From Romantic warmth to cosmic imagination, this program explores the vast expressive possibilities of the string quartet. Amy Beach’s richly lyrical quartet, Eleanor Alberga’s vibrant Second Quartet, and Nicky Sohn’s Galaxy Back to You lead the journey, before Brahms’s radiant Third Quartet brings the evening to a brilliant close. This performance marks the Balourdet Quartet’s… Read more

Join us as we explore the remarkable artistic circle surrounding Robert and Clara Schumann. Robert Schumann’s imaginative Fantasiestücke opens the program, followed by Clara Schumann’s passionate Piano Trio in G minor. Brahms, a close friend and admirer of the Schumanns, brings the evening to a powerful close with his sweeping Piano Quartet No. 3 in… Read more

Inspired by Beethoven’s mysterious “Ghost” Trio, this program explores music of imagination and contrast. Jim Stephenson’s Quartet for a New Tomorrow opens the evening, followed by Bartók’s vibrant Contrasts. Beethoven’s Piano Trio in D major closes the program with its haunting slow movement and electrifying finale. Read more

This dynamic chamber program pairs Classical clarity with twentieth-century intensity. After Beethoven’s graceful Piano Quartet sets the stage, Carlos Simon’s be still and know offers a moment of reflection. Shostakovich’s dramatic Piano Quintet in G minor closes the evening with striking contrasts and unforgettable energy. Read more

Acclaimed chamber ensemble Imani Winds brings its signature artistry and adventurous programming to Brevard. The program features music by Andy Akiho, including Longing and the vibrant Synesthesia Suite, alongside Elliott Carter’s brilliant Quintet for Piano and Winds. Françaix’s sparkling Wind Quintet No. 2 concludes the evening with wit, elegance, and virtuosic ensemble playing. Read more

A Chamber concert featuring BMC Artist Faculty Two vivid works by Joan Tower, Petroushskates and Red Maple, open this program with rhythmic vitality and striking color. Saint-Saëns’s delightful Septet brings together an unusual ensemble of strings, trumpet, and piano, and Mozart’s Piano Trio in B-flat major provides a radiant and graceful conclusion. Read more

Long-time favorites of Brevard audiences, the Shanghai Quartet returns this season with a program of classical elegance and global color. Haydn’s String Quartet in G minor and Zhou Long’s Chinese Folk Songs open the evening. Former Shanghai Quartet cellist and BMC’s own Nicholas Tzavaras joins the ensemble for Schubert’s sublime String Quintet, bringing the concert… Read more

Internationally acclaimed pianist Sir Stephen Hough presents a recital spanning the piano’s rich history. Schubert and Brahms offer lyrical Romantic miniatures, while Schoenberg and Stockhausen explore bold twentieth-century sound worlds. Beethoven’s monumental “Waldstein” Sonata anchors the program, which concludes with Schumann’s vibrant Carnaval and Hough’s own arrangement of songs from Mary Poppins, blending virtuosity with… Read more

This program celebrates the vibrant textures of chamber music for five players. Barber’s beloved Summer Music for Wind Quintet and Onslow’s charming String Quintet lead to Dohnányi’s powerful Piano Quintet No. 2, a work of dramatic contrasts, rich harmonies, and brilliant ensemble writing that showcases the composer’s virtuosic command of chamber music. Read more

BMC Chamber Voices celebrates distinctive musical voices from around the world. Works by Greg Simon and Gabriela Lena Frank open the program, followed by Mozart’s brilliant Exsultate, jubilate. Music by Turina, Pärt, and Villa-Lobos completes the evening with lyricism, spirituality, and vibrant color. Read more

BMC Piano Faculty take center stage as we shine a spotlight on Brevard’s world-renowned piano program. Read more

The Horszowski Piano Trio presents a program of dramatic and expressive chamber music. Bernstein’s early Piano Trio and Shostakovich’s deeply moving Piano Trio in E minor lead to Mendelssohn’s sweeping Piano Trio No. 2, a Romantic masterpiece filled with lyrical beauty and dazzling momentum. Read more

Witness the future stars of classical music as Brevard’s most gifted high school and college pianists compete in the thrilling Piano Competition Finals. Each finalist will present a twenty-minute program, selected from diverse style periods, demonstrating their technical prowess and artistic expression. Winners will be announced at the conclusion of the concert. Read more

This chamber program brings together powerful voices from three centuries. Amy Beach’s Theme and Variations opens the evening with Romantic lyricism and deep imagination. Osvaldo Golijov’s dramatic The Last Round follows, inspired by the spirit of tango. Dvořák’s radiant Piano Quartet in E flat major concludes the program with warmth, vitality, and rich chamber interplay. Read more