Friends,

Twenty-five years ago, our inaugural season captivated both audiences and critics alike.

“Avedis means ‘good news’ in Armenian. And Monday’s debut...for Avedis, San Francisco’s newest chamber music series, was certainly that.” – SF Chronicle

Since then Avedis has continued to bring inspiration to our programming and joy to our performing with each new season.

“...this year’s trio of concerts is a smashing example of quality, variety and freshness...” – Newhouse News Service

2010 marks our 25th year, and we celebrate by once again offering music-making at its finest with a diverse repertoire of fresh, contemporary works, well-loved masterpieces and audience favorites.

“This was musicianship at its zenith” – SF Classical Voice

This season’s performers include acclaimed artists Van Cliburn Gold Medalist Jon Nakamatsu, pianist and violist Paul Hersh, San Francisco Ballet Orchestra concertmaster Roy Malan, Ives Quartet members Stephen Harrison and Susan Freier, and Stanford Woodwind Quintet members Alexandra Hawley (Avedis flutist and artistic director), James Matheson, Mark Brandenburg, Rufus Olivier and Lawrence Ragent.

Join with us as we celebrate our 25th season. And for extra savings on season tickets, order by January 15!

Thank you for your support.

Alexandra Hawley,
Artistic Director.

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The Avedis Chamber Music Series presents four concerts each season in the Florence Gould Theatre at the Legion of Honor in San Francisco and is the only concert series in the country devoted to chamber music for flute.

Avedis, which means "good news" in Armenian, takes its name from the late San Francisco pianist, Robert Avedis Hagopian (1945-1984) and is dedicated to his memory, honoring the spirit of joy, excellence, and adventure he brought to his music and to the musical world.