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August 2011
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Behind the Scenes: Meet composer Stacy Garrop

Special Event: Hyperscore Community Concert

Chamber Music Concert

Behind the Scenes: Meet & Hear the 2011 Robinson Award Winner

Chamber Music Concert: From Piano to Politics

Brass Quintet Prelude Concert

A Community Extravaganza at Brook Farm

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Open Rehearsal

Special Event: Summer Suite

Chamber Music Concert

Chamber Music Concert: the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet

ECCO (East Coast Chamber Orchestra)

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Workshops for Music Students

A Musical Happy Hour

FamilyFest: with So Percussion

Chamber Music Concert: So Percussion

Not Your Mother's Chamber Music Concert!

Marcus Roberts Trio at Brook Farm

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Special Event: Solo Recital with Jon Nakamatsu, piano

September 2011




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Chamber Music Concert

Chamber Music Concert

Festival Grand Finale with the Ying Quartet & friends

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Wednesday, August 10 - 7:00 PM

Behind the Scenes: Meet composer Stacy Garrop


Stacy Garrop, composer

Concert location:
First Presbyterian Church
97 E. Genesee St., Skaneateles
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Wednesday, August 10 - 8:00 PM

Special Event: Hyperscore Community Concert

Selections from Mozart String Quartet in G Major, K. 387, Stacy Garrop String Quartet No. 2, "Demons and Angels," Stacy Garrop "Little Bits" for Violin, Clarinet, Cello and Piano, and Brahms String Quartet Op. 51 No. 2 in A minor.
selected Hyperscore compositions for string quartet, by community composers

Chiara Quartet (Rebecca Fischer, violin Julie Hye Yung Yoon, violin Jonah Sirota, viola Gregory Beaver, cello ); David Ying and Elinor Freer, cello and piano; Elinor Freer, piano; Stacy Garrop, composer; Alan Kay, clarinet

Concert sponsored by Gary and Linda Dower, .
Chiara Quartet sponsored by George Bain.
David Ying and Elinor Freer sponsored by .
Elinor Freer sponsored by .
Alan Kay sponsored by .

Concert location:
First Presbyterian Church
97 E. Genesee St., Skaneateles
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Thursday, August 11 - 8:00 PM

Chamber Music Concert

Poulenc Sonata for Clarinet and Piano
Haydn String Quartet in G Major, Op. 54, No. 2
Messiaen Quartet for the End of Time

Chiara Quartet (Rebecca Fischer, violin Julie Hye Yung Yoon, violin Jonah Sirota, viola Gregory Beaver, cello ); David Ying and Elinor Freer, cello and piano; Alan Kay, clarinet

Concert sponsored by Doug Sutherland and Nancy Kramer, Jary and Julie Shimer.
Chiara Quartet sponsored by George Bain.
David Ying and Elinor Freer sponsored by .
Alan Kay sponsored by .

Concert location:
First Presbyterian Church
97 E. Genesee St., Skaneateles
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Thursday, August 11 - 7:00 PM

Behind the Scenes: Meet & Hear the 2011 Robinson Award Winner

Flutist Katherine Zhang
Henri Dutilleux Sonatine for flute and piano
Paganini Caprice No. 24
Weber Trio in G minor for Flute, Cello, and Piano Op. 63 (Finale: Allegro)

Concert location:
First Presbyterian Church
97 E. Genesee St., Skaneateles
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Friday, August 12 - 8:00 PM

Chamber Music Concert: From Piano to Politics

Gottschalk L'Union
Andriessen Worker's Union
Paderewski Nocturne in B-flat
Shostakovich Prelude and Fugue in D minor
Dvorak Piano Quartet in E-flat Major, Op. 87

Gregory Beaver, cello; Julie Hye Yung Yoon, violin; Alan Kay, clarinet; Andrew Russo, piano; Jonah Sirota, viola; David Ying, cello

Concert sponsored by .
Alan Kay sponsored by .
Andrew Russo sponsored by Franklin Properties.
Andrew Russo sponsored by .
David Ying sponsored by .

Concert location:
First Presbyterian Church
97 E. Genesee St., Skaneateles
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Saturday, August 13 - 6:30 PM

Brass Quintet Prelude Concert


Concert location:
Brook Farm
2.5 miles south of the village on Route 41A, Skaneateles
(Lawn chairs or blankets are recommended for outdoor concerts)
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Rain location:
Skaneateles High School
49 E. Elizabeth St., Skaneateles
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Saturday, August 13 - 7:30 PM

A Community Extravaganza at Brook Farm
Robert Moody, conductor
Syracuse Vocal Ensemble
Andrew Russo, piano

Lee Actor Divertimento for Small Orchestra **World premiere: Commissioned by Jary and Julie Shimer in celebration of the Robinson Family and their outstanding commitment to the Skaneateles community.
Beethoven Fantasy in C minor for Piano, Chorus, and Orchestra
Mendelssohn Verleih’ uns Frieden (Grant us thy peace)
Mendelssohn Symphony No. 4 in A Major, "Italian"

Concert sponsored by with additional support from the Argosy Foundation, , .
Syracuse Vocal Ensemble sponsored by Hiscock & Barclay, LLP.
Syracuse Vocal Ensemble sponsored by .
Robert Moody sponsored by Lynn Cleary and David Duggan.
Andrew Russo sponsored by Franklin Properties.
Andrew Russo sponsored by .

Concert location:
Brook Farm
2.5 miles south of the village on Route 41A, Skaneateles
(Lawn chairs or blankets are recommended for outdoor concerts)
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Rain location:
Skaneateles High School
49 E. Elizabeth St., Skaneateles
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Wednesday, August 17 - 2:00 PM

Open Rehearsal

Join members of ECCO as they rehearse repertoire for Thursday evening's concert.

members of ECCO

Concert location:
First Presbyterian Church
97 E. Genesee St., Skaneateles
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Wednesday, August 17 - 6:30 PM

Special Event: Summer Suite

Gorgeous home, gourmet food and great music... Join friends at a spectacular lakeside home for an unforgettable evening of gourmet food & drink, camaraderie, and beautiful music.
Call the Festival office at 685-7418 for tickets.

members of ECCO; Na- Young Baek, Cello; Maurycy Banaszek, Viola; Jessica Bodner, Viola; Daniel Chong, Violin; Denise Djokic, Cello; J. Freivogel, Violin; Daniel McDonough, Cello; Susie Park, violin; Dov Scheindlin, Viola; Michi Wiancko, Violin

Concert sponsored by Adam and Kim Weitsman.
Susie Park sponsored by Stephen and Linda Chow.

Concert location:
the home of Adam and Kim Weitsman
45 West Lake Street, Skaneateles, NY 13152
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Thursday, August 18 - 8:00 PM

Chamber Music Concert

Handel-Halvorsen Passacaglia on a Theme from Handel for Violin and Viola
Arensky Quartet No. 2 in A minor for Violin, Viola, and Two Cellos, Op. 35
Brahms String Sextet No. 1 in B-flat Major, Op. 18

ECCO (East Coast Chamber Orchestra); members of ECCO; Na- Young Baek, Cello; Maurycy Banaszek, Viola; Jessica Bodner, Viola; Daniel Chong, Violin; Denise Djokic, Cello; J. Freivogel, Violin; Daniel McDonough, Cello; Dov Scheindlin, Viola; Michi Wiancko, Violin

Concert sponsored by Carl Schramm and Ellyn Brown, .
ECCO sponsored by Amy & Chris Neumann.
ECCO sponsored by Bob & Sally Neumann.

Concert location:
First Presbyterian Church
97 E. Genesee St., Skaneateles
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Friday, August 19 - 8:00 PM

Chamber Music Concert: the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet

Boccherini Introduction and Fandango
Peter Warlock Capriol Suite
Wayne Siegel East L.A. Phase
Bizet Carmen Suite
Three Post-bop Classics Coltrane: Giant Steps; Miles Davis: Blue in Green and So What
Debussy La Soirée dans Granade
de Falla El Amor Brujo

Los Angeles Guitar Quartet (John Dearman, Matthew Greif, William Kanengiser, Scott Tennant)

Concert sponsored by .
Los Angeles Guitar Quartet sponsored by Joan Christy & Tom Bersani.
Los Angeles Guitar Quartet sponsored by with additional support from MediaMarCon.

Concert location:
First Presbyterian Church
97 E. Genesee St., Skaneateles
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Saturday, August 20 - 7:30 PM

ECCO (East Coast Chamber Orchestra)
ECCO

Mozart Divertimento in F Major K 138
Elgar Serenade for Strings in E Minor, Opus 20
Jennifer Higdon String from Concerto for Orchestra
Bartok Divertimento for String Orchestra Sz.113 BB.118
Geminiani/Wiancko La Follia Variations

Concert sponsored by Michael and Noreen Falcone.
ECCO sponsored by Amy & Chris Neumann.
ECCO sponsored by Bob & Sally Neumann.

Concert location:
Brook Farm
2.5 miles south of the village on Route 41A, Skaneateles
(Lawn chairs or blankets are recommended for outdoor concerts)
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Rain location:
Skaneateles High School
49 E. Elizabeth St., Skaneateles
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Tuesday, August 23 - 11:00 AM

Workshops for Music Students

Open to students of all ages and abilities. Participant advance registration is required. Click here for more information and registration.
with Susie Park, violin, Conor Nelson, flute; Ayano Kataoka, percussion; Xak Bjerken, piano;

Concert location:
First Presbyterian Church
97 E. Genesee St., Skaneateles
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Wednesday, August 24 - 5:30 PM

A Musical Happy Hour

FREE Community Concert ... featuring marimba and flute. Stop by Anyela's Vineyards after work for a 40 minute sampling of world class music. Enjoy great music with breath-taking views of the lake at this free event. Perfect for all ages!

Ayano Kataoka, marimba and percussion; Conor Nelson, flute

Concert sponsored by Barb Connor, Jim and Karin Blute.
Ayano Kataoka sponsored by Koko Fuller.
Conor Nelson sponsored by .

Concert location:
Anyela's Vineyards
2433 West Lake Road, Skaneateles

Wednesday, August 24 - 11:00 AM

FamilyFest: with So Percussion


Concert sponsored by Panasci Family.

Concert location:
***NOTE LOCATION*** Skaneateles High School
49 E. Elizabeth Street, Skaneateles

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Thursday, August 25 - 8:00 PM

Chamber Music Concert: So Percussion

David Lang So-called Laws of Nature, part 2
So Percussion "Agreements" and "Extremes" from "Imaginary City"
Steve Reich Drumming part 1
Paul Lansky Threads
Dan Deacon "Metals" from "Ghostbuster Cook: Origin of the Riddler"
Jason Treuting "June" and "Life Is Blank" from "Amid the Noise"

So Percussion (Eric Beach Josh Quillen Adam Sliwinski Jason Treuting)

Concert sponsored by Citadel Broadcasting, Dave Birchenough and Carrie Lazarus, Michael P. Falcone.
So Percussion sponsored by Michael P. Falcone.
So Percussion sponsored by .

Concert location:
***NOTE LOCATION*** Skaneateles High School
49 E. Elizabeth Street, Skaneateles

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Friday, August 26 - 8:00 PM

Not Your Mother's Chamber Music Concert!

Bach Selections from the Violin Partita No. 3 (arr. Kataoka)
Sebastian Currier Whispers for Flute, Cello, Percussion, and Piano
Astor Piazzolla L'Histoire du Tango
Mozart Selections from the Piano Quartet in G minor, K. 478
Michael Daugherty Diamond in the Rough for Violin, Viola, and Percussion
Gershwin “I Got Rhythm” and other selections for solo piano

Xak Bjerken, piano; Ayano Kataoka, marimba and percussion; Conor Nelson, flute; Susie Park, violin; Marcus Roberts, piano; David Ying, cello; Phillip Ying, viola

Concert sponsored by Colleen and Dan Fisher, Mark & Leokadia Bitz.
Ayano Kataoka sponsored by Koko Fuller.
Conor Nelson sponsored by .
Susie Park sponsored by Stephen and Linda Chow.
Marcus Roberts sponsored by .
David Ying sponsored by .
Phillip Ying sponsored by Chris Lego and Jeff Shingleton.

Concert location:
First Presbyterian Church
97 E. Genesee St., Skaneateles
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Saturday, August 27 - 7:30 PM

Marcus Roberts Trio at Brook Farm
Marcus Roberts Trio
Rodney Jordan, bass
Jason Marsalis, drums

Program to include jazz standards as well as Roberts’ own composition, “From Rags to Rhythm”

Concert sponsored by Past Presidents, The Skaneateles Festival Board, WAER.
Marcus Roberts Trio sponsored by with additional support from James and Salli Tuozzolo.
Marcus Roberts Trio sponsored by .

Concert location:
Brook Farm
2.5 miles south of the village on Route 41A, Skaneateles
(Lawn chairs or blankets are recommended for outdoor concerts)
Get driving directions
Rain location:
Skaneateles High School
49 E. Elizabeth St., Skaneateles
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Wednesday, August 31 - 8:00 PM

Special Event: Solo Recital with Jon Nakamatsu, piano

Rameau Gavotte and Doubles
Liszt Dante Sonata
Beethoven Sonata in C-sharp minor, Op. 27 No. 2 “Moonlight”
Chopin Andante Spianato and Grande Polonaise in E-flat, Op. 22

Jon Nakamatsu, piano

Concert sponsored by Jary and Julie Shimer.
Jon Nakamatsu sponsored by Don and Chacea Sundman.

Concert location:
First Presbyterian Church
97 E. Genesee St., Skaneateles
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Thursday, September 1 - 8:00 PM

Chamber Music Concert

Wolf Italian Serenade
Schubert Der Hirt auf dem Felsen (The Shepherd on the Rock)
Debussy Premiere Rhapsodie
Brahms Quintet for Clarinet and Strings in B minor, Op. 115

Steven Copes, violin; Sari Gruber, soprano; Jon Manasse, clarinet; Jon Nakamatsu, piano; Carol Rodland, viola; David Ying, cello; Janet Ying, violin

Concert sponsored by .
Steven Copes sponsored by .
Sari Gruber sponsored by David Lee & Company.
Jon Manasse sponsored by .
Jon Nakamatsu sponsored by Don and Chacea Sundman.
David Ying sponsored by .

Concert location:
First Presbyterian Church
97 E. Genesee St., Skaneateles
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Friday, September 2 - 8:00 PM

Chamber Music Concert

André Previn Four Songs for Soprano, Cello, and Piano
Brahms Sonata in E-flat for Clarinet and Piano, Op. 120 No. 2
Dvorak Piano Trio in E minor, “Dumky”

Steven Copes, violin; David Ying and Elinor Freer, cello and piano; Sari Gruber, soprano; Jon Manasse, clarinet; Jon Nakamatsu, piano

Concert sponsored by Columbian Foundation, Inc., Howard L. Green Foundation, Inc. .
Steven Copes sponsored by .
David Ying and Elinor Freer sponsored by .
Sari Gruber sponsored by David Lee & Company.
Jon Manasse sponsored by .
Jon Nakamatsu sponsored by Don and Chacea Sundman.

Concert location:
First Presbyterian Church
97 E. Genesee St., Skaneateles
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Saturday, September 3 - 7:30 PM

Festival Grand Finale with the Ying Quartet & friends
Ying Quartet
Sari Gruber, soprano

Weber Clarinet Quintet in B-flat Major, Op. 34
Villa-lobos Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5 for Soprano and 8 Cellos
Mendelssohn Octet for Strings in E-flat Major, Op. 20

Concert sponsored by Peter and Elsa Soderberg.
Ying Quartet sponsored by Bill and Donna Davis.
Steven Copes sponsored by .
Sari Gruber sponsored by David Lee & Company.
Jon Manasse sponsored by .
David Ying sponsored by .

Concert location:
Brook Farm
2.5 miles south of the village on Route 41A, Skaneateles
(Lawn chairs or blankets are recommended for outdoor concerts)
Get driving directions
Rain location:
First Presbyterian Church
97 E. Genesee St., Skaneateles
Get driving directions

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All programs subject to change.

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