Charlottesville Chamber Music Festival Presents: Series Concert I

SERIES CONCERT I: Public/Private

The Charlottesville Chamber Music Festival returns for its 27th season, September 8–19, 2026, with two weeks of concerts that explore the influence of revolutionary thought in this 250th anniversary year of our nation. Founded in 2000 by Charlottesville natives and accomplished musicians Raphael Bell and Tim Summers, the Festival continues its tradition of bringing internationally acclaimed musicians to Charlottesville for performances that combine artistic excellence with emotional connection and intellectual curiosity.

The Festival kicks off with an evening of bold innovation, exhilarating musicianship, and profound lyricism. Renowned flutist Demarre McGill launches the program with Ruth Crawford-Seeger’s Diaphonic Suite, offering a fascinating glimpse into one of America’s most visionary composers. Beethoven’s beloved Symphony No. 7, heard in an intimate chamber arrangement, reveals the work’s vitality and infectious spirit in a fresh light. The concert culminates with Schubert’s Piano Trio No. 2, a masterpiece of soaring melodies, emotional depth, and radiant beauty. Together, this program performed by the Festival’s extraordinary musicians, makes for an unforgettable opening night celebration.