
2026 Chamber Music Festival | Chamber Music Society of the Carolinas
A four-weekend summer chamber music concert series centered on democracy, equality, and the human voice, with each program framing how ensemble parts interlock without a dominant lead. Opening night includes the regional premiere of Karen Sunabacka’s “Ripples.”
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An evening of chamber classical music where Dvorak’s Americana-tinged spirit meets a brand-new world premiere and Brahms in his most expansive, emotionally rich writing, performed in a resonant church sanctuary setting.
An evening of chamber classical music where Dvorak’s Americana-tinged spirit meets a brand-new world premiere and Brahms in his most expansive, emotionally rich writing, performed in a resonant church sanctuary setting.
An evening of chamber classical music where Dvorak’s Americana-tinged spirit meets a brand-new world premiere and Brahms in his most expansive, emotionally rich writing, performed in a resonant church sanctuary setting.
Intimate chamber concert centered on six-string textures, blending Dvorak’s Americana-tinged sound with a brand-new world premiere and Brahms at his most expansive. Expect lyrical classical phrasing in a resonant church setting.
Intimate chamber concert centered on six-string textures, blending Dvorak’s Americana-tinged sound with a brand-new world premiere and Brahms at his most expansive. Expect lyrical classical phrasing in a resonant church setting.
Intimate chamber concert centered on six-string textures, blending Dvorak’s Americana-tinged sound with a brand-new world premiere and Brahms at his most expansive. Expect lyrical classical phrasing in a resonant church setting.
Chamber music concert blending contemporary classical voices with a world premiere and Caroline Shaw alongside Dvořák’s towering String Quintet. Intimate string textures resonate in a Swannanoa church setting with focused, concert hall listening vibes.
Chamber music concert blending contemporary classical voices with a world premiere and Caroline Shaw alongside Dvořák’s towering String Quintet. Intimate string textures resonate in a Swannanoa church setting with focused, concert hall listening vibes.
Chamber music concert blending contemporary classical voices with a world premiere and Caroline Shaw alongside Dvořák’s towering String Quintet. Intimate string textures resonate in a Swannanoa church setting with focused, concert hall listening vibes.
Chamber music concert exploring genius and equality through works by Clara Schumann, Robert Schumann, and Rebecca Clarke. Intimate classical recital in a historic church setting with rich, lyrical Romantic-era textures.
Chamber music concert exploring genius and equality through works by Clara Schumann, Robert Schumann, and Rebecca Clarke. Intimate classical recital in a historic church setting with rich, lyrical Romantic-era textures.
Chamber music concert exploring genius and equality through works by Clara Schumann, Robert Schumann, and Rebecca Clarke. Intimate classical recital in a historic church setting with rich, lyrical Romantic-era textures.
Chamber music exploring genius and equality through the works of Clara Schumann, Robert Schumann, and Rebecca Clarke. An evening of intimate classical repertoire in a resonant church sanctuary in Waynesville.
Chamber music exploring genius and equality through the works of Clara Schumann, Robert Schumann, and Rebecca Clarke. An evening of intimate classical repertoire in a resonant church sanctuary in Waynesville.
Chamber music exploring genius and equality through the works of Clara Schumann, Robert Schumann, and Rebecca Clarke. An evening of intimate classical repertoire in a resonant church sanctuary in Waynesville.
Chamber music concert blending Caroline Shaw with a brand-new world premiere and Dvořák’s towering String Quintet. Intimate acoustics in a church setting highlight modern voices alongside Romantic-era depth.
Chamber music concert blending Caroline Shaw with a brand-new world premiere and Dvořák’s towering String Quintet. Intimate acoustics in a church setting highlight modern voices alongside Romantic-era depth.
Chamber music concert blending Caroline Shaw with a brand-new world premiere and Dvořák’s towering String Quintet. Intimate acoustics in a church setting highlight modern voices alongside Romantic-era depth.
Baroque-era English concert music shifts from refined parlor sounds to rowdy pub energy, with harpsichord textures, Scottish fancies, and dance-inspired rhythms. A chamber program that explores who made music and who got to hear it in the 18th century.
Baroque-era English concert music shifts from refined parlor sounds to rowdy pub energy, with harpsichord textures, Scottish fancies, and dance-inspired rhythms. A chamber program that explores who made music and who got to hear it in the 18th century.
Baroque-era English concert music shifts from refined parlor sounds to rowdy pub energy, with harpsichord textures, Scottish fancies, and dance-inspired rhythms. A chamber program that explores who made music and who got to hear it in the 18th century.
Baroque and 18th century English selections move from refined parlor sounds to rowdy pub energy, blending dance tunes, Scottish fancies, and period-style flair. A harpsichord-led program explores who made music and who got to hear it.
Baroque and 18th century English selections move from refined parlor sounds to rowdy pub energy, blending dance tunes, Scottish fancies, and period-style flair. A harpsichord-led program explores who made music and who got to hear it.
Baroque and 18th century English selections move from refined parlor sounds to rowdy pub energy, blending dance tunes, Scottish fancies, and period-style flair. A harpsichord-led program explores who made music and who got to hear it.

Classical chamber performance centered on two violins in close conversation over lyrical piano accompaniment. Expect an intimate listening-room set with dynamic interplay, soaring melodies, and nuanced phrasing suited to focused listening.

Classical chamber performance centered on two violins in close conversation over lyrical piano accompaniment. Expect an intimate listening-room set with dynamic interplay, soaring melodies, and nuanced phrasing suited to focused listening.
Classical chamber performance centered on two violins in close conversation over lyrical piano accompaniment. Expect an intimate listening-room set with dynamic interplay, soaring melodies, and nuanced phrasing suited to focused listening.

Big band jazz fills the room with punchy horn lines, tight rhythm-section grooves, and classic swing standards. A late-night set in a Black Mountain music hall with a lively, danceable concert vibe.

Big band jazz fills the room with punchy horn lines, tight rhythm-section grooves, and classic swing standards. A late-night set in a Black Mountain music hall with a lively, danceable concert vibe.
Big band jazz fills the room with punchy horn lines, tight rhythm-section grooves, and classic swing standards. A late-night set in a Black Mountain music hall with a lively, danceable concert vibe.

A summer evening concert in Grovemont Park with Kellin Watson and the Feelgood bringing upbeat funk and soul grooves. Spread out on the lawn for an outdoor, community-friendly hang in Swannanoa.

A summer evening concert in Grovemont Park with Kellin Watson and the Feelgood bringing upbeat funk and soul grooves. Spread out on the lawn for an outdoor, community-friendly hang in Swannanoa.
A summer evening concert in Grovemont Park with Kellin Watson and the Feelgood bringing upbeat funk and soul grooves. Spread out on the lawn for an outdoor, community-friendly hang in Swannanoa.

An eclectic chamber music takeover brings the Jasper and Opal String Quartets to a River Arts District staple, blending refined classical textures with laid-back mountain-summer energy in an evening concert setting.

An eclectic chamber music takeover brings the Jasper and Opal String Quartets to a River Arts District staple, blending refined classical textures with laid-back mountain-summer energy in an evening concert setting.
An eclectic chamber music takeover brings the Jasper and Opal String Quartets to a River Arts District staple, blending refined classical textures with laid-back mountain-summer energy in an evening concert setting.

A 50th-anniversary milestone celebration for SVCM with a community-forward party atmosphere in Black Mountain. Expect a special evening centered on honoring the organization’s history and the people who’ve supported it over five decades.

A 50th-anniversary milestone celebration for SVCM with a community-forward party atmosphere in Black Mountain. Expect a special evening centered on honoring the organization’s history and the people who’ve supported it over five decades.
A 50th-anniversary milestone celebration for SVCM with a community-forward party atmosphere in Black Mountain. Expect a special evening centered on honoring the organization’s history and the people who’ve supported it over five decades.

Two days of hands on Drupal training and CMS knowledge sharing, spanning beginner through advanced tracks with practical workshops and community problem solving. A bonus day heads outdoors for nature time and informal networking with regional web developers.

Two days of hands on Drupal training and CMS knowledge sharing, spanning beginner through advanced tracks with practical workshops and community problem solving. A bonus day heads outdoors for nature time and informal networking with regional web developers.
Two days of hands on Drupal training and CMS knowledge sharing, spanning beginner through advanced tracks with practical workshops and community problem solving. A bonus day heads outdoors for nature time and informal networking with regional web developers.

An outdoor folk festival set on the Daniel Ridge grounds, blending rootsy live sets with a relaxed summer gathering vibe. Expect lawn seating, community mingling, and space to roam in a scenic Candler setting.

An outdoor folk festival set on the Daniel Ridge grounds, blending rootsy live sets with a relaxed summer gathering vibe. Expect lawn seating, community mingling, and space to roam in a scenic Candler setting.
An outdoor folk festival set on the Daniel Ridge grounds, blending rootsy live sets with a relaxed summer gathering vibe. Expect lawn seating, community mingling, and space to roam in a scenic Candler setting.
A multi-day roots gathering centered on bluegrass and Americana, drawing devoted fans for high-energy picking and harmonies. Set on the expansive Tryon International grounds for an outdoor festival atmosphere and late-summer evening sets.
A multi-day roots gathering centered on bluegrass and Americana, drawing devoted fans for high-energy picking and harmonies. Set on the expansive Tryon International grounds for an outdoor festival atmosphere and late-summer evening sets.
A multi-day roots gathering centered on bluegrass and Americana, drawing devoted fans for high-energy picking and harmonies. Set on the expansive Tryon International grounds for an outdoor festival atmosphere and late-summer evening sets.

Exciting, passionate classical chamber selections for two violins and piano, with works by Handel, Sinding, Sarasate, and Frolov. International violinists pair with the artistic director pianist inside an art museum setting.

Exciting, passionate classical chamber selections for two violins and piano, with works by Handel, Sinding, Sarasate, and Frolov. International violinists pair with the artistic director pianist inside an art museum setting.
Exciting, passionate classical chamber selections for two violins and piano, with works by Handel, Sinding, Sarasate, and Frolov. International violinists pair with the artistic director pianist inside an art museum setting.
Multi day summer festival in downtown Asheville's Court Plaza, July 23–26, 2026, gathering community for sunlit outdoor performances, local vendors, and plaza activities for the 9th annual Love Shine Play celebration.
Multi day summer festival in downtown Asheville's Court Plaza, July 23–26, 2026, gathering community for sunlit outdoor performances, local vendors, and plaza activities for the 9th annual Love Shine Play celebration.
Multi day summer festival in downtown Asheville's Court Plaza, July 23–26, 2026, gathering community for sunlit outdoor performances, local vendors, and plaza activities for the 9th annual Love Shine Play celebration.
A purpose-driven outdoor festival focused on personal transformation and collective awakening, blending wellness practices, spiritual programming, and meditation in a retreat-like setting near Horse Shoe. Ideal for seekers looking for grounding, reflection, and community connection.
A purpose-driven outdoor festival focused on personal transformation and collective awakening, blending wellness practices, spiritual programming, and meditation in a retreat-like setting near Horse Shoe. Ideal for seekers looking for grounding, reflection, and community connection.
A purpose-driven outdoor festival focused on personal transformation and collective awakening, blending wellness practices, spiritual programming, and meditation in a retreat-like setting near Horse Shoe. Ideal for seekers looking for grounding, reflection, and community connection.

An intimate duo set in the Arboretum’s outdoor “Arbor Evenings” setting, pairing warm night air with live performance in a garden venue. Expect a relaxed summer-concert vibe with room to wander and listen under the trees.

An intimate duo set in the Arboretum’s outdoor “Arbor Evenings” setting, pairing warm night air with live performance in a garden venue. Expect a relaxed summer-concert vibe with room to wander and listen under the trees.
An intimate duo set in the Arboretum’s outdoor “Arbor Evenings” setting, pairing warm night air with live performance in a garden venue. Expect a relaxed summer-concert vibe with room to wander and listen under the trees.