Chamber Music Series

Conversations at our spring chamber music concerts are focusing on the upcoming programs of the thirty second season. Recitals by four world-renowned ensembles are on the roster for the 2011-2012 season providing, as always, superb performances at modest prices, without the hassle of long rides, tolls, traffic tie-ups and expensive parking fees.

                                                                             The new series features an outstanding array of ensembles.
                                                                                        All concerts will be on Sundays at 3 PM at the
                                                                                               YMCA Boulton Center for Performing Arts
                                                                                                      37 West Main Street, Bay Shore, NY

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	McDermott Trio & Friends September 25, 2011- at 3 PM with Paul Neubauer, violist April 22, 2012- at 3 PM with Tara O'Connor, flutist Kerry McDermott, violin Maureen McDermott, Cello Anne-Marie McDermott, piano Hailed by NY Times for “dazzling virtuosity and beautifully integrated ensemble”, the McDermott Trio is recognized as one of the most exciting trios on the musical horizon. Since their CarnegieRecital Hall debut, they have appeared in recitals throughout North America, Central America, and Europe. They grew up in Great River and Hauppauge, and now play with the New York Philharmonic, Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, McDermott Trio and Windscape.

	Colorado Quartet October 23, 2011 at 3 PM Julie Rosenfeld, violin D. Lydia Reddng, violin Marka Gustavs, viola Katie Schlaikjer, cello The Colorado Quartet catapulted onto the scene by back-to-back wins at the Banff International String Quartet and Naumburg competitions. The Colorado Quartet is the first female quartet in history to perform the complete Beethoven Quartet cycle in Europe and North America. Fanfare Magazine said: “The Colorado Quartet tears into these works with a combined tension, cohesion, grace, and complete understanding of the music…. These four women bring Beethoven to intense, blazing life. ”
	KammerConnect March 11, 2012 at 3 PM Johannes Dickbauer, violin Lily Francis, viola Roman Rabinovich, piano Michael Hass, cello The founding members of KammerConnect met at the Curtis Institute of Music around 2004 and began various collaborations with each other. As they connected with other artists from around the world, the idea of KammerConnect became clear: a flexible group of individuals bound together by their love of chamber music (Kammermusik in German). Performances have included those at the Italian island of Ischia, Austria, Music from Angel Fire, New Mexico, the Hartford Musical Club, and jam-sessions world-wide. The West Hartford News called KammerConnect's performance "magnificent...[it] truly sparkled and showed the vigor and virtuosity of this young ensemble."

	Serenade Duo & friends April 1, 2012 - at 3 PM Michelle LaPorte, flute Gerry Saulter, guitar with The Matthew Pierce String Quartet Serenade Duo has performed for audiences throughout the United States and Europe. As five time Chamber Music Award recipients from Artists International, Serenade Duo has performed numerous sold out performances at Carnegie's Weill Recital Hall and Merkin Concert Hall in New York City. Matthew Pierce String Quartet Matthew Pierce - violin Curtis Stewart - violin Meghan Krug - viola Gary Beck - cello The Matthew Pierce String Quartet was formed from the Matthew Pierce Ensemble which was founded in 2005. Winner of the 2003 Best Cultural Event of the Year by the San Francisco Chronicle and a 2001 Meet the Composer Grant for his first opera, Matthew Pierce has created a pioneering composer/performer model that sets a bold standard for local and original classical music.

The five-concert subscription costs $100, a savings of $50 over the single ticket price of $30. Subscribers will also enjoy a $5 discount on additional single tickets to any of our concerts.

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