2026-2027 Concert Season

The Austin Chamber Music Center’s 46th season brings world-class artists to Austin for seven extraordinary programs spanning classical tradition, film music, jazz, holiday celebration, and beyond. Grammy Award-winners, international competition champions, and genre-defying innovators share the stage, performing alongside our own Artistic Director Sandy Yamamoto in programs that are as surprising as they are beautiful. Whether you’re a lifelong chamber music devotee or simply looking for a live music experience that will stay with you, this is a season worth experiencing.

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Viano Quartet

We open the season with the remarkable Viano Quartet, recipients of the 2025 Avery Fisher Career Grant and First Prize winners of the prestigious 13th Banff International String Quartet Competition. They currently serve as Bowers Program Artists at the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center for the 2024–2027 seasons.

7:30 PM; Friday, September 18, 2026

KMFA

7:30 PM; Saturday, September 19, 2026

First Unitarian Church

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The Nightingale's Sonata

Our October program features a special Sunday afternoon performance at KMFA with Anton Nel, and Sandy Yamamoto, presenting the beautiful and evocative Franck Violin Sonata, with a program titled The Nightingale’s Sonata. This program features commentary by author Tom Wolf and is based on his comprehensive biography of the 20th-century violinist Lea Luboshutz.

3:00 PM; Sunday, October 11, 2026

KMFA

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Movie Magic

In collaboration with Austin Classical Guitar, we present Movie Magic featuring Sandy Yamamoto and the Moontower Duo. This exciting evening will showcase beloved film music arranged by the duo, ranging from the enchanting worlds of Miyazaki films to the epic landscapes of The Lord of the Rings. The program will also feature Matthew Lyons’ original composition inspired by the silent film The Phantom of the Opera.

7:30 PM; Friday, November 13, 2026

KMFA

7:30 PM; Saturday, November 14, 2026

First Unitarian Church

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A Charlie Brown Christmas

ACMC is thrilled to announce a brand-new home for our beloved holiday tradition: Bass Concert Hall at UT Austin. Think better parking, more seating options, and a festive lobby where you can meet Snoopy, grab a drink and some snacks, and soak in the holiday spirit before the show even starts.

4:00 PM; Sunday, December 13, 2026

Bass Concert Hall

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PROJECT Trio

January brings the electrifying Project Trio, a dynamic ensemble celebrated for its genre-defying performances and captivating stage presence. Blending classical, jazz, hip-hop, and world music influences, the trio continues to redefine the possibilities of chamber music. Two of their albums have appeared in the Top 10 of the Billboard Classical and Instrumental charts.

7:30 PM; Friday, January 22, 2027

KMFA

7:30 PM; Saturday, January 23, 2027

First Unitarian Church

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Parker Quartet

We welcome the acclaimed Parker Quartet, winners of the Bordeaux International String Quartet Competition and recipients of the 2011 Grammy Award for Best Chamber Music Performance for their recording of the complete string quartets of György Ligeti. The quartet currently serves as Quartet-in-Residence at Harvard University.

7:30 PM; Friday, February 26, 2027

KMFA

7:30 PM; Saturday, February 27, 2027

First Unitarian Church

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Sandy & Friends

We conclude the season with Sandy and Friends, an evening of piano chamber music featuring Anton Nel, Hyobi Sim, Matthew Zalkind, and Sandy Yamamoto. Bringing together some of the best chamber musicians from Austin and across the country, this program promises to be a joyful and celebratory finale to the season.

7:30 PM; Friday, April 16, 2027

KMFA

7:30 PM; Saturday, April 17, 2027

First Unitarian Church

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Friday & Saturday Concert Information

About Friday Concerts: Advance tickets and discount packages are available. Austin Chamber Music Center’s Friday Night Season Concerts are an up-close-and-personal setting for chamber music at the beautiful Draylen Mason Music Studio at KMFA. Friday night tickets include complimentary drinks and light bites served at a post-concert reception with the artists.

Friday Concert Location

7:30 pm

KMFA

41 Navasota Street, Austin, TX 78702

About Saturday Concerts: Advance tickets and discount packages are available. Subject to availability, $12 Student and family tickets, $33 General Admission tickets, and $48 Premium tickets may be purchased at the box office on the evening of the Saturday concert. The box office will open at 6:30 PM that day. Saturday Night Season Concerts include a post-concert reception that includes appetizers and drinks, as well as a Q&A session with the artists.

Saturday Concert Location

7:30 pm

First Unitarian Universalist Church of Austin

4700 Grover Ave, Austin, TX 78756

512-454-0026

info@austinchambermusic.org