What would the orchestral sound be without violas? One only has to experience a Mahler symphony to appreciate the slightly darkened, slightly scratchy sound of this often overlooked string group. In this chamber concert, the viola—as it prefers to be called, more elegantly—can be enjoyed in its purest form and up close. Oksana Labach and Igor Tulchynsky of the viola section of the Göttingen Symphony Orchestra put their instrument in the spotlight, performing works by Carl Stamitz, Max Reger, Jean Sibelius, and Jean-Marie Leclair. And the occasional addition of a violin to the stage provides an opportunity to marvel at the special character of its bigger sister by comparison.

Bratschissimo 2.0

GDA Göttingen

Reformed Church of Göttingen

Simone Pirri & Christophe Rousset

Amici della Musica di Padova

EPSG:4326

Trio Sonatas

Royal Academy of Music

A Baroque Concert by the Neue Philharmonie Frankfurt
Why is the Neue Philharmonie Frankfurt Germany's most successful crossover orchestra? Because of its musicians, who enjoy everything, who are always open-minded, and who shy away from nothing – not even Baroque music! If you look closely,
you'll discover the word "rock" in the word "baroque" – thus dusting off the image of this era with the diversity of Baroque art music: Italy's Dario Castello, France's Jean-Marie Leclair, and the two Germans Georg Friedrich Handel and Georg Philipp Telemann demonstrate with
their works what 17th and 18th century Europe had to offer in terms of variety and diverse musical styles. The evening is given an additional fresh splash of color by two dreamy arias that give the program its title.

17th Wilhelmsbad Chamber Concert

Congress Park Hanau

DYNAMIKfest and the renowned Fondation Gautier Capuçon join forces to present a tribute to Maurice Ravel, whose 150th birthday is celebrated this year. The program explores masterpieces by important composers who influenced Ravel in very different ways—whether through cultural heritage or compositional diversity.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Ravel! FONDATION GAUTIER CAPUÇON DYNAMIKfest 2025

Mozarteum Foundation

Ehnes Plays Mozart

Artis–Naples

This time, the star violinist's thirst for discovery leads him to a repertoire that originated in the era when, under the hands of 17th-century virtuosos, the violin began its triumphant ascent as a concert instrument that no orchestra could be without. Hope and his AIR Ensemble examine numerous works in detail and deliver captivating interpretations.

Baroque Adventure

Église Saint-Nicolas de Stralsund

2025 San Francisco Bach Festival Program III

San Francisco Conservatory of Music

Austinato

Butler School of Music - University of Texas at Austin

In pursuit of their degrees at SFCM, each student presents a recital that represents their artistry and craft. Student Recitals feature repertoire curated by students with guidance from their faculty instructor.

Rachel Green, violin - First Year Master's Recital

Guest Concert in Bad Lauchstädt

Kursaal Bad Lauchstädt

Konzerthaus Liebfrauen Wernigerode

Settle in as the world’s most electrifying artists and ensembles converge at Davies Symphony Hall. Legendary violinist Itzhak Perlman takes the stage with an all-star team of collaborators: pianists Jean-Yves Thibaudet and Emanuel Ax and the Juilliard String Quartet.


Itzhak Perlman & Friends

Davies Symphony Hall

Two of the world’s most distinguished pianists – Emanuel Ax and Jean-Yves Thibaudet – join the reigning virtuoso of the violin Itzhak Perlman and the “endlessly agile” (The New York Times) Juilliard String Quartet for an evening of exceptional chamber music. Each member of this remarkable all-star lineup is fully capable of commanding a rapt audience on their own. In this lush and thrilling program of works spanning three centuries, they explore textures and nuances of expression only available to an extended ensemble.

Itzhak Perlman and Friends

Granada Theatre

Sights & Sounds

Lincoln City Cultural Center

The Baroque Performance Institute Orchestra, now in its 52nd season, will present an enchanting orchestral performance at Oberlin's Finney Chapel. This year's program, titled "Music of Paris and Versailles, 1660-1760," promises a captivating journey through the rich musical heritage of the Baroque era. The concert will feature a selection of works by renowned composers such as Jean-Baptiste Lully, Marin Marais, Jean-Marie Leclair, and Jean-Philippe Rameau. Highlights include Lully's Suite from "Le Bourgeois gentilhomme," Marais' Suite from "Alcione," and Leclair's Concerto in A Minor, Op. 7, No. 5, with violin soloist Edwin Huizinga. Additionally, the orchestra will perform Rameau's "Deuxième concert," transcribed for six parts, and the Suite from "Les Indes galantes." This performance will showcase the exceptional talents of both faculty and students of the Baroque Performance Institute, offering a rare opportunity to experience the elegance and grandeur of Baroque music in a historically informed setting.

Concert: Baroque Performance Institute Orchestra

Oberlin College

Late French and German Baroque chamber music in the musical equivalent of 18th-century fine art’s rococo, the immediately appealing galante style—including Telemann’s “Paris” Quartet in G Major. Plus, Bach’s solo keyboard Toccata BWV 914. Judith Linsenberg (recorder) joins “Friday Gardens” regulars Lara Wickes (oboe), Elizabeth Blumenstock (violin), Michael Kaufman (cello) and Gabriel Arregui (harpsichord).

Galante in the Gardens

Sherman Library and Gardens

“Our final concert of the season is a diverse mix of gorgeous works from the Baroque era, juxtaposed with modern showpieces and romantic expression. We are delighted to introduce some performers who may be relative newcomers to our audience and are sure to impress with their versatility and charm!”

Old and New

Glazer Music Performance Center

The composers on this program are united by their contributions to the multi-generational musical pedagogy and landscape of France. They each exemplify the myriad ways in which our lives are continually shaped by the people and circumstances around us.

Legacy: DEBUSSY + HAMELIN

The Walls Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts

Colburn School

Revel in the charm and splendor of Versailles, Vienna, Venice, and more in this dazzling performance with violinist Alana Youssefian and conductor Geoffrey McDonald. Two captivating violin concertos, each the height of virtuosic baroque expression, contrasted by the haunting lament of Locatelli’s Sinfonia funebre and Rameau’s classic Les Indes Galantes.

Rameau, Leclair, & Locatelli

Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts

Discover the versatility of violin, viola, and cello, as different versions of this mighty combination take you on a journey from Handel to the present.

Trio Reimagined

The Church of Bethesda-By-The Sea

23/24 Season Concert 3

Episcopal Church of St. Martin

Trinity Cathedral

Ryan Cheng, Baroque Violin

The Juilliard School

Summer recital featuring members of Chamber Music | OC’s Adult Chamber Music Program in a variety of configurations. Free and open to the public.

Acmp Summer Recital

Chamber Music OC

2023 Summer Festival 10

Benaroya Hall

Beloved for his charm and humanity as well as his talent, he is treasured by audiences throughout the world who respond not only to his remarkable artistry, but also to his irrepressible joy for making music. For this special performance in Hill Auditorium, he brings together pianists Emanuel Ax and Jean-Yves Thibaudet and the Juilliard String Quartet for a mixed chamber music program.

University of Michigan

Masterworks Series: Amadi Azikiwe and Mark Peskanov / Leclair Bartok Mozart Handel-Halvorsen

Bargemusic

Scylla lives withdrawn into herself, as if in emotional hibernation. Reason, peace, and harmony reign in her cosmos. When Glaucus enters her life, everything changes: She experiences love in all its colors and facets – and does not recognize herself. The opera describes all the lust, wildness, panic, and despair that the young woman experiences as she rediscovers the world for herself. In the end, she will be someone else. Jean-Marie Leclair's rarely performed only opera is a musical discovery. Director Claus Guth returns to Opernhaus Zürich with this new production.

Scylla and Glaucus

Zurich Opera House

Concert with Le Concert d'Astrée

'ZKO House' in Tiefenbrunnen

Bach without borders

The Bach Concerts of Lutry

Army Museum

CMSLC musicians return to close our 66th season with two pairs of works. First, Leclair’s challenging Sonata for Two Violins fuses Italian and French styles in an intimate melodic interplay; equally challenging and virtuosic is Viotti’s charming Duo for Two Violins.  The second pairing is Saint-Saëns’ youthful and exacting Piano Quintet, while Arensky’s is full of Russian (and French) flavor, considered by some a mature masterpiece.

Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center

Rice University

The piano quintet is a powerful chamber ensemble, combining the sonic richness of a string quartet with the symphonic aura of a grand piano. Russian master Anton Arensky, teacher of Rachmaninoff, penned a sole quintet in his mature years, and the ever-popular French composer Camille Saint-Saëns began his prolific chamber music career with this early quintet of surprising skill and maturity. Captivating violin duos by virtuosi of the Baroque and Classical eras serve as effervescent preludes.

Jean-Marie Leclair

Events

Upcoming events

Mar 27 - May 2, 2026

Scylla and Glaucus · Opernhaus Zürich

Mar 28, 2026

Concert with Le Concert d'Astrée · Opernhaus Zürich

13 - 19 Apr, 2026

Bach without borders · Les Talens Lyriques

Apr 21, 2026

Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center · Chamber Music Houston

Apr 28, 2026

Arensky and Saint-Saëns · Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center

Past events

8 - 9 Feb, 2026

Bratschissimo 2.0 · Göttinger Symphonieorchester

Jan 14, 2026

Simone Pirri & Christophe Rousset · Les Talens Lyriques

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