Host Anna Gray talks with pianist and Artistic Director Natalie Zhu about the 2026 Kingston Chamber Music Festival and its theme, Life, Liberty & Music.

They explore how a festival season is shaped--from concept to stage--and how chamber music can spark dialogue, connect cultures, and bring people together in meaningful ways. As the festival enters its 38th season alongside the nation’s 250th anniversary, this conversation reflects on music as a living, evolving art form how music that carries history and opens space for conversation in uncertain times.

The Kingston Chamber Music Festival's two-week festival will be held July 22-August 2, 2026 in Kingston, Rhode Island. More informa ...