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Since 1989, the Maestro Chamber Music Society has consistently delivered "the world’s finest chamber music experience." Concerts are held in an acoustically exquisite, private home, designed and ideally suited for this genre. Our intimate setting recreates the genuine aesthetic of the golden age of chamber music, while fostering a kinship amongst like-minded individuals.

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Maestro Chamber Music Society 2012-2013 Season

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	Saturday October 13, 2012 \| 8 pm Jorge Federico Osorio, piano “An imaginative interpreter with a powerful technique.” ––New York Times Soler: Keyboard Sonata in G minor Soler: Keyboard Sonata in D Major Soler: Keyboard Sonata in D-flat Major de Falla: Piezas Españolas Franck: Prélude, Choral et Fugue Brahms: Intermezzo in A Major, Op. 118 No. 2 Brahms: Intermezzo in E-flat minor, Op. 118 No. 6 Brahms: Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24
	Sunday October 28, 2012 \| 5 pm* Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble “One left the hall exhilarated, moved, and amazed. This is what a live concert should be all about..” ––Boston Musical Intelligencer Borodin: String Sextet in D minor Brahms: String Sextet No. 2 in G Major, Op. 36 Mendelssohn: String Octet in E-flat Major, Op. 20
	Saturday, November 17, 2012 \| 8 pm Nathan Gunn, baritone Julie Gunn, piano “Nathan Gunn commands an operatic baritone whose mighty heft and richness confer an outsize authority on everything he touches.” ––New York Times An evening of vocal works to include Schumann: Dichterliebe, Op. 48
	Saturday, December 15, 2012 \| 8 pm Yefim Bronfman, piano “Bronfman’s playing was a finely spun whirl of notes that verged on the unbelievable...” ––Los Angeles Times Brahms: Piano Sonata No. 3 in F minor, Op. 5 Prokofiev: Piano Sonata No. 8 in B-flat Major, Op. 84
	Saturday January 19, 2013 \| 8 pm Takács Quartet “The consummate artistry of the Takács s is simply breathtaking.” ––Guardian-London Haydn: String Quartet in D Major, Op. 76 No. 5 Brahms: String Quartet No. 1 in C minor, Op. 51 No. 1 Dvorák: String Quartet No. 12 “American” in F Major, Op. 96
	Sunday February 3, 2013 \| 4 pm* 11TH ANNUAL ROBERT E. TURNER PIANO RECITAL Annual piano recital dedicated to the memory of a great musician, renowned pedagogue, supporter and close friend, Robert E. Turner. Kirill Gerstein, piano “…perfectly calibrated eloquence…remarkable evening.” ––New York Times Haydn: Andante with Variations in F minor, Hob. XVII:6 Mehldau: Variations on a Melancholy Theme Brahms: Variations on a Theme by Paganini, Op. 35 Brahms: Three Intermezzi, Op. 117 Stravinsky: Three Movements from Pétrouchka
	Saturday February 16, 2013 \| 8 pm David Finckel, Wu Han and Philip Setzer Piano Trio “…a thrilling combination of technical prowess…we felt the performers’ sheer delight in making music together.” ––Chicago Classical Review R. Strauss: Sonata in F Major for Piano and Cello, Op. 6 Mendelssohn: Piano Trio No. 1 in D minor, Op. 49 Dvorák: Piano Trio No. 3 in F minor, Op. 65


	Saturday March 9, 2013 \| 6 pm* David Russell, guitar MAESTRO FOUNDERS' GALA We honor members joining at the Founders level or above with an annual private concert and dinner. If you would like to attend this event, become a Founder, Bow Donor or Instrument Donor today! “Russell is perhaps the most gifted guitarist on the international scene.” ––The Atlanta Constition Program: An intimate evening of classical guitar masterworks


	Saturday April 27, 2013 \| 8 pm James Ehnes, violin “One could wonder if there’s a finer violinist alive…luminous tone and impeccable technique, but also a generosity of expression...” ––Dallas Morning News Bach: Partita No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1004 Bartók: Sonata for Solo Violin, Sz. 117 Paganini: Caprice No. 5 for Solo Violin in A minor: Agitato, Op. 1 Paganini: Caprice No. 9 "The Hunt" in E Major: Allegretto, Op. 1 Paganini: Caprice No. 16 in G minor: Presto, Op. 1 Paganini: Caprice No. 24 in A minor: Tema con Variazioni, Op. 1

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Photo Credits:
Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Chamber Ensemble: Alicia J. Rose
Jorge Federico Osorio: Todd Rosenberg
Nathan and Julie Gunn: M. Sharkey
Yefim Bronfman: Dario Acosta
Takács Quartet: Ellen Appel
Kirill Gerstein: Marco Borggreve
David Finckel, Wu Han and Philip Setzer: Christian Steiner
James Ehnes: Benjamin Ealovega
David Russell: Javier Herranz

	Saturday October 13, 2012 \| 8 pm Jorge Federico Osorio, piano “An imaginative interpreter with a powerful technique.” ––New York Times Soler: Keyboard Sonata in G minor Soler: Keyboard Sonata in D Major Soler: Keyboard Sonata in D-flat Major de Falla: Piezas Españolas Franck: Prélude, Choral et Fugue Brahms: Intermezzo in A Major, Op. 118 No. 2 Brahms: Intermezzo in E-flat minor, Op. 118 No. 6 Brahms: Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24
	Sunday October 28, 2012 \| 5 pm* Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble “One left the hall exhilarated, moved, and amazed. This is what a live concert should be all about..” ––Boston Musical Intelligencer Borodin: String Sextet in D minor Brahms: String Sextet No. 2 in G Major, Op. 36 Mendelssohn: String Octet in E-flat Major, Op. 20
	Saturday, November 17, 2012 \| 8 pm Nathan Gunn, baritone Julie Gunn, piano “Nathan Gunn commands an operatic baritone whose mighty heft and richness confer an outsize authority on everything he touches.” ––New York Times An evening of vocal works to include Schumann: Dichterliebe, Op. 48
	Saturday, December 15, 2012 \| 8 pm Yefim Bronfman, piano “Bronfman’s playing was a finely spun whirl of notes that verged on the unbelievable...” ––Los Angeles Times Brahms: Piano Sonata No. 3 in F minor, Op. 5 Prokofiev: Piano Sonata No. 8 in B-flat Major, Op. 84
	Saturday January 19, 2013 \| 8 pm Takács Quartet “The consummate artistry of the Takács s is simply breathtaking.” ––Guardian-London Haydn: String Quartet in D Major, Op. 76 No. 5 Brahms: String Quartet No. 1 in C minor, Op. 51 No. 1 Dvorák: String Quartet No. 12 “American” in F Major, Op. 96
	Sunday February 3, 2013 \| 4 pm* 11TH ANNUAL ROBERT E. TURNER PIANO RECITAL Annual piano recital dedicated to the memory of a great musician, renowned pedagogue, supporter and close friend, Robert E. Turner. Kirill Gerstein, piano “…perfectly calibrated eloquence…remarkable evening.” ––New York Times Haydn: Andante with Variations in F minor, Hob. XVII:6 Mehldau: Variations on a Melancholy Theme Brahms: Variations on a Theme by Paganini, Op. 35 Brahms: Three Intermezzi, Op. 117 Stravinsky: Three Movements from Pétrouchka
	Saturday February 16, 2013 \| 8 pm David Finckel, Wu Han and Philip Setzer Piano Trio “…a thrilling combination of technical prowess…we felt the performers’ sheer delight in making music together.” ––Chicago Classical Review R. Strauss: Sonata in F Major for Piano and Cello, Op. 6 Mendelssohn: Piano Trio No. 1 in D minor, Op. 49 Dvorák: Piano Trio No. 3 in F minor, Op. 65


	Saturday March 9, 2013 \| 6 pm* David Russell, guitar MAESTRO FOUNDERS' GALA We honor members joining at the Founders level or above with an annual private concert and dinner. If you would like to attend this event, become a Founder, Bow Donor or Instrument Donor today! “Russell is perhaps the most gifted guitarist on the international scene.” ––The Atlanta Constition Program: An intimate evening of classical guitar masterworks


	Saturday April 27, 2013 \| 8 pm James Ehnes, violin “One could wonder if there’s a finer violinist alive…luminous tone and impeccable technique, but also a generosity of expression...” ––Dallas Morning News Bach: Partita No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1004 Bartók: Sonata for Solo Violin, Sz. 117 Paganini: Caprice No. 5 for Solo Violin in A minor: Agitato, Op. 1 Paganini: Caprice No. 9 "The Hunt" in E Major: Allegretto, Op. 1 Paganini: Caprice No. 16 in G minor: Presto, Op. 1 Paganini: Caprice No. 24 in A minor: Tema con Variazioni, Op. 1