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BISQC Banff International String Quartet Competition
Aug 29 - Sept 4, 2016
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BISQC • (bisk) noun (est. 1983) 1.
acronym for Banff International String Quartet Competition
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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
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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
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home to BISQC quartets, jury, audience, and special guests from August 29 – September 4, 2016
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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.
Wes Blomster The Strad Magazine
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.
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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 Shiffman Executive Director Banff International String Quartet Competition
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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.
Milena Pajaro-van de Stadt, violist Dover Quartet, BISQC 2013, First Place Laureates
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C E L E B R AT I N G T H E N E X T G E N E R AT I O N. BISQC winners are now the “who’s who” of the World’s Greats: 2013 2010 2007 2004 2001 1998 1995 1992 1989 1986 1983
Dover Quartet Cecilia String Quartet Tinalley String Quartet Jupiter Quartet Daedalus Quartet Miró Quartet Amernet String Quartet St. Lawrence String Quartet Quatuor Manfred Franciscan Quartet 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 $3,000 For the best performance of a Haydn quartet
Facing Page: The Hausmann Quartet during BISQC 2010. Photo by Don Lee.
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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
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[BISQC] WAS AND...WILL REMAIN ONE OF THE MOST MEMORABLE WEEKS OF MY LIFE
Ly n n e Wa l ke 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.
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THE BISQC EXPERIENCE. Sunday, August 28 Resident Audience Arrives Evening - Welcome Reception
Monday, August 29 Day 1: Recital Round Four 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 Round Six 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
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. BISQC.CA
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Wednesday, August 31 Day 3: Romantic Round
Saturday, September 3 Day 6: Ad lib Round
All quartets perform a complete quartet from the romantic or nationalistic repertoire.
All quartets perform a selection of work of their own choosing totalling no more than 30 minutes.
9 a.m. Lecture
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 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 Event Take 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
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.
Friday, September 2 Day 5: Canadian Commission Round and Alumni Gala
2:00 p.m. Concert 14 – Finals The three finalists perform a quartet by Beethoven or Schubert
All quartets perform the newly commissioned composition by Zosha Di Castri.
Late afternoon – Announcement of the winning quartet
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.
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 Mingle A 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.
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AUDIENCE PACKAGES. 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
Stradivari The superior Professional Development Centre rooms feature pine timbers and unique hand-crafted furniture, all within walking distance to performance venues. Solo Duo
$ 2940 (single accommodation) $ 2060 (shared accommodation)
Guarneri Rooms in Lloyd Hall provide comfort in a central campus location, with easy access to performance venues. Solo Duo
$ 2420 (single accommodation) $ 1800 (shared accommodation)
Three easy ways to book your BISQC getaway: 1. Book your package or passport at: bisqc.ca 2. 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 Friday If you would like to join us on-site earlier than Friday, ask our reservations team for a customized experience.
Amati The superior Professional Development Centre rooms feature pine timbers and unique hand-crafted furniture, all within walking distance to performance venues. Solo Duo
$ 1230 (single accommodation) $ 900 (shared accommodation)
Maggini Rooms in Lloyd Hall provide comfort in a central campus location, with easy access to performance venues. Solo Duo
$ 1035 (single accommodation) $ 805 (shared accommodation)
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 Senior Student Child
$ 425 $ 375 (60 years +) $ 225 (with valid student ID) $ 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 Requirements If you or your partner require wheelchair or other special needs seating requirements, please include on your application or mention to the agent upon booking.
Facing Page: Dover Quartet in performance during BISQC 2013. Photo by Rita Taylor.
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INDIVIDUAL TICKET PRICING. Individual tickets will go on sale on Wednesday, May 4, 2016.
Student/ Child
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10: Alumni Gala
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Senior: 60 years + Student: with valid student ID Child: 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 charges help us to deliver exceptional customer service, and cover the costs of 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).
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Facing Page: View of the Town of Banff, Banff Lake Louise Tourism. Paul Zizka Photography.
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EXPLORE THE CANADIAN ROCKIES. 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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BISQC 12th Banff International String Quartet Competition
Aug 29 - Sept 4, 2016
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General enquiries: bisqc@banffcentre.ca 403.762.6231
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