ChamberFest Cleveland

ChamberFest Cleveland ChamberFest Cleveland presents a vibrant summer chamber music festival each June featuring world-cla

ChamberFest Cleveland presents world-class musicians for an intensive summer chamber music festival, exploring unique and immersive thematic programming, and creating original, engaging musical experiences for its audiences. The festival will offer a variety of events including concerts, pre-concert lectures, audience preparation, meet-the-artist receptions, parties, open rehearsals, collaboration

s with local Cleveland restaurants, and much more. ChamberFest Cleveland is led by Executive Director and Artistic Director Diana Cohen and Co-Artistic Director Frank Cohen. Make sure to check back here for announcements about our fifth annual ChamberFest Cleveland season. If you would like join the mailing list, become a supporter, or even volunteer, please contact us at [email protected]

ChamberFest Cleveland is a registered 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization.

INTRODUCING THE 2026 ARTISTS: We’re thrilled to welcome bassist Gabriel Polinsky to ChamberFest Cleveland during Week 2 ...
05/31/2026

INTRODUCING THE 2026 ARTISTS: We’re thrilled to welcome bassist Gabriel Polinsky to ChamberFest Cleveland during Week 2 of CFC 2026.

A member of The Philadelphia Orchestra since 2022, Gabriel is a graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music, where he studied with Harold Robinson and Edgar Meyer. He has participated in renowned programs including the Tanglewood Music Center, Lucerne Festival, and New York String Orchestra Seminar.

In 2019, he won The Philadelphia Orchestra’s Albert M. Greenfield Student Competition and has also appeared with the Jupiter Chamber Players in New York.

Be sure to mark your calendars for “Continental Drifts” (June 10–27, 2026).

INTRODUCING THE 2026 ARTISTS: We’re thrilled to welcome Weedie Braimah to ChamberFest Cleveland during Week 1 of CFC 202...
05/28/2026

INTRODUCING THE 2026 ARTISTS: We’re thrilled to welcome Weedie Braimah to ChamberFest Cleveland during Week 1 of CFC 2026.

Widely regarded as a leading voice of the djembe, Weedie was born in Ghana, raised in East St. Louis, and shaped by deep musical roots in New Orleans. Performing since the age of two, he has dedicated his career to the study and performance of African folklore and the music of the African diaspora.

A Grammy-nominated artist, Weedie performs and records with artists including Chief Xian aTunde Adjuah, Baaba Maal, Trombone Shorty, and Bokanté, while also leading his ensemble Weedie Braimah & The Hands of Time. Through performance and teaching—including his work at Oberlin—he champions West African music as a vital foundation of jazz, funk, fusion, hip-hop, and global music.

Be sure to mark your calendars for “Continental Drifts” (June 10–27, 2026).

INTRODUCING THE 2026 ARTISTS: We’re thrilled to welcome violinist Yun-Ting Lee to ChamberFest Cleveland during Week 2 of...
05/26/2026

INTRODUCING THE 2026 ARTISTS: We’re thrilled to welcome violinist Yun-Ting Lee to ChamberFest Cleveland during Week 2 of CFC 2026.

A member of the second violin section of The Cleveland Orchestra since 2013, Yun-Ting is a native of Taiwan and a graduate of the Cleveland Institute of Music. He has appeared as soloist with orchestras including Spoleto Festival USA, Music Academy of the West, and the Phoenix Symphony.

A dedicated chamber musician, Yun-Ting received CIM’s Dr. Bennett Levine Memorial Award in Chamber Music and has collaborated with members of the Juilliard, Cavani, Verona, and Tokyo String Quartets. He has also performed with ensembles including the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Minnesota Orchestra, and Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra.

Be sure to mark your calendars for “Continental Drifts” (June 10–27, 2026).

INTRODUCING THE 2026 ARTISTS: We’re thrilled to welcome percussionist Jeff Stern to ChamberFest Cleveland during Week 2 ...
05/23/2026

INTRODUCING THE 2026 ARTISTS: We’re thrilled to welcome percussionist Jeff Stern to ChamberFest Cleveland during Week 2 of CFC 2026.

Praised for performing “with precision and an impressive attention to timbral detail” (Boston Musical Intelligencer), Jeff is a leading voice in today’s contemporary music scene. A founding percussionist and co-artistic director of icarus Quartet, he has collaborated with composers including Jennifer Higdon, John Luther Adams, and Andy Akiho.

He has appeared with The Percussion Collective at venues including the Kennedy Center and as concerto soloist with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Phoenix Symphony, and Florida Orchestra. Jeff also performs regularly at festivals including Yellow Barn, Bang on a Can, and Norfolk Chamber Music Festival.

Be sure to mark your calendars for “Continental Drifts” (June 10–27, 2026).

INTRODUCING THE 2026 ARTISTS: We’re thrilled to welcome violinist Andrew Wan to ChamberFest Cleveland during Week 2 of C...
05/21/2026

INTRODUCING THE 2026 ARTISTS: We’re thrilled to welcome violinist Andrew Wan to ChamberFest Cleveland during Week 2 of CFC 2026.

Concertmaster of the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal since 2008, Andrew maintains an acclaimed international career as soloist, chamber musician, and recording artist. He has appeared with major orchestras across North America, Europe, and Asia under conductors including Rafael Payare, Kent Nagano, and Maxim Vengerov.

A founding member of the New Orford String Quartet, Andrew has collaborated with artists such as Daniil Trifonov, Emanuel Ax, James Ehnes, and Gil Shaham, and performs regularly at festivals including Seattle Chamber Music and La Jolla SummerFest. His award-winning recordings have earned Grammy nominations as well as Juno, Félix, and Opus Awards.

Be sure to mark your calendars for “Continental Drifts” (June 10–27, 2026).

INTRODUCING THE 2026 ARTISTS; We’re thrilled to welcome violist Njord Fossnes back to ChamberFest Cleveland during Week ...
05/18/2026

INTRODUCING THE 2026 ARTISTS; We’re thrilled to welcome violist Njord Fossnes back to ChamberFest Cleveland during Week 1 and Week 2 of CFC 2026.

A Norwegian artist celebrated for his versatility and exceptional musical communication, Njord is a prizewinner of the Hindemith International Viola Competition and the International Instrumental Competition Markneukirchen. He has appeared as soloist in major works by Bartók, Mozart, Hindemith, and Walton.

An avid chamber musician and composer, Njord has performed at renowned festivals including Marlboro, Caramoor’s Evnin Rising Stars, and the Oslo Chamber Music Festival. His compositions have been presented in Norway and Denmark, including an orchestral premiere by the Oslo Philharmonic.

Be sure to mark your calendars for “Continental Drifts” (June 10–27, 2026).

INTRODUCING THE 2026 ARTISTS: We’re thrilled to welcome bassoonist John Clouser back to ChamberFest Cleveland during Wee...
05/15/2026

INTRODUCING THE 2026 ARTISTS: We’re thrilled to welcome bassoonist John Clouser back to ChamberFest Cleveland during Week 2 of CFC 2026.

Principal Bassoon of The Cleveland Orchestra since 1997, John has appeared as soloist with the Orchestra in works by Mozart, Haydn, and Richard Strauss, and has collaborated in chamber performances with artists including Emanuel Ax, Mitsuko Uchida, and Leif Ove Andsnes.

A dedicated educator, he serves as Head of the Bassoon Department at the Cleveland Institute of Music and is a faculty member of the Kent/Blossom Music Festival. His acclaimed recent recording of bassoon and piano works by Bernard Garfield highlights his artistry both onstage and in the studio.

Be sure to mark your calendars for “Continental Drifts” (June 10–27, 2026).

INTRODUCING THE 2026 ARTISTS: We’re thrilled to welcome violinist and composer Michelle Barzel Ross to ChamberFest Cleve...
05/12/2026

INTRODUCING THE 2026 ARTISTS: We’re thrilled to welcome violinist and composer Michelle Barzel Ross to ChamberFest Cleveland during Week 3 of CFC 2026.

A GRAMMY Award-winning artist, Michelle has appeared at Carnegie Hall, with the San Francisco Symphony, and with the Orchestre de Chambre de Paris. She has toured as guest first violinist with the Juilliard String Quartet, Avi Avital and Between Worlds Ensemble, and Musicians from Marlboro, and frequently appears as guest concertmaster with leading orchestras worldwide.

As a composer, her music has been commissioned by the Lucerne Festival, Tanglewood Music Center, and the Juilliard String Quartet, with recent premieres at Wigmore Hall, the Musikverein, and the Boulez Saal.

Be sure to mark your calendars for “Continental Drifts” (June 10–27, 2026).

INTRODUCING THE 2026 ARTISTS: We’re thrilled to welcome cellist Bryan Cheng back to ChamberFest Cleveland during Week 1 ...
05/09/2026

INTRODUCING THE 2026 ARTISTS: We’re thrilled to welcome cellist Bryan Cheng back to ChamberFest Cleveland during Week 1 of CFC 2026.

An internationally acclaimed cellist celebrated for his expressive artistry, Bryan has appeared as soloist with leading orchestras across North America, Europe, and Asia. A prizewinner at major international competitions, he is equally at home as a recitalist and chamber musician, captivating audiences with performances of remarkable depth and brilliance.

A passionate collaborator, Bryan performs regularly at renowned festivals and concert series around the world. His dynamic artistry and wide-ranging repertoire have established him as one of the most compelling young cellists of his generation.

Be sure to mark your calendars for “Continental Drifts” (June 10–27, 2026).

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