Amernet String Quartet

With First Prize at the 5th Banff International String Quartet Competition and the Tokyo International Competition, Grand Prize at the Fischoff Chamber Music Competition, and 98-99 performances at Mostly Mozart, Newport Music Festival, and others, the "Amernet Quartet is headed for stardom" - The Cincinnati Enquirer. Gasparo, New World

The Boston Camerata
Joel Cohen, Artistic Director

Since 1954, the Boston Camerata has been one of America's most recorded early music ensembles. Under the direction of Joel Cohen, the Camerata offers four wonderful programs in 99-2000 highlighting its world class vocalists; Liberty Tree, An American Christmas, A Medieval Christmas, and Simple Gifts with the Shakers of Sabbathday Lake (see special programs). Erato, Telefunken, Nonesuch, Harmonia Mundi

Chester String Quartet

Hailed as "...one of the best and brightest..." by The Boston Globe, the Chester Quartet has received rave reviews from audiences and critics throughout North America, Europe, and Latin America. The CSQ has taken top prizes at competitions in Munich, Portsmouth, and Chicago. Koch, Chesky, New Albion

Ethos Percussion Group

Ethos explores the visual and rhythmic musical excitement inherent to their collection of instruments. Ethos performances and extended residencies feature traditional percussive instruments such as the marimba and xylophone as well as the more unusual afuche, odaiko, and dumbek in repertoire from the Americas and around the globe. "Expert togetherness, sensitivity, and zest." - The New York Times. Connoisseur Society

Hesperus
Scott Reiss & Tina Chancey, Co-Directors

This acclaimed period instrument ensemble has been an American treasure for two decades. "Engaging stage presence, backed by programs put together with exceptional imagination." - The Washington Post. Their vast programming of global early music spans the Medieval period to unusual "Crossover" concerts that include blues, Cajun, and traditional American tunes. In 99-2000, Hesperus will offer music from Eastern Europe, early America, France, and a Celtic concert with Scottish fiddler Bonnie Rideout. (See special programs.) Koch, Dorian Discovery, Maggie's Music, Golden Apple

Kandinsky Trio

The Kandinsky Trio, winners of the Chamber Music America Residency Award, has quickly established itself as one of this country's foremost chamber ensembles. The Kandinsky Trio delivers "...daring, energetic music-making" - Nashville Banner. The trio has premiered new works by Gunther Schuller and Mike Reid and is sought after for their unique residency activities for children and adults. d'Note Records

Le Trio Gershwin

From Paris, the timeless music of George Gershwin comes to Life under the fingers of these three talented artists. Le Trio Gershwin follows two sold-out North American tours with a return in the fall of 1999.

Rhythm & Brass

Combining six virtuosi on trumpets, horn, piano, trombone, tuba, and percussion, R&B is one of the busiest ensembles of its kind. Extraordinary recital programs of the classics, jazz, and music for the holidays, in-depth residencies and performances with orchestras, have brought R&B to the four corners of the world. Recent appearances have been in Saudi Arabia, Japan, Weill Recital Hall, with the Oregon and Phoenix symphonies, and at Kentucky's Great American Brass Band Festival. "...nothing short of stunning..." - American Record Guide. Koch, d'Note Records

String Trio of New York
the chamber jazz ensemble

After two decades, the STNY continues to break ground in both jazz and chamber music through ambitious commissioning projects with Dave Douglas and Anthony Davis and collaborations with the Bang On A Can All-Stars and Saxophonist Joe Lovano. The world's major jazz festivals and concert halls including Newport, Mellon, Paris, Berlin, Ottawa, Lincoln Center, and the Kennedy Center, have hosted the trio. "...the excitement of improvisation projected through unshakable musicianship." - The Philadelphia Inquirer. Arabesque, Stash, Black Saint, Westwind, Music & Arts, Accord Accort