SLSQ Chamber Music Seminar at Stanford
June 21–30, 2013
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 Guest Faculty
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Free Events
CONCERTS
All concerts are free and open to the public; however, tickets are required for admittance (check details for each event).
- Monday, June 24 at 12:00 noon | Bing Concert Hall
4-hands Piano (Stephen Prutsman and Pedja Musijevic), Solo Piano (Pedja Musijevic), and SLSQ
Free tickets (tickets are required; available one hour before curtain at Bing). - Wednesday, June 26 at 12:00 noon | Bing Concert Hall
Piano Trio (Mark Fewer, Nina Lee, and Pedja Musijevic), Violin and Cello Duo (Mark Fewer and Chris Costanza), and Solo Piano (Stephen Prutsman)
Free (tickets are required; available one hour before curtain at Bing). - Thursday, June 27 at 7:00 pm | Campbell Recital Hall
Azure Concert: For Children and Young Adults on the Autism Spectrum
Classical music presented by the St. Lawrence String Quartet Chamber Music Seminar Players
The AZURE concerts are fun, friendly, and engaging 50-minute performances tailored for children and young adults who are on the autism spectrum or have similar challenges. Audience members’ parents, family members, and caregivers are all welcome. | Free (tickets must be reserved by email). Presented in partnership with Autism Fun Bay Area and Stanford Jazz Workshop. - Friday, June 28 at 12:00 noon | Bing Concert Hall
Percussion Showcase (Mikael Ringquist) and Piano Quintet (Stephen Prutsman and SLSQ)
Free tickets (tickets are required; available one hour before curtain at Bing). - Saturday, June 29 at 7:30 pm | Bing Concert Hall
International Showcase
Showcase features hot, up-and-coming string quartets to be selected during the seminar. | Free (tickets are available by reservation at the Stanford Ticket Office in Tressider Memorial Union beginning Monday, June 17, or one hour before curtain at Bing). - Sunday, June 30 at 11:00 am | Bing Concert Hall
SLSQ Chamber Music Seminar Final Concert
This “marathon” performance by all participating groups including professionals, students, and adult amateurs will last until approximately 3 pm. | Free (tickets are required; available one hour before curtain at Bing). - Saturday, July 6 at 7:00 pm | Campbell Recital Hall
Azure Concert: For Children and Young Adults on the Autism Spectrum
The Stanford Jazz Workshop presents “An Evening of Riffs and Rhythm”
The AZURE concerts are fun, friendly, and engaging 50-minute performances tailored for children and young adults who are on the autism spectrum or have similar challenges. Audience members’ parents, family members, and caregivers are all welcome. | Free (tickets must be reserved by email). Presented in partnership with Autism Fun Bay Area and Stanford Jazz Workshop.
MASTERCLASSES
All masterclasses take place in Campbell Recital Hall from 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. They are free and open to the public.
- Monday, June 24
Masterclass 1: Chamber Music - Tuesday, June 25
Masterclass 2: Piano - Wednesday, June 26
Masterclass 3: Chamber Music - Thursday, June 27
Masterclass 4: Chamber Music
FILM SERIES
The Musicians of the String Quartet: A Documentary in Four Parts
Georges Zeisel and Catherine ZIns
(An INA / ARTE production)
Each part is approximately one hour, to be followed by a question and answer discussion with director Georges Zeisel. Free admission at the door (donations are welcome!) | Presented by the SLSQ Chamber Music Seminar in partnership by Camera As Witness. Portions of these films use subtitles.
- Saturday, June 22 at 2:30 pm | Campbell Recital Hall
Part 1: Vienna, First Movement - Saturday, June 22 at 7:00 pm | Campbell Recital Hall
Part 2: Variations on a European Theme - Monday, June 24 at 7:00 pm | Campbell Recital Hall
Part 3: Largo Desolato: The Exile - Wednesday, June 26 at 7:00 | Campbell Recital Hall
Part 4: Last Movement: The Revival
Orchestra of Exiles
Produced, Written and Directed by Josh Aronson
(A First Run Features release)
Friday, June 28 at 7:30 pm | Campbell Recital Hall
Free admission at the door (donations are welcome!) | Presented by the SLSQ Chamber Music Seminar in partnership by Camera As Witness.
About the SLSQ Chamber Music Seminar
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.
Enrollment is now closed. Find out more about enrollment are here.
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.
This year's seminar participants include: Aeolus Quartet, Aleron Trio, Cecilia String Quartet, The Graffiti Trio, JARS quartet, The Maltese Falcons, Oceana String Quintet, Pinky Quartet, Portola Trio, Quartet of Sand & Fog, Queertetto ma non tanto, Silhouette Quartette, Skynet Quartet, Telos String Quartet, The Wild Parrots, Wolfgang Quartet, and WuTrio.
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 official SLSQ website for everything SLSQ. Email here for additional information on the 2013 SLSQ Chamber Music Seminar, or join our Mailing List to receive notices about concerts, announcements, and enrollment info.
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 special thanks to Peter and Helen Bing. The Stanford Arts Institute and the Education Program for Gifted Youth provides support for our visiting artists.
Generous support from individuals makes this unique program possible. Please consider making a donation today so we can continue to offer the finest in training and opportunities to young musicians.
- $1000: Covers the full costs of tuition for a student musician and makes it possible for the SLSQ to include students from all backgrounds.
- $500: Covers the costs of housing a student musician on-campus for the 10 days of the summer seminar and allows young people from around the world to experience intensive seminar training.
- $100: Support the SLSQ in our continuing endeavor of community outreach. This year's free Azure concert creates a welcoming environment for children and young adults on the autism spectrum.
- $50: Help make music accessible to all. This year's seminar boasts 15 free events open to the public, including concerts, films and masterclasses.
Previous seminar highlights
2012 seminar faculty highlights are archived here. For a glimpse of the quartet in action, see video footage of the 2012 SLSQ Seminar on YouTube.
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!!”
