Critically acclaimed for its intensely moving performances, the all-Canadian Afiara String Quartet descends on the University of Alberta campus in early March to offer a unique concert experience for Edmonton audiences, and specialized educational outreach for Department of Music students.
In partnership with the Kilburn Memorial Concert Series, the Department of Music presents the Afiara String Quartet in a public concert on March 3, 2012.
The Department of Music and the Kilburn Memorial Concert Series presents
the 2011/12 Visiting Quartet in Residence Afiara Quartet in Concert
Yuri Cho, violin; Adrian Fung, cello; David Samuel, viola; Valerie Li, violin
Saturday, March 3, 2011 at 8pm in Convocation Hall
Featuring works by Beethoven, Nielsen & Sibelius
$20 Adults | $15 Seniors | $10 Students
Tickets available at the door on the evening of the performance only
Known worldwide for their engaging and authentic presence, Afiara recently concluded their final season as the graduate resident string quartet at The Julliard School in New York, and will arrive in Edmonton fresh from a residency at The Banff Centre.
Winners of the 2008 Concert Artists Guild International Competition and the 2010 Young Canadian Musicians Award, Afiara also took top prizes at the Munich ARD International Music Competition and the Banff International String Quartet Competition, where they were also awarded the Szekely Prize for best Beethoven interpretation.
Committed to education and connecting with its audience, the Afiara String Quartet is passionate about exploring new music while introducing fresh insight to classical repertoire. The Afiara players have worked with musicians and ensembles including the American, Cavani, Emerson, Kronos, St. Lawrence, Takacs and Ying Quartets, Earl Carlyss, James Dunham, Henk Guittart, Bonnie Hampton, and at the San Francisco Conservatory, where they were formed, with Paul Hersh, Mark Sokol and Ian Swensen.
Dedicated to excellence and innovation in the creation, performance, study and teaching of music, the Department of Music preserves classic traditions while breaking new paths, and is proud to welcome the Afiara String Quartet as the 2011/12 Quartet in Residence.
Afiara will also be offering a series of masterclasses during their residency. These classes are open to the public.
Please join our 2011/12 Quartet in Residence, The Afiara String Quartet, for a series of Masterclasses during their Residency. Classes take place February 28 through March 2 from 10am -11:30am and 1pm - 2:30pm. Please note locations, listed below. Open the public. Free admission.
Tuesday, February 28, Studio 27 with Adrian & Yuri:
10am: Jeanie Kim
10:30am: Jeanie Kim
11am: Maria Protodyakonova (trio)
11:30am: Wild Rose Quartet
1pm: Maria Protodyakonova and Diana Sapozhnikova
1:30pm: Maria Protodyakonova and Diana Sapozhnikova
2pm: Mendelssohn op. 13 (with Jeanie, Amanda, and members of Afiara)
Wednesday, February 29 in Studio 27 with David & Adrian
10am: Jeanie Kim (Quintet)
10:30am: Jeanie Kim with Somang Lim
11:30am: Clarijane Belliones
1:30pm: Brenda Dalen (Music 101)
2pm: Brenda Dalen (Music 101)
2:30pm: Brenda Dalen (Music 101)
Wednesday February 29 in FAB 2-11 with Valerie & Yuri:
10am: Gabrielle Despres
10:30am: Gabrielle Despres
1:30pm: Brenda Dalen (Music 101)
2pm: Brenda Dalen (Music 101)
2:30pm: Brenda Dalen (Music 101)
Thursday, March 1 in Studio 27 with Adrian & Yuri
10am: Tyson Oatway
10:30am: Daniel Gervais
11am: Wild Rose Quartet
11:30am: Mendelssohn op. 13 (with Kathleen and Afiara)
1pm: Mark Wilkinson (with quartet)
1:30pm: Maria Protodyakonova and Diana Sapozhnikova
2pm: Maria Protodyakonova and Diana Sapozhnikova
Friday, March 2 in FAB 2-11 with David & Valerie:
10am: Marie (Shostakovich trio)
10:30am: Arlan Vriens
11am: Arlan Vriens
11:30am: Sabrina and Misun
1pm: Leslie and Mi Ra
1:30pm: Tyson Oatway and Jessica McMillian
2:30pm: Samantha Spurrier and Lara Milner
Friday, March 2 in FAB 3-46 with Adrian & Yuri
10am: Jeanie Kim
10:30am: Jeanie Kim
11am: Brian Neeland
11:30am: Brian Neeland
1pm: Amanda Alstad
1:30pm: Maria Protodyakonova (trio)
2pm: Kathleen De Caen
2:30pm: Marie (Shostakovich trio)