
October 2023
Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, Rachmaninov: The Composer
A supreme virtuoso pianist and composer, Sergei Rachmaninov stole the hearts of listeners worldwide with achingly beautiful melodies and alluring harmonies. Performers Erika Baikoff, Soprano Gilles Vonsattel, Piano Benjamin Beilman,…
Find out more »Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, Thrills and Chills
A CMS performance falling on Halloween calls for a special program. Performers Jennifer Johnson Cano, Mezzo-Soprano Alessio Bax, Piano Lucille Chung, Piano Arnaud Sussmann, Violin Nicholas Canellakis, Cello Ayano Kataoka,…
Find out more »November 2023
Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, Rachmaninov: The Pianist
Sergei Rachmaninov was a leading exponent of the virtuoso pianist tradition, showcased in this program spanning nearly two centuries of keyboard mastery. Performers Inon Barnatan, Piano Alessio Bax, Piano Jean-Efflam…
Find out more »Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, Landmark Trios
The majestic B-major trio of Brahms, created in his youth, is a milestone of the genre and revered by performers and listeners alike. Performers Michael Stephen Brown, Piano Juho Pohjonen,…
Find out more »Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, Quintet Odyssey
From Beethoven’s bristling early viola quintet to Corigliano’s dark clarinet quintet, the potential of five players is vividly revealed, with Romantic-era composers Antonín Dvořák and Louise Farrenc providing alluring stops…
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Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, Baroque Collection
Renowned harpsichordist and CMS Artist Kenneth Weiss offers a collection of works, all of them captivating discoveries from the eternal wellspring of Baroque repertoire. Performers Kenneth Weiss, Harpsichord Alexander Sitkovetsky,…
Find out more »Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, Brandenburg Concertos
Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos stand at the pinnacle of Baroque musical art. Performers Hyeyeon Park, Harpsichord Stella Chen, Violin Ani Kavafian, Violin Richard Lin, Violin Daniel Phillips, Violin/Piccolo Violin Lawrence Dutton,…
Find out more »Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, Brandenburg Concertos
Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos stand at the pinnacle of Baroque musical art. Performers Hyeyeon Park, Harpsichord Stella Chen, Violin Ani Kavafian, Violin Richard Lin, Violin Daniel Phillips, Violin/Piccolo Violin Lawrence Dutton,…
Find out more »Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, Brandenburg Concertos
Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos stand at the pinnacle of Baroque musical art. Performers Hyeyeon Park, Harpsichord Stella Chen, Violin Ani Kavafian, Violin Richard Lin, Violin Daniel Phillips, Violin/Piccolo Violin Lawrence Dutton,…
Find out more »January 2024
An Evening with David Finckel and Wu Han, Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center
CMS’s Artistic Directors take the spotlight for a special evening, opening with Debussy’s iconic Cello Sonata. Performers Wu Han, Piano Richard Lin, Violin Timothy Ridout, Viola David Finckel, Cello
Find out more »February 2024
Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, Extraordinary Imaginations
The early years of the 20th century witnessed the emergence of a remarkable new approach to composition. Performers Gloria Chien, Piano Kristin Lee, Violin James Thompson, Violin Yura Lee, Violin/Viola…
Find out more »Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, Sacred and Profane
Chamber music comes with a seemingly endless range of emotion from understated and charming to complex and spellbinding. Performers Wu Qian, Piano Alexander Sitkovetsky, Violin Danbi Um, Violin Paul Neubauer,…
Find out more »Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, Saint-Saëns & Fauré
Friends and colleagues across generations, the pair of composers on this program advanced the cause and rich aesthetic of French music, laying the groundwork for the age of Impressionism with…
Find out more »March 2024
Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, Instrumental Array
Three very different teams highlight the great variety that a duo can offer. Performers Juho Pohjonen, Piano Paul Neubauer, Viola Nicholas Canellakis, Cello Blake Hinson, Double bass Sooyun Kim, Flute…
Find out more »Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, An Evening with Michael Stephen Brown
Hailed by the New York Times for his “fearless performances,” Michael Stephen Brown is a sparkling presence on CMS stages. Performer Michael Stephen Brown, Piano
Find out more »April 2024
Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, The Soldier’s Tale
Stories and tales come alive with dazzling effect when set to music. Performers Tamara Mumford, Mezzo-Soprano Ken Noda, Piano Richard Lin, Violin Alexander Sitkovetsky, Violin Daniel Phillips, Viola Mihai Marica,…
Find out more »Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, Schumann Fantasies
Robert Schumann’s mercurial artistry produced works that stand at the pinnacle of the Romantic tradition. Performers Anne-Marie McDermott, Piano Alessio Bax, Piano Ida Kavafian, Violin Daniel Phillips, Violin Estelle Choi,…
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Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, Songs and Snow
George Crumb’s haunting American Songbooks is paired with Tan Dun’s visceral remembrance of the Tiananmen Square conflict. Performers Dawn Upshaw, Soprano Gilbert Kalish, Piano Alisa Weilerstein, Cello Sandbox Percussion
Find out more »Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, Totally Mozart
To close the season, CMS offers an immersion in the timeless genius of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Performers Gilbert Kalish, Piano Paolo Bordignon, Harpsichord Stella Chen, Violin Cho-Liang Lin, Violin Misha…
Find out more »Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, Totally Mozart
To close the season, CMS offers an immersion in the timeless genius of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Performers Gilbert Kalish, Piano Paolo Bordignon, Harpsichord Stella Chen, Violin Cho-Liang Lin, Violin Misha…
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