Enjoy our online broadcast of Gloriously “Degenerate” Wind Music! Available below through July 14, 2026.

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Come early for the pre-concert talk at 2:30 PM—the music starts at 3:00! Students and kids get in free—just stop by the welcome table for admission.

Generously sponsored by Alison and John Currie

“Despite fleeing antisemitism and political turmoil, German-Jewish composers Kahn and Horovitz became influential musical forces who transformed adversity into artistry. Their chamber works prove that small ensembles can express profound human experiences with remarkable intimacy.”
-Juliana Athayde and Erik Behr, Artistic Directors

Featured Musicians
Erik Behr, Oboe
Chiao-Wen Cheng, Piano
Nathan Ukens, Horn
Michael Wayne, Clarinet

Featured Repertoire
Horovitz: Clarinet Sonatina for Clarinet and Piano    
Carl Reinecke: Trio for Oboe, Horn and Piano
Robert Kahn: Serenade for Oboe, Horn and Piano    
Edouard Destenay: Trio in B minor for Piano, Oboe and Clarinet, Op.27         

Join us in person on 4/12/26! Can’t make it? A donation-supported online broadcast will be available later—we’ll email you the link when it’s ready.

Tickets purchased more than 7 days before the concert will be mailed to you. Buying within 7 days? We'll hold your tickets at the door for easy pickup!

Tickets purchased the week of the concert will be held at welcome table.

Come early for the pre-concert talk at 2:30 PM—the music starts at 3:00! Students and kids get in free—just stop by the welcome table for admission.

In honor of Suzanne J. O’Brien, a friend and generous benefactor to SCMR

“Vocal superstars Nicole Cabell and Joshua Conyers make their SCMR debut in a rare musical treasure - the stunningly beautiful work of Brahms' protégé Robert Kahn, bringing fresh brilliance to this celebration of Romantic masterpieces.”
-Juliana Athayde and Erik Behr, Artistic Directors

Special Guests
Nicole Cabell, Soprano
Joshua Conyers, Baritone

Featured Musicians
Juliana Athayde, Violin
Chiao-Wen Cheng, Piano
Steve Doane, Cello

Featured Repertoire
Brahms: Scherzo from F-A-E Sonata
Brahms: Cello Sonata in F Major            
Robert Kahn: 7 Lieder aus 'Jungbrunnen' von Paul Heyse, Op.46
Brahms: C minor Piano Trio         

Join us in person on 2/15/26! Can’t make it? A donation-supported online broadcast will be available later—we’ll email you the link when it’s ready.

Tickets purchased more than 7 days before the concert will be mailed to you. Buying within 7 days? We'll hold your tickets at the door for easy pickup!

Come early for the pre-concert talk at 2:30 PM—the music starts at 3:00! Students and kids get in free—just stop by the welcome table for admission.

Generously sponsored by Elizabeth and Larry Rice

"Hailed by jazz pianist Jon Batiste as “one of the world's most important saxophonists," Eddie Barbash brings his irresistible charm as a founding member of the house band for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to our stage. His unique style delights audiences worldwide, blending classical precision with contemporary flair.”
-Juliana Athayde and Erik Behr, Artistic Directors

Special Guests
Eddie Barbash, Saxophone
Kyle Athayde, Drums

Featured Musicians
Juliana Athayde, Violin
Marc Anderson, Viola
Jeff Campbell, Bass
Chiao-Wen Cheng, Piano
Lars Kirvan, Cello
Bob Sneider, guitar
Jeanelle Thompson, Violin

Featured Repertoire
David Temperley: Violin Sonata No.5
Darius Milhaud: La Création du Monde for Piano Quintet 
Selection of Jazz standards, various composers arr. Kyle Athayde          

Join us in person on 11/23/25! Can’t make it? A donation-supported online broadcast will be available later—we’ll email you the link when it’s ready.

Tickets purchased more than 7 days before the concert will be mailed to you. Buying within 7 days? We'll hold your tickets at the door for easy pickup!

Come early for the pre-concert talk at 2:30 PM—the music starts at 3:00! Students and kids get in free—just stop by the welcome table for admission.

Generously sponsored by Jennifer Curle Fain and Alan E. Curle, in memory of their father Ray E. Curle

"Experience classical music's continuum across centuries - from Haydn's Enlightenment elegance through the deeply personal expression of Debussy. Florence Price's piano quintet beautifully bridges European Romantic tradition with America's vibrant blues heritage."
-Juliana Athayde and Erik Behr, Artistic Directors

Featured Musicians
Elinor Freer, Piano
Ryan Hardcastle, Viola
Benjamin Krug, Cello
Shannon Nance, Violin
Tigran Vardanyan, Violin

Featured Repertoire
Haydn: Trio in G Major, Hob. XV:25, "Gypsy" 
Reinhold Gliere: Duo for Violin and Viola, Op.39       
Debussy: Trio for Piano, Violin and Cello in G Major 
Florence Price: Piano Quintet in A minor                  

Join us in person on 10/12/25! Can’t make it? A donation-supported online broadcast will be available later—we’ll email you the link when it’s ready.

Tickets purchased more than 7 days before the concert will be mailed to you. Buying within 7 days? We'll hold your tickets at the door for easy pickup!

Come early for the pre-concert talk at 2:30 PM—the music starts at 3:00! Students and kids get in free—just stop by the welcome table for admission.

Generously sponsored by Simos and Eleni Economides

“Mozart created the musical blueprint that inspired generations - from Dvořák, who embraced Mozart's perfect balance while adding Romantic passion, to Shostakovich, who pushed emotional boundaries while honoring Mozart's timeless forms.”
-Juliana Athayde and Erik Behr, Artistic Directors

Featured Musicians
Juliana Athayde, Violin
Marc Anderson, Viola
Chiao-Wen Cheng, Piano
Joseph Johnson, Cello
Jeanelle Thompson, Violin

Featured Repertoire
Shostakovich: Five Pieces for Two Violins and Piano
Mozart: Piano Quartet No.1 in G minor, K.478
Dvořák: Piano Trio No.4, “Dumky”   

Join us in person on 9/14/25! Can’t make it? A donation-supported online broadcast will be available later—we’ll email you the link when it’s ready.

Tickets purchased more than 7 days before the concert will be mailed to you. Buying within 7 days? We'll hold your tickets at the door for easy pickup!

Pre-concert talk begins at 2:30pm followed by concert at 3:00pm. Students and kids admitted free, stop by the welcome table at the concert for admission.

Generously sponsored by Elizabeth and Larry Rice.

In-person concert on 4/6/25, followed by a donation-supported online broadcast at a later date. We will email the online broadcast link.

“Rachmaninoff’s rapturous Cello Sonata completes this romantic concert and we also welcome new ESM violin professor, David Bowlin, to the SCMR stage for the first time. The program features one of today's most ascendant composers, Clarice Assad with her Synchronous quartet for oboe and strings; a fascinating work that seeks to warp time and expose the juxtaposition of modern life.” -Juliana Athayde and Erik Behr, Artistic Directors

Sergei Rachmaninoff: Cello Sonata, Op.19 26’ 
Clarice Assad: Synchronous for oboe and string quartet 10’
August Klughardt: Schilflieder, Trio for oboe, viola and piano, Op. 28 19’
Max Bruch: Piano Quintet 24’

Erik Behr, oboe 
David Bowlin, violin 
Jeanelle Thompson, violin 
Phillip Ying, viola 
Joseph Johnson, cello 
Chiao-Wen Cheng, piano 

If you purchase tickets within 7 days of the concert, your tickets will be held at the door. If you purchase tickets more than 7 days before the concert, your tickets will be mailed to you.

Pre-concert talk begins at 2:30pm followed by concert at 3:00pm. Students and kids admitted free, stop by the welcome table at the concert for admission.

Generously sponsored by friends of SCMR.

In-person concert on 2/16/25, followed by a donation-supported online broadcast at a later date. We will email the online broadcast link.

“Tchaikovsky’s epic Piano Trio anchors this eclectic program, and we are thrilled to introduce Eastman’s newest cello professor, Joseph Johnson, to SCMR. We will also be highlighting another renowned local composer, Nazareth’s Octavio Vazquez, in the first half of this concert.” -Juliana Athayde and Erik Behr, Artistic Directors

Gioachino Rossini: Duet for Cello and Double Bass
William Jae: Fragile Dreams, for flute, violin, and piano (SCMR Composition Competition Winner) 10’
Octavio Vazquez: MusicScapes, for piano trio and double bass (2011) 11’ C
Pyotr Tchaikovsky: Piano Trio, Op.50 47’

Juliana Athayde, violin
Chiao-Wen Cheng, piano  
Joseph Johnson, cello 
James VanDemark, double bass 
ESM-Hanson Chamber Players

If you purchase tickets within 7 days of the concert, your tickets will be held at the door. If you purchase tickets more than 7 days before the concert, your tickets will be mailed to you.

Pre-concert talk begins at 2:30pm followed by concert at 3:00pm. Students and kids admitted free, stop by the welcome table at the concert for admission.

Generously sponsored by Henry Altland.

In-person concert on 11/17/24, followed by a donation-supported online broadcast at a later date. We will email the online broadcast link.

“Mendelssohn’s Piano Sextet is an overlooked jewel of the chamber music repertoire, written when he was just 15 years old (one year before composing the famous Octet). We happily celebrate one of Rochester most respected composers, David Liptak, on his 75th birthday with one of his deeply emotional works, Poppies.” -Juliana Athayde and Erik Behr, Artistic Directors

Amy Beach: La Captive for Cello and Piano 4’
David Liptak: Poppies for String Trio 14’
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: String Duo No. 1 for Violin and Viola, K. 423 20
Felix Mendelssohn: Piano Sextet, Op.110 32’

Renée Jolles, violin 
Marc Anderson, viola 
Ryan Hardcastle, viola 
Ahrim Kim, cello 
Fred Dole, double bass 
Jacob Ertl, piano

If you purchase tickets within 7 days of the concert, your tickets will be held at the door. If you purchase tickets more than 7 days before the concert, your tickets will be mailed to you.

Pre-concert talk begins at 2:30pm followed by concert at 3:00pm.

Generously sponsored by Alison and John Currie.

In-person concert on 10/13/24, followed by a donation-supported online broadcast at a later date. We will email the online broadcast link.

“Our opening concert features Beethoven’s grand Septet and this is preceded by two French works of Milhaud and Saint-Saëns. Elizabeth Raum is an Eastman-trained oboist and we are excited to feature one of her beautiful works for the first time on an SCMR concert.” -Juliana Athayde and Erik Behr, Artistic Directors

Darius Milhaud: Suite for Clarinet, Violin, and Piano, Op. 157b 12’
Elizabeth Raum: Romance for Horn and Piano 5’
Camille Saint-Saëns: Bassoon Sonata, Op. 168 14’
Ludwig van Beethoven: Septet in E-flat major, Op.20  41’

Juliana Athayde, violin 
Chiao-Wen Cheng, piano 
Michael Wayne, clarinet 
Matthew McDonald, bassoon 
Michael Stevens, horn 
Joshua Newburger, voila 
Lars Kirvan, cello 
Daniel Morehead, double bass 

In-person concert on 6/9/24, followed by a donation-supported online broadcast at a later date. We will email the online broadcast link.

“Our final concert of the season is a diverse mix of gorgeous works from the Baroque era, juxtaposed with modern showpieces and romantic expression. We are delighted to introduce some performers who may be relative newcomers to our audience and are sure to impress with their versatility and charm!”
-Juliana Athayde and Erik Behr, Artistic Directors

Matthew McDonald, bassoon       
Jeanelle Thompson, violin            
James Thompson, violin                
Beiliang Zhu, cello                          
Jacob Ertl, piano

Jean-Marie Leclair: Sonata for Two Violins in E minor, Op.3 No.5              
Joseph Bodin de Boismortier: Sonata in G Major for Bassoon and Continuo, Op.50 No.2                     
Erich Wolfgang Korngold: Much Ado about Nothing, suite for violin and piano, Op.11     
Grażyna Bacewicz: Oberek No.1 for Violin and Piano              
Georg Philipp Telemann: Sonata a 4 in D minor from Tafelmusik     
Sergei Prokofiev: Sonata for Two Violins, Op.56                 

In-person concert on 3/17/24, followed by a donation-supported online broadcast at a later date. We will email the online broadcast link.

“Fauré and Mendelssohn composed these extraordinary chamber music gems, each one effortlessly combining intimacy, introspection, brilliance, and technical mastery. Mendelssohn’s Violin Sonata in F Major is an exhilarating work that pushes the performers  to their instrumental extremes, while Fauré's C minor Piano Quartet is characterized by warmth and optimism. Don’t miss some of Rochester’s finest musicians bringing these memorable pieces to life!”
-Juliana Athayde and Erik Behr, Artistic Directors

 Juliana Athayde, violin      
Phillip Ying, viola
Stephen Doane, cello
Chiao-Wen Cheng, piano  

Gabriel Fauré: Romance
Gabriel Fauré: Papillon
Felix Mendelssohn: Violin Sonata in F Major  (1838)               
Gabriel Fauré: Piano Quartet #1 in C minor, Op.15    

Generously sponsored by Alison and John Currie and dedicated to Donald Hunsberger.

In-person concert on 1/28/24, followed by a donation-supported online broadcast at a later date. We will email the online broadcast link.

“This wind concert is a unique collaboration between our RPO and ESM performers, in conjunction with Eastman’s Harmonie Ensemble which is directed by Mark Scatterday. Showcasing a wide variety of styles, this concert offers the rare opportunity to hear a double wind octet in the intimacy of a chamber performance.”
-Juliana Athayde and Erik Behr, Artistic Directors

Erik Behr, oboe
Anna Steltenpohl, oboe                 
Michael Wayne, clarinet               
Kamalia Freyling, clarinet            
Matthew McDonald, bassoon         
Karl Vilcins, bassoon                     
W.Peter Kurau, horn                     
Nathan Ukens, horn                     

Eastman Harmonie                        
Mark Scatterday, conductor         

Giovanni Gabrielli: Canzon Duodecimi Toni arr. Scatterday          
Lodovica Viadana: La Bergamasca arr. Scatterday                    
Mozart: Serenade in E Flat Major, K.375                       
Jonathan Dove: Figures in the Garden (1991)   
Andrea Gabrieli: Aria Della Battaglia for Double Octet arr. Scatterday   

Generously sponsored by Elizabeth and Larry Rice.

In-person concert on 11/5/23, followed by a donation-supported online broadcast at a later date. We will email the online broadcast link.

“We are so pleased to perform these sublime works of two often overlooked female composers, Dora Pejačević and Clara Schumann. They will be paired with a charming piano trio from Kreisler and a lyrical viola sonata of Brahms who famously had a close relationship with Clara Schumann.”
-Juliana Athayde and Erik Behr, Artistic Directors

Juliana Athayde, violin      
Joshua Newburger, viola   
David Ying, cello                 
Chiao-Wen Cheng, piano   

Clara Schumann: Three Romances, Op.22
Johannes Brahms: Viola Sonata, Op.120 No.1
Dora Pejačević: Piano Quartet, Op.25     
Fritz Kreisler: Three Encores for Piano Trio

Generously sponsored by a friend of SCMR.

In-person concert on 10/1/23, followed by a donation-supported online broadcast at a later date. We will email the online broadcast link.

“Our opening concert of the 2023/2024 season features an extraordinary premiere of a piano work that was commissioned for SCMR and composed by the internationally renowned composer, Richard Danielpour. The RPO string principals will follow the premiere with the lush Brahms C minor Quartet.”
-Juliana Athayde and Erik Behr, Artistic Directors

Juliana Athayde, violin      
Jeanelle Thompson, violin
Joshua Newburger, viola                      
Ahrim Kim, cello                 
Chiao-Wen Cheng, piano   

Hugo Wolf: Italian Serenade
Richard Danielpour: Joys and Sorrows for solo piano (SCMR commission and premiere)      
Johannes Brahms: C minor String Quartet, Op.51                   

Due to extenuating circumstances, we have updated the musicians and repertoire for this concert. We know you’ll still enjoy it just as much!

“Join us to celebrate the end of our SCMR season with this early summer concert blending classical and jazz genres and featuring Juliana Athayde and her father, Bob Athayde. A performance you won’t want to miss!” -Juliana Athaye and Erik Behr, Artistic Directors

Astor Piazzolla: L’Histoire du Tango for violin and guitar
Bill Dobbins: Arrangement of Three jazz works by Gillespie, Monk and Shorter
Manuel de Falla: Suite Populaire Espagnole for Violin and Piano
Duke Ellington: Satin Doll   
Bob Athayde: Waltz for Juliana
Duke Ellington: Don’t Get Around Much Anymore
Bob Athayde: Ravenswood
Guy Wood: My One and Only Love
Jerome Kern: The Way You Look Tonight
George Gershwin: Our Love is Here To Stay

Juliana Athayde, violin
Bob Athayde, piano (Juliana’s father!)
Nicholas Goluses, guitar
Bob Sneider, guitar
Gavin Grey, bass

Generously sponsored by Alison and John Currie

“Join us for this intimate concert with Juliana Athayde, Steven Doane and Chiao-Wen Cheng as we explore compositions from two romantic powerhouse composers: Arensky and Strauss.” - Juliana Athayde and Erik Behr, Artistic Directors

Arensky: Chant Triste for Cello and Piano       
Strauss: Violin Sonata                  
Arensky: Trio

Juliana Athayde, Violin
Steven Doane, Cello
Chiao-Wen Cheng, Piano 

COVID POLICY: Please stayed tuned for Nazareth College’s policy.

“Nazareth faculty Jacob Ertl and Ryan Hardcastle join SCMR for the first time in this concert featuring Rebecca Clarke’s stunning Viola Sonata alongside the soaring melodies and heroic lyricism in Brahms’s B Major Piano Trio.” -Juliana Athayde and Erik Behr, Artistic Directors

Handel/Halvorsen: Passacaglia for violin and cello    
Rebecca Clarke: Sonata 1919 for Viola and Piano      
Brahms: B Major Piano Trio

Jacob Ertl, Piano
Tigran Vardanyan, Violin
Benjamin Krug, Cello
Ryan Hardcastle, Viola

COVID POLICY: Please stayed tuned for Nazareth College’s policy.

Generously sponsored by Bob and Myrta Knox

“Inspired by Mozart’s Quintet of the same instrumentation, Beethoven’s Quintet for Piano and Winds anchors this concert. Three other works by Jessie Montgomery, Florent Schmitt and Clara Schumann are sure to surprise you with their inventiveness and beauty.” -Juliana Athayde and Erik Behr, Artistic Directors

Heng Yang: Pandora - Woodwind Quintet (Composition Competition Winner)
Jessie Montgomery: ‘Peace’ for Clarinet and Piano
Florent Schmitt: A Tour d'Aches, Op.97  
Clara Schumann: Three Fugues on Themes of JS Bach
Beethoven: Quintet for Piano and Winds, Op.16      

Erik Behr, Oboe
Michael Wayne, Clarinet
George Sakakeeny, Bassoon
W. Peter Kurau, Horn
Chiao-Wen Cheng, Piano
Eastman School of Music/Hanson Institute Chamber Players

HOCHSTEIN SCHOOL’S COVID POLICY: Masks are encouraged in our building, especially in common areas and groups.

Generously sponsored by Elizabeth and Larry Rice

“Our season opener features RPO principal strings – help us welcome our new Principal Second Violinist and Principal Violist. The charming selections of the first half will be followed by Dvorak’s luscious and evocative Viola Quintet, written while the Czech composer spent time in Iowa during the summer of 1893 just after completing his beloved American String Quartet.” -Juliana Athayde and Erik Behr, Artistic Directors

Vieuxtemps: Elegy, Op.30 for Viola and Piano     
Gaspar Cassadó: Suite for Solo Cello, movement 1: Preludio-Fantasia
Moszkowksi: Suite for Two Violins and Piano Op.71   
Dvorak: Viola quintet Op.97   

Juliana Athayde, violin
Jeanelle Thompson, violin
Josh Newburger, viola
Aika Ito, viola
Ahrim Kim, cello
Elinor Freer, piano

NAZARETH COLLEGE’S COVID POLICY: Masks are recommended indoors on campus for everyone and strongly encouraged for those unvaccinated.

Generously sponsored by Larry and Elizabeth Rice

Juliana Athayde, violin
Petros Karapetyan, violin
Josh Newburger, viola
Marc Anderson, viola
Lars Kirvan, cello

Jessie Montgomery - Duo for violin and cello   
Bohuslav Martinu - Three Madrigals
Johannes Brahms - String Quintet No. 2 in G major, Op. 111 

COVID POLICY: Masks are required for all audience members. All musicians will be vaccinated.

Please visit our Concert Locations page and scroll down to Innovation Square for detailed parking information.

Generously sponsored by the Abkowitz Family

Erik Behr, oboe
Juliana Athayde, Violin
Thomas Rodgers, Violin
Lisa Steltenpohl, Viola
Guy Johnston, Cello,
Chiao-Wen Cheng, piano

Eastman School of Music’s Hanson Institute Ensemble: Excursus IV
Colin Crake, soprano saxophone
William Pyle, alto saxophone
Ian Briffa, tenor saxophone
Floris Van der Veken, baritone saxophone

Aaron Siebert - The Sobbing of the Phoenix for Saxophone quartet (SCMR College Competition Winner)                    
Jeff Tyzik - Dance Suite (Premiere) Click here to watch video about this piece    
Antonín Dvořák - Piano Quintet No. 2 in A major, Op. 81      

COVID POLICY: All audience members must wear a mask. All musicians will be vaccinated.

Generously sponsored by Bob and Myrta Knox

Hayley Grainger, flute
Erik Behr, oboe
Michael Wayne, clarinet
George Sakakeeny, bassoon
W. Peter Kurau, horn
Chiao-Wen Cheng, piano

Francis Poulenc - Trio for Piano, Oboe and Bassoon   
David Temperley- Wind Quintet No.2 (Premiere)
Jean Francaix - L’Heure du Berger         
W. Grant Still - Folk Suite No. 4 (arr. Adam Lesnick)   
W.A. Mozart - Quintet for Piano and Winds in E-flat Major, K.452           

COVID POLICY: All audience members must be vaccinated and wear a mask. All musicians will be vaccinated.

PLEASE NOTE: Pre-concert talk will begin at 3:20pm in order to accommodate the Nazareth College Chamber Winds performance prior to the concert.

Generously sponsored by Hank Altland

Due to unexpected, international travel delays, we have updated this program.

Juliana Athayde, violin
Aika Ito, violin
Tigran Vardanyan, violin
Aaron Mossburg, viola
Steven Doane, cello
Zachary Sweet, cello
Chiao-Wen Cheng, piano
Sarah Rhee-Tirre, piano

Octavio Vazquez - Trio for Violin, Cello and Piano, Guernica (2006)     
Johannes Brahms - Piano Quintet in F minor, Op.34           

As part of our partnership with Nazareth College, we’re pleased to present Nazareth College Chamber Winds! This student ensemble will play in the lobby prior to the concert.
Jared Chase, conductor
Aleyna Supernault, Karina Friend, Sydney Lambert and Elizabeth DeSilvestre; flute
Anna Halpa, Jen Bachmann and Ivy Dulysz; clarinet
Hannah Piraino, bass clarinet
Tori Kelpen, bassoon
Rachel George and Jess Gottschall; horn

Franz Schubert arr. by Verne Reynolds - Little Symphony for Winds

COVID POLICY: All audience members must show proof of vaccination and wear a mask. All musicians will be vaccinated.

Generously sponsored by Linda Gillim

Erik Behr, oboe
Rebecca Gilbert, flute
Tigran Vardanyan, violin
Marc Anderson, viola
Benjamin Krug, cello
Grace Browning, harp

Grazyna Bacewicz - Trio for Oboe, Violin and Cello      
Matthew Lucia - Bird Songs for Flute, Viola and Harp (SCMR High School Composition Winner)
Nino Rota - Sonata for Flute and Harp
Jim Willey - Oboe Quartet (Premiere)
A. Jolivet - Chant de Linos for Flute, Violin, Viola, Cello and Harp

COVID POLICY: All audience members must be vaccinated and wear a mask. All musicians will be vaccinated.