The Montana Chamber Music Society presents its third installment of performances with two variety-filled programs Wednesday, March 16th and Friday the 18th, both taking place at 7:30pm in Reynolds Hall at MSU Bozeman.
The March 16th performance features members of the Muir String Quartet performing combinations of works for string duo, trio, and quartet by Mozart, Kodaly and Dvorak. March 18th is highlighted by the great Chausson Concerto for violin, piano and string quartet, with Montana’s own superstar violinist Angella Ahn, frequent MCMS artist Michele Levin and the Muir Quartet. Other works performed on the 18th are to include the Martinu Madrigals for violin and viola and the Dvorak Terzetto for string trio. Net proceeds from these programs support MCMS’s mission to present great chamber music performances throughout Montana year-round. Angella Ahn, MSU Bozeman’s recently appointed Professor of Violin, has toured wordwide with the Ahn Trio. The Muir Quartet, now in its 37th season, has toured worldwide including concerts at the White House and Carnegie Hall along with over 50 tours to Europe and the Far East. The Muir Quartet is in Residence at Boston University. MCMS returns for its third annual engagement at the Shane Lalani Center in Livingston for a performance of great works for string duo, trio and string quartet by Mozart, Kodaly and Dvorak on Tuesday, March 15th at 7:30pm. MCMS is also partnering with Red Lodge FRINGE Festival for a concert of works by Haydn, Mozart, Dvorak, Kodaly and Chausson at St. Agnes Church on Thursday, March 17th, featuring Ms. Ahn, Ms. Levin, and the Muir Quartet. Tickets for MCMS concerts may be purchased online at montanachambermusicsociety.org/. Tickets are also available at Cactus Records in downtown Bozeman. Single ticket prices are $27 for adults, $20 for seniors and $10 for students. For more information about MCMS, e-mail Michael Reynolds at r.cfkids@gmail.com. •
