Chamber Music Northwest

Bursting with grandeur and elegance, the festival begins with Bach’s electrifying Brandenburg Concerto No. 1, followed by the richly moving Concerto No. 6. Caroline Shaw’s Bach-inspired Concerto for Harpsichord & Strings offers a modern twist on the Baroque tradition, before Bach’s festive and dazzling Concerto No. 2 brings the concert...

The evening concert dives deeper into Bach’s creative brilliance with his exuberant Brandenburg Concerto No. 3, joy-filled Concerto No. 5, and celebratory Concerto No. 4. Each piece showcases Bach’s mastery of intricate dialogue and vibrant energy between instruments, blending lively string sections, virtuosic solo passages, and a radiant spirit. Gabriella...

An array of the world’s most renowned chamber musicians unite for this one-time concert featuring Bach’s Trio Sonata with superstars violinist Shunske Sato, flutist Emi Ferguson, and pianist/harpsichordist Kit Armstrong, followed by 2025 Grammy Award winner mezzo-soprano Fleur Barron with Mahler’s evocative Rückert-Lieder. The evening culminates with an all-star ensemble...

Experience a rare event of profound musical mastery as acclaimed pianist Kit Armstrong—hailed as the Mozart of our era—performs Bach’s Goldberg Variations in its entirety . . . a feat undertaken at CMNW only twice in our 55 years! This monumental work, celebrated for its intellectual depth and intricate beauty,...

Mesmerizing Singaporean-British mezzo-soprano Fleur Barron brings to life enchanting works by three international composers, each offering a unique cultural perspective: Arvo Pärt (Estonia), Kai-Young Chan (Hong Kong), and a piece by 2023 CMNW Protégé Kian Ravaei (Iran). Plus, lean into instrumental works by Thea Musgrave, Reena Esmail, and two by...

Oregon Bach Festival returns to CMNW this summer with Bach’s majestic Mass in B Minor. Universally considered his crowning achievement and taking decades to complete, it remains a testament to Bach’s faith and artistic virtuosity—the summation of a lifetime of work. We are pleased to present Bach’s Mass with world-renowned...

Newly announced, the extraordinarily talented Yutong Sun will be our Protégé pianist, and open our Protégé Spotlight series with an intimate recital of his favorite solo works. He has selected two pieces by Debussy, selections from Eight Memories in Watercolor by Tan Dun, and Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition. Chamber music is meant...

Experience an electrifying evening of modern sound with Alexi Kenney, Tara Helen O’Connor, Opus13, and others performing bold and innovative works. From Paul Wiancko’s dazzling X Suite to Kian Ravaei’s breathless Ecstasies for Flute & Electronics, this program explores the depths of modern expression. Martin Ødegaard’s Roots-Sylva Sylvarum and Clancy...