Chamber Music Chicago

12/31/2025

A few memories from our December concerts. We are so grateful this season for our amazing audiences and for the brilliant performances from our artists. Thank you for being a part of our CMC community and we wish everyone a wonderful 2026 new year!

We can't wait to see everyone in April!

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Inbal Segev Janet Sung, violinist
📸: Sean Lee

12/12/2025

A wonderful evening last Monday at the WFMT studios in Chicago performing on "Live from WFMT". Many thanks to producer Louise Frank and host Kerry Frumkin for having us, and Max, Sam, Adela, and all of the many staff for making it such a great show!

Full program still available to stream on www.wfmt.com if you missed it!

Program:
Beethoven - Piano Sonata No. 24 in F-Sharp, Op. 78
Kodaly - Duo for Violin and Cello
Brahms - Piano Trio in C major, Op. 87

CMC Artists:
Janet Sung, violin
Inbal Segev, cello
Gilles Vonsattel, piano

Inbal Segev Janet Sung, violinist

12/08/2025

Thank you to all who joined us for yesterday's concert! If you weren't able to attend, or if you did and you'd like to hear this incredible music again, tune in to WFMT radio this evening at 8:00pm CST to hear CMC musicians perform the full program *LIVE* in the studio and chat with host Kerry Frumkin on Live from WFMT. We hope you'll tune in!

Listen at: www.wfmt.com

Program (updated without Teng Li):
Beethoven - Piano Sonata No. 24 in F-sharp, Op, 78
Kodály - Duo for Violin and Cello
Brahms - Piano Trio in C Major, Op, 87

Our CMC Artists:
Janet Sung, Violin
Inbal Segev, cello
Gilles Vonsattel, piano

Date & Time:
Monday, December 8, 2025 @ 8:00 PM CST

12/06/2025

Tomorrow is the day! Don't miss works by Schumann, Cras, and Fauré in Allen Recital Hall located in the Holtschneider Performance Center on the campus of DePaul University School of Music at 3:00PM! Get your tickets here:

PROGRAM: Robert Schumann - Märchenbilder for Viola and Piano, Op. 113 Jean Cras - String Trio Gabriel Fauré - Piano Quartet No. 2 in G minor, Op. 45 ARTISTS: Janet Sung, violin Teng Li, viola Inbal Segev, cello Gilles Vonsattel, piano

12/05/2025

We are thrilled to welcome back internationally acclaimed pianist Gilles Vonsattel to the CMC series on December 7! Gilles is a regular artist with the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. Get your tickets to hear him live here: https://www.chambermusicchicago.org/new-events/2019/5/9/concert-3-xldp4-lnfpm-h9wrt-5xwjl-ttkaw-cy7xl

12/04/2025

Fauré's Piano Quartet No. 2 in G minor is one of the most beloved pieces in the chamber music repertoire. Enjoy this wonderful recording and then come hear it live on December 7. Get your tickets here: https://www.chambermusicchicago.org/new-events/2019/5/9/concert-3-xldp4-lnfpm-h9wrt-5xwjl-ttkaw-cy7xl

I. Allegro molto moderato 0:01II. Allegro molto 10:31III. Adagio non troppo 13:52IV. Allegro molto 25:07Composed in 1886, first published in 1887Dedicated to...

12/03/2025

On December 7 we'll welcome internationally acclaimed cellist of the Amerigo Trio, Inbal Segev to the series. Come hear her inspiring playing live! Get your tickets here: https://www.chambermusicchicago.org/new-events/2019/5/9/concert-3-xldp4-lnfpm-h9wrt-5xwjl-ttkaw-cy7xl

12/02/2025

Jean Cras' String Trio is a rarely heard, but incredibly innovative and charming piece! Come hear it live on December 7! Have a listen and get your tickets here: https://www.chambermusicchicago.org/new-events/2019/5/9/concert-3-xldp4-lnfpm-h9wrt-5xwjl-ttkaw-cy7xl

- - - - Intro : [0:00]I. (-) [0:05]II. Lento [7:48]III. Anime [14:44]IV. Tres anime [18:58]- - - -Violin : Philippe GraffinViola : Miguel da SilvaCello : Hen...

12/01/2025

Don't miss the opportunity to hear Chicago Symphony Orchestra principal violinist Teng Li at out December 7 concert! Learn more and get your tickets here: https://www.chambermusicchicago.org/new-events/2019/5/9/concert-3-xldp4-lnfpm-h9wrt-5xwjl-ttkaw-cy7xl

11/28/2025

We hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! Here's some Friday listening for you to send you into the weekend. Come here this wonderful piece live at our December 7th concert! More info and tickets here: https://www.chambermusicchicago.org/new-events/2019/5/9/concert-3-xldp4-lnfpm-h9wrt-5xwjl-ttkaw-cy7xl

Märchenbilder (Fairy tale pictures, «cuadros de cuentos de hadas») Op. 113 para viola y piano (1851), de Robert Schumann (1810-1856). Martin Steigner, viola....

11/24/2025

Throwback to our opening concert in October! Thank you to all who joined us for our exciting first concert of the season with , , and !

Be sure to catch CMC's next concert on Sunday, December 7, with another incredible roster of artists and unforgettable afternoon of chamber music!

🗓 Sunday, Dec. 7, at 3:00pm
📍 Allen Hall, Holtschneider Performance Center, 2330 N. Halsted
🎟️ Tickets available on our website www.chambermusicchicago.org or through this link: https://www.chambermusicchicago.org/new-events

📸: Sean Lee

10/06/2025

CMC is back in action with our 25-26 season opening concert this Sunday, October 19 with a program that includes Haydn’s radiant Piano Trio in C Major, followed by Debussy’s evocative Cello Sonata, and closes with Schubert’s lush and expansive Piano Trio in B-flat Major. Don't miss Artistic Director and violinist Janet Sung alongside cellist Alexander Hersh and pianist Albert Cano Smit! Get your tickets here: https://www.chambermusicchicago.org/new-events/2019/5/9/concert-3-xldp4-lnfpm-h9wrt-638xe