The festival kicks off on with a performance by the Ariel String Quartet. Originally from Israel but now based in Cincinnati, these seasoned international touring musician's concerts have been described by the Washington Post as “…blazing, larger-than-life…” Star violinist and Victoria's own Nikki Chooi will once again join us. Nikki has just finished a stint as concertmaster at the New York Metropolitan Opera Orchestra.
=0D=0A=This year sees the return of the highly talented Victoria quartet; the Muse Ensemble. The festival wraps with performances by Stefan Jackiw, Conrad Tao and Jay Campbell, all highly regarded up-and-coming musicians that have joined forces to form the JCT (Junction) Trio. Stefan Jackiw was featured on the cover of the February 2018 edition of Strings magazine. Afternoon performances are held at a church with wonderful acoustics. Summer evening events can be enjoyed sipping a glass of wine at a local winery.
=0D=0A=Tickets, which range in price from $30-$35, go on sale April 23rd 2018. Details can be found at www.eksm.ca.
=0D=0A=EKSM is the longest-running summer classical music event in greater Victoria. EKSM is a not-for-profit organization whose goal is to present world class chamber music concerts at affordable prices. Performances are by artists among the finest in BC as well as distinguished guests from around the world. This popular series takes place in two superb venues surrounded by the natural beauty of the Saanich Peninsula.
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