Clarion Concerts to open fall series with Pacifica Quartet in Hudson

Clarion Concerts will launch its fall chamber music series Sept. 27 in Hudson, New York, with the GRAMMY-winning Pacifica Quartet. The program pairs Florence Price, Antonín Dvořák and Ludwig van Beethoven at Christ Church Episcopal, with tickets now on sale.

Why it matters: - Clarion Concerts is using the fall series to spotlight chamber music that connects identity, history and repertoire expansion. - The Hudson performance pairs a major quartet ensemble with works that broaden the canon, including Florence Price and other core classical composers. - The concert also supports Clarion Concerts’ long-running effort to educate younger audiences and elevate Black composers and musicians.

What happened: - Clarion Concerts will present the Pacifica Quartet in Hudson, New York, on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026, at 3 p.m. ET. - The concert will be held at Christ Church Episcopal at 431 Union Street, Hudson. - The venue is a Gothic Revival church designed by William G. Harrison, consecrated in 1857, and listed on the New York State and National Historic Registers. - Tickets are available through the Eventbrite listing.

The details: - The program includes Florence Price’s String Quartet No. 1 in G major. - The program also includes Antonín Dvořák’s String Quartet No. 12 in F major, Op. 96, “American.” - After a 15-minute intermission, the quartet will perform Ludwig van Beethoven’s String Quartet No. 13 in B-flat major, Op. 130, with Große Fuge, Op. 133. - Clarion Concerts describes the event as part of a fall concert series featuring live chamber music. - The Pacifica Quartet lineup includes Simin Ganatra and Austin Hartman on violin, Mark Holloway on viola and Brandon Vamos on cello. - General admission costs $50 in advance and $55 at the door. - Young adults 30 and under can use the discount code YOUNG. - Full-time students can use the discount code FULLTIME. - Children 16 and under with an adult are admitted free with the discount code FREE. - Walk-ins are welcome if space permits.

Between the lines: - The programming places Florence Price alongside Dvořák and Beethoven, signaling a deliberate blend of canonical works and historically underrecognized voices. - Clarion Concerts is also highlighting Beethoven’s Op. 130 with the Große Fuge as the original finale, a rarer performance choice that may appeal to serious chamber-music audiences. - The organization’s mission statement points to a broader strategy: preserve chamber-music tradition while widening access and audience awareness.

What's next: - Clarion Concerts is expected to continue its season with more chamber performances in the Hudson Valley. - The organization said it will keep commissioning new works and presenting music with special recognition for Black composers and musicians. - Clarion Concerts also plans to keep building educational initiatives for younger audiences. - More information is available on Clarion Concerts’ website, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn. - Pacifica Quartet information is available on the ensemble’s website and its YouTube channel, Facebook page and Instagram account.

The bottom line: - Clarion Concerts is opening its fall season with a star quartet, a historic venue and a program designed to bridge classical tradition with wider representation.