Photo by Michael Judge
Courtesy of David Kerr Violins
The 2026 Festival is June 22-26
Our artistic director, Philip Hansen, works diligently to bring you world class musicians and a diverse program of classical and contemporary music that will delight and inspire you.
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Comments from Audience Members
“The Summer Festival of Chamber Music brings big city culture to our small island. It adds a touch of elegance to a paradise that just needs this kind of refinement. We meet accomplished musicians and sophisticated music to add depth and beauty to the special place that we call home. This rich and stimulating summer event nourishes us throughout the rest of the year.”
“The Monday program was a delightful mix of familiar and new works. The performances were top-notch and the hall was absolutely packed. It was wonderful to sense the audience enthusiasm and the community connections being made through music.”
“Being a small town with no live classical music, it is a breath of fresh air to hear such music performed by such a talented group of live musicians.”
“The festival is an important highlight of the year and a bright light for our small, relatively remote community. It is our only reliable source to access live classical music performed by very talented professional musicians – a source of comfort and inspiration for all who attend. This event helps to connect us emotionally to the “rest” of the world and each other.”
“All year I look forward to this music festival. I know it will be very high quality music. It is unlike any of the other concerts presented through the year and is revered and valued by many Quadra Islanders.”
“It is a chance to receive high calibre music, on Quadra Island, for an entire week. What a gift to all of us who enjoy Classical Music.”