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Strings of the Chameleon Arts Orchestra is a classical music ensemble that was founded in 1998 in Boston, Massachusetts. The ensemble is known for its innovative programming and its commitment to performing works by both established and emerging composers. The founding members of Strings of the Chameleon Arts Orchestra were Deborah Boldin, flute; Rafael Popper-Keizer, cello; and Vivian Chang-Freiheit, piano. The ensemble was initially formed as a trio, but it quickly expanded to include other musicians, including violinists Joanna Kurkowicz and Gabriela Diaz, violist Scott Woolweaver, and clarinetist Gary Gorczyca. Since its founding, Strings of the Chameleon Arts Orchestra has performed extensively throughout the United States and abroad. The ensemble has been featured at numerous festivals, including the Rockport Chamber Music Festival, the Cape Cod Chamber Music Festival, and the Newport Music Festival. The ensemble has also performed at prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, and the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. One of the highlights of Strings of the Chameleon Arts Orchestra's career was its performance at the 2004 Boston Early Music Festival. The ensemble performed a program of Baroque music, including works by Bach, Handel, and Vivaldi. The performance was praised for its virtuosity and its sensitive interpretation of the music. In addition to its performances, Strings of the Chameleon Arts Orchestra has also been recognized for its recordings. The ensemble's recording of the complete chamber music of Debussy was released in 2008 to critical acclaim. The recording was praised for its beautiful sound and its sensitive interpretation of Debussy's music. Another highlight of Strings of the Chameleon Arts Orchestra's career was its performance at the 2010 Chamber Music America Conference. The ensemble performed a program of contemporary music, including works by John Harbison, Osvaldo Golijov, and Jennifer Higdon. The performance was praised for its innovative programming and its commitment to performing works by living composers. Strings of the Chameleon Arts Orchestra has also been recognized for its educational outreach programs. The ensemble has worked with students of all ages, from elementary school to college, to introduce them to classical music and to inspire them to pursue careers in music. The ensemble has also worked with community organizations to bring classical music to underserved communities. In recognition of its contributions to the classical music world, Strings of the Chameleon Arts Orchestra has received numerous awards and honors. The ensemble was awarded the Chamber Music America/ASCAP Award for Adventurous Programming in 2009 and 2011. The ensemble was also named a finalist for the National Endowment for the Arts' Art Works Grant in 2014. Today, Strings of the Chameleon Arts Orchestra continues to perform and record innovative and exciting programs of classical music. The ensemble remains committed to its mission of bringing classical music to audiences of all ages and backgrounds, and to supporting the work of living composers. With its virtuosic performances and its commitment to excellence, Strings of the Chameleon Arts Orchestra is a vital and important part of the classical music world.

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