SpringFest 2026
The world’s brightest young stars join forces with classical music’s most celebrated luminaries.
Join Four Seasons for a weekend of stunning music-making at SpringFest. Our distinguished festival artists – a veritable who’s who of chamber music luminaries and brilliant rising stars – come together to present concerts featuring iconic works by classical music’s titans. With six captivating performances (and 36 musicians!) on tap, Greenville, NC, becomes the hub of the chamber music universe from May 29–31. We can’t wait to see you there!
Mr. Edward C. Smith, Jr. & Grady-White Boats, Inc.
SpringFest Pass (all six events!): $50 (Click here to purchase passes.)
Individual Concert Tickets: $10 per event
Expanded access to $10 tickets for SpringFest made possible through the generous support of Four Seasons donors.
SpringFest Opening Night
Fletcher Recital Hall, ECU
Antonín Dvořák – Piano Quartet in E-flat Major, Op. 87
Robert Schumann – Piano Trio in F Major, Op. 80
Johannes Brahms – Piano Quartet in G Minor, Op. 25
Featuring: Charles Berofsky, Martina Consonni & Robert McDonald, pianos; Hye-Jin Kim, Christina Nam & Claire Wells, violins; Catherine Cho & Jiwon Grace Kim, violas; Yeesun Kim, Macintyre Taback & Yi-I Stephanie Yang, cellos
Storm & Song
Fletcher Recital Hall, ECU
Gabriel Fauré – Piano Quartet in G Minor, Op. 45
Felix Mendelssohn – Piano Trio in C Minor, Op. 66
Antonín Dvořák – Piano Quartet in D Major, Op. 23
Felix Mendelssohn – String Quartet in F Minor, Op. 80
Featuring: Andrew Jun Chen, Manoush Ruken Toth & Sarah Tuan, pianos; Yeyeong Jenny Jin, Ani Kavafian, Bobby Boogyeom Park, Julia Schilz & Jake Dongyoung Shim, violins; Ara Gregorian & Yeh-Chun Lin, violas; Colin Carr, Hun Choi, Yeesun Kim & Thomas Lim, cellos
Last Words
Fletcher Recital Hall, ECU
Franz Schubert – Piano Trio in B-flat major, D. 898
Antonín Dvořák – String Quartet in G Major, Op. 106
Featuring: Martina Consonni, piano; Nicholas Hammel, Hye-Jin Kim & Anatol Toth, violins; Steven Tenenbom, viola; Marcy Rosen & Yi-I Stephanie Yang, cellos
Passion & Transformation
Fletcher Recital Hall, ECU
Robert Schumann – Piano Trio in D minor, Op. 63
Benjamin Britten – String Quartet in C Major, Op. 36
Johannes Brahms – Piano Quintet in F Minor, Op. 34
Featuring: Robert McDonald & Manoush Ruken Toth, pianos; Nicholas Hammel, Ida Kavafian, KJ McDonald, Jake Dongyoung Shim & Anatol Toth, violins; Ara Gregorian & Yeh-Chun Lin, violas; Hun Choi, Julia Lee & Macintyre Taback, cellos
Transfigured Afternoon
Fletcher Recital Hall, ECU
Maurice Ravel – Piano Trio
Arnold Schoenberg – Verklärte Nacht, Op. 4
Ludwig van Beethoven – Piano Trio in E-flat Major, Op. 70, No. 2
Edward Elgar – Piano Quintet in A Minor, Op. 84
Featuring: Charles Berofsky, Andrew Jun Chen & Sarah Tuan, pianos; Catherine Cho, Sarah Jégou-Sageman, Yeyeong Jenny Jin, Nicholas Kitchen, Christina Nam & Claire Wells, violins; Nicolas Perkins, Lourdes Pinney & Steven Tenenbom, violas; Colin Carr, Michael Kannen, Julia Lee & Thomas Lim, cellos
SpringFest Finale
Fletcher Recital Hall, ECU
Robert Schumann – String Quartet in A Major, Op. 41, No. 3
Johannes Brahms – String Quartet in A Minor, Op. 51, No. 2
Antonín Dvořák – String Quintet in E-flat Major, Op. 97, “American”
Featuring: Ani Kavafian, Nicholas Kitchen, Sarah Jégou-Sageman, KJ McDonald, Bobby Boogyeom Park & Julia Schilz, violins; Ida Kavafian, Jiwon Grace Kim, Nicolas Perkins & Lourdes Pinney, violas; Julia Lee, Marcy Rosen & Macintyre Taback, cellos
Charles Berofsky, piano
Colin Carr, cello
Andrew Jun Chen, piano
Catherine Cho, violin/viola
Hun Choi, cello
Martina Consonni, piano
Ara Gregorian, violin/viola
Nick Hammel, violin
Sarah Jégou-Sageman, violin
Yeyeong Jenny Jin, violin
Michael Kannen, cello
Ani Kavafian, violin
Ida Kavafian, violin/viola
Hye-Jin Kim, violin
Jiwon Grace Kim, viola
Yeesun Kim, cello
Nicholas Kitchen, violin/viola
Julia Lee, cello
Thomas Lim, cello
Yeh-Chun Lin, viola
KJ McDonald, violin
Robert McDonald, piano
Christina Nam, violin
Bobby Boogyeom Park, violin
Nicolas Perkins, viola
Lourdes Pinney, viola
Marcy Rosen, cello
Julia Schilz, violin
Jake Dongyoung Shim, violin
Macintyre Taback, cello
Steven Tenenbom, viola
Anatol Toth, violin
Manoush Ruken Toth, piano
Sarah Tuan, piano
Claire Wells, violin
Yi-I Stephanie Yang, cello
Known as “the gem of the east,” Greenville is the cultural, educational, economic, and medical hub of eastern North Carolina. During your visit for SpringFest! 2026, you’ll discover a vibrant destination brimming with opportunities for dining, lodging, leisure, and fun!
LODGING
THE 5TH STREET INN
Address: 1105 E 5th Street Greenville, NC 27858
Phone: 252-227-0364
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BEST WESTERN PLUS
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Website: bestwestern.com
HAMPTON INN BY HILTON
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HILTON GARDEN INN GREENVILLE UNIVERSITY AREA
Address: 423 Evans Street, Greenville, NC 27834
Phone: 252-864-2000
Website: hilton.com
HILTON GREENVILLE
Address: 207 Greenville Boulevard SW, Greenville, NC 27834
Phone: 252-355-5000
Website: hilton.com
HOLIDAY INN GREENVILLE
Address: 203 Greenville Boulevard SE, Greenville, NC 27834
Phone: 252-355-8300
Website: ihg.com
DININGWith a restaurant scene boasting everything from farm-to-table fine dining to eastern North Carolina BBQ royalty, Greenville has numerous dining options. These are just a few of our favorites!
AMANTE TACOS & SPIRITS
Address: 601 Dickinson Avenue, Greenville, NC 27834
Website: amantetacos.com
B’S BARBEQUE
Address: 751 State Road 1204, Greenville, NC 27858
CINNAMON BISTRO INDIAN CUISINE
Address: 733 Red Banks Road, Greenville, NC 27858
FORD + SHEP
Address: 718 Dickinson Avenue, Suite 103, Greenville, NC 27834
MEATING GROUND CAFE
Address: 4810 Old Tar Road, Winterville, NC 28590
Website: meatinggroundcafe.com
LUNA PIZZA CAFE
Address: 632 S Pitt Street #100, Greenville, NC 27834
Website: lunapizzacafe.com
NATIVE FINE DINER
Address: 907 Dickinson Avenue, Greenville, NC 27834
Website: eatatnative.com
THE SCULLERY
Address: 431 Evans Street, Greenville, NC 27858
SIDEBAR
Address: 707 Dickinson Avenue, Greenville, NC 27834
Website: sidebargreenville.com
SKYLIGHT INN BBQ
Address: 4618 Lee Street, Ayden, NC 28513
Website: skylightinnbbq.com
STARLIGHT CAFE & FARM
Address: 104 W 5th Street, Greenville, NC 27858
Website: starlightcafeandfarm.com
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