Pianist

“Fauré and Mendelssohn composed these extraordinary chamber music gems, each one effortlessly combining intimacy, introspection, brilliance, and technical mastery. Mendelssohn's D minor piano trio features yearning melodies alongside virtuosity, while Fauré's C minor piano quartet is characterized by warmth and optimism. Don’t miss some of Rochester’s finest musicians bringing these memorable pieces to life.”

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Masterworks

Glazer Music Performance Center

“We are so pleased to perform these sublime works of two often overlooked female composers, Dora Pejačević and Clara Schumann. They will be paired with a charming piano trio from Kreisler and a lyrical viola sonata of Brahms who famously had a close relationship with Clara Schumann.”

Clara and Dora

“Our opening concert of the 2023/2024 season features an extraordinary premiere of a piano work that was commissioned for SCMR and composed by the internationally renowned composer, Richard Danielpour. The RPO string principals will follow the premiere with the lush Brahms C minor Quartet.”

Premiere

The Hochstein School

Winner of the RPO’s Composers from Rochester Competition.

Mozart & Tchaikovsky

“Join us for this intimate concert with Juliana Athayde, Steven Doane and Chiao-Wen Cheng as we explore compositions from two romantic powerhouse composers: Arensky and Strauss.”

Romantic Masters

### Beethoven’s Inadvertent Masterpiece

**Date:** Sunday, October 13, 2024  
**Time:** 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM (Pre-concert talk at 2:30 PM)  
**Location:** Beston Hall at Glazer Music Performance Center, Nazareth University, 4245 East Avenue, Rochester, NY, 14618, United States

Join us for an exquisite afternoon of chamber music presented by the Society for Chamber Music in Rochester. The concert will feature Beethoven’s grand Septet in E-flat major, Op. 20, a masterpiece that showcases the composer’s brilliance. This performance will be preceded by two captivating French works: Darius Milhaud’s Suite for Clarinet, Violin, and Piano, Op. 157b, and Camille Saint-Saëns’ Bassoon Sonata, Op. 168. Additionally, we are thrilled to present a beautiful piece by Eastman-trained oboist Elizabeth Raum, Romance for Horn and Piano, for the first time on an SCMR concert.

**Program:**
- **Darius Milhaud:** Suite for Clarinet, Violin, and Piano, Op. 157b (12 minutes)
- **Elizabeth Raum:** Romance for Horn and Piano (5 minutes)
- **Camille Saint-Saëns:** Bassoon Sonata, Op. 168 (14 minutes)
- **Ludwig van Beethoven:** Septet in E-flat major, Op. 20 (41 minutes)

**Performers:**
- Juliana Athayde, violin
- Chiao-Wen Cheng, piano
- Michael Wayne, clarinet
- Matthew McDonald, bassoon
- Michael Stevens, horn
- Joshua Newburger, viola
- Lars Kirvan, cello
- Daniel Morehead, double bass

**Additional Information:**
- The concert will be followed by a donation-supported online broadcast at a later date. The link for the online broadcast will be emailed to attendees.

Don’t miss this opportunity to experience a blend of classical and contemporary chamber music performed by exceptional musicians. Mark your calendars and join us for an unforgettable musical journey.

Beethoven’s Inadvertent Masterpiece

### Heroic Tchaikovsky Chamber Music Concert

**Date and Time:**
- **Sunday, February 16, 2025**
- **Pre-concert talk:** 2:30 PM
- **Concert:** 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

**Location:**
- **Beston Hall at Glazer Music Performance Center, Nazareth University**
- **Address:** 4245 East Avenue, Rochester, NY, 14618, United States

**Event Description:**
Join us for an inspiring afternoon of chamber music at the "Heroic Tchaikovsky" concert, presented by the Society for Chamber Music in Rochester (SCMR). This event will take place on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at the Beston Hall in the Glazer Music Performance Center at Nazareth University. The concert will begin with a pre-concert talk at 2:30 PM, followed by the main performance at 3:00 PM.

The program features Tchaikovsky’s epic Piano Trio, Op. 50, as its centerpiece. We are excited to introduce Eastman’s newest cello professor, Joseph Johnson, to the SCMR community. Additionally, the concert will highlight the works of another esteemed local composer, Octavio Vazquez from Nazareth University, in the first half of the program.

**Program:**
- **Andrés Martin:** Syncronicity for cello and bass (7 minutes)
- **William Jae:** Fragile Dreams, for flute, violin, and piano (SCMR Composition competition, 10 minutes)
- **Octavio Vazquez:** MusicScapes, for piano trio and double bass (2011, 11 minutes)
- **Pyotr Tchaikovsky:** Piano Trio, Op. 50 (47 minutes)

**Performers:**
- **Juliana Athayde:** Violin
- **Chiao-Wen Cheng:** Piano
- **Joseph Johnson:** Cello
- **James VanDemark:** Double Bass
- **ESM-Hanson Chamber Players**

**Additional Information:**
This concert is generously sponsored by friends of SCMR. While the event is in-person, there will be a donation-supported online broadcast available at a later date. The link for the online broadcast will be emailed to attendees.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience a diverse and eclectic program featuring both classical masterpieces and contemporary compositions. 

**Tickets:**
For ticket information, please visit our website.

**Contact:**
For more details, visit the Society for Chamber Music in Rochester's website or contact us directly.

**Support:**
Consider making a donation to support our future events and outreach programs.

Heroic Tchaikovsky

### Romance and Reflection: Chamber Music Concert in Rochester

**Date:** Sunday, April 6, 2025  
**Time:** 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM (Pre-concert talk at 2:30 PM)  
**Location:** Beston Hall at Glazer Music Performance Center, Nazareth University, 4245 East Avenue, Rochester, NY, 14618, United States

Join us for an enchanting afternoon of chamber music at the "Romance and Reflection" concert, presented by the Society for Chamber Music in Rochester. This in-person event will take place on Sunday, April 6, 2025, from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM, with a pre-concert talk starting at 2:30 PM. The concert will be held at the beautiful Beston Hall in the Glazer Music Performance Center at Nazareth University.

### Program Highlights:
- **Sergei Rachmaninoff:** Cello Sonata, Op. 19 (26 minutes)
- **Clarice Assad:** Synchronous for oboe and string quartet (10 minutes)
- **August Klughardt:** Schilflieder, Trio for oboe, viola, and piano, Op. 28 (19 minutes)
- **Max Bruch:** Piano Quintet (24 minutes)

### Featured Artists:
- **Erik Behr:** Oboe
- **David Bowlin:** Violin (new ESM violin professor making his debut on the SCMR stage)
- **Jeanelle Thompson:** Violin
- **Phillip Ying:** Viola
- **Joseph Johnson:** Cello
- **Chiao-Wen Cheng:** Piano

### Additional Information:
- **Online Broadcast:** A donation-supported online broadcast of the concert will be available at a later date. The link for the online broadcast will be emailed to attendees.
- **Tickets:** Available for purchase on the Society for Chamber Music in Rochester's website.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience a captivating program featuring Rachmaninoff’s rapturous Cello Sonata and the innovative Synchronous quartet by Clarice Assad, among other remarkable works. This concert promises to be a memorable event for all chamber music enthusiasts.

For more details and to purchase tickets, please visit the Society for Chamber Music in Rochester's website.

Chiao-Wen Cheng

Pianist

Events

Upcoming events

Oct 13, 2024

Beethoven’s Inadvertent Masterpiece · Society for Chamber Music in Rochester

Feb 16, 2025

Heroic Tchaikovsky · Society for Chamber Music in Rochester

Apr 6, 2025

Romance and Reflection · Society for Chamber Music in Rochester

Past events

Mar 17, 2024

Masterworks · Society for Chamber Music in Rochester

Nov 5, 2023

Clara and Dora · Society for Chamber Music in Rochester

Future and recently performed repertoire

Piano in Des canyons aux étoiles... by Messiaen

Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra

Piano in Piano Trio by Tchaikovsky

Society for Chamber Music in Rochester

Piano in Schilflieder by Klughardt

Society for Chamber Music in Rochester

Piano in Suite for Clarinet, Violin, and Piano by Milhaud

Society for Chamber Music in Rochester

Piano in Romance for Horn and Piano by Raum

Society for Chamber Music in Rochester

Piano in Fragile Dreams by Jae

Society for Chamber Music in Rochester

Piano in MusicScapes by Vazquez

Society for Chamber Music in Rochester

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