October 13, 2019
Ashu, soprano & alto saxophones
​Alexandre Moutouzkine, piano
“Just as much fun to watch as to listen to” – Dallas Morning News

Ashu has established an extraordinary ability to communicate with audiences around the world through his charismatic and emotive performance style, and is one of today’s most engaging and distinctive young artists. He has developed a trailblazing career as the first and only full-time concert saxophone soloist. Ashu has repeatedly defied conventions by winning major international awards traditionally won by pianists, violinists, and singers. Critics have described him as "just as much fun to watch as to listen to" (Washington Post) and "ready to cultivate the masses" (Chicago Tribune).

Pianist Alexandre Moutouzkine has toured throughout Germany, France, Spain, Russia, Italy, China, Japan, and North and South America. He has claimed top prizes at the Naumburg, New Orleans, Cleveland, Montreal, Iturbi, and Arthur Rubinstein international competitions, among others, and was a winner of Astral Artists’ National Auditions. “Moutouzkine’s kind of talent has an impact on his surroundings…[he gives] clarity to his musical choices, but heat to the conviction behind them.” – Philadelphia Inquirer 
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Program: 
Jacques Ibert: Concertino da Camera
Sergei Rachmaninoff: Andante from Sonata, Op. 19 
Paul Creston: Sonata, Op. 19 
Astor Piazzolla: Three Tangos 
Ennio Morricone: Italian Film Suite 
Jules Demersseman: Fantaisie sur un Thème Original

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november 10, 2019
The Telegraph Quartet
Eric Chin, violin
Joseph Maile, violin
Pei-Ling Lin, viola 
Jeremiah Shaw, cello​

“Tonal warmth and communicative urgency... powerfully adept... with a combination of brilliance and subtlety.” – The San Francisco Chronicle

The Telegraph Quartet, formed in 2013, won the 2016 Naumburg Chamber Music Competition, the prestigious Grand Prize in the 2014 Fischoff Chamber Music Competition and is currently the Quartet-in-Residence at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. They are a stunningly world-class local ensemble.
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Program: 
Alban Berg: String Quartet Op 3 in g minor
Bartok: String Quartet #4
Beethoven: String Quartet #14 in c-sharp minor, op. 131

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January 26, 2020
The Gould Piano Trio & Robert Plane, clarinet
Lucy Gould, violin 
Richard Lester, cello 
Benjamin Frith, piano

“The combination of jewel-like precision and a music fire that ignites from the first bar.” – The Washington Post​

Established in 1987, the British Gould Trio has enjoyed universal acclaim for their “music fire” and “dedication to the genre." The Trio rose to international prominence following competition successes and has been at the forefront of international chamber music for over a quarter century. It is a joy to hear such a blended, precise ensemble that has recorded extensively. On this tour they are joined by the “eloquent and expressive” clarinetist, Robert Plane.
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Program: 
Carl Frühling: Clarinet Trio, op. 40
Huw Watkins: Four Fables for clarinet and piano trio
Dvorak: Piano Trio #3 in f minor, op. 65

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February 23, 2020
Alexander Sitkovetsky, violin & Wu Qian, piano
“Sitkovetsky harks back to an older tradition of violin playing not often heard these days.” – The Washington Post

"Her performances come from deep inside, an intuitive and completely honest approach that resonates with us because of her integrity as an artist.” – Fanfare Magazine
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Alexander Sitkovetsky and Wu Qian, both highly distinguished soloists, met while students at the Menuhin School of Music and were awarded the first prize at the Trio di Trieste Duo Competition and the 2016 “Emerging Artists Award” from the Lincoln Center.
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Program: 
De Falle: Suite Populaire Espagnole for Violin & Piano
R. Schumann: Violin Sonata no. 2 in d minor, op. 121
Schnittke: Suite in the Olden Style, op. 80
Grieg: Violin Sonata no. 3 in c minor, op. 45

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March 8, 2020
Aizuri Quartet​ // Bay Area Music Consortium Concert

The Bay Area Music Consortium (BAMC)​ is a visionary partnership between four distinct organizations dedicated to presenting the finest in chamber music experiences: Berkeley Chamber Performances, Gold Coast Chamber Players (Lafayette), Mill Valley Chamber Music Society, and Noe Valley Chamber Music (San Francisco). With the synergy of combined resources, collective planning and a shared artistic vision, the Bay Area Music Consortium is able to present outstanding ensembles performing uniquely designed programs that enrich each of the individual member communities. The inaugural program theme presents 4 centuries of music (18th-21st centuries).
Emma Frucht, violin
Miho Saegusa, violin 
Ayane Kozasa viola 
Karen Ouzounian, cello

“A quartet of expert collaborators, who cogently traverse a range of repertoire staples and modern works.” 
​– The New York Times

Praised by The Washington Post for “captivating” performances that draw from their notable meld of intellect, technique and emotions," the Aizuri Quartet was awarded the Grande Prize at the 2018 M-Prize Chamber Arts Competition and were 2019 Grammy nominees.
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Program: 
Dvorak: Cypresses
Lembit Beecher: These Memories may be True
Vardapet Komitas: Armenian Folk Songs
Rhiannon Giddens: At the Purchaser's Option
Sibelius: Quartet in d minor, op. 56 “Voces intimae”​

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May 17, 2020
Marin Music Chest Young Artists’ Concert

Subscribers receive a free ticket to the Young Artists’ Concert of the Marin Music Chest with their subscription. The Mill Valley Chamber Music Society supports the goals of the Marin Music Chest and hopes that subscribers will take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to hear talented young musicians. Each year the quality of the winners is very impressive making this concert an inspiring event for all who attend. We encourage you to bring your friends and family, the concert is free to all comers.