July 27, 2024 | News
When interviewed for a KCMF Artist Profile last year, cellist Clancy Newman mentioned: “One of my favorite things about performing chamber music is that you never know what’s going to happen. Something unexpected always happens! Performing music is always fresh, always interesting, and always challenging in predictable and unpredictable… Read More
July 17, 2024 | News
Our world premiere of Jerod Impichchaachaaha’ Tate’s commissioned work for the Dover Quartet was chosen as the premiere of the month by The Strad magazine! Tate’s Woodland Songs celebrates animals that represent different clans of the Eastern Woodlands People through the use of traditional Chickasaw melodies mixed with classical techniques. “In the piece I’m influenced… Read More
May 14, 2024 | News
In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we’re delighted to share the work of Dr. Chiayu Hsu. Born in Banciao, Taiwan, Dr. Hsu is a prolific composer and associate professor of composition at The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. During our 2017 summer festival, pianist Hanchian Lee played… Read More
May 1, 2024 | News
We honor the lives and legacies of two beloved members of the KCMF community: Margaret “Patty” Stout (1937-December 16, 2023) and Bettina “Tina” Letcher (May 11, 1938-July 16, 2023). “They were dear friends,” says David Kim, who founded KCMF in 1989. “As KCMF became bigger, I knew I needed… Read More
March 15, 2024 | News
In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating the many women who have brought their talent, artistry, and passion to the Kingston Chamber Music Festival! In particular, work by women composers has historically been neglected, unpublished, or undervalued. Through programming music written by women in the 1800s to the… Read More
