The Russian Chamber Music Foundation of Seattle was chartered in 2007 as a non-profit corporation. Our mission is "to bring the best of Russian music to American audiences." The organization is the brainchild of Dr. Natalya Ageyeva and represents a long-held vision of hers. Born in Moscow, with a passion for Russian culture and music, educated in Russia and the United States, all in addition to being an accomplished performing artist - this background makes her the ideal choice for Artistic Director.

For seven years, Seattle-area audiences have heard many outstanding concerts and can look forward to many more in the future. We entered this market at a high level; our record of success tells us that this is what audiences want, and we will continue to offer outstanding artists and programs. The model for our performances is to invite accomplished individual artists from near and far and combine them into different ensembles to fit the program designed by the Artistic Director. The programs are drawn from the rich and wonderful heritage of Russian chamber music. The Foundation also has hosted the highly-successful Russian Piano Festival/Competition each year since 2008. In addition to our signature concerts at Benaroya Hall, we collaborate regularly with the Mercer Island Presbyterian Church for a variety of presentations. The first outdoor "Concert in the Park" at Luther Burbank Park in Mercer Island was presented in 2013; it is now a major annual event.

The Board of Directors oversees the management and fiduciary functions and generates the resources to support the growth of the Foundation. The Artistic Advisory Board includes a number of well-known musicians from the greater Seattle area. This board aids the Artistic Director in developing programs and identifying appropriate artists.