Tuesdays at 7pm through August 12
Photo: Mark Holm
Join us for a sampling of the best performances from the the Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival’s 2024 summer concert season. You’ll hear beloved core works by well-known composers alongside less familiar discoveries, and new commissions, too. Every piece comes to life through virtuosic performances by both veteran and emerging musicians. The series host is eminent WFMT announcer Kerry Frumkin. Composer Marc Neikrug, the Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival’s artistic director, provides insightful commentary. Many of the players also share thoughts about their experiences at this remarkable Festival and the music they perform here.
This season offers a captivating journey through centuries of musical genius, from Baroque elegance to 20th-century innovation. Highlights include rarely heard gems like Ligeti’s Six Bagatelles and Zelenka’s inventive Trio Sonata, alongside beloved masterworks such as Dvořák’s Piano Quintet, Mozart’s Clarinet Quintet, and Tchaikovsky’s String Quartet in D Major. Featuring world-renowned soloists and acclaimed ensembles like the Dover, Escher, and Verona Quartets, this season showcases rich collaborations and fresh interpretations across a wide spectrum of styles and eras.
