EXCLUSIVE PRIVATE CHAMBER MUSIC PERFORMANCES
Thank you for your generosity
In appreciation of your support, The Chamber Music Society is offering a unique opportunity to bring world-renowned CMS artists to you and your guests. For a limited time only, you can make a gift to CMS and receive a private performance in recognition of your generosity. We will further thank you with bottles from Somm Cellars Wine & Spirits.
AN EVENING WITH DAVID FINCKEL AND WU HAN
$20,000
For federal income tax purposes, the tax-deductible portion of this donation is $19,525.
CMS’s extraordinary artistic directors David Finckel and Wu Han are renowned the world over. Their artistry as musicians is unrivalled, and their knowledge of chamber music is encyclopedic. This will be an unforgettable concert!
The package includes a magnum of 2013 Daniel Rion ‘Echezeaux’ Grand Cru. ‘Echezeaux’ is one of Burgundy’s most mythical vineyards, which is to say one of the world’s. A beautifully expressive, ready-to-drink example.
Requires a grand piano.
AN EVENING WITH THE CALIDORE STRING QUARTET
$15,000
For federal income tax purposes, the tax-deductible portion of this donation is $14,610.
The Calidore String Quartet will be performing the full cycle of Beethoven’s 16 string quartets on the Alice Tully Hall stage for CMS audiences next season. Recipient of an Avery Fisher Career Grant and a Lincoln Center Emerging Artist Award, the quartet first made international headlines as winner of the Grand Prize of the 2016 M-Prize International Chamber Music Competition.
The package includes six bottles of Valentin-Leflaive Blanc de Blancs Champagne. This superbly elegant, micro-production Champagne is a one-wine masterclass in what makes Champagne the world’s most unique wine.
AN EVENING WITH THE VIANO QUARTET
$15,000
For federal income tax purposes, the tax-deductible portion of this donation is $14,610.
About to open the 2024-2025 CMS season, the Viano Quartet, a new member of the CMS Bowers program is one of the most sought-after young performing ensembles of today. Since winning First Prize at the 2019 Banff International String Quartet Competition, they have traveled to nearly every major city across the globe
The package includes six bottles of Valentin-Leflaive Blanc de Blancs Champagne. This superbly elegant, micro-production Champagne is a one-wine masterclass in what makes Champagne the world’s most unique wine.
AN EVENING WITH THE SITKOVETSKY TRIO
$10,000
For federal income tax purposes, the tax-deductible portion of this donation is $9,725.
Enjoy a private performance with the internationally acclaimed Sitkovetsky Trio. First prize-winners of the International Commerzbank Chamber Music Award, the trio is also a recipient of the NORDMETALL Chamber Music Award at the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Festival and the Philharmonia-Martin Chamber Music Award.
This package includes a magnum of 2011 Arnot-Roberts Cabernet Sauvignon Bugay Vineyard. Arnot-Roberts is a darling of what has come to be known as ‘New California’ wine, a vanguard of up-and-coming producers pushing the limits of quality and artisanality across California. Their ‘Bugay Vineyard’ Cabernet Sauvignon is among the domaine's rarest and most sought-after wines.
Requires a grand piano.
AN EVENING WITH SAHUN SAM HONG, LUN LI, AND STERLING ELLIOTt
$10,000
For federal income tax purposes, the tax-deductible portion of this donation is $9,725.
Three thrilling new CMS Bowers artists – Sahun Sam Hong (piano), Lun Li (violin), and Sterling Elliott (cello) – will come together for a performance just for you. At the early stage of their chamber music careers, each artist has already won awards and appeared on international stages.
This package includes a magnum of 2011 Arnot-Roberts Cabernet Sauvignon Bugay Vineyard. Arnot-Roberts is a darling of what has come to be known as ‘New California’ wine, a vanguard of up-and-coming producers pushing the limits of quality and artisanality across California. Their ‘Bugay Vineyard’ Cabernet Sauvignon is among the domaine's rarest and most sought-after wines.
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Artists in all packages subject to change.
We increased our New York City Schools program 5-fold this season, including concerts in the schools, an Open Rehearsal of the Brandenburg Concertos in Alice Tully Hall, and the Young Musicians Concert which gives incredibly talented high school ensembles the thrilling opportunity to perform on the Alice Tully Hall stage.
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