The 2025 Ken and Sandy Beall Cello Plus Chamber Music Festival returns Oct. 6–10, bringing together celebrated musicians and inventive collaborations in three exciting performances. “This season, we’re blending the elegance of classical traditions with fresh perspectives that show the remarkable breadth of chamber music. Grammy-winning pianist Taylor Eigsti joins MSU bassist Rodney Whitaker and special guests for a genre-blending concert that reimagines chamber music through jazz. Grammy-winning pianist Taylor Eigsti joins MSU bassist Rodney Whitaker and special guests for a genre-blending concert that reimagines chamber music through jazz. The Cello Plus Chamber Music Festival is generously sponsored by Ken and Sandy Beall, with additional support from Lauren Harris, Dr. Robert W. Uphaus, Dr. Lois M. Rosen, Marshall Music Co., Pat and Mary McPharlin and the Stanley and Selma Hollander Endowment for Chamber Music.