Events
May 23rd – 26th 2025 | Chamber Music Intensive
CelloBello’s In-Person Chamber Music Intensive
Carriage House Violins Boston Showroom
236 Huntington Avenue, Suite 304
Boston, MA 02115-4702
Boston, MA 02115-4702
Presented by CelloBello in partnership with Chamber Music America, Carriage House Violins, and the New England Conservatory for String Quartets and Piano Trios of All Ages and Abilities.
Four days of inspiration, collaboration, and unforgettable music-making. Perform — or just come play for fun!
- The faculty will include members from the Borromeo, Cleveland, Isidore, Pacifica, and Parker String Quartets, in addition to the Horszowski Piano trio, Pei-Shan Lee, and Emily Taubl.
- String Quartets, piano trios, adult amateurs, and students are encouraged to apply. Individuals will be placed in an appropriate group before the program begins.
- The intensive will offer participants coaching, masterclasses, panel discussions, and lectures. Performances and coaching sessions will be held at Carriage House Violins–Boston and the New England Conservatory.
- This program is a great chance to grow as chamber musicians under the guidance of world-class artists.
Tuition:
Includes all coachings, masterclass and concert performance opportunities, continental breakfasts, opening and closing receptions, final lunch, and admission to all events.
Schedule of Events
Friday, May 23, 2025
- 4:00 – 6:30 PM: Registration & Refreshments
Enjoy playing on exceptional instruments provided by Carriage House Violins. - 7:00 PM: Opening Concert: Horszowski Trio
- Post-Concert: Reception with members of the Borromeo, Cleveland, Parker Quartets, and the Horszowski Trio
- 8:30 PM: Evening Chamber Music Reading Party – Breakout Rooms (“Meet New Friends!”)
Saturday, May 24, 2025
- 9:00 – 11:00 AM: Continued Registration & Breakfast (coffee, tea, bagels, pastries, OJ)
- 9:00 – 10:30 AM: Breakout Room Rehearsals
- 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Masterclass: Borromeo Quartet (Sign up to perform!)
- 12:00 – 1:00 PM: Lunch
- 1:00 – 2:00 PM: Coachings: Horszowski Trio
- 1:00 – 4:00 PM: Presentations at Carriage House Violins:
- 1:00 – 1:30 PM: Instrument Care – Rob Mayes (CHV President)
- 1:30 – 2:15 PM: Beethoven Manuscript – Nicholas Kitchen (Borromeo Quartet)
- 2:15 – 2:30 PM: Refreshment Break
- 2:30 – 3:15 PM: Ensemble Basics with Paul Katz
- 3:15 – 3:45 PM: Steinway Spirio Demonstration
- 4:00 – 6:00 PM: Ensemble Coachings:
- Pre-College: Emily Taubl
- With Piano: Pei-Shan Lee
- Strings: Parker Quartet
- 4:00 – 6:00 PM: Optional Rehearsal Time
- 6:00 – 7:30 PM: Dinner
- 7:30 – 9:00 PM: Rehearsals and/or Chamber Reading Party
- 9:00 PM: Film Night: CelloBello-curated classics and comedy
Sunday, May 25, 2025
- 9:00 – 10:30 AM: Breakfast
- 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Masterclass: Pacifica Quartet (Sign up!)
- 12:00 PM: Lunch
- Afternoon: Panel Discussions by Chamber Music America – Brown Hall, NEC
- 2:30 – 4:00 PM: Masterclass: Joshua McClendon (Isidore Quartet)
- 4:00 – 6:00 PM: “Once-in-a-Lifetime” Stage Experience – Jordan Hall (Surcharge applies)
- 4:00 – 6:00 PM: Participant Rehearsal Time
- 7:30 PM: Evening Gala Concert – Jordan Hall
- Joshua Brown, Violin & Pei-Shan Lee, Piano
- Pacifica Quartet
- Parker Quartet
Monday, May 26, 2025 (Memorial Day)
- 10:00 – 11:00 AM: Final Breakfast (Flour Bakery & Tatte)
- 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM: Final Concert (Open to all participants)
- 12:30 – 2:00 PM: Closing Lunch & Reception – Hosted by Carriage House Violins at Pressed Cafe
*This schedule is subject to change
Questions?
For more information, scholarship details, or payment plans, contact: [email protected]
