Join us on Saturday, July 18 at Chamber Music in the Park! Seattle Chamber Music Society (SCMS), led by Artistic Director James Ehnes, presents world-class chamber music through year-round concerts, festivals, and its Virtual Concert Hall, making performances accessible to audiences everywhere. With a strong commitment to education and community, SCMS’s Academy for Chamber Music and outreach programs inspire musicians of all ages and bring the joy of chamber music into schools, retirement communities, hospitals, and public spaces. James Ehnes is celebrated worldwide as one of the foremost violinists of his generation, performing with top orchestras from New York to London to Berlin. His artistry is preserved in over 40 acclaimed recordings, earning him two GRAMMYs, 11 JUNOs, and a Gramophone Award. Beyond his solo career, he is the founder of the internationally renowned Ehnes Quartet and a frequent performer in the world’s most prestigious concert halls. Honored with the Order of Canada and the Royal Society of Canada fellowship, he plays the legendary 1715 “Marsick” Stradivarius.
