Much-loved by Bay Chamber audiences, South African guitarist Derek Gripper’s latest work treads the fine line between recital and improvisation, with memory as the point that binds them.

Hot Ragtime, fast Stride Piano and Early Blues & Jazz from the turn of the 20th Century comes to Hammer Hall Sunday, October 13th at 2:00PM!

In this very special Bay Chamber Gala, Emanuel Ax will perform a sumptuous program of musical fantasies by Beethoven, Robert Schumann, and more.

An opportunity for Bay Chamber students, faculty, and Mid-Coast music lovers to connect with one of the greatest classical music artists of his generation, multiple GRAMMY-winning pianist, Emanuel Ax. In addition to a conversation with Bay Chamber’s Artistic Director, Manuel Bagorro, this event offers an opportunity for a Q & A, and an open audience exchange with one of classical music’s most beloved personalities.

The culmination of a week of music-making, conversation, and a collective ‘tuning in’ of our new home, our closing gala features performances by spectacular artists performing at Screen Door 2024.

Palaver Strings presents a FREE program specifically for children (ages 4-10) and families with a storybook theme. Bring the whole family for an afternoon of exploration through active listening, musical expression, movement, and mindfulness.

Join us for this full performance of the work by the startlingly talented pianist, Rachel Breen, a top prizewinner at Bösendorfer International Competition (2023), Honens International Piano Competition (2022), Concorso Internazionale Palma D’Oro (2022), and the Beethoven International Competition in Vienna (2021) among many others.

American pianist Rachel Breen has been described as “truly show-stopping” (Gramophone UK), having “a beautiful piano sound and original detail.”

Palaver Strings, the acclaimed Portland-based, musician-led chamber orchestra returns to Screen Door as ensemble in residence. Responding to the collective vision that established Bay Chamber’s new home, their program features pieces beloved by the ensemble.

A mixed program of music that celebrates the dazzling talents of three of our visiting soloists.

Our guide for the two Cello Suites sessions is Joshua Roman, a gifted cellist and composer who “combines the expressive control of Casals with the creative individuality and virtuoso flair of Hendrix himself.” (Gramophone)

Devoted to performing music from the classical and contemporary repertoire while exploring and arranging music from around the world, Toomai String Quintet won the 92nd St. Y’s Music Unlocked! Competition.

In a prisoner-of-war camp during the early days of World War II, the French composer Olivier Messiaen created his chamber music masterpiece Quatuor pour la fin du temps (Quartet for the End of Time). Rooted in his deeply Christian faith, it is inspired by the New Testament Book of Revelation.

Find musical mindfulness and self-care in a Well-Being Concert with inspiring cellist Joshua Roman. The concert is hosted by Sarah Elizabeth Charles, a self-care advocate, vocalist, and composer based in New York City.

American pianist Rachel Breen has been described as “truly show-stopping” (Gramophone UK), having “a beautiful piano sound and original detail.”

Unruly Sun is a theatrical song cycle starring Grammy Award-winning tenor Karim Sulayman, featuring eighteen songs inspired by the late filmmaker Derek Jarman and his memoir Modern Nature.

Australian guitarist, Rupert Boyd, and American cellist, Laura Metcalf perform an engaging range of repertoire, from Bach to Beyoncé.

Joining Jesse Blumberg for this special edition of the series are performer and scholar of historical music and performance practice, John McKean, “virtuosic” “dazzling" and “brilliant” oboist (The New York Times), James Austin Smith, musical omnivore and innovating teaching artist, bassoonist Brad Balliett, and our much loved resident ensemble, Palaver Strings for our ongoing exploration of Bach’s music.

A grand opening concert featuring many of the performers appearing throughout the week including Toomai String Quintet, oboist James Austin Smith, clarinetist Yoonah Kim, violinist Livia Sohn, cellist Joshua Roman, Boyd Meets Girl, pianist Henry Kramer, baritone Jesse Blumberg, tenor Karim Sulayman, jazz vocalist Sarah Elizabeth Charles and pianist Jarrett Cherner as well as our much-loved resident ensemble, Palaver Strings.

Join us for a lively discussion with composer Matthew Ricketts and librettist Mark Campbell, the creators of Unruly Sun, Kevin Fitzgerald, the work's conductor, and Asa Peats, visionary landscape artist and designer of Bay Chamber’s new garden.

We’re delighted to open our Camden Village Green program this year with a FREE lunchtime performance by the Bay Chamber Jazz Ensemble featuring faculty, friends and students from Bay Chamber Music School; Annegien Zuidema on cello, Neal Yetman on guitar, Nathan Perkins on piano, Jeremiah Khan on saxophone, Liam Smith on bass, Mike Whitehead on drums.

Joshua Roman is a gifted cellist and composer, hailed for his “effortlessly expressive tone… and playful zest for exploration” (New York Times), as well as his “extraordinary technical and musical gifts" and “blend of precision and almost improvisatory freedom… that goes straight to the heart" (San Francisco Chronicle).