String Theory

String Theory

"String Theory has developed a reputation and artistic gravity that would be the envy of much larger cities"

-Alan Sherrod, Classical Journal

Founded in 2009 by pianist Gloria Chien, String Theory offers superb chamber music performances in an artistically inspiring setting at the Hunter Museum of American Art in downtown Chattanooga, Tennessee. String Theory presents the most sought-after musicians and curates exquisite programming that includes chamber music classics as well as music of our time.

Presenting intimate music in a museum setting has been a treasured tradition at prestigious institutions such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston, and the Phillips Collection in Washington D.C. These one-hour concerts with the unique synergy between music, art, and the audience has been the signature of String Theory, which has added to the vibrancy of the cultural fabric in Chattanooga.

String Theory aspires to expose new audiences to chamber music, invigorate the local classical music scene, and cultivate a future generation of music lovers.

Learn about String Theory and its programming by visiting www.stringtheorymusic.org.

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Project Associated Concerts

String Theory: Goldmund Quartet
January 23, 2024 6:30 PM
Jan 23
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HUNTER MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART

The award-winning Goldmund Quartet is known for its “exquisite playing and such multi-layered homogeneity” (Süddeutsche Zeitung) in its interpretation of the great classical and modern works.

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String Theory: The Romantic Piano Quartet
February 13, 2024 6:30 PM
Feb 13
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HUNTER MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART

Valentine's Day Concert Featuring works by Gershwin, Handel/Halvorsen, Burleigh & Schumann

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String Theory: McGill-Barron-Chien
March 26, 2024 6:30 PM
Mar 26
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HUNTER MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART

Anthony McGill, Fleur Barron & Gloria Chien present a concert with one of our most unique pairings to date.

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String Theory: David Finckel & Wu Han
May 7, 2024 6:30 PM
May 7
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HUNTER MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART

Our fifteenth anniversary season culminates in one final recital with our beloved David Finckel & Wu Han! Cellist David Finckel and pianist Wu Han

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Project Associated Concerts

String Theory: Goldmund Quartet
January 23, 2024 6:30 PM
HUNTER MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART

The award-winning Goldmund Quartet is known for its “exquisite playing and such multi-layered homogeneity” (Süddeutsche Zeitung) in its interpretation of the great classical and modern works.

Learn More
full calendar