The Kingston Chamber Music Festival continues its tradition of artistic excellence with its 38th Season Spring Concert on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd in Kingston, Rhode Island This intimate evening of chamber music brings together celebrated artists and emerging local talent in a program that spans elegant early 20th-century works and expressive Romantic repertoire.
A pre-concert performance at 6:00 PM will feature the South Kingstown High School Honors Quartet, coached throughout the year by Megan Koch as part of the KCMF Strings Advancement Program supported by a RISCA grant. This performance highlights KCMF’s ongoing commitment to mentorship and meaningful engagement with young musicians in the community.
KCMF Artistic Director and internationally acclaimed pianist Natalie Zhu will perform alongside cellist Megan Koch of the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra, a musician recognized for her expressive voice, collaborative artistry, and dedication to nurturing young talent. The concert also features Alejandro Quintero Cashore, a Bishop Hendricken student and RIMEA All-State principal cellist, further emphasizing KCMF’s mission to connect generations
of musicians through shared music-making.
The program opens with Nadia Boulanger’s Three Pieces for Cello and Piano, refined miniatures that reveal her lyrical writing and subtle interplay between cello and piano. Audiences will then enjoy Gian Carlo Menotti’s Suite for Two Cellos and Piano, performed by Koch, Cashore, and Zhu, a lively, expressive work marked by warmth, charm, and dramatic flair.
Together, these performances celebrate seasoned artistry, rising talent, and the educational partnerships at the heart of KCMF, reflecting the Festival’s enduring commitment to musical excellence, community connection, and arts education. Because this concert takes place in a smaller venue, seating is limited and advance ticket reservations are strongly encouraged. Tickets are now on sale at https://kingstonchambermusic.org/events/.
