Concerts Feature Internationally Acclaimed Artists.
The Asheville Chamber Music Series (ACMS) will be presenting a distinguished roster of internationally acclaimed ensembles for its 2015-16 season, including the Ariel String Quartet, Fauré Quartett (Piano Quartet), American String Quartet, Doric String Quartet with pianist Jonathan Biss and the Harlem Quartet.
A special concert to benefit the Asheville Chamber Music Series will feature Gary Hoffman, cello and Giles Vonsattel, piano. All concerts will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation located at the corner of Edwin Place and Charlotte Street in Asheville.
“We are looking forward to our 63rd season this year with another incredible roster of outstanding musicians and the opportunity to present our series in the newly expanded setting of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation, our concert home,” says ACMS Presdent, Polly Feitzinger. “The newly designed sanctuary of the UU Congregation enables us to present larger ensembles and an expanded repertoire for the enjoyment of our audiences.”
Featured Ensembles
Ariel String Quartet
Friday, September 25, 2015 at 8 p.m.
Recently awarded the prestigious Cleveland Quartet Award, the Ariel String Quartet performs widely in North America, Europe and Israel.
Fauré Quartett (Piano Quartet)
Friday, November 6, 2015 at 8 p.m.
The ensemble was awarded the ECHO Classic for their album “Classic Beyond Borders,” their second after their recording of Brahms’ piano quartets.
American String Quartet
Friday, March 4, 2016 at 8 p.m.
The Quartet is known for its performances of the complete quartets of Beethoven, Schubert, Schoenberg, Bartok, and Mozart.
Doric String Quartet with pianist Jonathan Biss
Sunday afternoon, April 3, 2016 at 4 p.m.
The leading British string quartet amongst the new generation. Jonathan Biss has appeared with the Los Angeles and New York Philharmonics; and the Boston, Chicago, and San Francisco Symphonies.
Harlem String Quartet
Sunday afternoon, May 1, 2016 at 4 p.m.
The New York-based ensemble has performed throughout the U.S., as well as in France, the U.K., Belgium, Panama, Canada, and South Africa.
Gary Hoffman with Giles Vonsattel
Friday, December 6, 2015 at 8 p.m.
Gary Hoffman is one of the outstanding cellists of our time, combining instrumental mastery, great beauty of sound, and a poetic sensibility. This special benefit concert is not part of the subscription series.
The Asheville Chamber Music Series Season tickets are available for $150, individual tickets are $38. Tickets to the benefit concert featuring Gary Hoffman with Giles Vonsattel are $40. To purchase season tickets, or for more information, please call Nathan Shirley at (828) 575-7427, support@ashevillechambermusic.org, or visit the ACMS website, www.ashevillechambermusic.org.
