Community Calendar

Chamber Music Monterey Bay (CMMB) announces its 59th season, presenting five evening concerts by world-class ensembles at the historic Sunset Center in Carmel-by-the-Sea. Concerts will be held on Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., preceded by complimentary pre-concert lectures at 6:30 p.m., offering audiences deeper engagement with the repertoire and performers.

The 2025–2026 season continues CMMB’s mission to enrich the cultural life of the Central Coast by presenting exceptional chamber music performances, commissioning new works, and supporting community education and outreach initiatives. This season reflects CMMB’s dual commitment to preserving the legacy of chamber music while advancing its evolution through contemporary voices.
CONCERT IV

Dover Quartet
Saturday, March 28, 2026 | 7:30 p.m. | Sunset Center, Carmel
Free pre-concert lecture at 6:30 p.m.

Recognized by BBC Music Magazine as “one of the greatest quartets of the last 100 years,” the Dover Quartet presents a deeply expressive program blending historical depth with contemporary brilliance.

Jessie Montgomery – Strum
Franz Joseph Haydn – String Quartet No. 27 in D Major, Op. 20, No. 4
Karol Szymanowski – String Quartet No. 1 in C Major, Op. 37
Felix Mendelssohn – String Quartet No. 6 in F Minor, Op. 80 (“The Lick Quartet”)
This concert affirms CMMB’s dedication to programming that challenges, inspires, and uplifts.

About Chamber Music Monterey Bay

Founded in 1966, Chamber Music Monterey Bay is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to presenting a world-class concert series, commissioning new works, and offering education and outreach that makes chamber music accessible to diverse communities. Its programming reflects a commitment to artistic excellence, cultural stewardship, and education for audiences of all ages.

Chamber Music Monterey Bay (CMMB) announces its 59th season, presenting five evening concerts by world-class ensembles at the historic Sunset Center in Carmel-by-the-Sea. Concerts will be held on Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., preceded by complimentary pre-concert lectures at 6:30 p.m., offering audiences deeper engagement with the repertoire and performers.

The 2025–2026 season continues CMMB’s mission to enrich the cultural life of the Central Coast by presenting exceptional chamber music performances, commissioning new works, and supporting community education and outreach initiatives. This season reflects CMMB’s dual commitment to preserving the legacy of chamber music while advancing its evolution through contemporary voices.

SEASON FINALE

Calidore String Quartet
Saturday, May 2, 2026 | 7:30 p.m. | Sunset Center, Carmel
Free pre-concert lecture at 6:30 p.m.

Closing the season is the Calidore String Quartet, described by The New York Times as possessing “deep reserves of virtuosity and irrepressible dramatic instinct.”

Franz Joseph Haydn – String Quartet No. 65 in D Major, Op. 76, No. 5
Dmitri Shostakovich – String Quartet No. 8 in C Minor, Op. 110
Ludwig van Beethoven – String Quartet No. 14 in C-sharp Minor, Op. 131
An evening of musical gravity and brilliance, this finale offers a masterclass in the enduring power of the string quartet.
About Chamber Music Monterey Bay

Founded in 1966, Chamber Music Monterey Bay is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to presenting a world-class concert series, commissioning new works, and offering education and outreach that makes chamber music accessible to diverse communities. Its programming reflects a commitment to artistic excellence, cultural stewardship, and education for audiences of all ages.