PROGRAM

Tchaikovsky, Bartók, Beethoven

A performance by this legendary ensemble will exceed expectations with Tchaikovsky's warm and luscious Quartet No. 1, followed by Bartók’s Quartet No. 3. The evening will round out with one of Beethoven's late quartets written with the profound "thanksgiving" centerpiece of this masterpiece, while completely deaf.

Chanticleer

2021-22 Season

Tuesday, January 18, 2022

7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

PROGRAM

A diverse program from 15th century renaissance to contemporary pieces of today!

The GRAMMY® Award-winning vocal ensemble Chanticleer has been hailed as “the world’s reigning male chorus” by The New Yorker and is known around the world as “an orchestra of voices” for its wide-ranging repertoire and dazzling virtuosity. While the program for this performance will be announced at a later date, it will indeed provide a diverse range of repertoire from 15th century renaissance to contemporary compositions and arrangements of the 20th century.

Castalian String Quartet

CMH Emerging Young Ensemble of the 2021-22 Season

Thursday, February 17, 2022

7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

PROGRAM

Mozart, Fanny Mendelssohn, Schubert

The Castalian Quartet is rapidly emerging as an exciting voice on the international chamber music scene. This young European ensemble, based in London, has swept competitions, including a 2016 award from Banff International String Quartet Competition. Beginning with Mozart’s sunny “Spring” Quartet, followed by the romantic Quartet in E♭ from Fanny Mendelssohn, the program will end with Schubert’s breathtaking final string quartet that embodies his battle between light and dark.

Miró String Quartet

2021-22 Season

Tuesday, March 8, 2022

7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

PROGRAM

Haydn, Caroline Shaw, Ravel

The Miró String Quartet is a world-class ensemble that has performed for CMH audiences six times since 2007, and they continue to grow and excel as one of the best string quartets today. The Austin-based ensemble begins the program with Haydn's "Lark Quartet and then presents a CMH *co-commission, Microfictions, written for them by Caroline Shaw, Pultzer Prize-winning composer. The program is concluded with the Ravel Quartet. *Co-commission of CMH; Carnegie Hall; La Jolla Music Society; Premiere Performances Hong Kong; and Shriver Concert Series.

Vienna Piano Trio

2021-22 Season

Tuesday, April 5, 2022

7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

PROGRAM

Schubert

The Vienna Piano Trio returns to the CMH stage with their passion and razor-sharp performances – an audience favorite, and this program of Schubert’s piano trios showcases their skills. Schubert’s song-writing skills shine in his first piano trio which reflects on the temporality of flowers and nature. The second trio was hailed by Schumann as “an angry meteor blazing forth and outshining everything in the musical atmosphere of the time.”

Jerusalem Quartet

2021-22 Season

Tuesday, April 26, 2022

7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

PROGRAM

Haydn, Shostakovich, Beethoven

Since 1993, the Jerusalem Quartet has developed a wide repertoire and stunning depth of expression, which carries on the string quartet tradition in a unique manner. Prepare to experience an unforgettable performance: beginning with one of Haydn’s most profound works, followed by the emotionally intense Quartet No. 7 from Shastokovich, and ending with one of Beethoven’s most radiant and triumphant works.

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Chamber Music Houston is back even stronger than ever with a 2021-2022 offering of programs from the 15th to the 21st century, making this a Season of Seven Centuries.

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cmh@home presents

GILLES VONSATTEL, pianist

Fri, 11/19/2021 – Thu, 11/25/2021

Program

Beethoven, Dussek, Liszt, Rzewski, and Greg Anderson

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TOUCHING LIVES THROUGH MUSIC

We inspire and enrich the Houston community through outreach programs for students, senior citizens, and those who may not be able to reach the concert hall.

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