Join the Chamber Music Society of Central Virginia in a symphonic celebration that promises to captivate audiences with a series of compelling events. From honoring British composer Samuel Coleridge-Taylor's legacy to exploring themes of war and peace, this season offers a diverse musical journey. Enjoy performances featuring Beethoven's heroic sonatas, Baroque masterpieces, and innovative compositions by local artists. Mark your calendars for an enriching cultural experience that highlights the beauty and depth of chamber music.

Chamber Music Society of Central Virginia: A Celebration of Music and Friendship

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

CMSCVA honors the 150-anniversary year of British composer Samuel Coleridge-Taylor with a concert of his music and that of his friends and teachers. The program includes Coleridge-Taylor’s jubilant Nonet, and the ultimate friendship tribute piece, Elgar’s “Enigma” Variations, in an arrangement by CMSCVA Artistic Director James Wilson.

Circle Of Friends

First Unitarian Universalist Church of Richmond

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 the second concert of Beethoven’s chamber music this season, CMSCVA highlights the legendary composer’s first quartets. Full of energy and wit, these pieces display the 30-year-old’s musical genius.

Beethoven: Upstart Genius

Carsten Schmidt brings his golden harpsichord back to CMSCVA to perform a recital of Baroque music with influences from countries north and south of the Alps.

Baroque North And South

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

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.

Chamber Music Society of Central Virginia

Dec 15, 2025

Fire And Ice

Feb 21, 2026

Free Concert – FIRST IMPRESSIONS

Feb 22, 2026

Beethoven: Upstart Genius

Mar 29, 2026

Baroque North And South

May 9, 2026

Free Concert – SEA AND SKY

Nov 16, 2025

Beethoven: Heroic Sonatas

Oct 12, 2025

War And Peace

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