Banff centre summer programs

The Gryphon Trio continues to impress international audiences with repertoire that explores traditional to contemporary, European classicism to modern-day multimedia.

The Trio has released more than 20 recordings on the Analekta, Naxos, and Ondine labels featuring a comprehensive cross-section of core classical and contemporary works. In addition, the Trio has commissioned and premiered more than 85 new works by contemporary composers. Patipatanakoon, Borys, and Parker all met at Banff Centre as music students in the s. For the final season of their tenure in , Claire Chase and Steven Schick will continue their commitment to performance and study with innovative master classes and world class concerts.

Their contributions will add to the richness and legacy of the Summer Music program at Banff Centre with 6 newly commissioned works this summer.

Situated on Treaty 7 territory, the Centre offers more than courses each year in multi-disciplinary arts and leadership training, and presents more than shows featuring cutting edge works from both Canadian and international artists.

More than 75, artists have trained, created or performed at Banff Centre since Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity is located on the lands of Treaty 7 territory. Skip to main content. Search form Search. Show me Current Programs Past Programs. February 08 - February 11, April 25 - May 27, Banff Artist in Residence - Spring Thu, Jul 22, View Past Event.

Opera in the 21st Century Virtual Open Studios. Banff Centre Presents: Kopernikus. Follow Agni as she makes her way between this world and the next in Canadian composer Claude Vivier's opera "Kopernikus. Artistic Leadership Joel Ivany. Through workshops, performances, collaboration with faculty, and group conversation, participants will engage in a holistic approach to making music. June 24 — July 13, EQ: Evolution of the String Quartet: Pre-existing string quartets will work with internationally recognized string quartets including JACK, Eybler, Parker and Bozzini and composers on an expansive repertory spanning the earliest string quartets to the innovations of the present day.

This Summer Music program explores the string quartet lineage from Haydn to music made in Banff by and for the faculty and participants of EQ. July 15 — August 03,