Playlists
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Artist SeriesThe Artist Series focuses on the work of CMS musicians in a variety of ensembles, complemented by a short documentary film on their life and work. -
New MilestonesNew Milestones showcases more recent work by an exemplary roster of emerging and distinguished composers. Through this series, CMS commissions new works and presents iconic contemporary repertoire, ensuring that chamber music remains a fresh, evolving art form. -
Composers in FocusEnjoy 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. -
Musical HeritageExplore the musical legacies of towering figures in classical music through conversations with students and colleagues along with film clips and historical photos. -
Meet the Music!Concerts for kids ages 6 and up. Now available to watch from the comfort of your home. -
Highlights of 2022Take a moment to survey just a few performances and interviews this year. Explore music across the chamber music repertoire with a variety of instrumentations and gain insight from artists as they share their inspiration and insight. -
Inspector Pulse@HomeJoin Bruce Adolphe as the world’s greatest and only Private Ear, Inspector Pulse, for short, family-friendly weekly music lessons. -
The Beethoven Quartet Cycle LecturesPre-Concert lectures discussing all of Beethoven's String Quartets -
Remembering George Crumb 1929-2022We remember the eclectic and engaging composer George Crumb, who died February 2022 at the age of 92. CMS has been honored and privileged to have known him well, premiering severals works, first appearing in the 1979-80 season. He reshaped not only how we listen to music, but also how we look at it. -
Celebrating JuneteenthCMS 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. -
Inspired by Art and LiteratureThe works in this week's playlist examine how music has long looked to art and literature for inspiration. -
Stories and LegendsSome of the greatest stories have been told through music, as explored in this week's playlist.