Northeastern Pennsylvania Chamber Music Society
Celebrating ten seasons of music-making, mentorship, and meaningful connection in the community.
The Borodin String Quartet No. 2 and Webern Langsamer Satz were written as an expression of love for their wife: Borodin wrote the Second String Quartet as an anniversary gift for his wife 20 years after being engaged, and Webern was inspired to write the Langsamer Satz after falling in love with his future wife. […]
Artists from the May 11, 2024 Vibrant Sonorities concert engage with students at Wyoming Valley West High School with a side-by-side session with the WVW Chamber Orchestra and gives a performance of some of the Vibrant Sonorities program. This program is supported in part by the Northeastern Educational Intermediate Unit 19 and Pennsylvania Council on […]
Artists from the May 11, 2024 Vibrant Sonorities concert gives a talk and mini-performance to band students at Dallas Middle School. This program is supported in part by the Northeastern Educational Intermediate Unit 19 and Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the National Endowment for the […]
A grossly underrated composer, Josef Labor was a respected organist, pianist, teacher, and composer, who was colleagues with Johannes Brahms, Richard Strauss, Anton Bruckner, Clara Schumann, and Gustav Mahler. His piano quintet for piano, violin, viola, cello, and double bass highlights each instrument with sonorous melodies and masterfully integrates expansive harmonies. In this season-ending concert, […]
NEPACMS will make its annual appearance at the Arts at Hayfield Summer Arts Festival, Sunday, August 18, 2024 from 12:15pm to 1pm, with a delightful program of string quartets! More information at the Arts at Hayfield website.
Musicologist and composer Paul Epstein once described the four movements of Haydn's "Lark" Quartet as "a story, a song, a dance, and a party," capturing the vivid emotions and narratives that music can evoke. This season-opening program embodies that same spirit, with each piece reflecting profound stories and personal experiences. Golijov's "Tenebrae" for String Quartet […]
For tickets, please visit the Eagles Mere Friends of the Arts website's ticket page: emfoa.org/purchase-tickets PROGRAM Joseph Haydn: String Quartet, Op. 64, No. 5, “The Lark”Alexander Borodin String Quartet No. 2***Intermission***Æ Rømeser (Danish traditional) arr. by Danish String Quartet The Dromer (Danish traditional) arr. by Danish String Quartet Antonín Dvořák String Quartet No. 12 in […]
Dr. Bryan Hayslett led an engaging session for participants of the Young Apprentice Program, offering a masterclass to two cellists and a string quartet. The session culminated in a dynamic ensemble exercise, where all attendees joined together for a collaborative effort.
Guest artists from the November "Joy & Retrospection" concerts, Erin Ellis and Amadi Azikiwe, gave a masterclass to participants of the Young Apprentice Program which included a violin duo, violin solo, and two string quartets.
Written in their later years, the string quintets by Mozart and Brahms exemplify the pinnacle of both composers' creative genius, showcasing intricate harmonies and breathtaking melodies that reflect their artistic maturity. In contrast, Britten's Phantasy Quintet, composed at just 18 for a Royal College of Music scholarship application, already reveals the distinctive skill and style […]
Written in their later years, the string quintets by Mozart and Brahms exemplify the pinnacle of both composers' creative genius, showcasing intricate harmonies and breathtaking melodies that reflect their artistic maturity. In contrast, Britten's Phantasy Quintet, composed at just 18 for a Royal College of Music scholarship application, already reveals the distinctive skill and style […]
Folk music has long been a source of inspiration and a defining identity for many composers. Brahms often wove Hungarian influences into his works, while Ginastera celebrated his Argentinian heritage with compositions like his String Quartet No. 1, bursting with the relentless rhythms of the malambo, a spirited Argentine folk dance associated with gauchos. Ginastera's […]
Folk music has long been a source of inspiration and a defining identity for many composers. Brahms often wove Hungarian influences into his works, while Ginastera celebrated his Argentinian heritage with compositions like his String Quartet No. 1, bursting with the relentless rhythms of the malambo, a spirited Argentine folk dance associated with gauchos. Ginastera's […]
A masterclass was held with artists from the January "Origins" concerts for participants in the NEPACMS Young Apprentice Program. This session offered valuable insights into posture, sound production, and other essential musical skills to two string quartets and one solo violin.
YAP participants were invited to attend and observe an open rehearsal of the March 15 "Reverie" concert.
"Fresh and spontaneous, plentiful in melody and colored with beauty,"—a fitting description from a San Francisco Examiner critic after hearing the premiere of Arthur Foote's A Night Piece for Flute and Strings. NEPACMS is thrilled to present a program of chamber works for flute and strings showcasing delightfully lyrical melodies, intricate counterpoint, and moments of […]
"Fresh and spontaneous, plentiful in melody and colored with beauty,"—a fitting description from a San Francisco Examiner critic after hearing the premiere of Arthur Foote's A Night Piece for Flute and Strings. NEPACMS is thrilled to present a program of chamber works for flute and strings showcasing delightfully lyrical melodies, intricate counterpoint, and moments of […]
NEPACMS proudly presents its season finale with two extraordinary chamber masterpieces: Fauré’s Second Piano Quartet and Brahms’ First Piano Quartet. Known for its fiery, electrifying conclusion, the Brahms quartet is a stunning blend of strength and tenderness, making it one of the most thrilling works in the chamber music repertoire. Fauré’s quartet, in contrast, exudes […]
NEPACMS proudly presents its season finale with two extraordinary chamber masterpieces: Fauré’s Second Piano Quartet and Brahms’ First Piano Quartet. Known for its fiery, electrifying conclusion, the Brahms quartet is a stunning blend of strength and tenderness, making it one of the most thrilling works in the chamber music repertoire. Fauré’s quartet, in contrast, exudes […]
This summer, the Northeastern Pennsylvania Chamber Music Society brings world-class string quartets to your local library with its brand-new Summer Library Series. Enjoy family-friendly concerts featuring Haydn’s soaring “Lark” Quartet, Mendelssohn’s lyrical genius, and vibrant Danish folk tunes reimagined by the Danish String Quartet. It’s music that’s warm, welcoming, and perfect for all ages. Let […]