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Society for Chamber Music in Rochester

Chamber Music Rochester

Half a century of music. Close enough to feel every note.

Fifty years ago, someone in Rochester had an audacious idea: bring the world's finest chamber musicians into an intimate setting, close enough to watch their eyes meet, to witness the split-second conversations that happen between extraordinary players in real time.

That idea became a tradition. That tradition became us.

Our 26/27 season marks 50 years of this rare experience. Music at its most immediate and human. Chamber music is unlike any other live performance: a small group of musicians listening deeply to one another, shaping every phrase together, live, in the moment. And you are close enough to share in all of it.

Whether you've been with us since the beginning or you're about to discover what you've been missing - this is the season to be there.
-Juliana Athayde & Erik Behr, Artistic Directors

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 Upcoming Concerts in Rochester, NY

Explore our 50th anniversary season of live chamber music in Rochester. From timeless classics to modern composers, our performances highlight the best of small ensemble artistry.

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Concerts
The Marvelous Mr. Mendelssohn
Oct 18
The Marvelous Mr. Mendelssohn
Eddie Barbash from The Late Show Band, the Sequel
Nov 15
Eddie Barbash from The Late Show Band, the Sequel
Early Romanticism of Bartók
Mar 14
Early Romanticism of Bartók
The ABCs: Assad, Brahms, and Cabell
Apr 25
The ABCs: Assad, Brahms, and Cabell
Beethoven and Mozart’s Viola Fever
Jun 6
Beethoven and Mozart’s Viola Fever
 

Our Programs

Chamber Music Rochester presents five concerts in each season. We perform great works of chamber music of all periods and styles. In addition, our outreach mission reaches and teaches students of all ages and inspires chamber music’s ongoing creation through composition competitions and commissions.

 

Concert Series

The variety of music and musicians is wonderful. There is something for each of us: some old friends, some new compositions, and some new composers to whet your musical appetite. We are excited about the unique collaborations featuring the wonderful musicians in all five of our concerts.

Outreach

Chamber Music Rochester believes that today’s students are tomorrow’s audiences. Funded by New York State Council on the Arts and our own generous donors, our musicians perform and teach master classes in schools and community venues in the Rochester area.

competitions

The Young Composer Competitions attract entries statewide from college students. Winners receive a cash prize and their chamber work is performed on a series concert. These competitions are funded by the Howard Hanson Institute for American Music at Eastman School of Music.

 
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Our Mission

Chamber Music Rochester (SCMR) presents Chamber Music concerts featuring musicians of the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra and the Eastman School of Music, as well as selected local and visiting artists.

We perform great works of chamber music of all periods and styles. 

Our outreach mission reaches and teaches students of all ages and inspires chamber music’s ongoing creation through composition competitions and commissions.

Click here to explore our history.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Chamber music is classical music performed by small ensembles, typically featuring 2-7 musicians. Unlike orchestral performances, chamber music creates an intimate experience where you can witness the spontaneous expression and connection between performers in real time. Each musician plays an essential role, creating a unique collaborative artistry that brings timeless classics and modern compositions to life.

  • All Chamber Music Rochester concerts take place at Beston Hall in the Glazer Music Performance Center at Nazareth University in Rochester, NY. The venue offers intimate acoustics perfect for experiencing chamber music up close.

  • We offer flexible ticket options to fit your schedule and budget:

    • Full Series Subscription: $150 for all 5 concerts (save over 15%)

    • Flex Pack: $100 for 3 tickets to use any way you choose

    • Single Tickets: $35 per concert

    • Students and children: FREE admission (just visit our welcome table)

  • • Tickets purchased 7+ days before the concert: Mailed to your address

    • Last-minute purchases (within 7 days): Held at the door for easy pickup

  • Absolutely! With free admission for students and children, we welcome families to experience live classical music together. The intimate setting and shorter concert format (approximately 90 minutes) make it accessible for younger audience members.

 

“ The Society for

Chamber Music in Rochester

is always a source of imaginative and

engaging programming. ”

David Raymond, City Newspaper / Read Full Article

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