Independent Arts News Reporting Princeton Symphony Orchestra Announces 2026–27 Chamber Music Concerts at Trinity Church
Reported on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
Pictured Above: Sounds of the Season 2026. Photo Credit: PSO Staff.
NEWRSOOM POST: PRINCETON, NEW JERSEY
The PSO Chamber Series at Trinity opens November 5 with the Patterson/Sutton Duo, followed by holiday favorites and concerts celebrating the music of Vienna and Poland.
Princeton, NJ — The Princeton Symphony Orchestra (PSO) begins its third season of chamber music at historic Trinity Church on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 7 p.m.
The 2026–27 Chamber Series at Trinity opens with Dreamscapes, Music for Cello & Guitar. The concert features the internationally acclaimed Patterson/Sutton Duo, with Kimberly Patterson on cello and Patrick Sutton on guitar.
This four-concert series brings classical music to one of Princeton’s historic architectural settings. In addition to the opening performance, audiences can enjoy holiday favorites and music celebrating Vienna and Poland.
Princeton Symphony Orchestra Chamber Series at a Glance
Opening Concert: Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 7 p.m.
Venue: Trinity Church, 33 Mercer Street, Princeton, NJ
Featured Artists: Patterson/Sutton Duo — Kimberly Patterson, cello, and Patrick Sutton, guitar
Concert Season: November 2026–April 2027
Individual Tickets: $40 general admission; 50% discount for children ages 5–17
Four-Concert Bundle: $120
Tickets and Information: www.princetonsymphony.org or 609-497-0020
Chamber Music Returns to Historic Trinity Church in Princeton
Now entering its third season, the Princeton Symphony Orchestra’s Chamber Series at Trinity continues to grow in popularity. The series brings accomplished musicians and engaging programs to an intimate concert setting.
Moreover, Trinity Church’s Gothic architecture provides an acoustic environment particularly suited to chamber music.
PSO Executive Director Marc Uys is pleased with the series’ continued growth at the historic venue.
“We’ve improved visibility of the artists through raised platforms and reduced pricing. Chamber music carries superbly within Trinity, aided by the church’s Gothic architecture with its inherent acoustics. More and more patrons are discovering the excellence of our presented artists and this ideal chamber music venue.”
Patterson/Sutton Duo Opens Princeton Chamber Music Series November 5
The opening concert, Dreamscapes, Music for Cello & Guitar, features cellist Kimberly Patterson and guitarist Patrick Sutton.
Together, the Patterson/Sutton Duo has captivated audiences throughout the United States and internationally.
As Juilliard Global Visiting Artists, Patterson and Sutton maintain an ongoing relationship with The Juilliard School. In addition to performing, they share a commitment to global music education.
The duo has released two critically acclaimed studio albums: Cold Dark Matter and Still Life: Collected Music for Cello and Guitar by Stephen Goss.
International Performances and Musical Accomplishments
The Patterson/Sutton Duo has appeared at numerous festivals, concert series, and music institutions.
In the United States, their appearances include the Guitar Foundation of America Convention and the New York City Classical Guitar Society. They have also performed at the Cleveland International Classical Guitar Festival and New Mexico Guitar Festival.
Additional appearances include the Florida Guitar Foundation, Louisville Guitar Society, and Portland International Guitar Series. Their performance history also includes Minnesota Guitar Society’s International Guitar Artist Series and the University of Colorado International Guitar Festival.
Furthermore, the duo has appeared at the Knoxville Guitar Society, Denver Friends of Chamber Music, Placitas Artist Series, and Strings Music Festival.
Internationally, they have performed with the Saigon Guitar Series in Vietnam and at the Shanghai Conservatory in China.
The duo has also appeared in the Princeton Symphony Chamber Music Series.
Princeton Symphony Orchestra 2026–27 Chamber Music Concert Schedule
The Chamber Series at Trinity features four performances between November 2026 and April 2027.
Following the opening concert, the series celebrates the holiday season. Later performances explore Romantic music and works by Polish composers.
The programs also showcase PSO musicians, including percussionist Greg Giannascoli and concertmaster Basia Danilow.
Pictured Above: Basia Danilow. Photo Credit: Evan Zimmerman
Dreamscapes, Music for Cello & Guitar
Thursday, November 5, 2026 – 7 p.m.
The Patterson/Sutton Duo returns to Princeton to open the Chamber Series at Trinity.
Cellist Kimberly Patterson and guitarist Patrick Sutton will perform a program of enchanting works for cello and guitar.
Sounds of the Season
Thursday, December 10, 2026 – 7 p.m.
The Princeton Symphony Orchestra brass quintet celebrates the holiday season with festive carols and holiday favorites.
Romantic Vienna
Thursday, March 11, 2027 – 7 p.m.
Following the holiday concert, the series returns in March with Romantic Vienna.
PSO percussionist Greg Giannascoli explores works by Romantic composers arranged for percussion. The program places particular emphasis on music by Austrian-born composer Fritz Kreisler.
Polish Chamber Music
Thursday, April 22, 2027 – 7 p.m.
Finally, the season concludes with Polish Chamber Music, featuring PSO concertmaster Basia Danilow and fellow musicians.
The lively program celebrates chamber music written by Polish composers. It culminates with a performance of Frédéric Chopin’s Piano Trio.
Tickets and Pricing for Princeton Symphony Orchestra Chamber Concerts
Tickets are now available for all four performances in the 2026–27 Chamber Series at Trinity.
Audiences can purchase a cost-saving four-concert bundle for $120. With this package, patrons purchase the first three concerts and receive the fourth concert free.
Alternatively, single tickets are available for $40 per person.
Children ages 5–17 receive a 50% discount on general admission tickets.
For tickets and additional information, visit www.princetonsymphony.org or call 609-497-0020.
Programs, artists, dates, and times are subject to change.
Where Is the Princeton Symphony Orchestra Chamber Series Held?
The Chamber Series at Trinity takes place at Trinity Church, 33 Mercer Street, Princeton, NJ, a historic Gothic-style church known for its architecture and acoustics.
The Princeton Symphony Orchestra is committed to ensuring all programming is accessible for everyone, working with venues such as Trinity Church to provide needed services.
For questions about accessibility accommodations or available services, contact Mika Godbole at mgodbole@princetonsymphony.org or 609-905-0931.
ABOUT THE PRINCETON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
The Princeton Symphony Orchestra (PSO) is a cultural centerpiece of the Princeton community and one of New Jersey’s finest music organizations, a position established through performances of beloved masterworks, innovative music by living composers, and an extensive network of educational programs offered to area students free of charge. Led by Edward T. Cone Music Director Rossen Milanov, the PSO presents orchestral, pops, and chamber music programs of the highest artistic quality, supported by lectures and related events that supplement the concert experience. Its flagship summer program the Princeton Festival brings an array of performing arts and artists to Princeton during multiple weeks in June. Through PSO BRAVO!, the orchestra produces wide-reaching and impactful education programs in partnership with local schools and arts organizations that culminate in students attending a live orchestral performance. The PSO receives considerable support from the Princeton community and the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, regularly garnering NJSCA’s highest honor. Recognition of engaging residencies and concerts has come from the National Endowment for the Arts, and the PSO’s commitment to new music has been acknowledged with an ASCAP Award for Adventurous Programming and a Copland Fund Award. The only independent, professional orchestra to make its home in Princeton, the PSO performs at historic Richardson Auditorium on the campus of Princeton University.
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