NOTES IN NATURE at Planting Fields: Emotional Landscapes - SOLD OUT
Mar
15
7:00 PM19:00

NOTES IN NATURE at Planting Fields: Emotional Landscapes - SOLD OUT

This event is sold out. Please consider attending this program on Sunday, March 16th at 4PM at Setauket Presbyterian Church.

$35 general admission online; $40 at the door if seats are available. Tickets are required. All tickets final sale. Rain or shine.

Emotional Landscapes is a captivating musical journey with pieces by Beethoven, Brahms, Boulanger, and Still. This concert brings together a diverse selection of works for violin and piano that explore a spectrum of human emotions and natural beauty. Inspired by sculptures from his contemporaries from the Harlem Renaissance, William Grant Still’s Suite for Violin and Piano intertwines classical and African-American musical traditions to evoke rich emotional and cultural narratives. The second piece on the program is “Nocturne” by Lili Boulanger. This beautiful piece explores the composer’s emotional response to the serenity and beauty of the night sky.

Beethoven’s “Spring Sonata” is a classical masterpiece that embodies the joy and renewal of spring, bridging the emotional landscapes of the earlier pieces with its lightness and lyrical grace. The evening concludes with Brahms’ Sonata No. 3, a profound work of deep expressiveness that ties together the themes of the concert. Set in the elegant Great Hall of the Main House, this performance offers a seamless blend of historical and contemporary influences, inviting you to take part in a rich dialogue between past and present interpretations of the human experience.

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Chamber Music at Setauket Presbyterian: Emotional Landscapes
Mar
16
4:00 PM16:00

Chamber Music at Setauket Presbyterian: Emotional Landscapes

$20 student admission; 35 general admission online; $40 at the door if seats are available. Tickets are required. All tickets final sale. Rain or shine.


About the program:

Emotional Landscapes is a captivating musical journey with pieces by Beethoven, Brahms, Davidson, and Still. This concert brings together a diverse selection of works for violin and piano that explore a spectrum of human emotions and natural beauty. Inspired by sculptures from his contemporaries from the Harlem Renaissance, William Grant Still’s Suite for Violin and Piano intertwines classical and African-American musical traditions to evoke rich emotional and cultural narratives. The second piece on the program is “Nocturne” by Lili Boulanger. This beautiful piece explores the composer’s emotional response to the serenity and beauty of the night sky.

Beethoven’s “Spring Sonata” is a classical masterpiece that embodies the joy and renewal of spring, bridging the emotional landscapes of the earlier pieces with its lightness and lyrical grace. The evening concludes with Brahms’ Sonata No. 3, a profound work of deep expressiveness that ties together the themes of the concert. Set in the elegant Great Hall of the Main House, this performance offers a seamless blend of historical and contemporary influences, inviting you to take part in a rich dialogue between past and present interpretations of the human experience.

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Belle Sylvester Recital Series at Freeport Memorial Library
Apr
25
7:00 PM19:00

Belle Sylvester Recital Series at Freeport Memorial Library

An evening of rich classical and romantic era pieces for violin, cello, and piano at Freeport Memorial Library’s Belle Sylvester Recital Series. Featuring music by Bach, Mozart, and culminating in Brahms’s monumental Piano Trio No. 1 in B Major.

Musicians:

Gergana Haralampieva, violin

Ari Evan, cello

Tomomi Sato, piano

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NOTES IN NATURE at Planting Fields: Folk and Fiddle
May
31
7:00 PM19:00

NOTES IN NATURE at Planting Fields: Folk and Fiddle

$35 general admission online; $40 at the door if seats are available. Tickets are required. All tickets final sale. Rain or shine.

Celebrate the coming of summer under the open sky at the Cloister Garden at Main House at Planting Fields with Folk and Fiddle, a captivating concert of string quartets inspired by folk traditions. This enchanting evening invites you to experience the vibrant essence of folk music through an engaging performance that blends folk-inspired melodies with the charm of a live string quartet, all set against the picturesque backdrop of Planting Fields. In the event of rain, the concert will be held in the Main House’s beautiful Great Hall.

The evening opens with Manuel de Falla’s Spanish Dance No. 1, a lively piece that captures the fiery spirit and rhythmic vibrancy of Spanish folk dance in just four minutes. Following this, immerse yourself in a Danish String Quartet Suite, that artfully combines sophistication with fiddling flair.

Next, enjoy Florence Price’s Four Folk Songs in Counterpoint, an exploration of American folk traditions, where Price’s intricate counterpoint enriches the soulful, folk-inspired melodies including “My Darling Clementine” and “Swing Low Sweet Chariot.” After a brief intermission, let the energetic rhythms of Béla Bartók’s Romanian Folk Dances transport you with their vibrant Eastern European melodies and energizing spirit.

The evening culminates with Antonín Dvořák’s American Quartet, a monumental work that masterfully weaves American folk influences with Romantic elegance. This exuberant quartet reflects Dvořák’s deep engagement with American musical traditions, offering rhythms and lyrical beauty that echo the spirit of the New World.

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NOTES IN NATURE at Planting Fields: Mosaic of Miniatures
Oct
11
7:00 PM19:00

NOTES IN NATURE at Planting Fields: Mosaic of Miniatures

$35 general admission online; $40 at the door if seats are available. Tickets are required. All tickets final sale. Rain or shine.

Experience this Mosaic of Miniatures, a charming program of wind quintets showcasing music from the Baroque to space. The evening begins with Amy Beach’s serene and lyrical Pastorale, a gentle introduction evoking the tranquil beauty of nature. Following this piece is Malcolm Arnold’s lively Three Sea Shanties, which brings to life the spirited tunes of seafaring life. The program continues with William Grant Still’s Four Miniatures, a captivating suite that explores a rich tapestry of cultural influences, including a cowboy song, a spiritual, and pieces inspired by Peru and Mexico. Jean-Philippe Rameau’s Gavotte and Six Doubles adds a touch of Baroque elegance with dance forms and variations, showcasing the quintet’s virtuosity. After intermission, be transported to the whimsical and colorful world of Darius Milhaud’s La Cheminée du Roi René, a suite inspired by the folk music and historical tales of Provence, France. The evening concludes with Marc Mellits’ dynamic Apollo, a powerful rock-inspired composition celebrating the spirit of the Apollo 11 mission. Join us for an evening filled with vibrant contrasts and musical delights that highlight the versatility and richness of the wind quintet.

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NOTES IN NATURE at Planting Fields: Fireside Melodies
Dec
13
7:00 PM19:00

NOTES IN NATURE at Planting Fields: Fireside Melodies

$35 general admission online; $40 at the door if seats are available. Tickets are required. All tickets final sale. Rain or shine. Please sign up for our mailing list to be notified when registration opens for this event by clicking the button below and scrolling to the bottom of the page.

Embrace the winter season at our intimate concert featuring the captivating sounds of the violin and harp. On a crisp winter’s night, grab a hot chocolate and join us for a cozy performance filled with evocative winter-themed music and thoughtfully arranged holiday classics. This concert is the perfect escape from the cold, offering a serene and inviting atmosphere that is ideal for a romantic date night or a peaceful retreat. 

This charming event will be held at the Great Hall of the Main House, a location renowned for its inviting ambiance and warm acoustics. Picture yourself nestled in a beautifully decorated space, where the delicate interplay of violin and harp creates a soothing and festive soundscape!

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NOTES IN NATURE at Planting Fields: Wit and Wisdom - chamber music for piano, strings, and winds
Jan
25
7:00 PM19:00

NOTES IN NATURE at Planting Fields: Wit and Wisdom - chamber music for piano, strings, and winds

Please join us for the first concert of our 2025 Notes in Nature series at the spectacular Planting Fields Arboretum!

$35 general admission online; $40 at the door if seats are available. Tickets are required. All tickets final sale. Rain or shine.

About the program:

The exuberant charm of Mozart’s Piano Quartet No. 2 in E-flat Major captures the youthful vibrancy and elegance of its composer despite the skepticism he faced from the commissioner of the work. Delight in the intimate textures of Max Bruch’s evocative pieces for clarinet, viola, and piano, which blend lyrical melodies with sophisticated harmonies. Experience the cross-cultural richness of Reena Esmail’s Saans (Breath), a piano trio that utilizes Indian classical forms. Revel in the grandeur of Beethoven’s Piano Quartet No. 3 in C Major, showcasing the dynamic and transformative power of one of music’s greatest innovators. The evening culminates with Ernő Dohnányi’s Piano Sextet, a lush and intricate composition that exemplifies the Romantic era’s rich harmonic language combined with edgy wit and humor.

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Chamber Music at Setauket Presbyterian: Wit and Wisdom
Jan
24
7:30 PM19:30

Chamber Music at Setauket Presbyterian: Wit and Wisdom

Join us for an evening of chamber music at Setauket Presbyterian Church!

$20 student admission; $35 general admission online; $40 general admission at the door if seats are available. Tickets are required. All tickets final sale. Rain or shine. Please purchase tickets below:

About the program:

The unusual but rich combination of piano, violin, viola, cello, clarinet, and French horn showcases compositions that explore themes of wit and wisdom. The exuberant charm of Mozart’s Piano Quartet No. 2 in E-flat Major captures the youthful vibrancy and elegance of its composer despite the skepticism he faced from the commissioner of the work. Delight in the intimate textures of Max Bruch’s evocative pieces for clarinet, viola, and piano, which blend lyrical melodies with sophisticated harmonies. Experience the cross-cultural richness of Reena Esmail’s Saans (Breath), a piano trio that utilizes Indian classical forms. Revel in the grandeur of Beethoven’s Piano Quartet No. 3 in C Major, showcasing the dynamic and transformative power of one of music’s greatest innovators. The evening culminates with Ernő Dohnányi’s Piano Sextet, a lush and intricate composition that exemplifies the Romantic era’s rich harmonic language combined with edgy wit and humor.

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The 4th Annual "Strings Under the Stars" at Vanderbilt Museum's Reichert Planetarium
Nov
10
5:00 PM17:00

The 4th Annual "Strings Under the Stars" at Vanderbilt Museum's Reichert Planetarium

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Relax and unwind at Long Island Chamber Music’s annual evening of string quartets under the stars. Set under beautiful imagery of the cosmos and amplified through the planetarium’s sound system, this performance is a breathtaking, immersive surround-sound experience.

This event sells out annually — we recommend purchasing tickets well in advance; don’t miss out on this fantastic concert!

Purchase tickets here

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Inspired by Dance: Music for Violin & Cello
Mar
17
2:00 PM14:00

Inspired by Dance: Music for Violin & Cello

Celebrate St. Patrick's day with an upbeat program of classical music for violin and cello duo inspired by dances spanning from the Baroque to the Romantic eras.

The program will feature violinist Gergana Haralampieva and Clara Abel perform music by Bach, Handel, Saint-Georges, Gliere, and Saint-Saëns.

This program is free and open to the public.

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Holiday Organ & Brass Concert
Dec
9
8:00 PM20:00

Holiday Organ & Brass Concert

  • St. John's Episcopal Church of Cold Spring Harbor (map)
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Celebrate the holiday season with a festive evening of popular and classical holiday favorites arranged for brass quintet and pipe organ. This terrific program features Long Island Chamber Music Brass Quintet and organist Carol Weitner, performing on St. John’s beautiful 43-rank Casavant Frères pipe organ.

General Admission Tickets: $30; Student Tickets: $15

To purchase tickets, click here.

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'Strings Under the Stars' at Reichert Planetarium
Nov
12
5:00 PM17:00

'Strings Under the Stars' at Reichert Planetarium

Relax and unwind at Long Island Chamber Music’s annual evening of string quartets under the stars. The performance will be amplified through the planetarium’s sound system for an immersive surround-sound experience and beautiful panoramic views of the stars will be projected onto the planetarium’s 60 foot dome, complementing each musical selection.

Supported by Huntington Arts Council’s 2023 SCR Grant.

To purchase tickets, click here.
Pre-sale: Individuals $30.00 | Vanderbilt Museum Members $25.00
Door price: Individuals $35.00 | Vanderbilt Museum Members $25.00

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Wind Quintet; Summer Winds at the Simons Center for Geometry and Physics
Jul
11
5:00 PM17:00

Wind Quintet; Summer Winds at the Simons Center for Geometry and Physics

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A concert inspired by summer scenes for wind quintet featuring music by Malcolm Arnold, Darius Milhaud, Amy Beach, Samuel Barber, and Paquito D’Rivera.

Musicians: Ashley Cho, flute; Michael Dwinell, oboe; Yoonah Kim, clarinet; Alexander Davis, bassoon; Eric Huckins, french horn

Attendance is free

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Wind Quintet; Summer Winds at Setauket Presbyterian Church
Jul
7
7:30 PM19:30

Wind Quintet; Summer Winds at Setauket Presbyterian Church

A concert inspired by summer scenes for wind quintet featuring music by Malcolm Arnold, Darius Milhaud, Amy Beach, Samuel Barber, and Paquito D’Rivera.

Musicians: Ashley Cho, flute; Michael Dwinell, oboe; Yoonah Kim, clarinet; Alexander Davis, bassoon; Eric Huckins, french horn

Suggested donation at door: $20

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"Strings under the stars" Concert at Vanderbilt Museum's Reichert Planetarium
Dec
16
7:30 PM19:30

"Strings under the stars" Concert at Vanderbilt Museum's Reichert Planetarium

Relax and unwind with an evening of soothing classical music under the stars at Reichert Planetarium at Vanderbilt Museum featuring a string quartet from Long Island Chamber Music. The program features works by Rameau, Bach, Ravel, Sibelius and more paired with stunning planetarium visuals.

To reserve tickets, click here or follow the link below:

https://www.vanderbiltmuseum.org/portfolio/long-island-chamber-music/

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"Home for the Holidays" Concert at Bayport-Blue Point Public Library
Dec
11
2:00 PM14:00

"Home for the Holidays" Concert at Bayport-Blue Point Public Library

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A festive program for violin, french horn, and harp including selections from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker, Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, and Christmas and Hanukkah traditionals.

Musicians:

Chelsea Lane, harp; Gergana Haralampieva, violin; Eric Huckins, horn

To reserve tickets click here or use the following link: https://bayportbluepointlibrary.libnet.info/event/7467707

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"Home for the Holidays" Concert at Wantagh Public Library
Dec
10
2:00 PM14:00

"Home for the Holidays" Concert at Wantagh Public Library

A festive program for violin, french horn, and harp including selections from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker, Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, and Christmas and Hanukkah traditionals.

Musicians:

Chelsea Lane, harp; Gergana Haralampieva, violin; Eric Huckins, horn

To reserve tickets click here or use the following link: http://www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/xp_newpopevent.cfm?zeeOrg=WANTAGH&EventID=6962681&sw=1600

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Breaking Boundaries: 21st century string quartets
Aug
5
7:00 PM19:00

Breaking Boundaries: 21st century string quartets

A string quartet concert featuring music by living female composers breaking boundaries in the classical music field. This program was inspired by Planting Fields’ exhibition ‘Fashioning Desire: The Art of Gerda Wegener’ featured earlier this year.

Program:

Caroline Shaw: Plan and Elevation

Shelley Washington: Middleground

Gabriella Smith: Carrot Revolution

Reena Esmail: Ragamala

Jesse Montgomery: Strum

Musicians: Gergana Haralampieva, violin; Julia Danitz, violin; Halam Kim, viola; Clara Abel, cello

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Sounds of History: Composers of the Women’s Suffragist Movement
Jul
16
6:00 PM18:00

Sounds of History: Composers of the Women’s Suffragist Movement

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A string quartet concert inspired by Vanderbilt Museum’s exhibition, Alva Belmont: Socialite to Suffragist. This concert features four composers who were pioneers for women in classical music at the time of the Women’s Suffragist Movement. Repertoire includes works by Ethel Smyth, Cécile Chaminade, Amy Beach, and Florence Price.

Musicians: Gergana Haralampieva, violin; Heejeon Ahn violin; Halam Kim, viola; Yi Qun Xu, cello

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Independence Day on the Gold Coast
Jul
2
6:00 PM18:00

Independence Day on the Gold Coast

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A musical celebration of American composers spanning the Gilded Age of the late 1800’s to the Jazz Age of the early 1900’s. The concert program features upbeat music by Duke Ellington, Scott Joplin, Glenn Miller, Florence Price, and John Philip Sousa. This event is a great way to kick off your 4th of July weekend!

Musicians; Atse Theodros, trumpet; Sophie Manoloff, trumpet; Eric Huckins, french horn; Burt Mason, trombone; Daniel Schwalbach, bass trombone

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