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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Upcoming Project Associated Concerts

String Theory: Season Kick Off
October 2, 2026 5:30 PM
Oct 2
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Gallery 1401, 1401 Williams St Ste 110, Chattanooga, TN 37408

Works by Ravel, Messiaen, Kreisler

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String Theory: Romantic Reflections
October 13, 2026 6:30 PM
Oct 13
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String Theory, Chattanooga, TN

Works by Horovitz, Schubert and Bruch

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String Theory: Bach Solo Suites
December 1, 2026 6:30 PM
Dec 1
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String Theory, Chattanooga, TN

Works by Bach

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String Theory: Meyer, Marshall, Meyer
January 26, 2027 6:30 PM
Jan 26
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String Theory, Chattanooga, TN

Works to be announced from stage

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String Theory: Danish String Quartet
February 16, 2027 6:30 PM
Feb 16
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String Theory, Chattanooga, TN

Works by Ravel, Shostakovich

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String Theory: Americana
March 30, 2027 6:30 PM
Mar 30
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String Theory, Chattanooga, TN

Works by Frolov, Boulanger, Perkinson, O’Connor, Beach

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String Theory: Seven Pillars
April 27, 2027 6:30 PM
Apr 27
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String Theory, Chattanooga, TN

Works by Andy Akiho

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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.

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