Romantic Gems
Superstar violinist Stefan Jackiw headlines this ensemble that was originally booked to play for the Valley Concert Society in May of 2020, a concert that was cancelled in the early days of the pandemic. He is joined by clarinetist Yoonah Kim, cellist Arnold Choi, and pianist Henry Kramer.
Jarred Dunn
Recognized as a Yamaha Artist, Jarred Dunn has been described as “an important musician, pianist, scholar, and writer within the great art of serious music.” His career has taken him around the world performing recitals, with chamber groups, and as a piano soloist with orchestras.
Johan Dalene
Swedish-Norwegian violinist Johan Dalene is a rising star. He won the 2019 Carl Nielsen Competition. In 2022 he was named Gramophone’s Young Artist of the Year. He is now performing with major orchestras in the great concert halls of Europe and North America.
Quartetto Gelato
We close our season with this high energy, hugely entertaining ensemble. Combining virtuosic talent with wit and impeccable timing, they will leave you wanting more.
The principal instruments of the four musicians are the oboe, violin, cello, and accordion, but they include a wide range of other instruments, including the musical saw.
musica intima
It began in 1992 with friends gathering in each other’s homes in Vancouver to share a love of singing together. It quickly grew into Canada’s first professional collaborative singing group. It is now an internationally recognized ensemble with a collection of award-winning recordings.
Butter Quartet
The four members of the Butter Quartet came together in the Netherlands during their studies at the Royal Conservatory of the Hague. They perform early string music repertoire on original instruments.