Annual General Meeting

Don't miss out on this opportunity to be a part of the PRISMA community at PRISMA Academy & Festival's Annual General Meeting! This year's event will take place at the Carlson Community Club Loft on February 13th, with doors opening at 6:15 pm and the main program kicking off at 7:00 pm. Please RSVP in advance at prismafestival.com/agm

An Afternoon of Romance with the qathet Symphony Orchestra, featuring cello soloist Arthur Arnold

When: Sunday February 11th, 2:00 pm

Where: Max Cameron Theatre in Brooks High School

Admission: By donation

Enjoy a love and romance themed "Pops" style concert! Music for the whole family from Disney movie themes, through classical and musical theatre, to Elizabethan madrigals, featuring cello soloist Arthur Arnold and vocal group Vox Madrigal.

Enjoy pieces by Johann Strauss, Leonard Bernstein, Tchaikovsky, Elgar, ABBA, Shostakovich, Lehar, Gilbert & Sullivan and more.

Cuore Piano Trio Concert

PRISMA is proud to collaborate with the Powell River Festival of the Performing Arts to bring the Cuore Piano Trio to the Powell River Recreation Complex on Tuesday, March 5th at 7:00 pm for the festival's 80th anniversary celebration concert. Tickets are $20 each (free for youth participants in strings and piano categories) and can be purchased online, in person at Powell River Academy of Music, the Peak office or at the door.

The Cuore Piano Trio will be touring throughout British Columbia after the release of their debut album in January.

Tour Dates

Don't miss out on PRISMA in 2024

Tickets and passes for the 2024 PRISMA Festival (June 17-29) will go on sale in March, with a special head start – as always – for PRISMA members. Hear the works of Bernstein, Mahler, Ravel, Kodály, Royer, Farkas, and more. Additional details will be announced soon.

2024 Guest Artists

Leading up to PRISMA 2024, we will feature guest artists in our monthly newsletters and social media. If you would like to learn more about our talented guest artists, the complete list with profiles is available on our website.

Guest Artists

Robert Uchida - Violin

Canadian violinist Robert Uchida, praised for his 'ravishing sound, eloquence, and hypnotic intensity' (Strings magazine), serves as Concertmaster of the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra since 2013, previously holding the same position with Symphony Nova Scotia. With engagements including guest leadership roles with orchestras like the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra, Robert's CD recordings have garnered acclaim, including winning Classical Recording of the Year at the ECMAs.

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Laura Veeze - Violin

Dutch violinist and violist Laura Veeze, known for captivating audiences worldwide, has held prestigious positions with orchestras including the Radio Chamber Philharmonic in the Netherlands and Symphony Nova Scotia in Canada. Currently serving in various capacities with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra and other ensembles, Laura is also esteemed as a chamber musician, regularly performing at renowned festivals and as a faculty member at the Alberta Conservatory.

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Richard Roberts - Violin

Richard Roberts, renowned violinist, completed a distinguished 40-year tenure as concertmaster of the Montreal Symphony Orchestra, preceded by eight years as assistant concertmaster of the Cleveland Orchestra under Lorin Maazel. With a notable debut at seventeen and studies under esteemed mentors like Josef Gingold and Henryk Szeryng, Richard has performed globally as a soloist and chamber musician, collaborating with orchestras across North and South America, Europe, and Asia. He is celebrated for championing a diverse repertoire, including rare works by composers such as Richard Strauss and Louis Gruenberg, and for his dedication to music education through teaching, master classes, and editorial work.

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Máté Szücs - Viola

Hungarian violist Máté Szücs, celebrated for his award-winning solo performances, chamber music collaborations, and orchestral leadership, served as principal viola in the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra from 2011 to 2018. Graduating with highest honours from prestigious conservatories in Belgium, Máté has garnered acclaim as a chamber musician, collaborating with esteemed artists such as Janine Jansen and Frank-Peter Zimmermann. A sought-after pedagogue, he has taught at renowned institutions worldwide and currently holds the position of Professor of Viola at the Geneva University of Music in Switzerland.

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Hung-Wei Huang - Viola

Violist Hung-Wei Huang, hailing from Taipei, Taiwan, assumed the role of Principal Viola with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra in 2021, following a distinguished career that included being the youngest-ever principal viola of the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra in 2002 and serving in the same capacity with the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra. Renowned for his solo performances with orchestras such as the Hong Kong Philharmonic and Seoul Philharmonic, Mr. Huang is also celebrated for his chamber music collaborations at esteemed venues worldwide, including Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center, alongside luminaries like Yo-Yo Ma and Anne-Sophie Mutter.

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