The Belvedere Series Announces the 2026-27 Season
Featuring Harlem Quartet, Merz Trio, a World Premiere, and Intimate Salon Concerts
Richmond, VA — July 20, 2026 — The Belvedere Series announces its fifth Season, a compelling lineup highlighting American voices, celebrated chamber ensembles, and performances in two of Richmond’s most atmospheric historic venues: the American Civil War Museum – Historic Tredegar and the Marburg House.
SEASON OPENER
From Bolcom to Geter—Harlem Quartet at the American Civil War Museum – Historic Tredegar
Sunday, September 20, 2026 | 7 PM
American Civil War Museum – Historic Tredegar
Grammy-winning Harlem Quartet opens the season with American masterworks and the world premiere of String Quartet No. 2: Reconstruction by Damien Geter, commissioned by the Belvedere Series. Works by Bolcom, Beach, Still, and Marsalis round out a vibrant evening.
Bonus: Ticket holders receive private after-hours access to the museum galleries.
SALON SERIES | Historic Marburg House
Blossoms of Memory: Merz Trio in the Salon
Nov 7 | 7 PM & Nov 8 | 3 PM, 2026
Award-winning Merz Trio performs Clara’s Blumentagebuch, an intimate program inspired by Clara Schumann’s flower diary—interweaving Schumann, Brahms, Schubert, Beethoven, and living composer Loren Loiacono.
Fire and Earth: Ysaÿe, Beethoven & Dvořák
Feb 20 | 7 PM & Feb 21 | 3 PM, 2027
Violinist Domenic Salerni, cellist Andres Sanchez, and pianist Ingrid Keller join forces in Dvořák’s beloved “Dumky” Trio. This special program also showcases Ysaÿe’s fiery second solo violin sonata, and Beethoven’s Cello Sonata Op. 102 No. 1.
Shifting Baselines: A Journey for Cello & Piano
Apr 17 | 7 PM & Apr 18 | 3 PM, 2027
Cellist Gabriel Cabezas—praised by the Chicago Tribune as “nothing short of brilliant, his musicianship soulful and probing,” and acclaimed for his arresting musicality and bold contemporary work—joins pianist Ingrid Keller for sonatas by Beethoven, Barber, and Paul Wiancko’s Shifting Baselines. Cabezas brings an expressive range and modern fluency that make this a season highlight.
SEASON V AT A GLANCE
Harlem Quartet — Sept 20, 2026 | American Civil War Museum – Historic Tredegar
Merz Trio — Nov 7 & 8, 2026 | Marburg House
Songs of Fire and Earth — Feb 20 & 21, 2027 | Marburg House
Shifting Baselines — Apr 17 & 18, 2027 | Marburg House
TICKETS
On Sale August 3, 2026
belvedereseries.org | 804.833.1481
Ingrid Keller, Artistic Director
“Top-flight programming, playing and musicianship.” — The Arts Fuse
“One of the jewels of the Richmond music scene.” — Style Weekly
About The Belvedere Series
In its brief yet ambitious history, The Belvedere Series has embraced an ever-evolving artistic identity. Under the leadership of Ingrid Keller, each season has taken on its own distinct character—shaped by new ideas, themes, and creative directions. What remains constant is the Series’ unwavering dedication to excellence and its commitment to fostering imagination, depth, and meaning within the Richmond community.
Belvedere has cultivated a space where timeless masterpieces and bold contemporary works exist side by side, creating a dynamic dialogue between tradition and innovation. At the heart of this experience is the passionate, unfiltered enthusiasm of its audience—listeners whose curiosity and energy are as vital to the Series as the performances themselves.
The Salon concert embodies this spirit: an intimate setting where complacency has no place, and where artists and audiences engage in a shared journey of exploration, introspection, and catharsis. Here, discovery is collective, and music’s transformative power is reaffirmed again and again. Join us!
