Chamber Music Tuesday with Stella Chen
Concert Chamber Music
Praised for her brilliant command of her instrument, American violinist Stella Chen has captured worldwide attention. A graduate of SFCM’s Pre-College program, her debut album Stella x Schubert was released in 2023 on Apple Music’s Platoon label to critical acclaim, garnering her the title of Young Artist of the Year at the Gramophone Awards This performance is presented in collaboration with SFCM alumni, faculty, and students.
Program
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Piano Quartet in E-flat Major, K. 493
I. Allegro
II. Larghetto
III. Allegretto
Johannes Brahms: String Sextet No. 2 in G Major, Op. 36
I. Allegro non troppo
II. Scherzo – Allegro non troppo – Presto giocoso
III. Adagio
IV. Poco allegro
Featured Artists
Stella Chen, violin
Photo Credit: Fay Fox
String and Piano Chamber Music
Julio Elizalde
Dimitri Murrath
About SFCM’s String and Piano Chamber Music Department
The String and Piano Chamber Music degree and diploma programs are a year-round focus on chamber music, providing the same atmosphere of a summer festival. Performance opportunities are wide-ranging through workshops, masterclasses, and concerts for the public—all while playing regularly with acclaimed industry professionals and faculty. SFCM created the nation’s first graduate String and Piano Chamber Music program and the musical excellence continues to this day.
The String and Piano Chamber Music program is one of SFCM’s most selective. Intentionally small, the program allows for several talented individuals each year, meaning that students in the program enjoy unrivaled access to learn from and perform with top faculty and accomplished guest artists.
Chamber Music Students will experience high profile performance opportunities through SFCM’s unique Chamber Music Residency Series, giving members of the program the opportunity to study with and perform closely with exciting and world renowned chamber musicians. Recent artists-in-residence include Marcy Rosen, Tessa Lark, Donald and Vivian Weilerstein, and the Miro Quartet.
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