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The Penderecki String Quartet's annual chamber academy and concert series returns for advanced string players at Wilfrid Laurier University from June 24 - July 7, 2024.

Each week students will receive:

  • one hour private lesson
  • 5 x 90 minutes of chamber coaching
  • 3 x 2 hours of chamber class
  • At least one opportunity to perform 

Rates: $650 for two weeks, $350 for one week. 

Guest artists include the New Zealand String Quartet and the Skyros Quartet.

Registration is open March 1, 2024 and closes May 1, 2024. 

Students may wish to stay at the 260 Regina St Dormitory while studying at QuartetFest. The rooms are single private occupancy, private bathroom/shower, shared kitchen. Reserve now.

Are you a high school student string player? Don't miss out on registering for our Secondary School Workshop, which will run July 2-6, 2024. Registration opens March 1, 2024. 

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Background

QuartetFest is an intensive chamber music program that brings young artists from across Canada and abroad together with world-renowned performers. QuartetFest is one of the most anticipated spring festivals by chamber music lovers and young musicians.

QuartetFest is hosted by Laurier's Faculty of Music, the Penderecki String Quartet and the Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society.  

QuartetFest began at Wilfrid Laurier University in 1992 and is led by Laurier's Quartet-in-Residence the Penderecki String Quartet.

Secondary School Workshop

The Penderecki String Quartet’s annual QuartetFest at Wilfrid Laurier University will feature an (up to) 4-day workshop for secondary school students working in pre-formed string quartets. A limited number of individuals applying with solo, duo, and trio repertoire will be accepted.

Our Secondary School Workshop will focus on masterclasses and coaching's with members of the Penderecki String Quartet, culminating in a performance during the QuartetFest Young Artists Concert on July 6, 2024.

All groups or individual applicants must submit an application no later than May 1, 2024. Selected participants will be notified by May 30, 2024.

The workshop fee is $50 per person/per day (9 a.m. - 4 p.m.). Students may request to participate from one to four days, as available. Overnight affordable residence accommodations are available on campus. Parental supervision is required.

Register

Concerts 

Tickets will be on sale for the Seattle String Quartet, Penderecki String Quartet, and New Zealand String Quartet on April 1, 2024. Student concerts are free. 

Wednesday, June 25: Skyros Quartet

  • Location: Maureen Forrester Recital Hall, WLU
  • Time: 7 p.m.

Thursday, June 27Penderecki String Quartet with Anya Alexyev

  • Location: Maureen Forrester Recital Hall, WLU
  • Time: 7 p.m.

Friday, June 28: Student Concert

  • Location: Maureen Forrester Recital Hall, WLU
  • Time: 7 p.m.

Thursday, July 4: Student Concert

  • Location: Maureen Forrester Recital Hall, WLU
  • Time: 7 p.m.

Friday, July 5New Zealand String Quartet in Forrester Hall 

  • Location: Maureen Forrester Recital Hall, WLU
  • Time: 7 p.m.

Saturday, July 6Penderecki String Quartet and Young Artists Concert

  • Location: Maureen Forrester Recital Hall, WLU
  • Time: 7 p.m.

 

About

Contact Us:

Laurier Academy of Music and Arts

E: LAMA@wlu.ca
T: 519.578.3640

Laurier location: 190 Lester St., Waterloo

South Kitchener location: 68 Biehn Dr., Kitchener

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