Founded in 2015, the Centrum Chamber Music Workshop fosters the highest level of training and coaching for pre-professional chamber musicians in community with leading faculty chamber artists. The workshop serves outstanding emerging, pre-formed ensembles. Two string quartets from the country’s leading programs will be invited to a week of rigorous coaching with the world-renowned American…
Music of Composer Jennifer Higdon: March 12
Pulitzer Prize and three-time Grammy-winner Jennifer Higdon (b. 1962) taught herself to play flute at the age of 15 and began formal musical studies at 18, with an even later start in composition at the age of 21. Despite these obstacles, Jennifer has become a major figure in contemporary classical music. Her works represent a…
Four Incredible Chamber Music Events! June 9-12
Artistic Director, Lucinda Carver, and Centrum are honored to welcome the Dover Quartet in residence for its 2022 Chamber Music workshop. The members of the quartet will be coaching two emerging student ensembles in a series of masterclasses, showcase concerts, and a culminating full-length concert exclusively with the Dover Quartet. Please join us for an…
June Chamber Music Ensembles Announced
Lucinda Carver and Gregg Miller are proud to announce the selection of The Lumin Quartet and Solideo Quartet as ensembles-in-residence for our June Chamber Music Workshop, June 4-14. The Solideo Quartet is a promising string quartet eager to explore music that has withstood time past and present. Just as each member comes from a different…
Brasil Guitar Duo – April 3
Port Townsend Chamber Music Series 2022 João Luiz & Douglas Lora, guitars sponsored by Gay and Gary Eisenberger Joseph Wheeler TheaterFort Worden State Park, Port Townsend Lauded by Classical Guitar magazine for their “maturity of musicianship and technical virtuosity,” the Brasil Guitar Duo has captured audiences for over twenty years with their innovative programming. They joined cellists…
Naumberg Winners Merz Trio | Feb 20
Centrum’s Chamber music series is in-person again at the Wheeler Theater in 2022, starting with Merz Trio, winners of one of the world’s most prestigious chamber music competition, the Naumberg. The chamber music series curates the brilliant talent of the finest classical artists and most promising young artists in the field today, where they perform…