"Unsentimental verve,
musical feeling,
and great technical skill."

- New York Classical Review
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Charlene Kluegel is a violinist whose career reaches across leading stages in North America and Europe, including the Kennedy Center, Tonhalle Zurich, Ravinia Festival, and Symphony Center Chicago. She has collaborated with members of the New York Philharmonic, Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, Chicago Lyric Opera, and Third Coast Percussion, bringing a reputation for precision, adaptability, and artistic range. Equally at home on modern and Baroque violin, Charlene is fluent in four languages and brings an international perspective that makes her a sought-after partner for ensembles, festivals, and cross-disciplinary projects.

"Refined and expressive"

- Sonograma Magazine

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With Dissidents of the Gilded Age, Charlene Kluegel and Duo FAE give voice to three pioneering women composers, bringing their bold and lyrical works to life in a recording of uncommon depth.

2026-2027 Events

April 25, 2026

Concerto with Orchestra
Merida Trio plays Beethoven Triple Concerto with Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra

Elmhurst, IL

May 4, 2026

Chamber Music Concert
Frankly Music - piano quintets by Faure and Franck, with Frank Almond, Toby Appel, and Alex Hersh

Milwaukee, WI

June 1-15, 2026

Summer Festival
Mostly Modern Festival

Saratoga Springs, NY

July 21, 2026

Chamber Music Concert
Rush Hour Concerts with Merida Trio | Repertoire: Jennifer Jolley, Johannes Brahms

Chicago, IL

September 17, 2026

Chamber Music Concert
Duo Concert with Sarah Plum, violin & viola | The Check Out, Chicago

Chicago, IL

January 31, 2027

Chamber Music Concert
Pilgrim Chamber Players | Clarinet quintets with Frank Almond, John Bruce Yeh, Steven Honigberg

Highland Park, IL

March 3, 2027

Concerto with Orchestra
Weill Violin Concerto with Carthage Wind Ensemble | Carthage College

Kenosha, WI