Hear the stories of composers who struggled with disability, and their triumphs of beauty and connection. Music by Ludwig van Beethoven, Frederick Delius, Bedrich Smetana, and Gabriela Lena Frank. Featuring violinist Sandy Yamamoto, cellist Amy Levine-Tsang, and pianist Michelle Schumann. Taking place April 19 and 20.

Austin Chamber Music Center’s Friday Intimate Concerts are an up-close-and-personal setting for chamber music, taking place at KMFA. Tickets include complimentary drinks and light bites served at a post-concert reception with the artists. A second performance will take place at the First Unitarian Church on that Saturday. Amazing messages, amazing music. Inspired by the sublime and poignant messages of poets and philosophers, the Austin Chamber Music Center explores the emotional music that continues where words leave off. For more information, season packages, and individual tickets, please visit https://austinchambermusic.org/concert-season/.