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Chiarina co-artistic director Carrie Bean Stute profiles Latvian composer Pēteris Vasks, whose piano trio Lonely Angel is featured on our upcoming concert on May 23. Born: 1946 in Aizpute, Latvia Genres of musical compositions: Pretty much everything! Chamber music, orchestral (including concerti), choral, solo instrumental. Most of his works have been recorded. Accolades: Composer-in-residence at a number of European music… Continue reading Composer Spotlight: Pēteris Vasks

Chiarina co-artistic director Carrie Bean Stute speaks with musicologist Sylvia Kahan about the female French composer whose life spanned most of the twentieth century.

We’re thrilled to announce that Chiarina is a recipient of a 2020 Classical Commissioning grant from Chamber Music America, a leading national organization that works to advance the reach of chamber music and its performers. You can see the full list of grantees here. The grant enables us to commission and premiere a new work for piano… Continue reading Chiarina Receives Chamber Music America Grant

Dear friends, supporters, and audience members: Welcome to Chiarina’s sixth season, Part II! This past year, and the pandemic that defined it, have brought unforeseen challenges to presenting live music—not only in our community, but around the world. Yet this time has also reminded us that music is more vital than ever as a force… Continue reading Welcome to Chiarina’s Spring 2021 Concerts

We’ve asked clarinetist and guest artist Charles Neidich a few questions about one of the works he’ll be playing, the iconic Dreams and Prayers of Isaac the Blind by Osvaldo Golijov. Chiarina: Osvaldo Golijov composed Dreams and Prayers of Isaac the Blind in 1994, and it has become a one-of-a-kind addition to the clarinet repertoire.… Continue reading A Chat with Charles Neidich