Performing Arts Trail Presents: OCTET

Two string quartets, composed of the Saguenay String Quartet from Quebec, previously known as the Alcan String Quartet, and the Lafayette String Quartet from British Columbia. Both quartets have been successfully lasting in this music world for more than 25 years. This unique program created for the Celebration of Canada’s 150th birthday. The Alcan Quartet — violinists Laura Andriani and Nathalie Camus, violist Luc Beauchemin, and cellist David Ellis — has developed a reputation for excellence throughout Canada and internationally. Celebrating 25 years, the quartet’s originality, contagious enthusiasm, unique sonority, and remarkable cohesion have all contributed to its long term success. The Lafayette String Quartet - violinists Ann Elliott-Goldschmidt and Sharon Stanis, violist Joanna Hood and cellist Pamela Highbaugh Aloni. Since 1986, the Lafayette String Quartet has divided their time between entertaining audiences all over North America and Europe and teaching some of Canada’s finest young string players.

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