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The Athenaeum Friends of Chamber Music is a group of individuals who contribute especially to support the Athenaeum’s chamber music programming. The Friends of Chamber Music mission is to ensure that Athenaeum chamber concerts continue to offer a compelling mix of established performers and carefully chosen emerging stars. We present highlights of the beloved canon of chamber music repertoire, enriched by a judicious selection of new compositions and unjustly neglected gems from the past three hundred years.
We are delighted to invite you to join the Athenaeum’s Friends of Chamber Music group and support our mission to bring high-quality chamber music featuring a balance of established and emerging performers, and a mix of classic repertoire with engaging, less frequently heard or newer works. Your membership will play a vital role in ensuring the continued excellence of the Barbara and William Karatz Chamber Concert Series.
At the heart of our efforts is the commitment to present concerts that match or exceed the exceptional quality of the performances we have offered in recent years. We aim to create a dynamic and compelling season by featuring both renowned chamber music performers and carefully chosen emerging stars.
As a Friend of Chamber Music, you will not only support the vibrant chamber music community but also access the exclusive benefits based on your level of contribution. Friends of Chamber is an add-on to your regular Athenaeum membership. If you would like to update your regular membership, please visit ljathenaeum.org/membership for more information.
The Athenaeum is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. Please contact the Athenaeum at (858) 454-5872 during normal library hours if you have any questions.
Levels & Benefits
Current FOCM Members
(December 11, 2023–December 11, 2024)
Jeffrey Barnouw
Robert Black
Gordon Brodfuehrer
Ann Rea Craig
Drs. Edward and Martha Dennis
Dr. Max Elliott
Delores Forsythe
Karen S. Fox
Drs. Einar and Sally Gall
Dr. Lawrence Gartner
Eric Lasley and Judith Bachner
William Lo
Margaret Meyer
Betsy Mitchell
Christopher Muller
Garna Muller
Elvi J. Olesen
Bob and Catherine Palmer
Rip and Nancy Linke Patton
Manuela Perkins
James A. Rasmussen
John A. and Dannie Sue Reis
Marilies Schoepflin
David and Marcia Sleet
Tatjana Soli
Dr. Leland W. and Annemarie Sprinkle
Jeanette Stevens
Ulf Sundberg
Robin and James F. Vanderlaan
Abby and Ray Weiss
Special Donation
William Karatz and Joan Smith
Underwriting for Artists
Robert Black
Drs. Einar and Sally Gall
Eric Lasley and Judith Bachner
Hosts
Ann Craig
Garna Muller