Episode 06: Carrie Bean Stute

Talented, with a true love for her craft, cellist Carrie Bean Stute’s passion for chamber music and her connection with her audience is highly reflected in the work she does with the Chiarina Chamber Players. As the co-founder and co-artistic director of the organization, Carrie shares with us Chiarina’s ethos and the passion that is poured into each concert. We are so honored to share her stories and experiences with you and to have been able to chat with her.

The Chiarina Chamber Players organization defines itself as a “hybrid,” between a self-presenting concert series and a performers’ collective. Chiarina’s programming holds a mix of traditionally considered classical chamber repertoire (e.g. Brahms), alongside new music and some lesser-known composers. One of their goals is to feature composers of color and composers of varied backgrounds (including, but not limited to immigrants and women). 

One exciting recent project is a commission and premiere by Carlos Simon—whose music is additionally featured in this episode—the current composer-in-residence at the Kennedy Center: a project which was funded by Chamber Music America. For 2022-23 Chiarina Chamber Players is slated to start some educational outreach in neighborhood schools and over at THEARC, which extends their community outreach to a younger set.