Banff in Canada is where young string quartets head for high noon.
This year’s finalists are:
Rolston String Quartet (Canada)
Castalian String Quartet (UK)
Tesla Quartet (Russia / South Korea / USA)
Watch the final tonight streamed live here.
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For those interested in hearing some of the other quartets and past performances:
https://www.youtube.com/user/TheBanffCentre/videos
Ah yes, unfortunately only third place for the Castalian. Anybody notice the connections between the Canadian quartet that won (the Rolston) and the jury members, not to mention the Executive Director, Barry Shiffman?
would you care to elaborate?
In the regrettable absence (as far I could note here) of any other reference to the outcome of this competition, read music critic Bill Rankin’s thorough and balanced summary of the proceedings, from La Scena Musicale: http://myscena.org/bill-rankin/bisqc-canadian-rolston-quartet-takes-top-prize/.
Also, William Littler’s report from The Toronto Star: https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/music/2016/09/10/canadas-rolston-string-quartet-takes-top-honours-at-banff-competition.html