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

$35 per person in advance; $40 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 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.

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

$35 per person in advance; $40 at the door if seats are available. Reservations 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.

$35 per person in advance; $40 at the door if seats are available. Reservations required. All tickets final sale. Rain or shine.

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 “Blue Curve of the Earth,” by Tina Davidson. This contemporary piece explores the composer’s observation and emotional response to the beauty of nature’s grandeur.

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.

$35 per person in advance; $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 “Blue Curve of the Earth,” by Tina Davidson. This contemporary piece explores the composer’s observation and emotional response to the beauty of nature’s grandeur.

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.

$35 per person in advance; $40 at the door if seats are available. Reservations 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.

$35 per person in advance; $40 at the door if seats are available. Reservations 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.

$35 per person in advance; $40 at the door if seats are available. Reservations 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!