ChamberFest brings world-class chamber music to the Finger Lakes region through exceptionally creative, intimate, and vibrant presentations.

Schedule Of Events

Reading Party Fundraiser with Classical Guitarist Jason Vieaux

Thursday, July 17, 2025 (7:00PM)

Home of Tim & Deirdre Pierce - 4475 County Road 16 (West Lake Road), Canandaigua, NY 14424

Tim & Deirdre Pierce open their home to just thirty attendees for this unique fundraiser supporting ChamberFest Canandaigua’s 21st Anniversary Season. Hear Grammy Award winning classical guitarist Jason Vieaux in an intimate and spontaneous musical reading party, joined by co-artistic directors Amy Barston and Kevin Kumar. The event will be enhanced with wine and light refreshments throughout the evening. Enjoy this unique evening while securing a bright future for ChamberFest Canandaigua.

Guitarist Jason Vieaux

Friday, July 18, 2025 (7:15pm pre-concert chat, 7:30pm concert)

Cobblestone Arts Center - 1622 Route 332, Farmington, NY 14425

GRAMMY award-winning classical guitarist Jason Vieaux visits ChamberFest with an evening of masterworks for the guitar by Isaac Albeniz, Heitor Villa-Lobos, Luigi Boccherini, and more. Featuring violinist Kevin Kumar and cellist Amy Sue Barston.

The Music of Wine

Sunday, July 20, 2025 (2:00pm)

Ventosa Vineyards - 3440 Route 96A, Geneva, NY 14456

Join ChamberFest artists for an afternoon of winetasting and classical music at Ventosa Vineyards, with music right on the waterfront of Seneca Lake. Artists and repertoire to be announced. 

The Lake House: A Night to Remember

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 

(Doors open at 6:00PM  |  Dinner served at 6:30PM)

The Lake House on Canandaigua - 770 South Main Street, Canandaigua, NY 14424

Join us at The Lake House for A Night to Remember, a one-of-a-kind concert experience where music and elevated cuisine come together in perfect harmony. This elegant evening features a five-course, chef-crafted menu, each dish paired with exceptional wines and set to live chamber music performances.

Rhythm and Rapture: the Brahms Effect

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

(7:15PM Pre-Concert Chat | 7:30PM Concert)

Finger Lakes Community College Stage 14 - 3325 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua, NY 14424

Don’t miss a host of Chamberfest artists performing masterwork chamber music selections. The centerpiece of the evening is Johannes Brahms’s iconic Piano Trio in B major, a work that bears the unique markings of both the young and old Brahms, written and revised over thirty years across his lifetime. The performance repertoire features percussionist Ted Atkatz, pianist Audrey Andrist, violinist Kevin Kumar, and cellist Amy Sue Barston.

Free Children’s Concert

Thursday, July 24, 2025 (11:00AM)

Wood Library - 134 N. Main Street, Canandaigua, NY 14424

Sponsored by: In Memory of Carol Simmons

Drop into the groovy, best-selling, world of “Pete the Cat” with the enchanting musicians of ChamberFest Canandaigua.  Spear-headed by charismatic co-artistic director cellist Amy Barston, the musicians will have your kids singing and laughing as Pete learns he can handle any obstacle that comes his way.  Recommended especially for ages 5-11, but all are welcome.

Casual Lunch-Hour Concert

Friday, July 25, 2025 (12:30PM)

Cobblestone Arts Center - 1622 Route 332, Farmington, NY 14425

Celebrated musicians Audrey Andrist and Amy Barston will present an inspiring, inviting, and casual lunch-hour concert at Cobblestone, featuring favorite musical gems that make the cello and piano shine.

Time For Three

Friday, July 25, 2025

(7:15PM Pre-Concert Chat | 7:30PM Concert)

Nazareth University Arts Center - 4245 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618

Grammy and Emmy-winning ensemble Time For Three (TF3) defies conventions with their genre-bending excellence. Spanning classical music, Americana, and singer-songwriter styles, their captivating sound merges eras, styles, and traditions. Comprising Charles Yang, Nicolas Kendall, and Ranaan Meyer, TF3's remarkable blend of instruments and voices resonates with listeners globally. Collaborating with contemporary classical composers like Chris Brubeck and Pulitzer Prize winners William Bolcom and Jennifer Higdon, TF3's recent commission, Contact, premiered with the San Francisco Symphony and The Philadelphia Orchestra. Their album, Letters for the Future, conducted by Xian Zhang, reached the Billboard top 10 and won a Grammy. With charismatic performances on renowned stages, TF3's versatility shines through collaborations with artists like Ben Folds and Arlo Guthrie. Their achievements, including an Emmy and collaborations with acclaimed artists, showcase TF3's unwavering dedication to pushing creative boundaries and captivating audiences worldwide.

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Date: July 18-25,2025

Location: Various Venues In New York

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