Forte Chamber Music

08/17/2026

What a wonderful afternoon in support of Forte Chamber Music at Randolph College/Randolph House! A special thanks to our host President Sue Ott Rowlands!

Guests enjoyed an intimate mini concert featuring Spanish/Dutch pianist Albert Cano Smit, followed by a reception celebrating and thanking the generous donors, patrons, and friends who make Forte’s work possible.

We are deeply grateful to everyone who joined us and continues to champion live chamber music in our community. Your support helps bring extraordinary music and meaningful musical experiences to audiences throughout the region. 🎶

07/30/2026

What an unforgettable afternoon of chamber music. From Korngold’s vivid scenes from Much Ado About Nothing to Beethoven’s radiant Sonata in A Major, followed by Dvořák’s lyrical Silent Woods, Brahms, Bloch, Danzi, and a breathtaking Paganini finale, every work showcased the expressive range and virtuosity of the cello and piano.

Bravo to the extraordinary duo of Julian Schwarz and Marika Bournaki! Thank you for returning to Lynchburg!

07/25/2026

Tomorrow's the day! Sunday, July 26, 3PM
JULIAN SCHWARZ & MARIKA BOURNAKI!
Students Attend Free

Join us for an inspiring afternoon of chamber music! Thanks to the generous support of the Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation and BWXT, admission is free for all K–12 and college students. Bring your children, grandchildren, students, or young musicians and experience the joy of live music together. We're grateful to our community partners for helping make world-class performances accessible to the next generation.

07/20/2026

Experience the captivating artistry of award-winning cellist Julian Schwarz and pianist Marika Bournaki as this acclaimed duo returns to Lynchburg for an unforgettable performance - THIS SUNDAY AT RANDOLPH COLLEGE!

STUDENTS ARE FREE!

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06/30/2026

Schwarz & Bournaki launch our 2026-2027 Season!

https://www.julianschwarz.com/duo

06/04/2026

✨ SAVE THE DATE ✨

Mark your calendars for July 26 at 3:00 PM as acclaimed cellist Julian Schwarz and pianist Marika Bournaki bring their award-winning musical partnership to Wimberly Recital Hall at Randolph College.

🎻 Julian Schwarz, cello
🎹 Marika Bournaki, piano

A dynamic duo!
https://www.julianschwarz.com/duo
Ticket link in Comments

05/28/2026

Great news from the Callisto Quartet, frequent guests of our series.
Congratulations, and see you in Lynchburg next year!

✨ Big news!! ✨
We are so excited to be joining the The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center Bowers Program! CMS has a long legacy of presenting incredible artists, and it is a real honor to begin this relationship with them. We are looking forward to performing, touring, and teaching nationally and internationally alongside some of the world’s greatest musicians, both on CMS’s roster and in our amazing Bowers cohort!

📸 Yiyun Chen

04/24/2026

ANNOUNCING OUR 2026-2027 SEASON! Season Pass now available! See link in comments.

04/15/2026

What an exhilarating afternoon of chamber music with the Verona Quartet—spanning four centuries, from Scarlatti’s brilliance to the visionary sound world of Philip Glass, the emotional intensity of Janáček’s “Kreutzer Sonata,” and the transcendent depth of Beethoven’s Op. 127. Forte is grateful to have brought this program to life with such incredible musicians and an engaged audience.