The TinAlley String Quartet wins Banff Competition
Trinity College's own Quartet-in-Residence, The TinAlley String Quartet, has just been awarded First Prize in the 2007 Banff International String Quartet Competition (BISQC) at The Banff Centre. Following six days of juried concerts focused on classical, Romantic, and contemporary repertoire, they were chosen from a group of the world's most accomplished young string quartets.
"The level of artistry in all nine of the quartets heard this week in Banff, coupled with the unparalleled enthusiasm of close to one thousand audience members, created a joyous, festive environment that will be remembered for a long time," competition director Barry Shiffman says. "We look forward to showcasing the remarkable achievement of Australia's TinAlley String Quartet in recital tours in Europe and North America beginning this fall and continuing through 2008."
The RBC Awards First Prize package includes a prize of $20,000 (CND), a European and North American recital tour arranged by The Banff Centre, a quartet of custom bows by renowned bow maker François Malo, and a Banff Centre residency, including the production of a CD recorded and produced by the Centre's Music & Sound program.
The TinAlley String Quartet - Kristian Winther - violin, Lerida Delbridge - violin, Justin Williams - viola, Michelle Wood - cello