Cellist

Performing on period instruments, cellist James Wilson, and fortepianist Carsten Schmidt present music of Beethoven at the height of his creative powers. The innovation and romanticism of the legendary composer are showcased in this performance of classic chamber music.

Beethoven: Heroic Sonatas

Second Presbyterian Church, Richmond VA

Harp, flute and strings combine to perform peaceful music by the French Impressionists and the dramatic music of Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet ballet. Also featured is one of the most powerful anti-war pieces of classical music, the String Quartet no. 8 by Dmitri Shostakovich.

War And Peace

St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Richmond, VA

Virtuoso concertos shiver and burn in this concert of Italian Baroque music featuring Vivaldi’s “Winter” concerto, and the premiere of a new work by Richmond’s own Chloe Biggs.

Fire And Ice

Holy Comforter Episcopal Church, Richmond, VA

To quote Will Rogers, “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” This free event showcases the first string quartets of composers like Haydn, Mozart, and Richmond’s Riley Peters. Hear the great pieces that started it all!

Free Concert – FIRST IMPRESSIONS

Richmond Main Public Library

In this family friendly free concert, CMSCVA explores the elements of air and water, and the creatures that live there, all through the evocative medium of chamber music.

Free Concert – SEA AND SKY

First Unitarian Universalist Church of Richmond

In this concert for four players, the ethereal music of Latvian composer Pēteris Vasks and rousing spirituals of Adolphus Hailstork sit side-by-side with the earthy and joyful music of Antonín Dvořák. Also featured is the premiere of a new chamber music work by Virginia composer Joe Jaxson.

Cellist

James Wilson

Events

Upcoming events

Dec 15, 2025

Fire And Ice · Chamber Music Society of Central Virginia

Feb 21, 2026

Free Concert – FIRST IMPRESSIONS · Chamber Music Society of Central Virginia

May 9, 2026

Free Concert – SEA AND SKY · Chamber Music Society of Central Virginia

May 11, 2026

Heaven And Earth · Chamber Music Society of Central Virginia

Past events

Nov 16, 2025

Beethoven: Heroic Sonatas · Chamber Music Society of Central Virginia

Oct 12, 2025

War And Peace · Chamber Music Society of Central Virginia

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