Our 37th season, held July 23 – August 3, 2025, celebrates the unique beauty of making music in the Ocean State: From Coast to Cadence. This theme was conceived by Artistic Director Natalie Zhu’s daughter, Clara Chen.
Kingston Chamber Music Festival (KCMF) concerts are presented on the beautiful University of Rhode Island campus in the historic village of Kingston-–a place that embodies the essence of combining history and innovation, cherishing tradition while moving forward with new ideas. Under the artistic direction of Natalie Zhu, we bring this same energy to classical music: Rather than solely featuring established ensembles whose identity is already known as a group, sometimes pieces are played by musicians who have never performed together before meeting in Kingston, and sometimes the pieces are played by musicians who perform together in larger ensembles and are thrilled to be with their colleagues in a more intimate environment. The audience gets to experience something fresh and lively, and the musicians get to have some fun.
Our patrons asked for upfront pricing with no hidden event fees and you got it! All fees are included in the ticket prices. Single concerts are just $40 a ticket. The 6 Concert Series Package includes a 10% discount for just $215. Tickets are free to students 25 years and younger with a student ID.
July 23, 2025 6:30pm | Edwards Hall
Pre-concert “Meet the Artists” Q&A with the Alexandrov-Skilar Duo. A light and lively Q&A with this award winning domra and mandolin duo.
July 25, 6:30pm | Edwards Hall
KCMF presents the 3rd Annual Young Artist Mini-Recital featuring 14-year-old cellist Julie Chen playing Edward Elgar – Cello Concerto in E minor Op. 85
July 26, 2025 9:30am to 12pm | Edwards Hall
Open Rehearsal – Come hear the pre-concert rehearsal process by KCMF musicians.
July 30, 2025 6:30pm | Edwards Hall
Pre-concert Meet the Artist with violinist Amy Oshiro. Discover more about what inspires her artistry, and learn more about the “behind the scenes” process of being a professional musician.
August 1, 2025 6:15-7:00pm | Edwards Hall
URI Summer Music Academy Showcase featuring local middle & high school music students from the summer music camp.
August 2, 2025 9:30am – 12pm | Edwards Hall
Open Rehearsal – Come here the pre-concert rehearsal process by KCMF musicians.
August 3, 2025 2:24-3:30pm | Edwards Hall
URI Summer Music Academy Showcase featuring local middle & high school music students from the summer music camp.
