Friends of Chamber Music has been bringing artistry and excellence to Bryan-College Station since 1997, with concerts by internationally acclaimed groups and student outreach programs for young local musicians. Now FCM is proud to announce our 31st season: from a fresh take on American folk music, to an NPR favorite, to a teenage violin master and beyond, these captivating performances are unlike any others in town. What's more, local students have a unique opportunity to learn from many of these artists at workshops and then perform at the concerts, as well. Here's the dazzling lineup; find tickets and more details at fcmtx.org. See you there, music lovers!

• The season opens Friday, Oct. 9, with American Patchwork Quartet, 2025 Grammy Nominee for Best Folk Album. This "innovative" (No Depression) and "breathtaking" (Mix Magazine) group swirls jazz, Asian, African and country influences through timeless American folk music to create what they call "a living patchwork of traditions and perspectives." They'll perform at A&M United Methodist Church.
  
• The Academy of St. Martin in the Fields String Ensemble will perform Nov. 19 at A&M United Methodist Church. One of the world's most renowned classical groups, they're committed to musical freedom and joyful, inspiring performances. As the Dallas Morning News put it, they're "technically superb … and obviously enjoying themselves."
  
• On Feb. 11, 2027, Apollo's Fire, "the USA's hottest baroque band" (Classical Music Magazine), will perform a FREE concert at A&M United Methodist Church. This Grammy-winning ensemble uses period instruments and is dedicated to the baroque-era concept of "Affekt" -- with a goal of casting "an emotional spell on the audience … whether that be joy or contemplation or rage or despair or triumph."
  
• Bruce Adolphe, known to millions as the Piano Puzzler on public radio's "Performance Today," brings an evening of piano puzzles, improvisation, new music, stories and engaging conversation to the Ice House on Main on March 2.
• Pianist Eric Lu is the gold medal winner of the 2025 Chopin International Competition in Warsaw and an "astonishing … spellbinding" (Guardian) performer. He'll appear April 2 at the Annenberg Presidential Conference Center at Texas A&M.
  
• The season concludes on May 6 with Himari, a 15-year-old violin prodigy making her Texas debut. This teenager has already performed with top orchestras including the Boston Symphony, the Chicago Symphony and the London Philharmonic. She'll showcase her virtuosity at the Annenberg Presidential Center.