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Welcome to our 66th season of continued commitment to presenting a variety of ensembles that combine core chamber repertoire, modern and contemporary works. We partner with the Patricia Valian Reser Center (PRAx), at Oregon State University, featuring their stunning performance hall perfectly crafted to showcase our world-class musicians in an unparalleled setting.

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Dear Friends of Chamber Music Corvallis, 
I am very excited to invite you to our final concert of the season, the Beo String Quartet with special guest, pianist Ilya Yakushev. Their program features works by J.S. Bach, Dmitri Shostakovich, Philip Glass, Gabriela Ortiz, and a work written by Beo’s own violinist, Sean Neukom.
Please join me at 6:15 in the Toomey Lobby for a pre-concert talk entitled “’Music for the Drawer’: Shostakovich in Stalin’s Russia,” where I discuss Shostakovich’s experience composing under threat of the totalitarian regime and its impact on his musical output.
Founded in 2015 by the Mexican-American brothers Sean and Jason Neukom, the Beo String Quartet has created a niche for itself as a daring, genre-defying ensemble. Beo has toured extensively in the USA, South America, and Europe. Their performances of Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Mendelssohn, and Shostakovich have been compared to those of the best among 21st century international string quartets, and they are equally champions of contemporary composers including Gabriela Ortiz (Mexico) and Missy Mazzoli (USA), not to mention their own violinist, Sean Neukom.
Critics have been raving: “FIVE STARS. [Their Beethoven is] nothing short of breathtaking . . . no-holds-barred . . . a joy from start to finish” and “compelling, thought-provoking, and musically satisfying.”—Fanfare  “Skill, passion, and strength . . . sheer expressive force . . . thrilling.” —New York Classical Review Ilya Yakushev has performed in prestigious venues worldwide including Carnegie Hall (New York), Davies Symphony Hall (San Francisco), Sejong Performing Arts Center (Seoul), and Victoria Hall (Singapore). He has performed concertos with the San Francisco Symphony, BBC Concert Orchestra, Boston Pops, Rochester Philharmonic, Utah Symphony, and many others.
The New York Times raved, “Yakushev was little short of heroic,” and the San Francisco Chronicle chose Ilya’s performance with the San Francisco Symphony as one of the top 10 classical music events of the year, writing “The young Russian pianist made an astounding triple début . . . playing [Prokofiev’s] 1st and 4th Concertos and the Seventh Sonata with vigor and virtuosity.” The American Record Guide called him “one of the very best young pianists before the public today.”
See you at the concert!
Kimary Fick, Ph.D. Artistic Director Chamber Music Corvallis

With 65 world premieres to its credit and 150 concert works played throughout the United States, South America and Europe, the iconoclastic Beo String Quartet does what it loves best: playing classical repertoire, contemporary, rock and experimental music.

Beo String Quartet joins in special collaboration with Ilya Yakushev on the piano to perform the Shostakovich Piano Quintet, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the composer’s death.

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Past 2025-26 Season Concerts

VIDA Quartet brings together four guitarists of exceptional artistry, praised by Gramophone for their “unerring musical instinct.” Classic FM highlights VIDAʼs ability to “conjure up an orchestral palette of colour and effects,” which combined with their “exquisite tonal and dynamic control” has firmly established them as a passionate and masterful ensemble who sparkle with what Acoustic calls “vitality and spontaneity.”

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The Harlem Quartet seamlessly mixes classical repertoire with jazz, Latin, as well as contemporary works by classical composers. Known for their innovative programming, praised for their “panache” by the New York Times and their “new attitude to classical music” by the Cincinnati Inquirer, the Harlem Quartet champions diversity in classical music in performances on four continents and 47 states. In 2024, Harlem Quartet won their first GRAMMY in the Best Classical Compendium category.

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Trio Bohémo’s talent and deep musicality became apparent almost immediately after its formation in 2019. Having won numerous international awards, their performances combine what Aulakonzerte Gottingen calls “precision, dedication and a spark of magic.” Adds Wigmore Hall Debut, “They are the music that the world needs.”

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Chamber Music Corvallis’ Statement of Inclusivity
Here at CMC, we believe in equality, respect for others, and creating a safe space for all to enjoy classical music. Our top priority is to bring high quality chamber music to everyone in the local and surrounding area of Corvallis. While we understand that historically, classical music has been an exclusive culture, we believe in making classical music more accessible and enjoyable for all. We look forward to continuing to create this community with you!