Chamber Music Society

Step into an evening of exquisite refinement at Harris Theater as the Chamber Music Society presents a richly curated program celebrating the brilliance of French Romantic composition. On Thursday, May 21, 2026, Chicago's premier chamber music ensemble takes the stage for a breathtaking journey through the works of Saint-Saëns, Vieuxtemps, and Fauré — three composers who defined an era of unmatched elegance and emotional depth. The centerpiece of the evening is Saint-Saëns' beloved Piano Concerto No. 2, a work that dazzles with its commanding opening cadenza and lush orchestral dialogue. Alongside it, the program features Vieuxtemps' virtuosic mastery and the warm, luminous textures of Fauré's Piano Quartet — a piece widely regarded as one of the most emotionally resonant works in the chamber repertoire. Together, these pieces form a program of rare beauty and variety. Harris Theater, nestled in the heart of Chicago's Millennium Park, provides an intimate yet acoustically superb setting for this extraordinary gathering of musical talent. Whether you are a lifelong devotee of classical music or discovering the chamber genre for the first time, this performance promises to be a profoundly moving and unforgettable experience.