Boston Symphony Orchestra/Tanglewood
The Boston Symphony Orchestra gave its inaugural concert on October 22, 1881, and has continued to uphold the vision of its founder, the businessman, philanthropist, Civil War veteran, and amateur musician Henry Lee Higginson, for well over a century. It plays an active role in commissioning new works from today's most important composers; its summer season at Tanglewood is regarded as one of the world's most important music festivals; it helps develop the audience of the future through BSO Youth Concerts and through a variety of outreach programs involving the entire Boston community; and, during the Tanglewood season, it sponsors the Tanglewood Music Center, one of the world's most important training grounds for young composers, conductors, instrumentalists, and vocalists. The orchestra's virtuosity is reflected in the concert and recording activities of the Boston Symphony Chamber Players, one of the world's most distinguished chamber ensembles made up of a major symphony orchestra's principal players, and the activities of the Boston Pops Orchestra have established an international standard for the performance of lighter kinds of music. Overall, the mission of the Boston Symphony Orchestra is to foster and maintain an organization dedicated to the making of music consonant with the highest aspirations of musical art, creating performances and providing educational and training programs at the highest level of excellence. www.bso.org
| Comprised of top classical music presenting organizations throughout the United States, Music Accord is a consortium that commissions new works in the chamber music, instrumental recital and song genres. The Consortium's goal is to create a significant number of new works and to ensure presentation of these works in venues throughout this country and, if the occasion arises, internationally. Music Accord awards commissions principally to performers who are US citizens or reside in the US and assists these performers in selecting composers who are United States citizens or who reside in the United States. |
The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center
The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center (CMS) is one of eleven constituents of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, the largest performing arts complex in the world. Along with other constituents such as the New York Philharmonic, New York City Ballet, Lincoln Center Theater, and The Metropolitan Opera, the Chamber Music Society has its home at Lincoln Center, in Alice Tully Hall. Through its performance, education, and recording/broadcast activities, it draws more people to chamber music than any other organization of its kind.
CMS presents annual series of concerts and educational events for listeners ranging from connoisseurs to chamber music newcomers of all ages. Performing repertoire from over three centuries, and numerous premieres by living composers, CMS offers programs curated to provide listeners a comprehensive perspective on the art of chamber music. The performing artists of CMS, a multi-generational selection of expert chamber musicians, constitute an evolving repertory company capable of presenting chamber music of every instrumentation, style, and historical period . Its annual activities include a full season of concerts and events, national and international tours, nationally televised broadcasts on Live From Lincoln Center, a radio show broadcast nationwide, and regular appearances on American Public Media's Performance Today.
In 2004, CMS appointed cellist David Finckel and pianist Wu Han artistic directors. They succeed founding director Charles Wadsworth (1969-89), Fred Sherry (1989-93), and David Shifrin (1993-2004). www.chambermusicsociety.org
The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center (CMS) is one of eleven constituents of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, the largest performing arts complex in the world. Along with other constituents such as the New York Philharmonic, New York City Ballet, Lincoln Center Theater, and The Metropolitan Opera, the Chamber Music Society has its home at Lincoln Center, in Alice Tully Hall. Through its performance, education, and recording/broadcast activities, it draws more people to chamber music than any other organization of its kind.
CMS presents annual series of concerts and educational events for listeners ranging from connoisseurs to chamber music newcomers of all ages. Performing repertoire from over three centuries, and numerous premieres by living composers, CMS offers programs curated to provide listeners a comprehensive perspective on the art of chamber music. The performing artists of CMS, a multi-generational selection of expert chamber musicians, constitute an evolving repertory company capable of presenting chamber music of every instrumentation, style, and historical period . Its annual activities include a full season of concerts and events, national and international tours, nationally televised broadcasts on Live From Lincoln Center, a radio show broadcast nationwide, and regular appearances on American Public Media's Performance Today.
In 2004, CMS appointed cellist David Finckel and pianist Wu Han artistic directors. They succeed founding director Charles Wadsworth (1969-89), Fred Sherry (1989-93), and David Shifrin (1993-2004). www.chambermusicsociety.org
Fortas Chamber Music Concerts
The Fortas Chamber Music Concerts, established during the 1983–1984 season, began a vibrant new life in the 1999–2000 season when—in addition to the generous contributions of loyal supporters of the Fortas Fund—income from a major gift to the Fortas Fund from the late Carolyn E. Agger, widow of Abe Fortas, became available to support the artistic programming. The Fortas Chamber Music Concert series is named for the former Supreme Court Justice, who was instrumental in the creation of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, and later, the Terrace Theater. The Kennedy Center’s Board of Trustees established the Abe Fortas Memorial Fund in 1982 for the support of concerts in the Terrace Theater, and for the further development of the musical programs he envisioned. Major support for Fortas Chamber Music Concerts continues to be provided by this fund.
Fortas Chamber Music Concerts is under the artistic direction of violinist Jennifer Koh, who was appointed to the position in December 2022. Koh follows the late Joseph “Yossi” Kalichstein, who served as the Kennedy Center’s Artistic Advisor for Chamber Music and Artistic Director of the Fortas Chamber Music Concerts from 1997–2022.
Through its history the series has featured frequent appearances by artists such as the Guarneri, Emerson, Juilliard, Takács, Dover, and Alban Berg Quartets; early music ensembles Anonymous 4, Trio Medieval, and the Waverly Consort; performances by Eugene Istomin, Emanuel Ax, Edgar Meyer, Susan Graham, Isaac Stern, and Yo-Yo Ma; as well as many other distinguished artists and ensembles that actively perform and commission new works. www.kennedy-center.org
The Fortas Chamber Music Concerts, established during the 1983–1984 season, began a vibrant new life in the 1999–2000 season when—in addition to the generous contributions of loyal supporters of the Fortas Fund—income from a major gift to the Fortas Fund from the late Carolyn E. Agger, widow of Abe Fortas, became available to support the artistic programming. The Fortas Chamber Music Concert series is named for the former Supreme Court Justice, who was instrumental in the creation of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, and later, the Terrace Theater. The Kennedy Center’s Board of Trustees established the Abe Fortas Memorial Fund in 1982 for the support of concerts in the Terrace Theater, and for the further development of the musical programs he envisioned. Major support for Fortas Chamber Music Concerts continues to be provided by this fund.
Fortas Chamber Music Concerts is under the artistic direction of violinist Jennifer Koh, who was appointed to the position in December 2022. Koh follows the late Joseph “Yossi” Kalichstein, who served as the Kennedy Center’s Artistic Advisor for Chamber Music and Artistic Director of the Fortas Chamber Music Concerts from 1997–2022.
Through its history the series has featured frequent appearances by artists such as the Guarneri, Emerson, Juilliard, Takács, Dover, and Alban Berg Quartets; early music ensembles Anonymous 4, Trio Medieval, and the Waverly Consort; performances by Eugene Istomin, Emanuel Ax, Edgar Meyer, Susan Graham, Isaac Stern, and Yo-Yo Ma; as well as many other distinguished artists and ensembles that actively perform and commission new works. www.kennedy-center.org
Middlebury Performing Arts Series
The Middlebury Performing Arts Series enhances Middlebury College’s curriculum and ignites cultural and creative exploration by presenting a diverse spectrum of world class performances and residencies to the greater Middlebury community. Since 1919, the series has been bringing celebrated artists in chamber music, dance, and theatre to campus—to perform, inspire, create, and conduct residencies. The series not only enriches Middlebury’s academic program, but our work to connect artists with audiences allows the community to enjoy exceptional levels of artistry—usually only available in major cities—in an intimate setting. www.middlebury.edu/arts/performing
The Middlebury Performing Arts Series enhances Middlebury College’s curriculum and ignites cultural and creative exploration by presenting a diverse spectrum of world class performances and residencies to the greater Middlebury community. Since 1919, the series has been bringing celebrated artists in chamber music, dance, and theatre to campus—to perform, inspire, create, and conduct residencies. The series not only enriches Middlebury’s academic program, but our work to connect artists with audiences allows the community to enjoy exceptional levels of artistry—usually only available in major cities—in an intimate setting. www.middlebury.edu/arts/performing
Princeton University Concerts
Since 1894, the music of history's most revered composers has been performed by the world's most celebrated artists at Princeton University. The series has presented many of the classical music world's most important musicians, including violinist Isaac Stern, cellist Yo-Yo Ma, the Budapest String Quartet and pianist Vladimir Ashkenazy. Today, an extraordinary roster of musicians make their Princeton debuts each season and join this pantheon. Among them are some of the most highly regarded artists of our time...young musicians on the cusp of sensational careers...and riveting performers pioneering new forms of expression. Princeton University Concerts continues to make history by commissioning new work and blazing new trails while delivering an experience more intimate, more personal and more moving than anywhere else. What's more, these transporting performances take place in our own world-class venue, Richardson Auditorium. It's all part of Princeton University Concerts' devotion to HISTORY IN THE MUSIC MAKING. princetonuniversityconcerts.org
Since 1894, the music of history's most revered composers has been performed by the world's most celebrated artists at Princeton University. The series has presented many of the classical music world's most important musicians, including violinist Isaac Stern, cellist Yo-Yo Ma, the Budapest String Quartet and pianist Vladimir Ashkenazy. Today, an extraordinary roster of musicians make their Princeton debuts each season and join this pantheon. Among them are some of the most highly regarded artists of our time...young musicians on the cusp of sensational careers...and riveting performers pioneering new forms of expression. Princeton University Concerts continues to make history by commissioning new work and blazing new trails while delivering an experience more intimate, more personal and more moving than anywhere else. What's more, these transporting performances take place in our own world-class venue, Richardson Auditorium. It's all part of Princeton University Concerts' devotion to HISTORY IN THE MUSIC MAKING. princetonuniversityconcerts.org
San Francisco Performances
San Francisco Performances was founded by Ruth Felt in 1979 and presents more than 60 mainstage performances of chamber music, recitals, contemporary dance and jazz. Through the years, SF Performances has presented more than 100 premieres and San Francisco debuts, introducing such acclaimed artists in recital as composer/pianist Thomas Adès, cellist Yo-Yo Ma and violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter, as well as presenting single choreographer-led dance companies such as the Paul Taylor Dance Company and Ohud Naharin's Batsheva from Israel. Through partnerships with artists, schools and community organizations, SF Performances has established one of the most respected performing arts education programs in the country. www.sfperformances.org
San Francisco Performances was founded by Ruth Felt in 1979 and presents more than 60 mainstage performances of chamber music, recitals, contemporary dance and jazz. Through the years, SF Performances has presented more than 100 premieres and San Francisco debuts, introducing such acclaimed artists in recital as composer/pianist Thomas Adès, cellist Yo-Yo Ma and violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter, as well as presenting single choreographer-led dance companies such as the Paul Taylor Dance Company and Ohud Naharin's Batsheva from Israel. Through partnerships with artists, schools and community organizations, SF Performances has established one of the most respected performing arts education programs in the country. www.sfperformances.org
Schubert Club
Founded in 1882, Schubert Club is one of the nation’s most vibrant music organizations, enriching Minnesota with dynamic concerts, music education programs and museum exhibits. Schubert Club reaches approximately 2,000 youth annually through activities such as family concerts, teacher and student workshops, free music lessons in neighborhood locations, and scholarships that allow students to pursue their music studies more intensively. In addition, the Schubert Club Music Museum, located in downtown Saint Paul’s Landmark Center, holds a world-class collection of historical keyboard instruments, original letters and manuscripts of famous composers, and musical instruments from around the world. Schubert Club maintains a commitment to affordable ticket prices for all concert presentations, as well as cost-free education programs and museum entrance, thanks to endowment gifts and annual donations. schubert.org
Founded in 1882, Schubert Club is one of the nation’s most vibrant music organizations, enriching Minnesota with dynamic concerts, music education programs and museum exhibits. Schubert Club reaches approximately 2,000 youth annually through activities such as family concerts, teacher and student workshops, free music lessons in neighborhood locations, and scholarships that allow students to pursue their music studies more intensively. In addition, the Schubert Club Music Museum, located in downtown Saint Paul’s Landmark Center, holds a world-class collection of historical keyboard instruments, original letters and manuscripts of famous composers, and musical instruments from around the world. Schubert Club maintains a commitment to affordable ticket prices for all concert presentations, as well as cost-free education programs and museum entrance, thanks to endowment gifts and annual donations. schubert.org
University Musical Society
The University Musical Society (UMS) is an independent multi-disciplinary performing arts presenting organization with a long and deep affiliation with the University of Michigan. UMS is located in the center of the Ann Arbor campus and offers 60-90 performances each season, performed in up to nine University and community venues. Its mission is to inspire individuals and enrich communities by connecting audiences and artists in uncommon and engaging experiences. Since its founding in 1879, UMS has presented top-ranking international artists in dance, theater, and music in the many diverse forms of these genres. UMS also sponsors the 190-voice UMS Choral Union, presents an extensive education program for people of all ages, commissions and presents new work, and hosts many artists' residencies. www.ums.org.
The University Musical Society (UMS) is an independent multi-disciplinary performing arts presenting organization with a long and deep affiliation with the University of Michigan. UMS is located in the center of the Ann Arbor campus and offers 60-90 performances each season, performed in up to nine University and community venues. Its mission is to inspire individuals and enrich communities by connecting audiences and artists in uncommon and engaging experiences. Since its founding in 1879, UMS has presented top-ranking international artists in dance, theater, and music in the many diverse forms of these genres. UMS also sponsors the 190-voice UMS Choral Union, presents an extensive education program for people of all ages, commissions and presents new work, and hosts many artists' residencies. www.ums.org.
Vivo Performing Arts
Vivo Performing Arts (formerly Celebrity Series of Boston) was founded in 1938 by pianist and impresario Aaron Richmond. Vivo Performing Arts has been bringing the very best performers–from orchestras and chamber ensembles, vocal and piano music, to dance companies, jazz, and more–to Boston’s major concert halls for nearly 90 years. Vivo Performing Arts believes in the power of excellence and innovation in the performing arts to enrich life experiences, transform lives and build better communities. Through its community engagement initiatives, Vivo Performing Arts seeks to build a community of Greater Boston where the performing arts are a valued, lifelong, shared experience—on stages, on streets, in neighborhoods–everywhere. www.vivoperformingarts.org.
Vivo Performing Arts (formerly Celebrity Series of Boston) was founded in 1938 by pianist and impresario Aaron Richmond. Vivo Performing Arts has been bringing the very best performers–from orchestras and chamber ensembles, vocal and piano music, to dance companies, jazz, and more–to Boston’s major concert halls for nearly 90 years. Vivo Performing Arts believes in the power of excellence and innovation in the performing arts to enrich life experiences, transform lives and build better communities. Through its community engagement initiatives, Vivo Performing Arts seeks to build a community of Greater Boston where the performing arts are a valued, lifelong, shared experience—on stages, on streets, in neighborhoods–everywhere. www.vivoperformingarts.org.