Upcoming Performances

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April 3, 2026

Terra String Quartet @ SFCM

April 3, 2026

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7:30 pm

Caroline H. Hume Concert Hall

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San Francisco Conservatory of Music

In partnership with the Naumburg Foundation, SFCM presents the winner of the Naumburg Foundation's 2025 Chamber Music Competition.

This series is generously underwritten by Mr. Sin-Tung Chiu in memory of his parents Bella and P.P. Chiu and celebrates the family's long time friendship with Robert and Lucy Mann who led the Naumburg Foundation for more than 50 years.  Robert Mann was Sin-Tung's mentor and this concert honors their close friendship.

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May 17, 2026

100 Year Centennial Event

May 17, 2026

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3:00 pm

Rose Theater

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Jazz at Lincoln Center

This incredible event celebrates our 100 year long history as the world's oldest classical music competition.

Performances by past Naumburg award winners including Carol Wincenc, Colin Carr, Charles Neidich, Anton Nel, Leonidas Kavakos, Awadagin Pratt, Frank Huang, Erin Wagner, Valentin Kovalev, Jack Gao, the Terra String Quartet, the Emerson String Quartet, Lucy Shelton, Seth Knopp, the Brentano String Quartet and more.

World premiere of a new Naumburg commissioned work by Steven Mackey

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February 9, 2027

Terra String Quartet | Carnegie Hall Debut

February 9, 2027

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7:30 pm

Weill Recital Hall

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Carnegie Hall

The Terra String Quartet, winners of the 2025 Naumburg Chamber Music Competition, make their Carnegie Hall Debut.

Concert to feature a world premiere of a new Naumburg Commissioned Work.

Past Performances