Fortas Chamber Music Concerts: 2010-2011 Season

Past Events

• Chee-Yun, violin, in recital with Andrew Staupe, piano

  Thu., Oct. 14, 2010, 7:30 PM
  American violinist Chee-Yun, an Avery Fisher Prize winner, plays a program of Beethoven, Bach, Messiaen, and Saint-Saëns accompanied by pianist Andrew Staupe. Part of Chamber Music Across America.

• Orchestra of St. Luke's Chamber Music

  Wed., Nov. 17, 2010, 7:30 PM
  The 22 artists of the Orchestra of St. Luke's Chamber Music bring their hallmark collaborative spirit to present a Beethoven septet and a new William Bolcom composition. Part of Chamber Music Across America.

• Anonymous 4

  Thu., Dec. 16, 2010, 7:30 PM
  Renowned for their "pitch-perfect sublimity" (The Minneapolis Star-Tribune), the women of Anonymous 4 light up Washington with Noël: Carols & Chants for Christmas. Part of Chamber Music Across America.

• A Tribute to the Pablo Casals Concert in the Kennedy White House

  Tue., Jan. 25, 2011, 7:30 PM
  Cellist Yo-Yo Ma and pianist Emanuel Ax join with the Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio to present a tribute to cellist Pablo Casals' 1961 White House concert. Part of The Presidency of John F. Kennedy: A 50th Anniversary Celebration.

• A Tribute to the Grace Bumbry Concert in the Kennedy White House

  Tue., Feb. 1, 2011, 7:30 PM
  One of today's most exciting vocal stars, Denyce Graves delivers a tribute to Kennedy Center Honoree Grace Bumbry's recital at the White House in 1962. Part of The Presidency of John F. Kennedy: A 50th Anniversary Celebration.

• Emerson String Quartet with the Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio

  Tue., Feb. 15, 2011, 7:30 PM
  The world-renowned Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio is joined by the Grammy-winning Emerson String Quartet for works by Mendelssohn and Brahms. Part of Chamber Music Across America.

• Orion String Quartet with Windscape

  Wed., Feb. 16, 2011, 7:30 PM
  Orion String Quartet, one of the most sought-after ensembles in America, joins forces with the vibrant, ever-evolving "un-quintet" Windscape to explore the depths of Bach's The Art of the Fugue as part of Chamber Music Across America.

• The Juilliard String Quartet with Afiara String Quartet

  Thu., Feb. 17, 2011, 7:30 PM
  The Juilliard String Quartet celebrates more than 60 years of sustaining the signature Juilliard reputation as they join their protégés and fellow luminaries, the Afiara String Quartet. Part of Chamber Music Across America.

• Jonathan Biss, piano & Miriam Fried, violin

  Tue., Mar. 22, 2011, 7:30 PM
  Mother and son come together to delve into Beethoven in an engaging program of four piano and violin sonatas. Part of Chamber Music Across America.

• The Perlman Music Program, with Itzhak Perlman, violin

  Thu., Mar. 24, 2011, 7:30 PM
  The Perlman Music Program is a richly supportive musical community for talented young artists led by master violinist Itzhak Perlman. The New York Times hails their "fiery and propulsive" performances. Part of Chamber Music Across America.

• Miró Quartet with Colin Currie

  Thu., Mar. 31, 2011, 7:30 PM
  One of America's highest-profile chamber groups, the Miró Quartet is brilliantly paired with classical percussionist Colin Currie, known for his versatility and dramatic intensity, in an evening of both experimentation and standard repertory.

• Midori with Jonathan Biss and Friends

  Wed., Apr. 6, 2011, 7:30 PM
  "Spell-binding" (Denver Post) Japanese violinist Midori unites with pianist and recent NSO soloist Jonathan Biss. They are accompanied by Nobuko Imai on viola and Antoine Lederlin on cello. Part of Chamber Music Across America.

• ATOS Trio

  Thu., Apr. 7, 2011, 7:30 PM
  Enjoy an evening of Haydn, Beethoven, and Dvorák with the ATOS Trio, which is recognized for its compelling, dynamic intensity and vigor.

All programs are subject to change. List of all Chamber Music Concerts