The Banff International String Quartet Competition is held once in three years at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity in Banff, Alberta, Canada.
History The competition was organized in 1983 by Kenneth Murphy to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Banff Centre for the Arts, at which he was the assistant artistic director for musical programs."Banff International String Quartet Competition". Canadian Encyclopedia. Susan Spier, Robin Elliott, 10/03/2012 It is now recognised as one of the world's major string quartet competitions.
Competition details
Ten quartets from around the world are selected to take part in the semi-final competition. All members of the quartets must be under the age of 35."7 things we're dying to hear at BISQC 2016". CBC Music, Robert Rowat. August 25, 2016 After playing various styles of both traditional and modern chamber music before audiences over a period of several days,"Banff International String Quartet Competition returns with powerful Tesla, Verona Quartet performances". Stephan Bonfield, Calgary Herald, August 30, 2016 three finalist groups are chosen."BANFF 2016 | Banff International String Quartet Competition Announces Three Finalists". Musical Toronto, By Michael Vincent on September 4, 2016 After further performances these are judged and a winner chosen."DeLong: Rolston String Quartet takes top prize in international Banff competition". Kenneth Delong, Calgary Herald, September 5, 2016
Each year the winning ensemble receives a cash prize and a three-year career development programme, including a recording session at Banff Centre and a performance tour of European and North American cities."Rolston String Quartet win Banff competition ". Classical Music, Katy Wright, 21st September 2016 There is also a cash prize for second place and smaller specific prizes."Banff International String Quartet Competition: Winners". Calgary Herald, September 6, 2010
Winners + Winners Year Ensemble Country Source 2025 Poiesis Quartet American 2022 Isidore String Quartet American 2019 tie: Marmen Quartet & Viano Quartet UK & Canada/USA 2016 Rolston String Quartet Canadian "Canada's Rolston String Quartet takes top honours at Banff competition". Toronto Star, September 10, 2016. William Littler. 2013 Dover Quartet American "Banff International String Quartet Competition 2016 names three finalists". The Strad, September 4, 2016 2010 Cecilia String Quartet Canadian "Cecilia String Quartet nabs 1st place at Banff". CBC Art, Sep 07, 2010 2007 Tinalley String Quartet Australian 2004 Jupiter Quartet American 2001 Daedalus Quartet American 1998 Miró Quartet American 1995 Amernet String Quartet American 1992 St. Lawrence String Quartet Canadian 1989 Quatour Manfred French 1986 Franciscan Quartet American 1983 Colorado Quartet American
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