2025 Chamber Music Festival of the Bluegrass
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill
3501 Lexington Rd, Harrodsburg, Kentucky 40330
11:00am - 7:00pm EDT
11:00am - 7:00pm EDT
Join us for the 17th Annual Chamber Music Festival of the Bluegrass, a celebration of world-class music, history and culture, presented by the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center (CMS). This exclusive event takes place in Shaker Village's iconic Meadowview Barn, offering a unique blend of classical music and stunning views of Kentucky's rolling hills.
This year, CMS is thrilled to feature a living composer, David Ludwig, whose music will be performed during the festival. David, also the Dean of Music at The Juilliard School, will join us in person to perform on Sunday. This rare opportunity to hear a living composer's work, along with his personal insights, makes this year's festival even more exceptional.
Musical Performances
The festival features four concert performances throughout the weekend.
- Concert I: Saturday, May 24 at 11:00 a.m.
- Concert II: Saturday, May 24 at 5:00 p.m.
- Concert III: Sunday, May 25 at 11:00 a.m.
- Concert IV: Sunday, May 25 at 5:00 p.m.
You can view the music selections for each concert here.
Complimentary Educational Lectures
In addition to the concerts, we offer two enriching lectures:
- Educational Lecture I: Saturday, May 24 at 3:00 p.m. Presented by Aaron Boyd of The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center
- Educational Lecture II: Sunday, May 25 at 3:00 p.m. Presented by composer David Ludwig
Saturday Night Cocktail Party – New in 2025
On Saturday evening after the 5:00 p.m. concert, join us for an exclusive Cocktail Party. This add-on event is $49 per person and includes heavy appetizers and the chance to meet the artists in a more intimate setting.