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Bringing world's greatest chamber music to Chattanooga! Their artistry creates dynamic musical dialogues that leaves audiences spellbound.

In Partnership with Lee University and the Hunter Museum of American Art, String Theory is a chamber music series bringing inspiring evenings of the best chamber music to Chattanooga, TN. Offering superb musical performances in an artistically satisfying setting, this series features some of the world’s most sought after musicians. The one-hour concerts include chamber classics as well as music of our time. Presenting intimate music in a museum setting has long been a tradition at prestigious institutions like the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston, and the Phillips Collection in Washington D.C. This series has already become part of the cultural fabric of Chattanooga. Founded in 2009 by pianist, Gloria Chien, String Theory aspires to expose new audiences to chamber music, invigorate the local classical music scene, and cultivate a future generation of music lovers.

10/09/2026

Meet the violist bringing Schubert's Arpeggione to life! 🎻

Timothy Ridout was the first British winner of the Lionel Tertis International Viola Competition. Since then, he has won a Gramophone Award, the Royal Philharmonic Society Young Artist Award, and Opus Klassik's Young Instrumentalist of the Year, and he has performed with the BBC Symphony Orchestra, Orchestre de Paris, and the Dresden Philharmonic.

Next Tuesday, joins clarinetist and pianist for Romantic Reflections, an evening of lyricism and intimacy featuring:

🎶 Horovitz: Sonatina for Clarinet and Piano
🎶 Schubert: Arpeggione Sonata
🎶 Bruch: Eight Pieces, Op. 83

📅 Tuesday, October 13 · 6:30 PM
📍 Hunter Museum of American Art
🎙️ Pregame with Bob at 5:45

Tickets and season passes at the link in bio!

10/07/2026

Meet the clarinetist opening our season! 🎶

José Franch-Ballester has been hailed by The New York Times for his "technical wizardry." He's an Avery Fisher Career Grant recipient, has performed at Verbier and Chamber Music Northwest, and recorded Bartók's Contrasts for Deutsche Grammophon with the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center.

Next Tuesday, joins and pianist for Romantic Reflections, an evening of lyricism and intimacy featuring:

🎶 Horovitz: Sonatina for Clarinet and Piano
🎶 Schubert: Arpeggione Sonata
🎶 Bruch: Eight Pieces, Op. 83

📅 Tuesday, October 13 · 6:30 PM
📍
🎙️ Pregame with Bob at 5:45

Tickets and season passes at the link in bio!

09/25/2026

We’re just over two weeks away from the start of String Theory, Season 18! 🎉

🎼 Timothy Ridout (Timothy Ridout), José Franch-Ballester (Jose Franch-Ballester), and Gloria Chien (Gloria Chien) open the season with Horovitz’s charming Sonatina, Schubert’s beloved Arpeggione Sonata, and Bruch’s impassioned Eight Pieces - a program of soaring lyricism and intimate musical conversations.

This is a concert that promises to be vibrant, compelling, and memorable. We invite you to join us for this unforgettable evening of music! Tickets and subscriptions are on sale now!

🎟️ Available at the Link In Bio
📍 Hunter Museum of American Art
📅 Tuesday, October 13, 6:30pm

09/22/2026

Counting down to Season 18 - three more weeks! 🎶

A look back at last season’s gorgeous Terzetto, performed by the mesmerizing Alexi Kenney Benjamin Beilman & Nicholas Cords ✨

Gloria Chien Alexi Kenney

08/05/2026

🎉 Come visit our new online home!

Explore our upcoming season, meet our artists, purchase tickets, and stay connected with everything happening at String Theory.

✨ Visit www.stringtheorymusic.org and discover what’s new!

A huge thank you to our brilliant web designer, Henry Wang, for creating our gorgeous new online home, with beautiful graphics by aimee.roberts.design and the homepage video montage by Tanner Gwaltney.

Come visit and come back often - we can’t wait to share this remarkable season with you! 🌟

06/12/2026

🎻 WE'RE HIRING! 🎻

String Theory is growing! We’re seeking passionate, dedicated professionals to join our team in two key roles: Development Manager and Operations Manager. Each will play a vital part in shaping the next phase of String Theory.

If you're someone who loves music, thrives in a creative environment, and believes in String Theory's mission of bringing world-class chamber music to Chattanooga, this could be your next chapter. 🎵

Click here to learn more and apply: https://linktr.ee/stringtheorycms

04/24/2026

What a night to remember✨

Our season finale, String Celebrations, brought together NINE world-class musicians for a spectacular evening of artistry, virtuosity, and exuberance!

To every artist, patron, and friend who has been part of this journey - thank you for turning String Theory from a beautiful dream into a reality. We are so grateful for this community that continues to support our mission of introducing new audiences to chamber music, invigorating the local classical music scene, and cultivating the next generation of music lovers for the past 17 years.

The best is yet to come - we can’t wait to share Season 18 with you. Stay tuned. 🎻✨

04/13/2026

TOMORROW! Celebrate String Theory’s Season 17 Finale with a bang! Join us as we bring together NINE All-Stars for a program that showcases the breadth, beauty, and bravura of chamber music for strings.

The program opens with Finnish composer Olli Mustonen’s Nonetto II. Written for nine solo string players, this work features warmly expressive melodies but also volleys of brash, energetic themes. Dvořák’s Terzetto in C Major offers a nostalgic shift in scale and timbre. For our grand Finale, eight musicians join forces for Mendelssohn’s Octet in E-flat Major, a work of astonishing brilliance and youthful exuberance.

You don’t want to miss this!

LAST MINUTE TICKETS: bit.ly/ST17finale

04/10/2026

Thomas Van Dyck is a highly respected bassist and chamber musician, known for his work with leading orchestras and ensembles. Equally at home in orchestral and chamber settings, he brings clarity, resonance, and rhythmic vitality to the ensemble. His musicianship anchors and elevates every performance he joins.

Hear him live at String Celebrations, April 14 at 6:30pm at the Hunter Museum in Chattanooga. Join us for an unforgettable evening of Mustonen, Dvořák, and Mendelssohn. bit.ly/ST17finale

04/09/2026

Described as an artist of “elegance and intensity,” cellist Edward Arron has earned acclaim for his rich tone and insightful interpretations. A beloved chamber musician and artistic leader, he brings a deep sense of connection and storytelling to every performance. His playing is both powerful and nuanced.

Don’t miss Edward at String Celebrations on Tuesday, April 14 at 6:30pm at the Hunter Museum. Featuring Mustonen’s Nonetto II, Dvořák’s Terzetto, and Mendelssohn’s Octet. bit.ly/ST17finale

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10 Bluff View Street
Chattanooga, TN
37403

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