Conservatory Series

The CMC Conservatory Series concerts feature advanced CMC students, alumni, and professional artists performing side-by-side.

CMC Conservatory Series

The Conservatory Series began in 2004 as a way to connect students and professionals not only in education, but also in performance.

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The series also represents a partnership with Chamber Music Columbus, which routinely brings world-famous chamber musicians to town.

These visiting musicians conduct a mini-residency at CMC, during which they prepare a performance with CMC students. This allows students a firsthand experience of how professional musicians rehearse and perform.

CMC Side-by-Side Residencies:

  • 2006: Cypress String Quartet*
  • 2006 – present: Annual CMC Spring Festival, Cavani String Quartet*
  • 2008: Claremont Trio*
  • 2009: Ying Quartet* and Jupiter String Quartet*
  • 2010: Claremont Trio
  • 2011: Cypress String Quartet and Fry Street Quartet*
  • 2012: Johannes String Quartet* and St. Lawrence String Quartet*
  • 2013: Trio Cavatina*, Harumi Rhodes, and Haussmann Quartet
  • 2014: Escher String Quartet* and Jupiter String Quartet*
  • 2015: Brentano String Quartet*, Dover String Quartet*, Neave Trio with guest violist Stephanie Price-Wong*, and Calidore String Quartet
  • 2016: Calidore String Quartet – World Premieres by composers Tom Vignieri & Kyle Price.
  • 2017: KASA Quartet and Hausmann Quartet
  • 2018: Dover String Quartet*
  • 2019: Cavani String Quartet
  • 2020: Ames Piano Quartet, Calidore String Quartet*, and Hausmann Quartet (virtual)
  • 2021: Callisto Quartet (virtual) and Aizuri String Quartet*

* = Residencies supported by CMColumbus

Testimonials

CMC Violin Student

18 years old

“The Calidore Quartet was inspiring to work with. They brought a lot of really positive energy to the challenging pieces we played. Their intricate knowledge of the score, as well as the styles of the pieces helped a lot in playing as an ensemble, as well as being true to interpretation. They may be the best quartet I’ve ever had the pleasure to watch. ”

CMC Cello Student

14 years old

“Seeing `{`the Calidore Quartet`}` perform was inspirational and their rendition of the Ravel String Quartet brought me to tears. Rehearsing and then performing with them reminded me why I love chamber music so much. Their kindness towards the students and passion for the music made the whole experience one of the best I’ve had at CMC.”

CMC Violin Student

15 years old

“It was a really amazing experience to play alongside with this incredible string quartet `{`the Jupiter Quartet`}` and have them treat us like equals.”

CMC Violin Student

17 years old

“Seeing `{`the Calidore Quartet`}` perform was inspirational and their rendition of the Ravel String Quartet brought me to tears. Rehearsing and then performing with them reminded me why I love chamber music so much. Their kindness towards the students and passion for the music made the whole experience one of the best I’ve had at CMC.”
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