A Rare Post-Concert Experience

Following the Friday, September 4 concert, join Barry Shiffman, Jan Lisiecki, and fellow artists for a one-night-only, intimate gathering created in support of BISQC/Fest. The evening includes a brief Q&A, followed by drinks, hors d’oeuvres, and informal conversation.

A tax receipt will be provided for a portion of the $250 add-on event cost. Capacity is limited.

The festival finale brings together BISQFest Director Barry Shiffman, cellist Steven Isserlis, and the Banff Festival Strings.

Program

Barry Shiffman, viola
Afiara Quartet
OSVALDO GOLIJOV: Tintype

Steven Isserlis, cello
Banff Festival Strings
MAURICE RAVEL: Deux mélodies hébraïques

Barry Shiffman, viola
Daniel Thorell, cello
Afiara Quartet
JOHANNES BRAHMS: String Sextet in G Major, Op. 36

Program is subject to change

Canadian artists Jan Lisiecki (piano) and Jonathan Crow (violin) perform Beethoven’s Spring Sonata, alongside additional performances by BISQFest artists.

Program

Livia Sohn
MARK APPLEBAUM: More or Less for pre-recorded and live violin

Opus13
LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN: String Quartet No. 9 in C Major, Op. 59, No. 3

Jonathan Crow, violin
Jan Lisiecki, piano
LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN: Violin Sonata No. 5 in F Major, Op. 24 ‘Spring’

Program is subject to change

Acclaimed for its unique programming, the Dalí Quartet brings music by Latin American composers to the stage alongside works by the masters.

Program

JUAN CRISÓSTOMO DE ARRIAGA: String Quartet No. 1 in D minor
SILVESTRE REVUELTAS: String Quartet No. 2 – Magueyes
SONIA MORALES: Divertimento Caribeño No. 3
ASTOR PIAZZOLLA: Four, for Tango

Program is subject to change

Canadian dancer and choreographer Neshama Nashman brings new works to life on the Jenny Belzberg stage with live music, followed by a performance of Copland’s Appalachian Spring for chamber ensemble.

Program is subject to change

Cellist Steven Isserlis joins pianist Connie Shih for an intimate recital performance.

Program

LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN: Twelve Variations on ‘See the Conquering Hero Comes’, WoO 45
WILLIAM STERNDALE BENNETT: Sonata Duo for Piano and Cello, Op. 32
LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN: Seven Variations on a theme from ‘The Magic Flute’, WoO 46
ROBERT SCHUMANN: Fünf Stücke im Volkston, Op. 102

Program is subject to change

Cellist Steven Isserlis joins pianist Connie Shih for an intimate recital performance.

Program

LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN: Twelve Variations on ‘See the Conquering Hero Comes’, WoO 45
WILLIAM STERNDALE BENNETT: Sonata Duo for Piano and Cello, Op. 32
LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN: Seven Variations on a theme from ‘The Magic Flute’, WoO 46
ROBERT SCHUMANN: Fünf Stücke im Volkston, Op. 102

Program is subject to change

World-renowned Canadian pianist Jan Lisiecki performs Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 3 in c with the Banff Festival Orchestra, alongside a special string orchestra performance of Schubert’s Death and the Maiden.

Program

Afiara Quartet 
Dali Quartet
Opus13
Livia Sohn, violin
Yolanda Bruno, violin
Barry Shiffman, viola
Joel Quarrington, bass
Hilda Cowie, bass
FRANZ SCHUBERT: String Quartet No. 14 in D minor, D. 810 ‘Death and the Maiden’

Jan Lisiecki, piano
Banff Festival Orchestra
LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor, Op. 37

Program is subject to change

An Evening With Barry Shiffman and Jan Lisiecki 

Join Barry Shiffman, Jan Lisiecki, and fellow artists for a one-night-only, intimate gathering created in support of BISQC/Fest. This rare post-concert experience includes a brief Q&A, followed by drinks, hors d'oeuvres, and informal conversation.

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Laureates of BISQC 2022 and first prize winners at the 2025 Wigmore Hall and Bordeaux International String Quartet Competitions, Norway’s Opus13 returns to Banff for an afternoon performance.

Program

LEOŠ JANÁČEK: String Quartet No. 2 “Intimate Letters” 

EDVARD GRIEG: String Quartet No. 1, Op. 27

Program is subject to change

Laureates of BISQC 2022 and first prize winners at the 2025 Wigmore Hall and Bordeaux International String Quartet Competitions, Norway’s Opus13 returns to Banff for an afternoon performance.

Program

LEOŠ JANÁČEK: String Quartet No. 2 “Intimate Letters” 

EDVARD GRIEG: String Quartet No. 1, Op. 27

Program is subject to change