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Borealis Quartet
Patricia Shih, violinYuel Yawney, violinNikita Pogrebnoy, violaShih-Lin Chen, cello One of the most dynamic and exciting world-class ensembles of its generation, the Borealis String Quartet was founded in Vancouver, British Columbia Read more
Gryphon Trio
Annalee Patipatanakoon, violinRoman Borys, celloJamie Parker, piano Formed in 1993 and based in Toronto, the Gryphon Trio tours regularly throughout Canada, the United States, and Europe. Their celebrated recordings include works Read more
New York Woodwind Quintet
Carol Wincenc, fluteStephen Taylor, oboeCharles Neidich, clarinetMarc Goldberg, bassoonWilliam Purvis, horn For almost 60 seasons, the New York Woodwind Quintet has maintained an active performance schedule in the United States and Read more
Ensō String Quartet - April 15
Maureen Nelson, violin; John Marcus, violin Melissa Reardon, viola; Richard Belcher, cello It was "standing room only," wrote the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette of a performance by the Ensō String Quartet. Commenting on Read more
The Boise Chamber Music Series Young Artist String Quartet Competitions began in May of 2006, in celebration of the Boise Chamber Music Series 20th Anniversary event. Members of the Ying Quartet judged two rounds, one pre-college and one collegiate, choosing first-place winners from Timberline High School (Phyllis Saunders) and Boise State University (Craig Purdy). These winning student quartets performed at the Egyptian Theatre lobby at the Saturday night gala concert of the Ying Quartet together with the Turtle Island String Quartet.
Since that year, the BCMS has sponsored and run the competitions each spring. The 2009-2010 competition will be held Saturday, April 17, 2010, and the Enso Quartet will serve as adjudicators. Students and coaches interested in the guidelines should contact Jeanne Belfy for details. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
