BISQC Concert 3: 21st Century Haydn Round

Start your day with an inspired fusion of classical clarity and bold modern expression at the Banff International String Quartet Competition. In this fresh and imaginative concert, two top ensembles bring centuries of musical evolution into one vibrant morning performance. Quartet KAIRI opens with Haydn’s elegant Op. 74 No. 1 in C Major, followed by the delicate, nature-inspired soundscapes of *Toshio Hosokawa’s Floral Fairy (2003). After intermission, the Poiesis Quartet performs *Sky Macklay’s wildly inventive Many Many Cadences (2015), then closes with Haydn’s joyful Op. 71 No. 2 in D Major. It’s a perfect blend of tradition and innovation—ideal for curious travelers and culture lovers in search of something truly unique. Book your seat early and begin your Banff day with music that surprises and delights.