The Missouri Chamber Music Festival’s thirteenth season, “Love, Intrigue, Death, and Distractions,” takes place June 12-17 at First Congregational Church, 10 W. Lockwood Ave., Webster Groves.
A dark and dramatic theme runs through each concert. The Chamber’s nationally recognized artists include local and global musicians. They also perform all over the world.
Artists put on a series of chamber music concerts as part of the annual festival held each June. A diverse program of new works and commissioned works is the hallmark of the festival and helps highlight the talent and nuances of the small ensemble genre.
concert schedule
• Concert I — Murder Ballad. Monday, June 12, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:45 he’s a musical that delves into life and death.
• Concert II — Missouri Chamber Music Wednesday, June 14, 10:30 am to noon. Music for strings.
• Concert III — Korngold, Thursday, June 15, 7-9pm Featuring music by Italian mezzo-soprano Benedetta Orsi and Hollywood composer Erich Korngold.
• Concert IV — Intrigue, Saturday, June 17, 7-9pm The final concert will intrigue you with ancient illusions.