FCP Highlights
(For a full list of past events, click here)
Newport Classical
September 8, 2024
Violinists Addison Teng and Paul Hauer and violist Amy Hess gave FCP's debut concert at Newport Classical in Newport, RI. They kicked off Newport Classical's 2024-2025 Community Concert Series with a free concert on the lawn of Newport Craft Brewing, performing works by Bach, Dvorak, Barlowe, Gershwin, and more.
FCP in Taiwan
For several years, FCP has been cultivating a close relationship with audiences and students in Taiwan.
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Violinists Addison Teng and Paul Hauer and violist Amy Hess first travelled to Taiwan in late December 2022 for a three-city concert tour of Taipei, Tainan, and Taichung. They also gave masterclasses at Aletheia University and Kuang Jen Catholic High School.
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Teng returned to Taiwan in Spring 2024 for a series of masterclasses and recitals at universities in Taipei, including Taipei National University of the Arts and Chinese Culture University.
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The trio returned in December 2024 for a second tour to the national concert halls in Kaohsiung, Taichung, and Taipei.
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Teng and Hess will make FCP's third tour to Taiwan in December 2026, returning Taipei, Kaohsiung, and Taichung.
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Northside College Prep
Since 2023, members of the Fulton Chamber Players have visited Northside College Prep in Chicago several times a year for workshops and masterclasses. They have worked with each level of orchestra as well as with advanced chamber music groups.
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FCP has cultivated long-term relationships with several other schools in Illinois, Wisconsin, and Michigan.
The Dalí Museum
Violinists Addison Teng and Paul Hauer and pianist AiTong Zhang gave a performance at The Salvador Dalí Museum in St. Petersburg, FL in August 2024. The program was designed to accompany the special exhibition "Reimagining Nature: Dalí’s Floral Fantasies".
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Teng and Zhang return to The Dalí in March 2026 for a program inspired by the special exhibition "Alberto Giacometti & Salvador Dalí: Through & Beyond Surrealism". The duo will perform works by Beethoven, Messaien, Da Falla, Boulanger, Ravel, and Louiguy.
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Fukuoka Tour
March 27-29, 2024
Violinists Addison Teng and Paul Hauer, violist Amy Hess, and pianist Aitong Zhang travelled to Fukuoka, Japan for three days of masterclasses, rehearsals, and concerts. Teng and Hauer gave a combined 17 hours of lessons to local violin students over the first two days. On Friday, FCP was joined by local guest musicians, including members of the Kyushu Symphony Orchestra, for two performances: a children's concert at Acros Fukuoka and a chamber music recital at Fukufuku Plaza.
Grove Street Music Festival
In October 2022, violist Amy Hess and pianist David Keep gave a recital in Midland, Michigan featuring music by Bach, Vaughan Williams, Schumann, and Brahms as part of the Grove Street Music Festival. Hess gave a masterclass in the morning for string students from Midland High School and Dow High School.
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FCP returned to the Grove Street Music Festival in October 2025. Violinist Addison Teng and pianist AiTong Zhang gave an all-Brahms recital, with Teng giving a masterclass for the local high school students the following morning.
Bubble Bash
May 2-4, 2022
The Fulton Chamber Players debuted in May 2022 as part of "Bubble Bash," a collaboration event with Ilixr featuring Chefs Simon Davies and Andrew Brochu, Master Sommelier Jill Zimorski, and renowned mixologist Julia Momosé. "I wanted Fulton's programs to be centered around the dedication, intensity, sacrifice, and passion that are essential to achieving one's highest potential in any endeavor," says Fulton president and violinist Addison Teng, who was joined by violinist Paul Hauer and violist Amy Hess. Celebrating the artistry of food and music, this was an event to remember!
