About Us

A New Generation of Chamber Musicians

New Canaan Chamber Music creates an imaginative musical experience. Each concert is different every time – different musicians, ensembles, instruments, and programs. As a virtuoso pianist, Andrew Armstrong has built a uniquely personal network of the great musical artists of our time who have shared the stage with him. They enthusiastically come from all over the world to perform together again in New Canaan.

“Chamber Music as it was meant to be.”

Sit back and enjoy our extraordinary concerts with Andrew Armstrong’s charming introductions. The easy repartee of the musicians. A glass of wine with friends at intermission. Conveniently located in New Canaan, CT with easy parking.

Timeless Classics

You’ll hear many of your favorite composers. A single concert recently featured 11 musicians performing a Baroque concerto for trumpet and strings, Saint-Saëns’ scintillating Septet for trumpet, strings, and piano, and Mendelssohn’s Octet for Strings

Delightful Discoveries

You’ll also hear astounding new works, perhaps for the first time:, a new jazz/classical composition for sax, strings, and piano; a novel cello/piano arrangement of “Moon River”; or a concert of dueling pianists featuring two grand pianos facing each other across the stage

Reaching Out to All Ages

In addition to concerts, New Canaan Chamber Musicians also bring the joy of listening and understanding great music to seniors, youth groups and orchestras and local schools. Growing and expanding outreach programs to diverse communities is a top priority for the future.

Outreach Programs

Bringing the magic of music to all ages and locations

Artistic Director Andrew Armstrong is an energetic advocate of bringing the joy of listening and loving great music to seniors, teens and young children who might not have access to our concerts. Expanding Outreach Programs is a top priority for New Canaan Chamber Music.

Andrew and visiting world famous musicians take time, in addition to concerts, to visit local schools, youth orchestras, and senior communities. They not only perform but also have a chance to share stories and feelings about the music they play. “Everyone had such a warm and emotional time with Andrew and the wonderful musicians who came with him,” reported the director of a senior living residence.

Another part of New Canaan Chamber Music Outreach is the annual Children and Families Concert at the New Canaan Library. Andrew guides the young listeners with fun commentary and opens new pathways to learning and imagination. In a recent concert, for example, he told the children, “If the music makes you want to dance, please get up and dance!”

Outreach will continue to be a fundamental part of New Canaan Chamber Music. Andrew and the Board of Directors are exploring new ways, not just more of the same, to grow and reach more and more people in the area.

‘The music is precious and magic,” said Board Chair Tom Butterworth. “ It’s only right to share it.”

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Board Members

Tom Butterworth, Chair
Ben Bilus, Vice Chair
Tracey Karl, Treasurer
Tom Stadler, Secretary
Melissa Baker
Peggy Risom Bull
Jane Fox
Susan Gelvin
Breeze M. Hobbs
Michael C. James
Josh Kaye
Lois Sandberg

About Us

A New Generation of Chamber Musicians

“Chamber Music as it was meant to be.”

Timeless Classics

Delightful Discoveries

Reaching Out to All Ages

Outreach Programs

Bringing the magic of music to all ages and locations

Board Members

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