Boscobel Chamber Music Festival
CMSPB proudly partners with Boscobel House and Gardens to present the Boscobel Chamber Music Festival, under the creative leadership of CMSPB Artistic Director and acclaimed violinist Arnaud Sussmann. Set against the backdrop of Boscobel’s breathtaking Hudson River campus, the 2025 Festival offers ten days of world-class music, community connection, and artistic discovery.
At the heart of the Festival are four public concerts featuring some of today’s most distinguished chamber musicians. The program also includes open rehearsals, lectures, school outreach, and other public events.
Join us for a transformative celebration of music, community, and the natural beauty of the Hudson Valley.
2025 Festival Artist Roster
Arnaud Sussmann
Artist Director & Violin
Benjamin Beilman
Violin
Karen Gomyo
Violin
Amy Schwartz-Moretti
Violin
Beth Guterman
Viola
Teng Li
Viola
Nicholas Canellakis
Cello
Estelle Choi
Cello
Jose Franch-Ballester
Clarinet
Michael Stephen Brown
Piano
Orion Weiss
Piano
Rising Artists of CMSPB
The Festival also welcomes the 2025 Rising Artists of the Chamber Music Society of Palm Beach for select performances—Angela Chan, Matthew Hakkarainen, Brian Isaacs, and Sara Scanlon—emerging artists shaping the future of chamber music.
Angela Chan
Violin
Matthew Hakkarainen
Violin
Brian Isaacs
Viola
Sara Scanlon
Cello
Festival Schedule
Sept 5, 2025 | 7 PM
Roaring Twenties
Kick off the Festival with a dazzling celebration of the Jazz Age. This evening concert features 20th-century classics including Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, Milhaud’s LaCréation du Monde, and Ravel’s Tzigane.
Sept 7, 2025 | 2 PM
Sunday Matinee
Beautiful music and iconic views intertwine at the Festival’s first-ever matinee with a special appearance from CMSPB’s Rising Artists in a repertoire that includes Felix Mendelssohn, John Corigliano, and Robert Schumann. Hosted in Boscobel’s West Meadow Pavilion, bring a picnic before or after the performance and enjoy a late summer afternoon overlooking the Hudson River.
Sept 13, 2025 | 2 PM
Violin Lecture with Carlos Tome
Director and Head of Sales for the world’s foremost fine violin dealer, Tarisio Fine Instruments and Bows, shares a presentation, “Bows, Borders, and Power: The Global Forces Behind Fine Instruments.”
Sept 13, 2025 | 6 PM
Beethoven and Dvorak
An electrifying evening spotlighting Beethoven and Dvořák, performed by an all-star ensemble led by Artistic Director Arnaud Sussmann alongside Karen Gomyo, Teng Li, Beth Guterman Chu, and Nicholas Canellakis.
Sept 14, 2025 | 2 PM
Family Concert: A Musical Adventure Around the World
Designed for children and families, this engaging, globe-trotting concert introduces music from France, Argentina, Russia, Spain, Austria, and more, with room to move and flexible seating for all ages.