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Cello Masterclass with Peter Rejto

Phillip T. Young Recital Hall University of Victoria, MacLaurin Building, B-Wing, Victoria, BC

American and Australian cellist, Peter Rejto, has performed internationally since winning the 1972 international Young Concert Artists, Inc. award (New York).  He has concertized as soloist throughout North America, Europe, and South America with such orchestras as the St. Louis Symphony, Dallas Symphony, Ohio Chamber Orchestra, Filarmonica de Caracas, Venezuela, the California Chamber Symphony on […]

Talking About Teaching with cellist Peter Rejto

Rm. B120, MacLaurin Building, B-Wing University of Victoria, Victoria, BC

Cellist Peter Rejto shares experiences and thoughts on teaching, with plenty of time for questions and discussion in this informal guest presentation. American and Australian cellist, Peter Rejto, has performed internationally since winning the 1972 international Young Concert Artists, Inc. award (New York).  He has concertized as soloist throughout North America, Europe, and South America […]

Sound Genres: Exploring Sound as Foundational Practice

Various Rooms, MacLaurin Building University of Victoria, Victoria, BC

Sound Genres: Exploring Sound as Foundational Practice is conference hosted by the University of Victoria exploring electronically mediated sound and music genres in both academic settings (sound art, soundscape, electroacoustic etc.) and popular contexts (EDM, ambient, techno etc.). Artists, musicologists, anthropologists, and other participants from across Canada will convene to share their artistic and scholarly […]

Sound Genres Concert

David Lam Auditorium, MacLaurin Building, A-Wing University of Victoria, MacLaurin Building, A-Wing, Victoria, BC

CONCERT PROGRAM Hildegard Westerkamp, Klavierklang     Rachel Iwaasa, piano and voice Matthew Haussman, ORAVIBE Sean Kiley, In a Mercurial Liminality Zosha Di Castri, The Dream Feed     Jane Chan, cello Paula Matthusen and Terri Hron, Etudes for Former Lives Nathaniel Ritter, Two Shorts     Leif Bradshaw, Voice ABOUT SOUND GENRES Sound Genres: […]

Quartet Fest West: Movie and Mozart

Phillip T. Young Recital Hall University of Victoria, MacLaurin Building, B-Wing, Victoria, BC

Violist Yariv Aloni joins the Lafayette String Quartet in Mozart's Viola Quintet in G minor, K. 516. You'll also have to opportunity to view the premiere screening of John Bolton's new film "Singing Through Generations." This short film features the LSQ performing Singing Through Generations, co-composed by Nicole Mandryk and Leila Lustig. It was recorded […]

Quartet Fest West: Participants’ Concert

Phillip T. Young Recital Hall University of Victoria, MacLaurin Building, B-Wing, Victoria, BC

For nearly two weeks, the young musicians of Quartet Fest West work intensely together learning new repertoire. This concert is the culmination of their hard work. Program TBA Reception to follow the concert Quartet Fest West runs from June 26-July 8 and offers an in-depth study of great chamber music literature with the world-renowned Lafayette […]

Lafayette String Quartet Final Concert (additional date) SOLD OUT

Phillip T. Young Recital Hall University of Victoria, MacLaurin Building, B-Wing, Victoria, BC

*Due to high demand, the Lafayette String Quartet has added an additional concert date to celebrate their retirement as a quartet. This concert will feature the same great repertoire as the finale on August 20. Tickets available here. Hear the Lafayette String Quartet plays gems from their tremendous history together as they give their final […]

Creating Harmony Film Premiere

Cinecenta

Premiere Film Screening CREATING HARMONY Produced by Eric Lamontagne, Compass Rose Entertainment Directed by Arwen Hunter Join us on the eve of their final performance as the Lafayette String Quartet presents their latest biography, Creating Harmony. Creating Harmony follows the Lafayette String Quartet's performance of the Shostakovich Cycle, consisting of 15 string quartets over five […]

Creating Harmony Film Premiere

Cinecenta

Premiere Film Screening CREATING HARMONY Produced by Eric Lamontagne, Compass Rose Entertainment Directed by Arwen Hunter Join us on the eve of their final performance as the Lafayette String Quartet presents their latest biography, Creating Harmony. Creating Harmony follows the Lafayette String Quartet's performance of the Shostakovich Cycle, consisting of 15 string quartets over five […]

Lafayette String Quartet Final Concert and Celebration (SOLD OUT)

Phillip T. Young Recital Hall University of Victoria, MacLaurin Building, B-Wing, Victoria, BC

This concert is sold out. A second concert has been added for Friday, August 18 at 7:30 PM. Tickets available here Hear the Lafayette String Quartet plays gems from their tremendous history together as they give their final performance for their home audience in Victoria marking their retirement as a quartet.  Haydn's Quartet Op. 20, […]