We are super excited to present the long-awaited 2021-2022 Season
Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center
October 10, 2021
Kenari Saxophone Quartet
November 14, 2021
Sharon Isbin & Jessica Rivera
February 6, 2022
Aizuri String Quartet
March 20, 2022
Parker String Quartet
April 24, 2022
CMSLC Outreach Event
Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center Outreach at the San Antonio College (SAC) campus on October 11, 2021
On Monday morning, October 11, 2021, seven musicians from the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center (CMSLC) presented a fabulous, hour-long educational outreach program at the McAllister Theatre on the San Antonio College (SAC) campus. The audience consisted of approximately 50 eager, inquisitive students, brought to the hall by SACMS board member Daniel Anastasio, who also serves as an Assistant Professor at SAC. The program featured selections from “Beethoven Connections”, the first concert of our 79th season, performed on Sunday, October 10 at Temple Beth-El.
The outreach program exemplified CMS Artistic Director Wu Han’s impeccable talent not only at the keyboard but as a music educator – in her friendly yet astute style, she explained the unique characteristics of chamber music, including the dialogue between instruments, the passing off and development of themes, the art of cueing, and even some detailed yet accessible historical context for the works and composers on display.
And Wu Han did not act alone. Impressively, each of the participating musicians (violinists Richard Lin & Arnaud Sussmann, violist Matthew Lipman, cellist Nick Canellakis, bassist Blake Hinson, and pianist Wu Qian) spoke eloquently and approachably about their own instruments, their life experiences, and their passion for chamber music.
Musical demonstrations included movements from Beethoven’s String Trio in C minor, Hummel’s Piano Quintet, and Mendelssohn’s Sextet in D Major. An engaging Q&A session capped off the event. Afterward, students raved about the level of performance, the players’ ability to communicate effortlessly with each other, and the workshop as a whole. This was a musical experience that the students of SAC have likely never had, and was deeply appreciated by all in attendance.
Submitted by Daniel Anastasio
SACMS Health and Safety Protocol
San Antonio Chamber Music Society board members are committed to providing a safe environment for all concertgoers during the COVID-19 pandemic. We are following health and safety initiatives set by federal and state government. The safety of our community, artists, volunteers, and audience members is our primary concern.
- We require everyone (other than children who are ineligible for the vaccine) to be fully vaccinated to attend concerts. Please be prepared to show proof of vaccination.
- All attendees must wear a mask. (Masks will be available for those who don’t have them.)
- Please seat yourselves socially distanced from other audience members upon entering the sanctuary.
- Hand sanitizer will be available at entry points.
- SACMS will review and revise this policy as warranted by emerging guidance from public health authorities and the scientific community.
Chamber music is an art form meant to be enjoyed in the intimacy of a small hall or chamber. The San Antonio Chamber Music Society has been presenting that exquisite pleasure for over 70 years. This year is no exception! SACMS continues to bring to San Antonio world-class chamber music season after season for your enjoyment.