The semifinals of the Bader and Overton Canadian Cello Competition concluded on Thursday afternoon. I have heard that a number of you have listened to some of the music that was streamed online. Of the eight cellists who reached that … Read More
With live music performances on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic, more artists are posting their music online. The same is happening to competitions. I would like to share with you one competition that has two points of connection … Read More
We had recently enjoyed a sublime performance at the piano by Charles Richard- Hamelin. And then our season came to a sudden and untimely end. I am not a superstitious person, but I could not help noticing that the … Read More
Challenging times often bring out the very best in people, and we are experiencing how this is true of the many who attend Valley Concert Society concerts. We are grateful to all those who have so generously donated the remaining … Read More
The Valley Concert Society regretfully announces the cancellation of the final concert of the 2019-20 season which was originally scheduled for Friday, May 1. We respect the need to avoid large groups and recognize that it is impossible for … Read More
The Valley Concert Society announces that the concert with the Manhattan Chamber Players will not take place as scheduled on Friday, March 13, at the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium. We regret the inconvenience to our audience but support the need … Read More
With the rising international concern over COVID-19, The Valley Concert Society would like to share with you the measures that are being taken to ensure that everyone is able to safely enjoy the concert with the Manhattan Chamber Players … Read More
The Valley Concert Society is delighted to present a piano quartet from the Manhattan Chamber Players at the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium on Friday, March 13, at 7:30 p.m. The Manhattan Chamber Players is a collective of musicians based in … Read More
At first blush, there couldn’t be a greater contrast. The man was unassuming. The artist was sensational. The man was short. The artist was towering .The man mumbled at times. The artist communicated with passion and clarity. Charles Richard-Hamelin embodied … Read More
The Valley Concert Society is holding a masterclass for four outstanding young local musicians with pianist Charles Richard-Hamelin as clinician on Saturday, February 22, at Peace Lutheran Church, 2029 Ware St., Abbotsford. The society is committed to enriching the … Read More