Classical Concert Series

THE MUSIC OF FRIENDS

During the Renaissance, chamber music served as a form of social entertainment—way before the movies or the internet. Written for small groups of musicians to perform in small palace “chambers,” chamber music is considered the most personal form of classical music. Composer & pianist Richard Walthew called chamber music “the music of friends” due to its conversational & intimate nature. For our 45th season of the Classical Concert Series, we continue this centuries-old practice by inviting you into a space filled with beautiful moments of sound by the best musicians in the world. Make some new friends…Get your tickets today!

Chrysalis Chamber Players - October 19, 2026

CHRYSALIS CHAMBER PLAYERS

Monday, October 19, 2026 | 7:30 PM | Sunrise Theater

The CHRYSALIS CHAMBER PLAYERS is an ensemble committed to performing a kaleidoscope of high caliber chamber music. In collaboration with a variety of other musicians in innovative & exciting programs, they perform works ranging from Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos to the chamber music of living composers. Chrysalis musicians have performed at the Marlboro Music Festival, Banff Centre for the Arts, Verbier & Lucerne Festivals in Switzerland, & with the Louisville, Naples, & New World Symphonies. The ensemble in this concert will consist of trumpet & string quartet.

Chelsea Guo, soprano & piano - November 16, 2026

CHELSEA GUO, soprano & piano

Monday, November 16, 2026 | 7:30 PM | Sunrise Theater

CHELSEA GUO is equally acclaimed as a pianist & soprano. A recent graduate of The Juilliard School, she has quickly established an international presence with performances across North America, Europe & Asia. Since her historic win in the 2022 Young Concert Artists Susan Wadsworth International Auditions—the first artist honored as both pianist & vocalist—Chelsea has appeared at Italy’s Fazioli Piano Festival, Spain’s Sociedad Filarmónica de A Coruña, Germany’s Moritzburg Festival, & at venues such as Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, & The Kennedy Center. At San Diego’s 2023 Mainly Mozart Festival, she drew praise for her versatility, appearing as soprano soloist in Mahler’s Symphony No. 4 & two nights later as pianist in Shostakovich’s Piano Concerto No. 2.

“A very fine pianist with a beguiling voice; here is a rare talent” ~ BBC Music Magazine

Texas Guitar Quartet - February 22, 2027

TEXAS GUITAR QUARTET

Monday, February 22, 2027 | 7:30 PM | Sunrise Theater

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The Grammy-nominated TEXAS GUITAR QUARTET has been embraced all over the world for their daring programs, dazzling virtuosity & joyful music making. Recent highlights include performances for the Encuentro Internacional de Guitarra 2016 in Nicaragua, Victoria Bach Festival, Guitar Foundation of America Convention, Festival Internacional del Noreste in Mexico, & Texas Music Festival. During the summer of 2015, the quartet presented a series of concerts in historic cathedrals along the Camino de Santiago in Spain. The group pushes the boundaries of the guitar quartet by premiering exciting new works & daring arrangements of orchestral works by Mozart, Beethoven & Ravel.

“Impeccable in every respect.” ~ Classical Guitar Magazine

Lun Li, violin - March 22, 2027

LUN LI, violin

Monday, March 22, 2027 | 7:30 PM | Sunrise Theater

LUN LI is a young violinist who has created thought-provoking, concert experiences for audiences around the world. A native of Shanghai, China, he won First Prize in the 2021 Young Concert Artists Susan Wadsworth International Auditions, which led to his NYC recital debut at Merkin Concert Hall & his Washington, DC recital debut at The Kennedy Center. Lun has appeared on major musical stages throughout the world including Konzerthaus Berlin, Kulturpalast Dresden, & Wiener Konzerthaus. Lun returns to the CCS stage with a solo violin program that explores the theme of perpetual motion & timelessness. Performing on both Baroque & modern violins, this unique concert highlights the violin’s expressive range & the evolving textures & rhythms of music across centuries.

“Lun Li has admirable command of all the possibilities of the bow, and uses it with delightful musical sense.” ~ Ludwig van Montréal

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