The Baroque era opened the door for the violin to emerge as a defining voice in music. This program features an all-star cast of CMS violinists performing thrilling solo roles in Baroque concertos, including Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons, one of the earliest examples of program music. Linked to sonnets possibly written by Vivaldi himself, the works depict the seasons through musical suggestions of babbling brooks, thunder and lightning, blasts of winter wind, and birdsong.

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Vivaldi's Four Seasons

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

Three late-career works by Beethoven, Brahms, and Elgar invite reflection and a sense of nostalgia. A spectacular cast of CMS musicians performs.

This program has been made possible through the Diamonstein-Spielvogel Initiative for Music and Community Engagement.

May Tour Concert

Hostos Community College

This final CMS performance brings together timeless works for a truly captivating conclusion. Schubert’s Adagio and Rondo concertante sparkles with youthful vitality, while Mozart’s String Quintet in C minor reveals a rare, intense depth, showcasing a darker side of his musical voice. After intermission, Brahms’ Sextet No. 1—one of his most beloved chamber works—fills the stage with a rich, expansive sound. The interplay of two violins, two violas, and two cellos creates a beautiful balance of lyrical depth and spirited energy, culminating in a lively and jubilant finale.

Chamber Music Festival of the Bluegrass Concert IV

Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill

This program offers an intimate journey through the heart of chamber music, blending Romantic lyricism and classical elegance. Glière’s Ten Duos for Two Cellos highlights a rich interplay of resonant melodies between the two instruments. Amy Beach’s Romance for Violin and Piano envelops listeners in lush, lyrical beauty, while Schumann’s Märchenbilder paints a series of fantastical scenes for viola and piano. The program concludes with Beethoven’s Piano Quartet in E-flat major, a work that embodies both balance and charm. It marks a transitional moment in Beethoven’s career, bridging the Classical elegance of his early works with the bold, expressive style that would define his Romantic-era compositions.

Chamber Music Festival of the Bluegrass Concert I

This program offers a delightful blend of passion, vitality, and elegance. It begins with Beethoven’s Spring Sonata, a bright and uplifting violin-piano duet that practically radiates optimism, evoking the fresh spirit and renewal of the spring season. Next, Lili Boulanger’s Three Pieces for Cello and Piano bring a touch of introspective beauty, while Tchaikovsky’s Pezzo capriccioso captivates with its mix of profound feeling and dazzling virtuosity. After intermission, the program builds to Fauré’s Piano Quartet No. 2, a deeply personal and dramatic work that lets the piano shimmer with delicate textures while the strings engage in a passionate interplay.

Milena Pájaro-van de Stadt

Events

Past events

6 - 7 Dec, 2025

Vivaldi's Four Seasons · Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center

May 30, 2025

May Tour Concert · Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center

Future and recently performed repertoire

Viola in Piano Quintet by Elgar

Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center

Viola in Adagio and Rondo Concertante by Schubert

Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center

Viola in Märchenbilder by Schumann

Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center

Viola in String Quintet No. 2 by Mozart

Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center

Viola in Piano Quartet No. 2 by Fauré

Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center

Viola in Quartet in E-flat major by Beethoven

Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center

Viola in String Sextet No. 1 in B-flat Major by Brahms

Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center

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