Subscription Package: Peak Performances at the Playhouse

  • DANISH STRING QUARTET

    DANISH STRING QUARTET

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    Following an electrifying sold-out performance on our Next Generation Series at the Vancouver Playhouse in 2014, the Danish String Quartet went on to conquer the North American scene. They’ve earned rave reviews and return engagements. This is one of them. “A concert that was as comprehensively rewarding as any chamber- music performance in recent memory……

  • BROWN-URIOSTE-CANELLAKIS TRIO

    BROWN-URIOSTE-CANELLAKIS TRIO

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    Elena Urioste, violin Michael Brown, piano Nicholas Canellakis, cello Pianist Michael Brown, violinist Elena Urioste and cellist Nicholas Canellakis have established themselves as three of the most sought-after young virtuosos on the music scene today. Winners, individually, of the Avery Fisher Career Grant, BBC New Generation Artist Scheme, and the Sphinx and Concert Artist Guild…

  • RICHARD GOODE, piano

    RICHARD GOODE, piano

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    Hailed for music-making of tremendous emotional power, depth and expressiveness, Richard Goode has been acknowledged worldwide as one of today’s leading interpreters of Classical and Romantic music. Last heard on this series in 2007, he makes a welcome return to perform a program of Bach. “One of the greatest American pianists of this or any…

  • ARCANTO QUARTET

    ARCANTO QUARTET

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    Founded less than a decade ago by four celebrated soloists, the Arcanto Quartet made a stunning and memorable debut for the VRS at the Chan Centre in 2010. Violinists Antje Weithaas and Daniel Sepec, violist Tabea Zimmermann, and cellist Jean-Guihen Queyras make a much-anticipated return to our stage. A musical event not to be missed!…

  • BENJAMIN GROSVENOR, piano

    BENJAMIN GROSVENOR, piano

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    “…poetic and gently ironic, brilliant yet clear-minded, intelligent but not without humour, all translated through a beautifully clear and singing touch.” — The Independent Benjamin Grosvenor’s outstanding debut on the VRS’ Next Generation Series last season led to an immediate re-engagement. Since achieving prominence in 2004 as the youngest winner of the Keyboard section of the…

  • GERALD FINLEY, baritone & JULIUS DRAKE, piano

    GERALD FINLEY, baritone & JULIUS DRAKE, piano

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    “A recital is a very human experience. People have come literally to spend time with you. I want to share the highs and lows and deliver something that’s precious to me.” Who better to describe the recital experience than the great Canadian baritone himself? He reduces his audiences to spellbound silence. “Mr. Finley has long been…

  • DANIEL MÜLLER-SCHOTT, cello & SIMON TRPČESKI, piano

    DANIEL MÜLLER-SCHOTT, cello & SIMON TRPČESKI, piano

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    “Subtle, clever, imaginative pianism of the very highest quality.” – The Independent The ultimate musical pairing. Daniel Müller-Schott has made his mark by delighting audiences with energetic performances, perfectly combining technical brilliance with great intellectual and emotional acuity. Simon Trpčeski’s playing embodies impeccable technique with delicate expression. This union, a coup for the VRS, is…