Chamber Music in Yellow Springs

CMYS produces concerts by emerging chamber music ensembles of the highest professional quality.

Past Performances

  • Balourdet Quartet

    Balourdet Quartet

    MusiciansAngela Bae, ViolinJustin DeFilippis, ViolinBenjamin Zannoni, ViolaRussell Houston, Cello Program:Amy Beach: String Quartet in One Movement, Op. 89Nicky Sohn: Galaxy Back to YouEleanor Alberga: String Quartet No. 2Johannes Brahms: String Quartet No. 3 in B-flat Major, Op. 67 The Balourdet Quartet is acclaimed for their vibrant energy and masterful blend of technical precision and emotional…

  • Busch Piano Trio

    Musicians:Omri Epstein – pianoMathieu van Bellen – violinOri Epstein – cello Program:Haydn: Piano Trio on C Major, Hob. XV:21Ives: Piano TrioBeethoven: Piano Trio No. 7 in B-flat Major, Op. 97 “Archduke ‘This trio is the fruit of a friendship that has existed for years’, is how Omri Epstein describes the essentially spontaneous process by which…

  • Seraph Brass

    Seraph Brass

    Musicians:Mary Elizabeth Bowden, TrumpetRaquel Samayoa, TrumpetLayan Atieh, HornLauren Casey-Clyde, TromboneRobyn Black, Tuba In its 11th season, Seraph Brass was founded by trumpet soloist Mary Elizabeth Bowden with a mission to showcase the excellence of women brass players and highlight musicians from marginalized groups, both in personnel and in programming. Winners of the American Prize in…

  • Akropolis Reed Quintet

    Akropolis Reed Quintet

    Members:Kari Landry, clarinetAndrew Koeppe, bass clarinetRyan Reynolds, bassoonMatt Landry, saxophoneTim Gocklin, oboe Program Ryan Lindveit (b.1994) – Venus of Willendorf (2024) Derrick Skye (b.1982) – A Soulful Nexus (2023)1234 Omar Thomas (b.1984) – Moods and Attitudes (2023)I. Blues shuffle kerkluffleII. Swan song, so longIII. Bebop, won’t stop Jeff Scott (1967) – Homage to Paradise Valley…

  • Aizuri Quartet

    Aizuri Quartet

    Members: Emma Frucht and Miho Saegusa, ViolinsBrian Hong, ViolaCaleb van der Swaagh, Cello  Program:“THE ART OF TRANSLATION”David Lang wed (1992)Caroline Shaw Valencia (2012)Franz Schubert An Die Musik (arr. Jannina Norpoth)Harrison Birtwistle XI. Todesfuge – Frieze 4 from 9 Movements for String Quartet(1991-96)Misato Mochizuki Boids (2018)Franz Schubert Nacht und Träume (arr. Jannina Norpoth)Paul Wiancko Purple Antelope…

  • Viano String Quartet

    Viano String Quartet

    Members:Lucy Wang, ViolinHao Zhou, ViolinAiden Kane, ViolaTate Zawadiuk, Cello Program:Haydn: String Quartet in B-flat major, Op. 76/4 “Sunrise”Barber: String Quartet, Op. 11Ravel: String Quartet in F major Praised for their “virtuosity, visceral expression, and rare unity of intention” (Boston Globe), the Viano Quartet are one of the most sought-after performing young ensembles today and currently…