Announcing the 2025 Henry J. Bruman Summer Concert Festival

Published: May 28, 2025

The Henry J. Bruman Summer Chamber Music Festival returns to UCLA this summer, offering a series of free lunchtime concerts that celebrate the rich tradition of chamber music. Under the artistic direction of violinist Ambroise Aubrun, the festival continues its mission to introduce new audiences to chamber music through performances by distinguished instrumentalists.

Photo of Webern Quartet membersTuesday, July 29, 2025, 12:00 PM PDT
Webern Quartet
Benjamin Hoffman (violin), Chiai Tajima (violin), Alex Granger (viola), and Stella Cho (cello)

Composite image of Michael Kaufmann and Steven Vanhauwaert headshot photosThursday, July 31, 2025, 12:00 PM PDT
Strings and Keys: A University of Utah Faculty Recital
Michael Kaufmann (cello) and Steven Vanhauwaert (piano)

Composite photo of performersTuesday, August 5, 2025, 12:00 PM PDT
Southern Notes: From Provence to Florance
Martin Chalifour (violin), Ambroise Aubrun (violin), Paul (viola), Kate Hamilton (viola),
Charlie Tyler (cello), and Gregory Hamilton (cello)

Composite photo of performersThursday, August 7, 2025, 12:00 PM PDT
Mozart and Fauré Piano Quartets
Zachary Deak (piano), Ambroise Aubrun (violin), Virginie D’Avezac (viola),
and Sophie Chauvenet (cello)

The Henry J. Bruman Summer Chamber Music Festival is held in Lani Hall, a 133-seat auditorium located in the Schoenberg Music Building on the UCLA campus. All concerts are free of charge, and no reservations are required. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

The festival will also be livestreamed on the Center’s YouTube Channel. Please subscribe to our channel to be notified when the concerts go live.