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Gabriel Rice, Managing Director
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2026-2027 Season Press Releases

Chameleon Arts Ensemble presents “The Tipping Point” November 21-22

October 23, 2026 – Boston, MA – Chameleon continues its 2026-2027 season with The Tipping Point on Saturday, November 21, 7:30 PM and November 22, 4 PM at First Church in Boston. The program features works on the precipice of change including Ives’ Sunrise for soprano, violin, and piano; Ravel’s sumptuous Chansons madécasses for soprano, flute, cello, and piano; Kevin Puts’ And Legions Will Rise for violin, clarinet, and marimba; and Béla Bartók’s rarely heard Piano Quintet in C Major, Sz. 23.

Chameleon Arts Ensemble opens 29th season with “I dwell in Possibility” October 10-11

September 14, 2026 – Boston, MA – Chameleon opens its 2026-2027 season with I dwell in Possibility – on Saturday, October 10, 7:30 PM and Sunday, October 11, 4 PM at First Church in Boston. The program features early works by composers who would become defining voices of their generations including Benjamin Britten’s Phantasy Quartet for oboe and strings, Op. 2; Elliott Carter’s neoclassic 1948 Woodwind Quintet; Beethoven’s A Major Violin Sonata, Op. 12; John Cage’s Nocturne for violin and piano; and Strauss’ soaring Piano Quartet in c minor, Op. 13.

Chameleon announces its 2026-2027 season programs

July 31, 2026 – Boston, MA – The Chameleon Arts Ensemble is pleased to announce its 2026-2027 season programs. Over the past 29 years, Chameleon has built a reputation as Boston’s most adventurous chamber ensemble, integrating old and new repertoire into unexpected chamber music programs that are themselves works of art. The Ensemble has received extensive critical acclaim for its world-class performances, the staggering array of works it has presented, and for the enduring and innovative programming of Artistic Director, Deborah Boldin – transforming the listening experience by exploring both the rich tradition and the continual evolution of the chamber music art form.

2025-2026 Season Press Releases

• Chameleon presents “Through the Looking-Glass” – an Up Close recital of works for piano trio on March 22
• Chameleon Arts Ensemble continues 28th season with “Bards & Ballads” Feb 21 and 22
• Chameleon Arts Ensemble presents “Homeward Bound” on November 22 and 23
• Chameleon opens 28th season with “Beneath the setting sun” on Oct 11-12
• Chameleon announces its 2025-2026 Season Programs

2024-2025 Season Press Releases

• Chameleon presents “Music in Motion,” a free family concert & instrument “petting zoo” on May 31
• Chameleon Arts Ensemble closes its 27^th season with “Exultation is the going” on May 17-18
• Chameleons essay trios of cinematic fantasy at Up Close recital on Sunday, April 27
• Chameleon Arts Ensemble presents “How it ends?” on April 5 and 6
• Chameleon presents “Fragments and Fantasies,” an Up Close recital of works for violin and piano, on March 16
• Chameleon resumes 2024-2025 season with “Between Two Worlds” on February 22 and 23
• Chameleon Arts Ensemble presents “Origin Stories” on November 23 and 24
• Chameleon opens 27th season with “Exercises en Route” on October 5-6
• Chameleon announces its 2024-2025 Season Programs