<p>If you are looking for opportunities to hear or play chamber music in your area, check out this link and see if there is a Classical Revolution chapter nearby:</p>
<p>Chapters</a> | Classical Revolution</p>
<p>Classical revolution is dedicated to bringing chamber music to non-traditional settings. The events in our area are free and held in a bar/restaurant that hosts theater, comedy and other performing arts. They feature a combination of prepared pieces and "performer's choice." We attended a performance the other night and my son (rising HS senior) was asked to sit in and sightread the viola part on a Haydn string quartet. The other players were very complimentary of his playing and hopefully will see him as a viola player they can call on. Plus we enjoyed hearing all the other performances. Definitely worth checking out or even starting a new chapter!</p>
<p>That Rocks!!! That really is great, that some are starting to think about classical music and to get it out there. There are places in NYC where they play classical music in nightclub settings, with drinks and food, and it works, which is kind of ironic, because that was what chamber music was back in the day, it was music for some well off patrons party or dinner or whatever:).</p>
<p>That sounds really interesting. I’d love to have my son and daughter give it a try. They might not be too excited about it, but I think it sounds fascinating!</p>
<p>My daughter’s played a few concerts with them-- a lot of fun!</p>
<p>ANNE, it helps if their teacher or someone they know is playing so they have that connection. I knew about half the musicians there because I am a musician myself. I had also corresponded on FB with the organizer of the event so he knew we were coming. My younger son’s violin teacher was there and my older son knew a few of the performers from music camps and clinics. So they really felt at home.</p>
<p>Jeannemar, thanks for telling us about this, I’d never heard of it.</p>
<p>Thanks, Jeannemar. We’re going to check one out this coming Sunday!</p>
<p>It makes sense. If the audience is shrinking…just shrink the venues. D has sung leads in two professional opera productions produced in night clubs (not through the above mentioned program). They sell out every night. Everyone, including the artists, makes money. Its a win win since I like a little wine with my Rossini. The only tough part for younger musicians is they tend to hire artists who have already sung the role since they have a VERY limited amount of rehearsal. You really need to know your stuff since you need to be able to hit the ground running.</p>