The Chamber Music Society of Palm Beach (CMSPB) Rising Artists Program provides emerging professional and conservatory-level musicians with performance, career, education, and community engagement development opportunities.
Following auditions this fall, the 2026 class of Rising Artists includes violinists Bobby Boogyeom Park and Gabrielle Després, violist Katie Liu, and cellist Sydney Lee.
Now entering its second season, the intensive chamber music program will be held in Palm Beach from January 4–11, with a focus on collaboration and mentorship from established artists who have made a significant impact in chamber music.
The week will culminate with a concert at Norton Museum, featuring the Rising Artists alongside CMSPB director and violinist Arnaud Sussmann and guest co-director and cellist Eddie Arron.
The CMSPB reaches nearly 2,000 students and young musicians each season with hands-on access to some of the finest artists and music educators in the world.
Over 12 seasons, the organization has presented over 150 artists, including the Emerson and Harlem string quartets, violinist James Ehnes, pianist Inon Barnatan, and members of the New York Philharmonic, Cleveland Orchestra, and Philadelphia Orchestra, among many others.
“The Rising Artists Program continues to be one of the most inspiring parts of my work with CMSPB,” said Sussmann. “We are thrilled to welcome this new class of outstanding young musicians to Palm Beach — artists whose diversity of experience and shared dedication to collaboration embody the very essence of chamber music. I look forward to witnessing their growth and the joy they will bring to audiences here in our community.”
“The success of last year’s Rising Artists program confirmed that this initiative has become a cornerstone of CMSPB’s mission,” added Interim Executive Director Amy Lam. “Through Arnaud and Eddie’s leadership and our team’s commitment, these young artists are expanding their artistic voices and connecting with audiences in meaningful ways. It’s gratifying to see our board and donors recognize how vital this work is to the future of chamber music.”