Brentano String Quartet with Gloria Chien | Sunday, October 19, 2024, 3pm
With a career spanning over three decades, the Brentano Quartet has appeared throughout the world to popular and critical acclaim. The New York Times extols its “luxuriously warm sound [and] yearning lyricism; and the Times (London) hails their “wonderful, selfless music-making.” Known for its unique sensibility, probing interpretive style, and original programming, the Quartet has performed across five continents in the world’s most prestigious venues and festivals, thus establishing itself as one of the world’s preeminent ensembles..
"Heritage" with Fluer Barron, Anthony McGill, and Gloria Chien | Sunday, November 9, 2024, 3pm
A trio recital program on the theme of "Heritage" featuring Fleur Barron (mezzo), Anthony McGill (clarinet), Gloria Chien (piano). A program featuring primarily new works commissioned specially for this collaboration between mezzo, clarinet and piano that also showcases the trio's versatility across diverse styles. All the repertoire explores the performers' or composers' own roots and cultural heritages across multiple languages and musical idioms. Ultimately, this program is also a celebration of joyful music-making between good friends!
Handel's Messiah - at Mount Angel Abbey | Thursday, December 11, 2025, 7:30pm
Celebrate the season with the glorious sounds of Messiah! Handel’s beloved oratorio comes to life once more, performed on exquisite period instruments just as it was meant to be heard. From the triumphant Hallelujah to the soaring arias and stirring choruses, this is Messiah in its full, breathtaking splendor. Featuring Jos van Veldhoven and Portland Baroque Orchestra.
Note: Not included in the CMB 2024-25 Season Subscription
"Reflections" with Simone Dinnerstein | Sunday, January 25, 2025, 3pm
GRAMMY®-nominated Pianist Simone Dinnerstein performs “Reflections,” a concert shaped by musical interconnection.
"A Prayer for Deliverance" with Tenebrae | Sunday, March 8, 2025, 3pm
The award-winning choir Tenebrae is one of the world's leading vocal ensembles, renowned for its passion and precision.
"Arcadian Dreams" with Les Délices | Sunday, April 19, 2026, 3pm
Les Délices (pronounced Lay day-lease) delights, inspires, educates, and expands audiences for music on period instruments through innovative programming and world-class performances.
"Appalachian Spring" with Manhattan Chamber Players | Sunday, May 17, 2025, 3pm
The Manhattan Chamber Players is a chamber music collective of New York-based musicians who share the common aim of performing the greatest works in the chamber repertoire at the highest level.