Chamber Music Houston

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Schumann, Dale, Turina, Kreisler, Shostakovich, and Boulanger

Chamber Music Houston is pleased to feature Paul Neubauer, violist, performing six of his favorite pieces and performances with his friends and colleagues of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. Watch for Schumann's Märchenerzählungen (Fairy Tales), Benjamin Dale's "Romance" from Suite for Viola and Piano in the first half. After intermission, enjoy Turina's Escena andaluza for Viola, String Quartet, and Piano, Op. 7, then Impromptu for Viola and Piano from Shostakovich. Neubauer rounds out the evening with Kreisler's Liebesleid for Three Violins, Viola, and Cello, and Boulanger's American Vision for Viola and Piano Trio.

CMH@Home Presents

By Demand

Rolston String Quartet's Performance from 10.29.2020

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Haydn and Grieg

Chamber Music Houston is pleased to present with the Chamber Music Society of Detroit, this livestream performance by the Rolston String Quartet. This is a celebratory concert awarded to the ensemble for their recent Cleveland Quartet Award, providing the quartet with concert appearances on chamber music series around the country, the award enriches the presenters’ offerings, while helping outstanding young artists gain wide recognition. The Rolston String Quartet is the eleventh ensemble to receive this prestigious award.

Calidore Quartet CANCELLED

This event has been cancelled for the safety of the artists and our patrons.

2021.01.26

7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

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Korngold, Barber, Dvořák

Celebrating the colorful musical tapestry of the United States, as told through three great compositions, the Calidore String Quartet will display the energy and style that has earned it a position on the world stage.

Dover Quartet with Brian Connelly CANCELLED

This event has been cancelled for the safety of the artists and our patrons.

2021.02.11

7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

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Beethoven, Ligeti, Franck

These bright stars of the chamber music world return to Houston for a performance of Franck’s daunting piano quintet. The award-winning Dover Quartet, launched from the Shepherd School in 2013, dominates the world stage with a distinctive sound that must be heard.
Rescheduled from 9/22/2020

Viano String Quartet

Chamber Music Houston's Emerging Young Ensemble of the 2020-2021 season

2021.03.09

7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

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Mozart, Verdi, Beethoven

Storming the world stage since winning the 2019 Banff Competition and many more, the Viano Quartet will premiere with CMH as the Emerging Young Ensemble of the season.

Quatuor Modigliani

2021.03.25

7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

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Mozart, Bartók, Schubert

Back by demand, this Parisian ensemble will not disappoint with its lush playing and stylish precision.

Apollon Musagète Quartet CANCELLED

This event has been cancelled for the safety of the artists and our patrons.

2021.02.18

7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

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Schubert,Haydn, Shostakovich

This Polish string quartet has gained international prominence from its dynamic, charismatic, and creative performances. Combining talents with the legendary pianist, Garrick Ohlsson, the ensemble will perform Shostakovich’s introspective and lyrical piano quintet.

Emerson String Quartet

2021.04.27

7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

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Barodin, Walton, Shastakovich

The talents of this legendary quartet will be well served with this program, beginning with the lyrical quartet from Borodin, with its delightful sense of affection throughout. Walton’s Quartet No. 2, filled with rhythmic energy, is a rare piece that features the rich tones of the viola voice, followed by a later composition from Shostakovich, written to his devoted wife, Irina.

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