SLSQ Chamber Music Seminar at Stanford
A 10-day intensive seminar for advanced students (over 18 years of age)
and adult amateurs with the Grammy-nominated
St. Lawrence String Quartet and Special Guests
June 22—July 1, 2012
This intensive program is designed for those with a serious ongoing interest in chamber music and follows a rigorous schedule of study and performance in a uniquely supportive environment, blending advanced students destined for careers in music performance with adult amateurs.
The internationally acclaimed St. Lawrence String Quartet is Stanford University’s ensemble-in-residence. They offer dynamic instruction in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere. Participants focus on one or two major works in chamber music literature while learning the delicate art of cooperation as part of an intimate group.
A typical day will include coachings, scheduled rehearsal time, and an evening activity such as a masterclass, readings as a chamber orchestra, a guest presentation on related topics, sight reading sessions, or an informal barbecue. Unstructured time allows participants to pursue informal readings with others, or to explore the many delights of the Stanford campus and surrounding area as well.
Special guest faculty this year includes: The Gryphon Trio; Douglas McNabney, viola; Pedja Muzijevic, piano; and others to be announced. Sebastian Ruth, the 2010 MacArthur Fellow and founder and artistic director of Community MusicWorks, will be the keynote speaker.
For a glimpse at the quartet in action at a prior summer seminar, you can visit this youtube link.
Free Noon Concert Series:
Monday, June 25; Wednesday, June 27; and Friday, June 29
The SLSQ invites you to enjoy master works of the chamber music literature in a series of noon-hour concerts in conjunction with the St. Lawrence String Quartet Chamber Music Seminar at Stanford. These concerts are presented by the Seminar’s internationally celebrated faculty.
These noon concerts are free and begin at 12:15 p.m. in Dinkelspiel Auditorium on the Stanford campus. (Due to limited late seating, please arrive early. No food or beverages are allowed in Dinkelspiel Auditorium.)
Monday, June 25:
program TBA
Wednesday, June 27:
program TBA
Friday, June 29:
program TBA
Masterclasses
Masterclasses presented by the Chamber Music Seminar faculty take place in Campbell Recital Hall throughout the week. These are free events, open to the public.
Monday, June 25 at 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, June 27 at 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, June 30 at 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, June 30 at 7:00 p.m.
International String Quartet Showcase:
Saturday, June 30 at 7:30 p.m. in Dinkelspiel Auditorium
The SLSQ presents this free recital featuring some of the most exciting and talented young quartets performing today. This is a free event, open to the public.
Chamber Music Seminar Finale Concert:
Sunday, July 1 at 11:00 a.m. in Campbell Recital Hall
The Chamber Music Seminar concludes with a performance by each of the participating ensembles. This is a free event, open to the public.
Note: Schedules for all concerts and masterclasses are subject to change.
About the St. Lawrence String Quartet
The St. Lawrence String Quartet (SLSQ) has established itself among the world-class chamber ensembles of its generation. Its mission: bring every piece of music to the audience in vivid color, with pronounced communication and teamwork, and great respect to the composer. Since winning both the Banff International String Quartet Competition and Young Concert Artists International Auditions in 1992, the quartet has delighted audiences with its spontaneous, passionate, and dynamic performances. Alex Ross of The New Yorker magazine writes, “The St. Lawrence are remarkable not simply for the quality of their music making, exalted as it is, but for the joy they take in the act of connection.”
Please visit the new SLSQ website for everything SLSQ. Email here for additional information on the 2012 SLSQ Chamber Music Seminar.
Sponsors: The St. Lawrence String Quartet Chamber Music Seminar at Stanford is sponsored by the Stanford Department of Music, the School of Humanities and Sciences, and the Friends of Music at Stanford, with thanks to Peter and Helen Bing. The Stanford Institute for Creativity and the Arts (SiCa) provides support for our visiting artists. Thank you!
Comments of participants in prior
SLSQ Chamber Music Seminars at Stanford
"I had no idea it would be this intense — but I learned and achieved a lot by working harder than I expected."
"[My] experience exceeded all expectations! Having attended other similar programs, this one is unique: intense, thoroughly professional, in a warm and friendly atmosphere."
Inspiring faculty! Our quartet gets exponentially better after exposure to SLSQ energy.
The SLSQ ROCKS!!
