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Description of Chamber Group

 
Chamber groups are small ensembles such as string quartets and piano trios, who play music intended for performance in close chambers such as parlors and living rooms, churches, or virtually any venue smaller than a large concert hall. While their small sizes and are ideal for intimate settings, chamber groups can, of course, also perform in great concert halls. Chamber orchestras with fifteen or more players blur the definition of a chamber group somewhat; however, while chamber orchestras are relatively large, they remain small and "chamber-like" in comparison to the immense size and volume of full modern orchestras.
 

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Belcea Quartet

The Belcea Quartet is a
British group formed at the
Royal College of Music in
1994. Its members are
Corina Belcea-Fisher, violi...

Canadian Brass

Record sales make this the
most famous brass quintet of
all time. They commission
new repertoire and
perform the classics.

English Chamber Orchestra

This flexible, London-based
chamber orchestra was
founded in 1948.
Conductors have included
Barenboim and Sir Colin D...

Juilliard String Quartet

The Juilliard Quartet is
known for performing with
a great rhythmic pulse and
structural clarity. The
quartet formed in 1946 an...

Kronos Quartet

This experimental, San
Francisco-based string
quartet embraces
minimalism, punk rock and
world music simultaneous...

The Chamber Music Society Of Lincoln Center

This progressive musical
association is connected to
the great musical complex
of New York City.

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