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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