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Evenings at the Frederick R. Koch Foundation Townhouse
Experience the peerless artistry of CMS with newly curated full-length HD concerts from the Frederick R. Koch Foundation Townhouse.
Celebrating Juneteenth
CMS salutes the contributions of Black Americans to classical music. The transformational effect on America’s history is realized in a curated list of works by Black composers that would not have been possible if it were not for the events of 1865.
Musical Heritage
Explore the musical legacies of towering figures in classical music through conversations with students and colleagues along with film clips and historical photos
Composers in Focus
Enjoy a rare opportunity to sit in on intimate conversations between composers and musicians who know each other’s work, and in some cases have known each other for decades.
Inspector Pulse@Home
Join Bruce Adolphe as the world’s greatest and only Private Ear, Inspector Pulse, for short, family-friendly weekly music lessons.
Transcending: The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center Celebrates 50 Years
Celebrate CMS's historic milestone and vital work as the leading global chamber music institution.
Inspired by Art and Literature
The works in this week's playlist examine how music has long looked to art and literature for inspiration.
Stories and Legends
Some of the greatest stories have been told through music, as explored in this week's playlist.
The Sublime
Some chamber music works are nothing short of awe-inspiring. Hear some of the most sublime works in the repertoire in this week's playlist.
Friendship and Love
Listen to works celebrating friendship and love in this playlist.
Nature
Explore how the sound and spirit of nature is reflected in different chamber music works in this week's playlist.
The Power of Music
Music has the power to touch the soul, tell stories, and challenge the imagination. Explore the power of music in this playlist.
The Joy of Music
This week we explore music sure to brighten the mind and soul.
Transcendence
In this week's playlist we take you on a musical journey made to elevate your senses. Check back every day at 12:30 PM (ET) for a new video.
The Mighty Piano
Get your fill of piano with works that highlight this magnificent instrument.
The Beethoven Quartet Cycle Lectures
Pre-Concert lectures discussing all of Beethoven's String Quartets
Love Songs
Nothing conveys love quite like music. Enjoy some of the most romantic chamber music works.
Hungarian Fire
Watch and listen to Hungary's deep musical roots.
Meet the Music!
Concerts for kids ages 6 and up. Now available to watch from the comfort of your home.
Concerts
Evenings at the Frederick R. Koch Foundation Townhouse: Schubert
Aug 30, 2021
Evenings at the Frederick R. Koch Foundation Townhouse: Beethoven, Saint-Saëns
Aug 23, 2021
Evenings at the Frederick R. Koch Foundation Townhouse: Ravel, Rachmaninov
Aug 16, 2021
Evenings at the Frederick R. Koch Foundation Townhouse: Dvořák, Mendelssohn
Aug 9, 2021
Evenings at the Frederick R. Koch Foundation Townhouse: Schubert Quintet in C Major
Aug 2, 2021
Evenings at the Frederick R. Koch Foundation Townhouse: Farrenc, Fauré, Debussy, Boulanger, Ravel
Jul 26, 2021
Evenings at the Frederick R. Koch Foundation Townhouse: Beethoven
Jul 19, 2021
Evenings at the Frederick R. Koch Foundation Townhouse: Mozart, Martinů, Spohr, Handel
Jul 12, 2021
Saint-Saëns: Trio No. 1 in F major for Piano, Violin, and Cello, Op. 18
Jun 1, 2021
Beethoven: Trio in E-flat major for Piano, Violin, and Cello, Op. 1, No. 1
Jun 1, 2021
Lectures
Musical Heritage: Jascha Heifetz
Sep 29, 2021
Musical Heritage: Leon Fleisher
May 24, 2021
Musical Heritage: Pablo Casals
Apr 5, 2021
Musical Heritage: William Primrose
Mar 15, 2021
Musical Heritage: Guarneri Quartet
Feb 22, 2021
Musical Heritage: Oscar Shumsky
Jan 25, 2021
Musical Heritage: Paganini
Nov 30, 2020
Musical Heritage: Rostropovich
Oct 28, 2020
Inside Chamber Music Plus IV
Sep 30, 2020
Inside Chamber Music Plus III
Sep 23, 2020
Master Classes
Radovan Vlatković, horn
Feb 26, 2020
Frederik Øland and Fredrik Schøyen Sjölin of the Danish String Quartet
Feb 13, 2020
Jeffrey Kahane, piano
Dec 4, 2019
Tony Arnold, soprano
Nov 7, 2019
Tara Helen O'Connor, flute
Apr 17, 2019
Gilles Vonsattel, piano
Feb 25, 2019
Daniel Hope, violin
Jan 28, 2019
Erin Keefe, violin
Dec 10, 2018
Calidore String Quartet
Oct 29, 2018
Joseph Kalichstein, piano
Apr 9, 2018
Meet the Music! Family Concerts
Leave it to Ludwig
Jan 12, 2020
Oceanophony
Nov 10, 2019
Magical Mystical Moonlight
Apr 7, 2019
The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses
Jan 13, 2019
Inspector Pulse: How Suite It Is
Nov 11, 2018
Inspector Pulse: Things Are Seldom What They Theme
Apr 22, 2018
Four Harmonious Friends
Mar 11, 2018
Papa and the Prince
Nov 12, 2017
Tyrannosaurus Sue: A Cretaceous Concerto
Mar 26, 2017
Inspector Pulse: Once More with Feeling
Jan 22, 2017
CMS National Radio Series
National Radio Series Program 2: The Royals
Oct 13, 2021
National Radio Series Program 1: Total Mozart
Oct 6, 2021
National Radio Series Program 52: Variations
Sep 22, 2021
National Radio Series Program 51: Electronic Pioneers
Sep 15, 2021
National Radio Series Program 50: Schubert, Schubert Dream, Brahms
Sep 8, 2021
National Radio Series Program 49: Heartfelt Statements
Sep 1, 2021
National Radio Series Program 48: In That Final Year
Aug 25, 2021
National Radio Series Program 47: The Best of Mozart
Aug 18, 2021
National Radio Series Program 46: Russian Masters
Aug 11, 2021
National Radio Series Program 45: The Versatile Trio
Aug 4, 2021