A prelude to Kaleidoscope Chamber Collective's performance at the Schwarzman Centre in 2026...

Kaleidoscope Chamber Collective continues its mission to shine a light on overlooked repertoire and uncover surprising, often revelatory musical connections.

This latest programme pairs two American works, Amy Beach’s exquisite Theme and Variations for flute and strings and William Grant Still’s rarely heard Serenade, with two dazzling septets by Hummel and Saint-Saëns, each featuring heroic trumpet fanfares and a spirit of virtuosic brilliance.

Please note this event is taking place at Holywell Music Room and not in the Schwarzman Centre building. Kaleidoscope Chamber Collective perform at the Schwarzman Centre in November 2026 as part of the A Very Short Introduction to Chamber Music series. 

Performers

Adam Walker flute

Cristina Mateo Sáez clarinet

Aaron Azunda Akugbo trumpet

Elena Urioste violin

Nathan Amaral violin

Rosalind Ventris viola

Laura van der Heijden cello

Ruohua Li double bass

Jamaal Kashim harp

Tom Poster piano

Repertoire

Hummel Septet Militaire

Amy Beach Theme and Variations for flute and string quartet

William Grant Still Serenade

Saint-Saëns Septet