Is great music “great” from the get-go, or does it require someone to say it’s great? Who gives the ultimate stamp of approval? Witness the evolution of fame, notoriety, and acknowledgment through these tour-de-force pieces by powerhouse composers: quartets and quintets by Joseph Bologne, Johannes Brahms, and Florence Price performed by Carpe Diem String Quartet and pianist Michelle Schumann. For tickets and details, please visit https://austinchambermusic.org/event/tour-de-force/.
CARPE DIEM STRING QUARTET
Charles Wetherbee & Marisa Ishikawa, violins | Korine Fujiwara, viola | Ariana Nelson, cello
Michelle Schumann, piano

Austin Chamber Music Center’s Saturday concert takes place at the First Unitarian Church. Advance tickets on sale now. Save up to 20% on your tickets by getting a discount package of 3+ season concerts. Subject to availability, $12 Student Rush (with student ID), $30 General Admission, and $45 Premium tickets may be purchased at the box office on the evening of the Saturday concert. The box office will open at 6:30 PM that day. There are also limited tickets available for the Friday night Intimate Concert at KMFA, $90 with food and drinks. If you prefer to watch online, virtual tickets are available on a sliding scale and include a Friday night livestream with on-demand access available through May 31.

This concert is part of the Austin Chamber Music Center’s 2022–2023 Season: Big Fish, Bigger Pond. For tickets and more information, please visit https://austinchambermusic.org/concert-season/.