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Bruce, Brahms & Schumann

October 8, 2026

7:30 PM

Clementine

EVENT OVERVIEW

Chamber Music City’s inaugural season begins with a dazzling blend of innovation, tradition and virtuosity as new works harmonize with timeless standards. Founding Artistic Director Ji Hye Jung joins forces with clarinetist Jose Franch Ballester and cellist Clancy Newman to present the world premiere of David Bruce’s “States of Glory,” a bold take on American folk tunes that reflects on themes of freedom and hope in the midst of America’s 250th birthday. Pianist Gloria Chien dazzles in Clara Schumann’s “Nocturne,” then joins Franch Ballester and Newman in Brahms’ Clarinet Trio, capping off an evening of celebration at Nashville’s Clementine.

ARTISTS

GLORIA CHIEN

piano


JOSE FRANCH-BALLESTER

clarinet


CLANCY NEWMAN

cello


JI HYE JUNG

percussion
MEDIA
PROGRAM
David Bruce

STATES OF GLORY

WORLD PREMIERE


Osvaldo Golijov

MARIEL


Clara Schumann

NOCTURNE Op. 2, No. 2


Johannes Brahms

CLARINET TRIO in a minor, Op. 114

TICKET INFO

Save 20% when you purchase a 2026/27 Season Subscription! In addition to tickets for all THREE Chamber Music City Performances, subscribers also receive two complimentary guest tickets to use any time throughout the season, priority invitations to special events, and one complimentary drink at venues with bar availability.


Single-concert tickets go on sale AUGUST 1.

$50 General Admission

$25 K-12 Educator Admission

$10 Student Admission

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