing as a piano duo, worldwide, informs the holistic perspective Blackstone believes in.

Masterclass: Tema Blackstone

Join us for a series of brilliant performances from the participants in the Art of Piano program, and be inspired by the next generation of pianists.

Art of Piano: Participant Concert 1

“A performer of near-superhuman technical prowess” (The New York Times), pianist Marc-André Hamelin is known worldwide for his unrivalled blend of consummate musicianship and brilliant technique in the great works of the established repertoire, as well as for his intrepid exploration of the rarities of the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries. He regularly performs around the globe with the leading orchestras and conductors of our time and gives recitals at major concert venues and festivals worldwide.

Masterclass: Marc-André Hamelin

Art of Piano: Marc-André Hamelin

One of the world’s most innovative musicians, appearing as a concert pianist, curator and conductor, MacGregor is Head of Piano at the Royal Academy of Music and Professor at the University of London. She runs an annual Summer Piano Festival at the Royal Academy and has just been appointed Music Director and Principal Conductor of the Brighton Philharmonic. As a solo artist Joanna has performed in over eighty countries and appeared with many eminent conductors and orchestras, including the London Symphony and Sydney Symphony orchestras.

Masterclass: Joanna MacGregor

Art of Piano: Participant Concert 2

Art of Piano: Participant Concert 3

Art of Piano: Joanna MacGregor

Dive into a groundbreaking experience where jazz transcends boundaries, dynamically responding to visual art - an immersive fusion of sound and visuals that captivates and transforms.

Jazz & Sonic Arts Concert: Resounding

In 2017, the Banff International String Quartet Festival commenced in non-competition years. Led by Director of the Banff International String Quartet Competition Barry Shiffman, the festival features competition alumni alongside special guests exploring repertoire from across the centuries.

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity

7 - 28 Jun, 2024

Opera Pub

Jun 8, 2024

Landmarks

Jun 12, 2024

Kaleidoscope

Jun 15, 2024

Opera: The Handmaid's Tale

Jun 19, 2024

Poetry

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity

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