Playing in a small chamber ensemble gives young musicians a unique and enriching perspective on musicianship and teaches skills that benefit their solo performances as well. Chamber Music coordinator Claire Allen is hard at work matching students together for the best experience possible.
Open to violin, viola, cello, bass and piano students (with a certain level of musical experience), chamber ensemble rehearsals will begin in October. After the 10-week Fall session, the groups will perform during the Academy’s Winter Recital Weekend (December 10th & 11th). Coaches include Claire Allen, Matt Richardson and Patrick Lestrange.
“Chamber music is one of the most inspirational and rewarding experiences a musician can have,” explains Ms. Allen. “Personally, playing in a chamber group is one of the most musically satisfying facets in my life. Therefore, I am thrilled to help create this unique opportunity for young musicians to develop their ensemble communication and interpersonal skills in a nurturing environment.”
Pianist Wu Han stated, “The chamber music repertoire is so vast that if one is genuinely curious about music, the art of listening, understanding and responding to a score, the elementary skills and requirements of chamber works are easily applicable to that of any solo playing.”
Cellist David Finckel once said, “I think you can tell a lot from the lives of many of today’s great soloists. Their participation and gravitation towards chamber music is ever increasing.”
Students both from the Academy and outside of the Academy are welcome! Register now for the best group placement possible.