American composer George Crumb (1929-2022) will be the focus of an unforgettable evening dedicated to his work. Scott Yoo, star of PBS’ popular series Now Hear This, will host the program with performances by flutist Alice Dade, members of NEXUS Chamber Music, and members of the Grossman Ensemble.

Renowned composer Bernard Rands (b. 1934) will celebrate his 90th birthday with a two-day residency at Guarneri Hall. The event will feature works that deeply influenced Rands, compositions from his own seven-decade career, and pieces written by composers on whom Rands has had a profound influence.

Among the most influential achievements of Béla Bartók are the six string quartets he wrote between 1908 and 1939. Over two evenings, the award-winning Borromeo String Quartet will offer a unique exploration of Bartók’s creative process by juxtaposing previously unknown early sketches of the works with their complete and final versions.

Guarneri Hall will celebrate the legendary silent film star Buster Keaton (1895-1966) with a multimedia program dedicated to his work, featuring an original score by Stephen Prutsman.

Acclaimed Metropolitan Opera mezzo-soprano Chrystal E. Williams and pianist Natalia Kazaryan are featured in a program that celebrates the collaboration between the sexes in poetry and song with art songs that have been underrepresented in music history.

NEXUS Chamber Music Co-artistic Directors Brian Hong and Alexander Hersh have invited an all-star group to Guarneri Hall for the 6th annual NEXUS Chamber Music Festival. The raucous program, entitled Night at the Disco, features works by Boccherini, Eleanor Alberga, and Aaron Jay Kernis.