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. 

2023-2024 Garmany Performance Series!

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

Tickets are now available!  

November 16, 2023—Javier Colon

The internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter – and Hartt School alum – who first came to national attention by winning First Prize on NBC’s “The Voice.”

About Javier Colon

March 21, 2024—The Juilliard String Quartet

One of chamber music’s most iconic and beloved ensembles, now celebrating its 73rd season.

About The Juilliard String Quartet

April 11, 2024—Rhythm & Brass

America’s brass super-group, a sextet featuring some of the country’s foremost players and educators.

About Rhythm & Brass

May 1, 2024—Melissa White, in recital

Praised for her versatility as well as her virtuosity, the New York-based violinist performs around the world as a recitalist, concerto soloist and founding member of the Harlem String Quartet. This recital is supported in collaboration with the Hartford Symphony Orchestra.

About Melissa White

Past Garmany Series