January - May 2011 Intermezzo Concert schedule to be announced shortly....

Chamber Music Charleston began the “Intermezzo Concert Series” in September 2010 with the support of the Medical University of South Carolina’s President’s Office and Cultural Projects Council in addition to funds raised from the First Annual Black Tie Gala.  Between September and December 2010 CMC will perform 19 concerts within Charleston’s healthcare community, including performances at MUSC Children’s Hospital, MUSC Colbert Education Center, NEH Healthcare, Heartland-West Ashley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, The Palms, Sandpiper Village, Franke Home and Bishop Gadsden. 

“We feel very fortunate to be able to share the beauty and healing power of live music,” says Sandra Nikolajevs, director of Chamber Music Charleston.  “Our goal is to simply provide a brief escape through music for those living or working in the healthcare community.  We have already seen what a difference this can make in the places where we have performed, and we are eager to continue visiting these audiences on a regular basis.”

Research demonstrates the benefits of the arts in healthcare in hospitals, nursing homes, senior centers, private homes, and other locations within the community. Studies show that integrating the arts into healthcare settings helps to

·         cultivate a healing environment;

·         support the physical, mental, and emotional recovery of patients;

·         communicate health and recovery information;

·         foster a positive environment for caregivers that reduces stress and improves workplace satisfaction and retention.