UVA Chamber Music Series Presents an Afternoon of Cello-Centered Masterworks
Adam Carter, Jeannette Jang, and Jeremy Thompson Perform Music by Cassadó, Brahms, Boccherini, and Schoenfield
The UVA Chamber Music Series continues on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. with an engaging chamber music concert in Old Cabell Hall Auditorium, featuring cellist Adam Carter, violinist Jeannette Jang, and pianist Jeremy Thompson.
This thoughtfully curated program highlights the expressive power and versatility of the cello, spanning more than two centuries of music—from the elegance of the Classical era to the vibrant cross-genre energy of 20th-century America. The afternoon opens with Gaspar Cassadó’s Suite for Cello Solo, a virtuosic work inspired by Bach and Spanish folk dances, rich in rhythmic vitality and improvisatory flair.
The ensemble then performs Johannes Brahms’s Sonata for Cello and Piano No. 1 in E minor, a cornerstone of the cello repertoire. Written during Brahms’s early years in Vienna, the sonata is expansive and introspective, pairing dense contrapuntal writing with moments of lyric warmth and dramatic intensity.
Following intermission, the program turns to Luigi Boccherini’s Cello Sonata No. 6 in A major, a brilliant example of the composer’s role in elevating the cello to a solo instrument capable of both virtuosity and expressive elegance. The concert concludes with Paul Schoenfield’s Café Music, a lively and entertaining trio that blends classical technique with jazz, folk, Broadway, and Jewish musical influences—music that is as sophisticated as it is fun.
Adam Carter is principal cellist of the Charlottesville Symphony and Associate Professor of Music at the University of Virginia. A prizewinner at the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition, Carter has performed with orchestras throughout the United States and was a founding member of the Tarab Cello Ensemble, dedicated to contemporary music for cello octet. He holds degrees from the Eastman School of Music and the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
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Jeannette Jang, Associate Principal Second Violin of the Richmond Symphony, is a former Fellow of the New World Symphony and has served as concertmaster under conductors including Michael Tilson Thomas and Leonard Slatkin. She has appeared at major festivals such as Tanglewood and Spoleto Festival USA and has performed extensively as a soloist and chamber musician throughout the United States.
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Jeremy Thompson, Director of Music and Organist at First Presbyterian Church, Charlottesville, is an internationally active pianist and recording artist. He holds a Doctorate of Music from McGill University and has performed with orchestras across North America as well as in Russia and the Republic of Georgia. Thompson is particularly known for his interpretations of virtuosic and rarely heard repertoire.
Together, Carter, Jang, and Thompson bring exceptional artistry to a program that balances tradition and innovation, depth and accessibility.
Tickets:
$15 General Admission
$13 UVA Faculty & Staff
$5 Students
Free for UVA students with advance reservation
Free for students under 18
Tickets are available through the UVA Arts Box Office at 434.924.3376 or artsboxoffice.virginia.edu.Individual tickets will also be available at the door one hour before the concert. UVA students must reserve tickets at least 24 hours in advance via the student ticket portal.
The UVA Chamber Music Series, directed by Jiyeon Choi, presents innovative performances by the University of Virginia’s world-class faculty and distinguished guest artists. These intimate concerts feature both new and traditional works designed to engage newcomers and seasoned listeners alike.
Location: Old Cabell Hall is located on the south end of UVA’s historic Lawn, directly opposite the Rotunda. Parking information is available on the Directions & Parking page of the UVA Music website.
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