“To study music, we must learn the rules. To create music, we must break them.” So said Nadia Boulanger, one of the greatest music teachers of all time. Sure, admire the rule-following… but, go on and cheer loud for the rule-smashing! Composers Beethoven, Copland, Golijov, and Piazzolla did it all… and blazed trails only possible through the guidance and championing of their “I dare you to do it” mentors. Featuring violinist Ruxandra Marquardt, cellist Joel Becktell, and pianist Michelle Schumann. For tickets and details, please visit https://austinchambermusic.org/event/mentor-adventure/.

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 are $90 and 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. If you prefer to watch online, virtual tickets are free or pay-what-you-can and include a Friday night livestream with on-demand access available through May 31.