The performers introduce each piece informally with interesting and informative anecdotes,with the aim of creating the personal and informal atmosphere for which chamber music was intended.

The concerts are held in the beautiful and intimate Weill Hall in Carnegie Hall.  After the concerts,  the whole audience is invited to a party where they can meet the musicians and socialize with each other.

Come join your fellow Columbia grad students for a wonderful evening of music at the very special discounted ticket price of $10.  Whether you are a already a fan of chamber music or if you would just like to try something new,  we guarantee you will have a memorable evening! Please call 212-678-6970 to purchase your discounted tickets. For more information,please visit www.festivalchamber.org.

The opening concert of Festival Chamber’s 20th Anniversary Season will be held on Wednesday,  October 26th at 8 PM at Weill Hall in Carnegie Hall.

The program is as follows:

Franz Danzi (1763-1826) Quartet for Bassoon and Strings,  Op. 40 #1
Sergei Prokofiev (1891-1953) Sonata in C major,  Op. 119 for Cello and Piano
Heinrich von Herzogenberg (1843-1900) Piano Quartet in B Flat Major,  Op. 95

Eriko Sato,  Viola
Katie Lansdale,  Violin
Ruth Sommers,  Cello
Frank Morelli,  Bassoon
Mikhail Hallak,  Piano