Festival Chamber Music is made up of some of New York’s finest musicians who join forces to present much loved masterpieces of the chamber music repertoire as well as new and unfamiliar works in a variety of instrumental combinations. The performers introduce each piece informally with amusing and colorful 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 $12 (full price $30).  Whether you are already a fan of chamber music or if you would just like to try something new,  we promise you will have a memorable evening! Please call 212-678-6970 to purchase your discounted tickets, or order online here using the promo code GSAS678. For more information,  please visit www.festivalchamber.org.

The opening concert of Festival Chamber’s 21st season will be held on Wednesday,  October 17th at 8 PM at Weill Hall in Carnegie Hall.

The program is as follows:

Ludwig Van Beethoven (1770-1827) Clarinet Trio in E Flat Major, Op. 38
Igor Stravinsky (1882-1971) Suite Italienne for Cello and Piano
Anton Arensky (1861-1906) Trio No. 1 in D Minor, Op. 32

Charles Neidich, Clarinet
Calvin Wiersma, Violin
Ruth Sommers, Cello
Mikhail Hallak, Piano

Don’t miss the after-concert party where you can socialize and meet the musicians!