Sounds Modern

Sounds Modern, the brainchild of modern music guru Elizabeth McNutt, is a vibrant and exciting concert series featuring contemporary music that makes the works on display in the Modern’s galleries come to life in the concert hall. McNutt is the director of the University of North Texas contemporary music ensemble Nova and co-director of the new music organization Atomic Clock Music Events. Admission is free

Saturday, December 13, 2 pm—How Far to 14th?

Lowell Liebermann is one of America’s most frequently performed and recorded composers—a favorite among orchestras and distinguished artists worldwide. His compositions have been recorded and released by over 40 labels, and his Piano Concerto No. 2, performed by Stephen Hough and the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, was nominated for a Grammy.

Joseph Kalichstein, piano; Gary Levinson, violin; Richard Young, viola; Ronald Leonard, cello

Of the energetic leadership of artistic director Gary Levinson, critic Gregory Isaacs said, “The newly revitalized Chamber Music Society of Fort Worth is fast becoming one of the handful of must-attend concert series for classical music buffs.” For more information or tickets, please call 817.877.3003 or visit www.chambermusicFW.org.

Saturdays, 2 pm
A pre-concert discussion series with Laurie Shulman begins at 1:15 pm.

Alessandro Deljavan, piano; Gary Levinson, violin; Michael Klotz, viola; Jason Calloway, cello

Of the energetic leadership of artistic director Gary Levinson, critic Gregory Isaacs said, “The newly revitalized Chamber Music Society of Fort Worth is fast becoming one of the handful of must-attend concert series for classical music buffs.” For more information or tickets, please call 817.877.3003 or visit www.chambermusicFW.org.

Saturdays, 2 pm
A pre-concert discussion series with Laurie Shulman begins at 1:15 pm.

Haydn Quartet in F Minor, Op. 20 No. 5, The Amernet;  Janacek Quartet No. 2 Intimate, The Amernet;  Chausson Concerto in D for Violin, Piano and  String Quartet  Op. 21 with Charles Stegeman, Violin and Baya Kakouberi, Piano, with the Amernet Quartet

Jaume Torrent, guitar; Joseph Gold, violin; Gary Levinson, violin; Susan Dubois, viola; Claudio Bohórquez, cello

Of the energetic leadership of artistic director Gary Levinson, critic Gregory Isaacs said, “The newly revitalized Chamber Music Society of Fort Worth is fast becoming one of the handful of must-attend concert series for classical music buffs.” For more information or tickets, please call 817.877.3003 or visit www.chambermusicFW.org.

Saturdays, 2 pm
A pre-concert discussion series with Laurie Shulman begins at 1:15 pm.

Modern 'til Midnight: '80s Edition

Admission is $20. Tickets will be sold at the door.  Please call 817.738.9215 for more information.
Modern Members are FREE! Join here.

Bring your blankets! No lawn chairs, please! In case of inclement weather, the performances will be moved indoors.

Cliburn at the Modern makes modern classical music truly exciting as highly acclaimed composers take the stage following the performance to discuss their work with the audience. For ticket information, call 817.212.4280 or visit www.cliburn.org.

Three virtuosi musicians perform major piano trios by Beethoven, Arensky, and Mendelssohn. Featuring pianist Anne-Marie McDermott, violinist Tim Fain, and cellist Andrés Díaz.

Like the rarity of throwing a pair of sixes in a game of dice, this concert provides a rare opportunity to hear two major string sextets: “Souvenir de Florence” by Tchaikovsky and “String Sextet Concert in B-flat Major” by Brahms. The artists comprising the sextet include violinists Alexander Kerr and Felix Olschofka, violists Michael Klotz and Misha Galaganov, and cellists Edward Arron and Dmitry Kouzov.