2025 In-Person Chamber Music Intensive

Friday, May 23 - Monday (Memorial Day) May 26

The first Cellobello In-Person Chamber Music Intensive will take place from May 23rd to 26th, 2025. It is presented in partnership with Carriage House Violins, Chamber Music America, and New England Conservatory.

The faculty will include members from the Borromeo, Cleveland, Isidore, Pacifica, and Parker String Quartets, as well as the Horszowski Piano trio, William Fedkenheuer (Miro Quartet), Pei-Shan Lee, and Emily Taubl.
Pre-formed String Quartets and Piano trios are encouraged to apply.
Adult amateurs and students are welcome to participate as individuals and be placed in an appropriate group prior to the beginning of the program.
The intensive will provide participants with coachings, masterclasses, panel discussions, and lectures.
Performances and coaching sessions will take place at Carriage House Violins-Boston and New England Conservatory.
The program creates a valuable opportunity to develop as chamber musicians under the guidance of world-class artists.
Instrument loans for the duration of the intensive are available upon request; please contact admin@cellobello.org following your enrollment.

Schedule of Events

Friday, May 23, 2025

4:00 – 6:30 PM
Registration & Refreshments
Enjoy sampling and playing exceptional instruments provided by Carriage House Violins.

7:00 PM
Opening Concert: Horszowski Trio

Post-Concert Reception
Mingle with members of the Borromeo, Cleveland, Parker Quartets, and the Horszowski Trio.

8:30 PM
Evening Chamber Music Reading Party
Breakout Rooms — “Meet New Friends!”

Saturday, May 24, 2025

9:00 – 11:00 AM
Continued Registration & Breakfast
Coffee, tea, bagels, pastries, and orange juice provided.

9:00 – 10:30 AM
Breakout Room Rehearsals

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Masterclass: Borromeo Quartet

12:00 – 1:00 PM
Lunch

1:00 – 2:00 PM
Masterclass: Horszowski Trio

1:00 – 4:00 PM
Presentations at Carriage House Violins (Main Hall):

1:00 – 1:30 PM – Instrument Care with Rob Mayes (CHV)
1:30 – 2:15 PM – Beethoven Manuscript Discussion with Nicholas Kitchen (Borromeo Quartet)
2:15 – 2:30 PM – Refreshment Break
2:30 – 3:15 PM – Ensemble Basics: Giving Clear Signals and Tuning Principles with Paul Katz
3:15 – 3:45 PM – Steinway Spirio Demonstration

4:00 – 6:00 PM
Ensemble Coachings:

Ensembles with Piano: Pei-Shan Lee
String Ensembles: Parker Quartet

4:00 – 6:00 PM
Breakout Room Rehearsals

6:00 – 7:30 PM
Dinner

7:30 – 9:00 PM
Rehearsals and/or Chamber Reading Party

Sunday, May 25, 2025

9:00 – 10:30 AM
Breakfast
Coffee, tea, bagels, and pastries provided.

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Masterclass: Pacifica Quartet

12:00 – 1:30 PM
Masterclass: Josh McClendon (Isidore Quartet)

1:30-2:30: Lunch

2:30 – 4:00 PM: Afternoon Panel Discussion Presented by Chamber Music America
Brown Hall, New England Conservatory

4:00 – 6:00 PM
Breakout Room Rehearsals & Coachings

7:30 PM
Evening Gala Concert – Jordan Hall
Featuring:

Joshua Brown, Violin & Pei-Shan Lee, Piano
Pacifica Quartet
Parker Quartet

Monday, May 26, 2025 (Memorial Day)

10:00 – 11:00 AM
Final Breakfast
Featuring treats from Flour Bakery and Tatte.

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Final Concert
Open to all participants.

12:30 – 2:00 PM
Closing Lunch & Reception Hosted by Carriage House Violins
Pressed Restaurant, Lunch included.

Tuition: $1000 per participant
Includes all coachings, masterclass and concert performance opportunities, continental breakfasts, opening and closing receptions, final lunch, and admission to all events.

Questions?
For more information, scholarship details, or payment plans, contact:
📧 admin@cellobello.org

CelloBello Chamber Music Intensive 2025
Four days of inspiration, collaboration, and unforgettable music-making.

2025 Chamber Music Intensive (all sessions)