Richard P. Garmany Chamber Music Series

Since its founding in 2009, The Garmany Chamber Music Series has established itself as one of The Hartt School's signature activities. The series is recognized as one of Connecticut's premier live music attractions, presenting four concerts annually, and is dedicated to bringing the widest possible range of distinguished small ensembles and recitalists to the UHart campus. The series is generously supported by the Richard P. Garmany Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving.

The series has routinely played to capacity houses in Hartt's Millard Auditorium, and has attracted nationals attention for the quality and diversity of its offerings. One critic hailed the series as a "who's who of American chamber music." 

The founding curator of the concert series, Steve Metcalf, oversaw the series for the first seven seasons. The series was then passed to Larry Alan Smith, who took the reins in 2016 and held them until his retirement at the end of the 2021 academic year.  Steve has again stepped into the role of curator for the current series, and is joined by Hartt faculty member Gilda Lyons, who has been named executive director. 

2022-2023 Garmany Performance Series!

All concerts will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Millard Auditorium, with the exception of the Bang on a Can concert which will take place in the Lincoln Theater.

March 9, 2023—Bang on a Can All-Stars, contemporary music sextet

A celebration of the life and work of bassist Robert Black, a founding member of the All-Stars, who is retiring from his Hartt faculty position after 29 years. Also featured will be legendary Bang founders David Lang, Julia Wolfe and Michael Gordon.

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March 30, 2023—Aizuri Quartet

All-female New York-based string quartet which has established itself as one of the most enterprising and versatile chamber ensembles of our time.

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Past Performances for 2022–23 Season

Merz Trio—2022-2023 Season

Boston-based piano trio. Winners of the Naumberg, Concert Artists Guild, Fischoff and Chesapeake Competitions.

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Phillip Boykin '95, bass-baritone

A Hartt School alum, Boykin is a sought-after music theater, gospel and opera performer, currently featured in the Broadway revival of “The Music Man” starring Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster.

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Past Garmany Series