INSTRUMENTAL > CHAMBER MUSIC
June 21 - August 12, 2008

In Chautauqua, people learn to appreciate all our culture's art forms as well as why the artists' passion for learning is everlasting and soul satisfying.
----- Marie Trudeau, oboe, Michigan State University

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In 2008, Chamber Music is scheduled for all sections of the orchestra in two distinct phases. The first phase is with faculty coaches between weeks 2 to 4, and the second phase is with guest coaches and different repertoire between weeks 5 to 6. At the end of each phase every group will perform at least part of the studied repertoire on a public recital.

The New Arts Trio, the Audubon Quartet and the Chautauqua Wind Quintet are scheduled to be in residence for an intensive chamber music program for strings and winds. Arie Lipsky, chair, chamber music, together with Don St. Pierre and Nicola Melville, from Chautauqua’s Voice and Piano departments, will coordinate collaborative instrumental, vocal and piano chamber music.

Note: Special performing, coaching and financial opportunities exist for pre-formed string quartets that enroll. All woodwind and horn students must come to the festival prepared to play the Nielsen Wind Quintet, Hindemith Wind Quintet and Barber’s Summer Music.