About Us
Our Misson
Opus Nova is a Fort Worth-based chamber music series devoted to enriching lives by presenting a refined and eclectic chamber music experience in traditional and alternative venues.
Our Story
Since 2018, Opus Nova has brought world-class chamber music to Fort Worth in settings that feel personal and inspiring — from elegant salon concerts in private homes to relaxed performances in neighborhood coffee shops. We believe music is most powerful when it connects people, sparking curiosity, conversation, and community.
Co-founded by clarinetist and educator Ann Hung and her husband, Stas Chernyshev, Principal Clarinet of the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, Opus Nova offers performances that dissolve the barrier between stage and audience, inviting listeners to become part of the music-making process.
Opus Nova has become a creative home for collaborations between exceptional local artists and remarkable musicians from across the country. Our concerts now take place in three distinct settings:
Beyond the concert hall, Opus Nova is deeply committed to community engagement. Through Fort Worth Performances for Autism, we design sensory-friendly, interactive concerts for individuals and families affected by autism — ensuring music is accessible, engaging, and inclusive for all.
At our core, we believe chamber music is at its most powerful when it’s personal. Whether in a private home, a neighborhood coffee shop, or a concert venue, we craft experiences that are as warm and welcoming as they are artistically inspiring.
Co-founded by clarinetist and educator Ann Hung and her husband, Stas Chernyshev, Principal Clarinet of the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, Opus Nova offers performances that dissolve the barrier between stage and audience, inviting listeners to become part of the music-making process.
Opus Nova has become a creative home for collaborations between exceptional local artists and remarkable musicians from across the country. Our concerts now take place in three distinct settings:
- Salon Concerts hosted in beautiful private homes with complimentary refreshments and hors d’oeuvres.
- Casual Concerts held in welcoming community spaces like Avoca Coffee Roasters.
- Keys to the Classics, our newest series led by pianist Daniel Anastasio, which combines electrifying performance with vivid storytelling, bringing timeless masterpieces to life from the inside out.
Beyond the concert hall, Opus Nova is deeply committed to community engagement. Through Fort Worth Performances for Autism, we design sensory-friendly, interactive concerts for individuals and families affected by autism — ensuring music is accessible, engaging, and inclusive for all.
At our core, we believe chamber music is at its most powerful when it’s personal. Whether in a private home, a neighborhood coffee shop, or a concert venue, we craft experiences that are as warm and welcoming as they are artistically inspiring.
Meet the Founders
Opus Nova was co-founded by the husband-and-wife duo Stas Chernyshev and Ann Hung, whose shared passion for chamber music and commitment to artistic excellence shape every aspect of the series.
Russian-born clarinetist Stas Chernyshev has built a versatile and distinguished career as an orchestral musician, soloist, chamber player, and educator. Praised for his “eloquent” playing and “incredible artistry” (Dallas Morning News, Theater Jones), he serves as Principal Clarinet of both the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra and Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra. Stas has performed in renowned venues such as Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, and the Kimmel Center, and has appeared internationally in Switzerland, Spain, Germany, Russia, South Korea, and Japan. A devoted chamber musician, he has collaborated with Grammy-winning ensembles including Eighth Blackbird and the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, actively commissioning new works to expand the clarinet repertoire. Stas holds degrees from the Curtis Institute of Music and the St. Petersburg Conservatory, and has been featured on WQXR New York and WHYY’s On Stage at Curtis.
Born in Taipei, Taiwan, clarinetist and educator Ann Hung began her musical journey with piano at age five and clarinet at nine. An active performer in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, Ann regularly appears with the Fort Worth Symphony, Cleveland Orchestra, Juilliard faculty, and members of the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra. Known for pushing artistic boundaries, she embraces collaboration across genres, commissioning new works—including premieres in New York City with her quintet Opus Now—and contributing to contemporary albums like Eldad Tarmu’s Stained Glass Story. Ann is a dedicated educator, teaching private students in Lewisville and Birdville ISDs, and frequently performing with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, Las Colinas Symphony Orchestra, and Dallas Chamber Orchestra.
Together, Stas and Ann bring their exceptional artistry, deep community ties, and shared vision to Opus Nova, crafting intimate chamber music experiences that resonate with both musicians and audiences alike.
Russian-born clarinetist Stas Chernyshev has built a versatile and distinguished career as an orchestral musician, soloist, chamber player, and educator. Praised for his “eloquent” playing and “incredible artistry” (Dallas Morning News, Theater Jones), he serves as Principal Clarinet of both the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra and Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra. Stas has performed in renowned venues such as Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, and the Kimmel Center, and has appeared internationally in Switzerland, Spain, Germany, Russia, South Korea, and Japan. A devoted chamber musician, he has collaborated with Grammy-winning ensembles including Eighth Blackbird and the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, actively commissioning new works to expand the clarinet repertoire. Stas holds degrees from the Curtis Institute of Music and the St. Petersburg Conservatory, and has been featured on WQXR New York and WHYY’s On Stage at Curtis.
Born in Taipei, Taiwan, clarinetist and educator Ann Hung began her musical journey with piano at age five and clarinet at nine. An active performer in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, Ann regularly appears with the Fort Worth Symphony, Cleveland Orchestra, Juilliard faculty, and members of the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra. Known for pushing artistic boundaries, she embraces collaboration across genres, commissioning new works—including premieres in New York City with her quintet Opus Now—and contributing to contemporary albums like Eldad Tarmu’s Stained Glass Story. Ann is a dedicated educator, teaching private students in Lewisville and Birdville ISDs, and frequently performing with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, Las Colinas Symphony Orchestra, and Dallas Chamber Orchestra.
Together, Stas and Ann bring their exceptional artistry, deep community ties, and shared vision to Opus Nova, crafting intimate chamber music experiences that resonate with both musicians and audiences alike.