World famous violinists Arnold Steinhardt and Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg, as well as the renowned Jupiter String Quartet, Philharmonia Quartett Berlin and New Century Chamber Orchestra, are part of the stellar line-up of guest artists in Northwestern University’s month-long chamber music celebration.
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November 12, 2010

Winter Chamber Music Festival lineup includes James Ehnes, Stephanie Blythe
December 11, 2019
Performances in the 24th annual Winter Chamber Music Festival include the festival debuts of the Aizuri Quartet, American String Quartet and mezzo-soprano Stephanie Blythe, as well as the return of James Ehnes, Andrew Armstrong and the Dudok Quartet Amsterdam.
Bienen School’s four concert series features numerous Northwestern debuts
April 29, 2019
The Bienen School of Music will begin its 2019-2020 subscription season in September with four concert series, offering 21 performances that showcase award-winning virtuosity.
Gryphon Trio and Catalyst Quartet to perform at Winter Chamber Music Festival
January 17, 2019
Inspired by universal emotions and the potential for social change, the Gryphon Trio and Catalyst Quartet are bringing fresh perspectives to classical works of music at the Bienen School of Music’s Winter Chamber Music Festival this weekend.
Gryphon Trio and Catalyst Quartet debut in Winter Chamber Music Festival
November 19, 2018
The 2019 Winter Chamber Music Festival will feature the festival debuts of the Gryphon Trio and Catalyst Quartet.
Winter Chamber Music Festival marks 20 years
December 30, 2015
Blair Milton, festival founder and faculty member at NU's Bienen School of Music, will mark the Winter Chamber Music Festival's 20th season with an eye on its past.
Bienen School’s Winter Chamber Music Festival Celebrates 20 Years
December 1, 2015
The Dover Quartet and Jupiter String Quartet are both scheduled to perform during the 20th season of Northwestern University’s annual Winter Chamber Music Festival.
Bienen School to Host 19th Winter Chamber Music Festival
December 1, 2014
Northwestern University’s 19th annual Winter Chamber Music Festival will focus on the chamber works of Beethoven, providing an overview of the composer’s music for string quartets and small ensembles. The six-concert series opens Jan. 9 and runs through Jan. 25.
18th Annual Winter Chamber Music Festival
December 2, 2013
America’s high-profile Miro Quartet, the Grammy Award-winning Parker Quartet, Chicago Symphony Orchestra cellist Brant Taylor, two former Vermeer Quartet members -- violinist Shmuel Ashkenasi and cellist Marc Johnson, and internationally recognized pianist Shai Wosner are among the world-class gu
Preview of the 17th Winter Chamber Music Festival at Northwestern University
January 8, 2013
Northwestern University's Winter Chamber Music Festival, directed by Blair Milton since 1996, has lined up for audiences at the 17th annual edition, which begins Friday night at Pick-Staiger Concert Hall in Evanston.
17th Annual Winter Chamber Music Festival Begins January 11
November 30, 2012
The New Century Chamber Orchestra with violinist Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg, A Far Cry and two stellar string quartets -- the Calder and the Escher -- are among the leading chamber ensembles and artists featured in Northwestern University’s 17th annual Winter Chamber Music Festival (WCMF).