Chamber Players International, founded in 1971, is an ensemble of nationally and internationally renowned concert musicians many of whom have won international competitions, record for major record labels and who are on the faculties of our most important conservatories, musical schools and universities. CPI gives between 30 to 35 concert events annually and has developed a strong presence within the New York Metropolitan community.

CPI maintains a variety of concert series including:

International Series, a series of chamber and chamber orchestra programs at Molloy College and Unitarian Universalist Center, with guest artists such as International Chamber Ensemble of Rome (Rome, Italy), St. Ivo Piano Quartet (Rome, Italy), Chambre Ochestre Francais (Paris, France) Quartet San Francisco and numerous soloists from around the world. Since 2002, these events have taken place in collaboration with consuls general of Italy, Argentina and France, respectively.

Musical Cuisine, a champagne brunch and music series taking place at the de Seversky Center, NY Institute of Technology in Old Westbury LI. This series of six events features a wide variety of programs including guest chamber orchestras, recital programs, and large-scale chamber ensemble events.

Young Peoples' Programs, a concert series at the Friends Academy in Oyster Bay, LI geared to children K-12, which features a series of chamber ensemble concerts and programs highlighting our star performers.

Critics have consistently praised Chamber Players for its high quality and imaginative programming. The Washington Post described the ensemble as "one of New York's finest chamber ensembles". On the occasion of the ensemble's New York City debut, the New York Times praised the group as an ensemble of "star chamber music performers". Newsday has hailed the group as "Long Island's premier ensemble" describing our programs as "chamber music at its best".

Since its inception, CPI has received two national awards from the C. Michael Paul Foundation and Chamber Music America; the ensemble participated in a 50-day residency throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties and has received the Citibank Award of Excellence given to only two arts organizations annually.