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Concerts International Kicks Off Season 53

Concerts International opens its 53rd season of chamber music with fresh performance nights, new venues, and a renewed commitment to diversity in programming and ensembles.

Darel Snodgrass talks with returning Artistic Director Julie Schap about this year’s impressive lineup, featuring "Bridget Kibbey & Chad Hoopes," "Randall Goosby & Zhu Wang with the Renaissance Quartet," "Jason Vieaux & Gary Schocker," the "Goldmund Quartet" performing on a matched set of Stradivari instruments, and a season finale with the "Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields Wind Quintet."

All performances take place and start at

Harris Concert Hall @ University of Memphis' Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music

(3775 Central Ave)

7:00 PM

Bridget Kibbe & Chad Hoopes:
Date: Friday, November 14
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Randall Goosby & Zhu Wang with the Renaissance Quartet:
Date: Thursday, December 11
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Jason Vieaux & Gary Schocker:
Date: Friday, February 13, 2026
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Goldmund Quartet:
Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026
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Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields Wind Quintet:
Date: Thursday, April 16, 2026
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I began piano lessons at age 6, trumpet at age 9, and began teaching myself the guitar at 10. My electronics knowledge comes from my father, who had the RCA television and stereo shop in my hometown of Pocahontas, Arkansas for nearly 20 years. My dad is still fixing televisions at age 79.