Banff International String Quartet Competition (BISQC) Audience Brochure 2016

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BISQC • (bisk) noun (est. 1983)

1. acronym for Banff International String Quartet Competition

2. renowned string quartet competition; presents the world’s best young quartets under the age of 35, vying for over $150,000 in cash and prizes

3. a triennial event, hosted by The Banff Centre since 1983, giving audiences an in-depth and behind-the-scenes experience with the world’s premier up and coming quartets

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The Banff Centre • noun (est. 1933)

1. Canada’s arts and cultural organization providing multidisciplinary programming and advancing the practice of artists and leaders; a centre of excellence in convening conferences and meetings

2. home to BISQC quartets, jury, audience, and special guests from August 29 – September 4, 2016

3. located in the heart of the Canadian Rocky Mountains, in Banff, Alberta, Canada

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Cover: Charlotte Juillard, violin, Quatuor Zaïde, 2010 BISQC 3rd Place Laureate. Photo by Laura Vanags. Facing Page: Rundle Mountain, Banff, Alberta, Canada.


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WHAT BAYREUTH IS TO WAGNERIANS…

BANFF IS TO INSIDERS OF THE

STRING QUARTET WORLD.

W e s B l o m s t e r T h e S t r a d M a g a z i n e

Facing Page: Valerie Li, first violin, Afiara String Quartet, BISQC 2010 2nd Place Laureate, during a recording session at The Banff Centre. Photo by Don Lee. 5

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Welcome.

As summer begins to fade, Banff shines bright as the world’s finest young string quartets descend upon our town as part of the Banff International String Quartet Competition.

If you are an arts lover and want to experience the extraordinary in the splendor of the Canadian Rockies, I invite you to join us.

During BISQC, exceptional musicians are supported and inspired by our passionate audience. Through performances, lectures, shared meals and special events, you are with the artists on a dramatic and rich artistic journey that sets in motion a major performing career.

Whether you stay for the entire week, the finals weekend or attend individual recitals, we look forward to welcoming you to The Banff Centre.

Sincerely,

Barry ShiffmanExecutive DirectorBanff International String Quartet Competition

Above: Barry Shiffman. Photo by Don Lee. Facing Page: Barry Shiffman coaching musicians. Photo by Don Lee.


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Winning BISQC has been life-changing for the four of us!

The performance opportunities have been fantastic, and

BISQC’s career support and counsel are truly invaluable.

M i l e n a P a j a r o - v a n d e S t a d t , v i o l i s t D o v e r Q u a r t e t , B I S Q C 2 0 1 3 , F i r s t P l a c e L a u r e a t e s

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C E L E B R A T I N G T H E N E X T G E N E R A T I O N .

BISQC winners are now the “who’s who” of the World’s Greats:

2013 Dover Quartet2010 Cecilia String Quartet2007 Tinalley String Quartet2004 Jupiter Quartet2001 Daedalus Quartet1998 Miró Quartet1995 Amernet String Quartet1992 St. Lawrence String Quartet1989 Quatuor Manfred1986 Franciscan Quartet1983 Colorado Quartet

Facing Page: Dover Quartet. Photo by Lisa-Marie Mazzucco.

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Awards.

In 2016, competing quartets vie for over $150,000 in cash and prizes including:

1st Prize $25,000 and: • A winner’s Concert Tour in career-building markets in Europe

and North America, supported through the Freeze Family Career Development Fund

• A two-week residency at The Banff Centre fully equipped with the support, expertise, and tools to produce a record

• Esterházy Foundation Prize (see below for details)

2nd Prize $12,000 and: A fully funded creative residency at The Banff Centre including coaching and mentorship opportunities with established artists, valued at $15,000

3rd Prize $8,000 and:A fully funded creative residency at The Banff Centre including coaching and mentorship opportunities with established artists, valued at $15,000

Esterházy Foundation Prize

The Esterházy Foundation generously enables the first place laureates to perform in Haydn Hall at the Esterházy Palace in Eisenstadt, Austria as part of the Winners Concert Tour

The R.S. Williams & Sons Haydn Prize $3,000For the best performance of a Haydn quartet

The R.S. Williams & Sons Canadian Commission Prize $3,000 For the best performance of a new quartet by Canadian composer Zosha Di Castri. The work is co-commissioned by the Americas Society (New York), Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and BISQC

Career Development Award $4,000 - new in 2016!Upon completion of the first four rounds of BISQC, all quartets not selected to the final round of the competition receive a career development award

2016 RULES AND REGULATIONS AVAILABLE AT B I S Q C . C A

Facing Page: The Hausmann Quartet during BISQC 2010. Photo by Don Lee.

2016 RULES AND REGULATIONS AVAILABLE AT B I S Q C . C A


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[BISQC] WAS AND...WILL REMAIN

ONE OF THE MOST MEMORABLE

WEEKS OF MY LIFE

L y n n e W a l k e r , R e s i d e n t a u d i e n c e m e m b e r , V i c t o r i a , B C

Facing Page: The Afiara String Quartet performs during BISQC 2010. Photo by Don Lee. 13

T H E B I S Q C E X P E R I E N C E .

Sunday, August 28 Resident Audience Arrives

Evening - Welcome Reception

Monday, August 29 Day 1: Recital RoundFour quartets perform a recital of Haydn and a 20th century work.

10 a.m. Lecture

2 p.m. Concert 1 – Two quartets perform

4:30 p.m. Open Masterclass

7:30 p.m. Concert 2 – Two quartets perform

Tuesday, August 30 Day 2: Recital RoundSix quartets perform a recital of Haydn and a 20th century work.

9 a.m. Lecture: Cellist Joel Krosnick formerly from the Juilliard String Quartet.

10:30 a.m. Concert 3 – Two quartets perform

2 p.m. Concert 4 – Two quartets perform

4:30 p.m. Open Masterclass

7:30 p.m. Concert 5 – Two quartets perform


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Lectures.

Package purchasers and passport holders enjoy exclusive access to the lecture series. An all-star line-up is planned to shed light on various topics from repertoire to instruments to the touring life of a string quartet.

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Wednesday, August 31 Day 3: Romantic RoundAll quartets perform a complete quartet from the romantic or nationalistic repertoire.

9 a.m. Lecture

10:30 a.m. Concert 6 – Three quartets perform

2 p.m. Concert 7 – Four quartets perform

7:30 p.m. Concert 8 – Three quartets perform

Thursday, September 1 Day 4: Competition Day Off and Special EventTake a day to enjoy your surroundings. Be left in awe by the beauty of Banff National Park, without missing a single note. (See page 23 for info)

7:30 p.m. Special event SPIN CYCLE: The Afiara String Quartet and DJ Skratch Bastid

Friday, September 2 Day 5: Canadian Commission Round and Alumni GalaAll quartets perform the newly commissioned composition by Zosha Di Castri.

1 p.m. A discussion between Zosha Di Castri and Barry Shiffman

2 p.m. Concert 9 – All ten quartets perform the new work by Zosha Di Castri

7:30 p.m. Concert 10 – Alumni Gala

A celebration of our distinguished alumni, the Alumni Gala features pianist Jon Kimura Parker performing with the 2013 First Price Laureates, the Dover Quartet.

Saturday, September 3 Day 6: Ad lib RoundAll quartets perform a selection of work of their own choosing totalling no more than 30 minutes.

9 a.m. Lecture: David Harrington from the groundbreaking Kronos Quartet in conversation with Adrian Fung from the Afiara String Quartet.

10:30 a.m. Concert 11 – Three quartets perform

2 p.m. Concert 12 – Four quartets perform

7:30 p.m. Concert 13 – Three quartets perform

Late evening – Announcement of the three finalists

Sunday, September 4 Day 7: Finals

10 a.m. Lecture: Life after a First Prize at BISQC with the Dover Quartet, interviewed by Mervon Mehta, Executive Director, Performing Arts at the Royal Conservatory of Music.

2:00 p.m. Concert 14 – Finals The three finalists perform a quartet by Beethoven or Schubert

Late afternoon –Announcement of the winning quartet

Followed by –A special buffet dinner created by Executive Chef Sébastien Tessier for all resident audience package buyers. Upon availability, tickets for this meal will be offered for purchase in July to Passport holders.

9 p.m. Maclab MingleA chance for audience, quartets and jury to meet at the Centre’s Bistro

Note: Schedule subject to change

Facing Page: The Asasello Quartet performs during BISQC 2010. Photo by Don Lee.14 15

With various options to choose from, we make it easy for you to enjoy every note of the 12th BISQC by staying on site in the comfort of The Banff Centre’s hotels with full amenities.

FULL WEEK PACKAGES (Sunday, Aug 28 – Monday, Sept 5, 2016)

• 8 nights’ accommodation • meals in Vistas Dining Room• reserved seating to all performances • access to all lectures and special events• tote bag with exclusive BISQC merchandise• membership at our extensive fitness,

aquatic and recreation facilities

StradivariThe superior Professional Development Centre rooms feature pine timbers and unique hand-crafted furniture, all within walking distance to performance venues.

Solo $ 2940 (single accommodation)Duo $ 2060 (shared accommodation)

GuarneriRooms in Lloyd Hall provide comfort in a central campus location, with easy access to performance venues.


A U D I E N C E P A C K A G E S .

Three easy ways to book your BISQC getaway:

1. Book your package or passport at: bisqc.ca2. Full week and weekend packages:

call The Banff Centre Reservations team at 1.800.884.7574 or 403.762.6308.3. Passport: call The Banff Centre Box Office at 1.800.413.8368 or 403.762.6301

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WEEKEND PACKAGES (Friday, Sept 2 – Monday, Sept 5, 2016)

Can’t make it for the entire week? Join us for the finals weekend.

• 3 nights’ accommodation• tickets to all concerts and events commencing

Friday and continuing through to the Finals• meals start at dinner on FridayIf you would like to join us on-site earlier than Friday, ask our reservations team for a customized experience.

AmatiThe superior Professional Development Centre rooms feature pine timbers and unique hand-crafted furniture, all within walking distance to performance venues.


MagginiRooms in Lloyd Hall provide comfort in a central campus location, with easy access to performance venues.


Please Note:• all prices are per person, in Canadian Dollars • excludes taxes (approx. 11% total tax to be added)• full week packages include arrival day dinner, departure day

breakfast, and breakfast, lunch and dinner from Monday, August 29 to Sunday, September 4, excluding Thursday, September 1, when only breakfast is provided so you can choose where to eat based on your activity that day.

• weekend packages include all meals from arrival day dinner to departure day breakfast from Friday, September 2 to Monday, September 5.

PASSPORT (Monday, Aug 29 – Sunday, Sept 4, 2016)

Tailored to our audiences who do not require accommodation or meals at The Banff Centre, but still want to experience it all! Includes reserved seating to all performances and access to all lectures and special BISQC events.

We are pleased to introduce convenient pricing options for seniors and students in 2016. Passports represent savings of up to 25% off the cost of individual tickets. (Please note: processing fees apply).

Adult $ 425Senior $ 375 (60 years +)Student $ 225 (with valid student ID)Child $ 225 (5 -12 years)

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The Eric Harvie Theatre.

All performances during BISQC take place in the Eric Harvie Theatre at The Banff Centre.

When you purchase your resident audience package, the same seat will be reserved for you for the entire competition. Simply fill out the “seat selection” section on-line to share with us your preferred seats.

A representative from The Banff Centre Box Office will be in touch soon after you have called or entered your application on-line to confirm your seat selection.

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Wheelchair and Accessibility Seating RequirementsIf you or your partner require wheelchair or other special needs seating requirements, please include on your application or mention to the agent upon booking.

Wheelchair accessible

Jury seating

Facing Page: Dover Quartet in performance during BISQC 2013. Photo by Rita Taylor.

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I N D I V I D U A L T I C K E T P R I C I N G .

Individual tickets will go on sale on Wednesday, May 4, 2016.

Concert Adult Senior Student/Child

1 to 9 $30 $28 $15

10: Alumni Gala $55 $52 $28

11, 12 $40 $37 $20

13 $50 $46 $25

14: Finals $65 $62 $32

Senior: 60 years +Student: with valid student IDChild: 5 -12 years. In consideration of the nature of the competition, we recommend that children be 8 years of age and older.

Service charges

The Banff Centre is a not-for-profit organization and service chargeshelp us to deliver exceptional customer service, and cover the costsof operating The Banff Centre Box Office. Please note: processing fees apply; $2 per ticket to a maximum of $16 per order. Everyone requires a ticket, regardless of age (including infants).

Facing Page: View of the Town of Banff, Banff Lake Louise Tourism. Paul Zizka Photography.


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E X P L O R E T H E C A N A D I A N R O C K I E S .

Nestled in Canada’s first national park in the heart of the spectacular Rocky Mountains, Banff attracts some 4 million visitors a year. With towering peaks and clear alpine lakes and streams, breath-taking scenery awaits at every turn. Be inspired and rejuvenated in this UNESCO World Heritage site, without missing any of the music, on Thursday, September 1. You can join us for pre-planned excursions (such as a bus trip to Lake Louise) or embark on your own adventures. Either way, we hope you take advantage of easy access to endless outdoor activities in Banff National Park.

Information on excursion options will be available to resident audience members in June 2016.

Facing Page: Banff Lake Louise Tourism. Paul Zizka Photography.

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General enquiries:[email protected]

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