How does the Listening Club work?
Moderated by Caramoor Artistic Director, Kathy Schuman, and similar to a traditional book club, listeners will receive Listening Notes from the artist in advance, as well as information on how to purchase or stream the recording, which will then be the topic of the meeting.
At each virtual meeting of the Listening Club, participants will be part of a live video discussion with the artist, who will take a deep dive into the music and answer your questions.
To preserve the intimate and interactive nature of this event, capacity is limited to 20 households.
There are no upcoming Listening Club Meetings at the moment. Check back here for any updates, or sign up for our weekly e-newsletter.
Past Listening Club Meetings
Jonathan Biss
Sunday / January 31 / 3:00pm
Beethoven: Piano Sonatas Vol. 9
Together, we’ll hear about Jonathan’s journey over the last 10 years recording the complete cycle of Beethoven’s piano sonatas, and look more closely at the three on his final recording. You’ll have the chance to ask Jonathan questions directly in this interactive, small group, and hear his special insights into these pieces.
Miró Quartet
Tuesday / October 6 / 7:00pm
Beethoven: Complete String Quartets
Enjoy the complete Beethoven quartets through this monumental recording. The four members of the famed Miró Quartet discuss taking on this multi-year recording project, and dig into Op. 127, 132, and 130 with 133.
Dover Quartet
Wednesday / November 11 / 7:00pm
Voices of Defiance
The Dover Quartet’s Voices of Defiance presents pieces of passion, hope, and resilience whose beauty contrasts the dark moments in history through which they were written. Hear about the Quartet’s experience recording these powerful works from Viktor Ullman, Shostakovich, and Szymon Laks.
Pacifica Quartet
Monday / December 7 / 7:00pm
Contemporary Voices
The Pacifica Quartet’s latest album celebrates three contemporary female composers: Shulamit Ran, Jennifer Higdon, and Ellen Taaffe Zwilich. The Quartet discuss the process of commissioning and collaborating on these works, living with the pieces, and commemorating the works with this album.