The Auditorium Chamber Music Series has become a cultural institution on the Palouse, drawing audiences from
around the region. The series presents some of the world's finest chamber
ensembles - from traditional string quartets to new music ensembles and a
cappella choral groups - and places these extraordinary musicians in
university and public school classrooms and community centers around the
Palouse.
All concerts are on Tuesdays at 7:30 PM in the University of Idaho Auditorium in the north wing of the Administration Building in Moscow, Idaho.
Music from the Palouse
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Music from the Palouse, presented biennially by the Auditorium Chamber Music Series, has become one of the most popular events of the series. The premier musicians from this region will present an evening of American chamber works for various ensembles.
Trio Con Brio Copenhagen
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
The Trio Con Bio Copenhagen is a rising star among international touring piano trios. An American Record Guide reviewer describes one of their 2007 performances as "one of the greatest performances on chamber music I've ever encountered. Balance, ensemble, intonation are all perfect. What stands out from this ensemble is the range of tone and sound."
Fountain Ensemble
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Fountain Ensemble, a quintet of strings and clarinet, is winner of Artists International's New York Debut Award. Its individual members are among New York's most active and accomplished musicians. The magisterial Clarinet Quintet of Johannes Brahms will be the centerpiece of their Auditorium Series concert.
Biava
String Quartet
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Described by Romes's Il Tempo as "a volatile force," the Biava Quartet is the winner of the 2003 Naumberg Chamber Music Award and is currently in residence at the Juilliard School in New York. Biava's concert and 5-day residency on the Palouse is supported by a grant from Chamber Music America.
Fireworks Ensemble
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Of the crossover Fireworks Ensemble, the New Music Connoisseur says, "This may be the hottest new classical band in New York. This eclectic ensemble is magic. The experience is ecstatic." The group performs a spectrum of "classics" from the 20th century, ranging from Stravinsky to Zappa, as well as new works.