49th Season of Mill Valley Chamber Music Society Concert Series

When: Sundays, November 14th through May 15th, 5pm

Where: Mt. Tamalpais United Methodist Church, 410 Sycamore Ave, Mill Valley, CA 94941

What: After an almost two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 shutdown, the Mill Valley Chamber Music Society (MVCMS) returns for the 49th season of their annual Chamber Music Concert Series. Under the Artistic Direction of longtime board member and classical music enthusiast Bill Horne, the Mill Valley Chamber Music Society is thrilled to present an all-new season of world-renowned musicians in an intimate setting at an affordable ticket price.

“I’m so delighted that we are back with live performances for our 2021-2022 season,” said Bill Horne. “The Board and I have been working for over a year to create an incredible season of world-class musicians that we are thrilled to present right here in Marin.”

Adds Board President Jane Rogers, “We have missed our patrons a great deal and we’ve all worked so hard to not only present an exciting season, but most importantly a safe environment for our performers and patrons.”

The Chamber Music Concert Series consists of five shows in a season and features local and internationally known classical musicians. Each group performs without a conductor, which is something that Bill Horne says makes MVCMS different from other chamber music organizations.

“I think it’s exciting for musicians to play chamber music without a conductor because every musician can interpret the music differently and in their own unique way. This shared experience with your fellow musicians is so important and when it all comes together it is simply incredible.”

Public Information: Ticket prices are $40 GA, $105 for 3 concert subscription (any 3 concerts), or $145 for the entire season subscription (5 concerts). Youths 18 and under are always free. Subscribers receive a free ticket to the Young Artists’ Concert of the Marin Music Chest. To purchase tickets, visit www.chambermusicmillvalley.org You can also email [email protected] PLEASE NOTE: The Mill Valley Chamber Music Society policy requires ticketholders to wear masks during the entire concert and to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Patrons will be asked for proof of vaccination to enter the church. Unvaccinated adults and unvaccinated children 12 and under will not be admitted at this time. Visit the Covid updates page on the MVCMS website for full details.

2021 – 2022 Mill Valley Chamber Music Society Concert Series Line-up:

MANHATTAN CHAMBER PLAYERS - SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2021 | 5PM

The Manhattan Chamber Players is a chamber music collective of New York-based musicians who share the common aim of performing the greatest works in the chamber repertoire at the highest level. Formed by Founding Artistic Director Luke Fleming, MCP is comprised of an impressive roster of musicians who all come from the tradition of great music making at the Marlboro Music Festival, Steans Institute at Ravinia, Music@Menlo, Yellow Barn and Kneisel Hall Chamber Music Festivals, and Perlman Music Program. They are former students of the Curtis Institute, Juilliard School, Colburn School, New England Conservatory, and Yale School of Music. All the members of the ensemble have impressive independent careers – as soloists, members of professional string quartets, piano trios, or other chamber groups, and even two world-renowned composers who write music for MCP – but they all share a desire to come together and perform the great chamber repertoire as often as they have the opportunity.

Program:

Franz Schubert - Piano Quintet in A major, D. 667, "Trout"

Ralph Vaughan Williams - Piano Quintet in C minor

The Mill Valley Chamber Music Society, a non-profit, all volunteer organization, was founded in 1973 with the goal of presenting exceptional classical musicians at affordable ticket prices. www.chambermusicmillvalley.org

A dedicated board of directors actively runs the concert series. This outstanding series of artists is presented in five concerts each year. Additionally, Mill Valley Chamber Music Society is dedicated to promoting classical music by outreach programs to Marin County school children, thus educating the next generation to the exquisite pleasures of chamber music. And the Mill Valley Chamber Music Society supports the goals of the Marin Music Chest and hopes that subscribers will take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to hear talented young musicians.

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