Generous performances from violinist Stephanie Sant’Ambrogio and pianist Gregory Allen made this an impressive recital By Natalie Zeldin Friday April 19, 2013 The Austin Chamber Music Center’s String Theory marked a sort of homecoming for violinist Stephanie Sant’Ambrogio, who currently teaches at the University of Nevada, Reno, but was at one time the concertmaster of the San Antonio Symphony. She was originally slated to perform with ACMC Artistic Director Michelle Schumann, but when Schumann became …

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All Over Creation: Mozart Was an Austinite The spirit of innovation that drove the composer lives on in our city By Robert Faires Friday February 15, 2013 The music had the feel of a bad dream, where things are out of place; they don’t fit. You know, you’re in your house, but it looks nothing like your house. The notes toss and turn, edging too close to one another and making unsettling chords – ominous, …

Review: Aeolus Quartet & Michelle Schumann By Luke Quinton Monday January 28, 2013 Usually we hold out for milestone numbers before celebrating an anniversary; centennials or quarter-centuries at least. Unless you’re Mozart. The poster child of child prodigies was born 257 years ago, yesterday. Not the roundest of numbers, but worth celebrating, for the career of a composer who published his first piece at the age of eight. The Aeolus Quartet were an excellent choice …

Baby Grand Visit from stork means shift in Schumann’s concert schedule Wednesday, January 9, 2013 By Robert Faires Nobody is ever happy when they have to postpone or drop out of a concert, and Michelle Schumann is no exception. But the Austin Chamber Music Center artistic director at least has a happy reason for doing so with some ACMC concerts this spring: She’s expecting. In April, Schumann and her husband, Matt Orem, will welcome a …

Get all 3 for just $67.50! You’ll save money when you purchase these three Saturday Synchronism concerts together! Guest artists include the Aeolus String Quartet, Michelle Schumann, Stephanie Sant’Ambrogio, & Gregory Allen Click here to purchase tickets! >> …

Top 10 Dance/Classical Treasures of 2012 In 2012, dance memorably explored profound topics, and classical embraced Charlie Brown and George Washington By Robert Faires Friday January 4, 2013 1) ‘SOLO SYMPHONY’ (Forklift Danceworks) A revelation – of the dance at the heart of an orchestral conductor’s movements, of Peter Bay’s love for his work and courage as an artist, and, through his artistry and that of choreographer Allison Orr, of the Creator as a dancer …

December 16th, 7:30PM An annual special Thank You event for our donors. Their support allows us to offer the highest quality education programs and bring some of the world’s best chamber musicians to Austin. To get your invitation Donate Today! …

Austin Marathon: John Cage Edition By Marc van Bree Monday September 3, 2012 Austinites have been celebrating American composer John Cage’s birthday with a special tribute every year since 2000. And they have Austin Chamber Music Center director Michelle Schumann to thank for that. She has been the driving force in producing, performing and directing the annual Happy Birthday, Mr. Cage! concerts. This year is special. It’s the centennial of the composer’s birth and Schumann …

Willful and experimental and all at once: To celebrate John Cage, more than 50 musicians and five hours of music By Jeanne Claire van Ryzin Saturday September 1, 2012 What kind of music can a carrot make? How about the tines of cactus? Or what do four minutes and 33 seconds of silence sound like? On Saturday, more than 50 Austin musicians will come together for a five-hour concert in celebration of the centennial of …