Nature or Nurture? How much does social environment and locale influence brave, renegade artists? Dvorak, Bartok, and Stravinsky all traveled miles across the sea to reach the New World… but what new ideas were provided to these visionaries? Take a deep dive into the convergence of genius and inspiration in this exploration of cross-cultural influence. Featuring clarinetist James Shields, violinist David Felberg, and pianist Michelle Schumann. For tickets and details, please visit https://austinchambermusic.org/event/the-new-world/.

James Shields, clarinet | David Felberg, violin | Michelle Schumann, piano

Austin Chamber Music Center’s Friday Intimate Concerts are an up-close-and-personal setting for chamber music, taking place at KMFA during the 2022–2023 season. Tickets include complimentary drinks and hors d’oeuvres served at a post-concert reception with the artists. Virtual tickets are available on a sliding scale and include on-demand access through May. A second in-person performance will take place at the First Unitarian Church on that Saturday. Details at https://austinchambermusic.org/concert-season/.

Limited tickets also available for Austin Chamber Music Center’s in-person Friday Intimate Concert at KMFA. Tickets include complimentary drinks and hors d’oeuvres served at a post-concert reception with the artists. A second in-person performance will take place at the First Unitarian Church on that Saturday.

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/.