For its 11th season in July, the Mimir Chamber Music Festival showcased guest artists from the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Cleveland Orchestra, San Diego Symphony, TCU School of Music faculty and internationally acclaimed performers, including Van Cliburn International Competition Gold Medalist José Feghali and Leeds Piano Competition winner Alessio Bax.

The two-week event offered five distinctly different chamber music performances and a variety of composers, from Bartok and Grieg to Shostakovich and Schubert.

Mimir also welcomed 18 aspiring musicians who practiced and participated in daily coaching sessions and master classes with the guest artists.

The series began with an all-Beethoven evening featuring works from the composer’s late career. Another festival highlight was the performance of the original version of Mozart’s piano concerto for string quartet plus piano.

The annual festival, founded in 1997 by executive director Curt Thompson, associate professor of violin at TCU, is considered a highlight of the Texas summer music scene and has received impressive recognition in the regional and national press.