Experience
World Class Chamber Music
Welcome to CMA! For 83 seasons, we have followed our mission "to present chamber musicians in live performance, sharing the power of music with community." We are excited to invite you to our 2024-25 season featuring six extraordinay ensembles presenting richly diverse and engaging repertoire.
Overview
Los Angeles Guitar Quartet
SUNDAY - September 29, 2024
AT 3PM
Simms Center for the Performing Arts
Albuquerque Academy Campus
Artists:
Bill Kanengiser
John Dearman
Matt Greif
Douglas Lora
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The Grammy Award-winning LAGQ is one of the most multifaceted groups in any genre. They bring a new energy to the concert stage. Program highlights include Prelude, Fuge, and Allegro by J.S. Bach and Maracasalsa by Douglas Lora.
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Jerusalem Quartet
SUNDAY - November 10, 2024
AT 3PM
Simms Center for the Performing Arts
Albuquerque Academy Campus
Artists:
Alexander Pavlovsky - first violin
Sergei Bresler - second violin
Ori Kam - viola
Kyril Zlotnikov - cello
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Program:
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Haydn String Quartet in B flat major, Op. 50, No. 1, Hob. III/34
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Shostakovich String Quartet No. 12 in D flat major, Op. 133
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Brahms String Quartet No. 3 in B flat major, Op. 67​​
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Since the ensemble's founding in 1993 and subsequent 1996 debut, the four Israeli musicians have embarked on a journey of growth and maturation resulting in a wide repertoire and stunning depth of expression. ​​​
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Espressivo! Piano Quartet
SUNDAY - November 17, 2024
AT 3PM
St. John's United Methodist Church
Artists:
Jaime Laredo - violin
Sharon Robinson - cello
Anna Polonsky - piano
Milena Pajaro-van de Stadt - viola
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Program:
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Mozart Piano Quartet in E flat major, K. 493
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Nokuthula Ngwenyama, Joy Steppin' (premiere)
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Brahms Piano Quartet No. 1 in G minor, Op. 25​​
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"As we continue to enjoy a gloriously rich life playing chamber music at the highest level, we are thrilled and honored to be playing with Anna Polonsky and Milena Pájaro-van de Stadt, two of the most inspiring musicians and wonderful human beings that we know!" -- Jaime Laredo & Sharon Robinson
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Overview
Takács Quartet
with cellist David Requiro
SUNDAY - February 23, 2025
AT 3PM
Immanuel Nob Hill Presbyterian Church
Artists:
Edward Dusinberre - violin
Harumi Rhodes - violin
András Fejér - cello
Richard O'Neill - viola
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Guest Artist:
David Requiro - cello
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Program:
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Haydn String Quartet in C major, Op. 54, No. 2 ("Tost"), Hob. III/57
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Britten String Quartet No. 2
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Schubert Cello Quintet in C major, D. 956, Op. Posth. 163​​
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The world-renowned Takács Quartet is now entering its fiftieth anniversary season. 2024-25 includes concerts in South Korea, Japan, and Australia along with North American engagements in New York, Chicago, Berkeley, and Albuquerque. The Takács is known for its innovative programming.
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First Prize winner of the 2008 Naumburg International Violoncello Competition, David Requiro has emerged as one of today's finest American cellists. He has made concerto appearances with the National Symphony Orchestra, Seattle Symphony, and Tokyo Philarmonic.
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Isidore String Quartet
SUNDAY - April 13, 2025
AT 3PM
Simms Center for the Performing Arts
Albuquerque Academy Campus
Artists:
Adrian Steele - violin
Phoenix Avalon - violin
Devin Moore - viola
Joshua McClendon - cello
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Program:
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Haydn, String Quartet in B flat major, Op. 76, No. 4 ("Sunrise"), Hob. III/78
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Billy Childs, String Quartet No. 3 ("Unrequited")
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Erwin Schulhoff, Five Pieces for String Quartet​​
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Dvorák, String Quartet No. 13 in G major, Op. 106
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New York City-based Isidore Quartet was formed in 2019 with a vision to revisit, rediscover, and reinvigorate the repertory. The quartet is heavily influenced by the Juilliard String Quartet and the idea of approaching the established as if it were brand new, and the new as if it were firmly established. The Isidore Quartet has appeared on major series in Chicago, Pittsburgh, Seattle, San Antonio, Toronto, Montreal, and Ottawa.
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Zuill Bailey
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Awadagin Pratt
SUNDAY - June 15, 2025
AT 4PM
Simms Center for the Performing Arts
Albuquerque Academy Campus
Artists:
Zuill Bailey - cello
Awadagin Pratt - piano
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Program:​
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Arvo Pärt, Spiegel im spiegel
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Beethoven Cello Sonata No. 3 in A major, Op. 69
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Messiaen, Louange a l'Eternite de Jesus
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Brahms, Cello Sonata No. 1 in E minor, Op. 38​
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​Zuill Bailey, widely considered one of the premiere cellists in the world, is a Grammy Award winning, internationally renowned soloist, recitalist, Artistic Director and teacher. His rare combination of celebrated artistry, technical wizardry and engaging personality has made him one of the most sought after and active cellists today.
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Through his kaleidoscopic career as a pianist, conductor, educator, and curator of memorable musical moments, Awadagin Pratt is actively inventing the artistic world he longs to live in — a world that shines light on rich voices of the past and present, amplifies the diverse talents of today’s brightest creative minds, and paves the way for a new generation of inventive musical artists.