2026 Season Performers
PubliQuartet — Sunday, February 15, 3:00 pm
PubliQuartet is a chamber ensemble dedicated to bridging the gap between new and traditional repertoire. Known for their communicative presence and imaginative programming, they confront boundaries and form lasting connections with audiences. The ensemble comprises four versatile musicians who have performed at major festivals and concert series across the U.S. and internationally. PubliQuartet is committed to championing underrepresented composers, commissioning new works, and engaging audiences through multimedia presentations and contextual programming. “…my favorite classical album of the year…” – New York Times website
Canellakis–Brown Duo — Saturday, March 21, 3:00 pm
Cellist Nicholas Canellakis and pianist Michael Stephen Brown form a dynamic and deeply musical duo. Their partnership fuses Brown’s dual identity as composer-performer with Canellakis’s compelling range as a cellist, resulting in programs that traverse both new and established repertoire. Their performances have been praised for their seamless interplay, emotional depth, and adventurous programming. They “play with their antennae tuned to each other” – The Washington Post website
Llewellyn Sanchez-Werner — Saturday, April 18, 6:00 pm
Pianist Llewellyn Sanchez-Werner has been praised for his poetic expression, musical depth, and captivating stage presence. A Gilmore Young Artist and winner of numerous international competitions, he has appeared as soloist with major orchestras around the world. His programs often blend masterworks of the classical canon with works by contemporary composers, reflecting both curiosity and conviction. “In his hands the piano shimmered like tinsel and flowed like velvet.” Boston Music Intelligencer website
Junction Trio — Sunday, May 24, 6:00 pm
Comprised of violinist Stefan Jackiw, cellist Jay Campbell, and pianist Conrad Tao, the Junction Trio is known for its adventurous spirit and electrifying ensemble chemistry. Their performances combine intellectual rigor with expressive warmth, offering audiences programs that range from the classical core to daring new works. “The most vibrant music so often takes place at the point where cultures meet, eras overlap, sensibilities intersect, and traditions fork. That in-between space is also the habitat of the aptly named Junction Trio, three stupendous musicians who glory in artistic instability, the sense that styles are not pure or settled practices and never were. – Justin Davidson, Vulture website
Ulysses Quartet — Saturday, June 20, 6:00 pm
Praised for their technical mastery and emotional range, the Ulysses Quartet is dedicated to presenting both traditional and modern works with fresh insight. Based in New York City, the ensemble has appeared across North America, Europe, and Asia. They have been been praised for their “textural versatility,” “The kind of chemistry many quartets long for, but rarely achieve” – The Strad website
Sinta Quartet — Sunday, July 19, 6:00 pm
The Sinta Quartet, an award-winning saxophone quartet, brings a vibrant and inventive approach to the chamber stage. Renowned for its precise ensemble work and communicative energy, the ensemble embraces both classical repertoire and contemporary commissions, expanding the possibilities of the saxophone’s voice in chamber music. “Sinta plays with astonishing virtuosity, subtly beautiful phrasing and exquisite ensemble no matter how rhythmically complex the music is.” – Palm Beach Daily News website
The Westerlies — Sunday, August 16, 6:00 pm
The Westerlies are a genre-defying brass quartet from Seattle, now based in New York. With two trumpets and two trombones, the group blends classical chamber precision with the freedom of improvisation and the warmth of folk traditions. Their performances are celebrated for creative storytelling, innovative collaborations, and a distinctly American sound. “An arty quartet…mixing ideas from jazz, new classical, and Appalachian folk” – The New York Times website
Balourdet Quartet — Sunday, September 6, 6 pm
Winners of multiple international chamber music competitions, the Balourdet Quartet captivates audiences with its balance of elegance, intensity, and expressive color. Formed at Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music, the ensemble performs across North America and Europe, uniting traditional and contemporary repertoire with equal passion. “Absolute musical perfection… full, robust sound… impeccable balance”- The Boston Musical Intelligencer website
JIJI with Danbi Um — Sunday, October 11, 3:00 pm
Guitarist JIJI and violinist Danbi Um form a dynamic duo acclaimed for their expressive artistry and inventive programming. Both artists are celebrated soloists in their own right, and together they craft performances of striking intimacy, rhythmic vitality, and emotional power—bridging genres and eras in seamless dialogue. “A graceful and nuanced player…JIJI presented an intimate, captivating performance” – Kansas City Star “Utterly dazzling” – The Strad on Danbi Um Jiji’s website | Danbi Um’s website
