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The Weekend of Chamber Music
Schedule of Events and Concerts
Music Up Close & Personal
Coming Events
May
 May 30
Monticello High School Performance, "Between the Wars: A Living Timeline" final performance presents the students and the artists in the culmination of the year's coaching and collaborative Arts-in-Education. 7:30 pm, Monticello High School, 39 Breakey Ave., Monticello. Admission donation $10, free for students 18 and under.
June
June 21 – Music in the Barn
This is WCM's second major fundraiser each year, held at the Bethel NY country home of a very special WCM patron. On the drawing board are musical plans for flute, cello & harpsichord so far, and a home-cooked gourmet buffet supper with wine, dessert & candlelight will complete this special, early summer event under the stars. Suggested donation is $75 per person, and reservations are required. Call 845-932-8527 or 718-638-8962.
WCM Summer Festival 2008 - Music for All Time
Sunday, July 13
Summer Festival Kickoff Concert: Weekend of Chamber Music presents music for winds by Mozart, Bernstein, Joplin and Paquito D’Rivera at 3 p.m., concluding the “Downtown Arts Day” artisans’ street fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Presbyterian Church back lawn, Main Street, Jeffersonville, NY.
Admission: Free.
Information: 887-5803 or online at WCMconcerts.org.
Tuesday, July 15
Summer Festival Dinner Concert: Weekend of Chamber Music presents “Café Concert with Panache,” summer supper followed by music for fortepiano, clarinet, flute, and voice by Schubert, Mendelssohn and others, 6 p.m.
Hills Country Inn, Bethlehem Road, Callicoon Center, NY.
Reservations: $55, includes dinner (cash or check only at the door; PayPal online).
Information: 887-5803 or online at WCMconcerts.org.
Thursday, July 17
Summer Festival Lecture: Weekend of Chamber Music presents “MusicTalks!” with an illustrated talk by Nathan A. Randall (Princeton University) for the centennial of composer Olivier Messiaen
Western Sullivan Public Library, Jeffersonville Branch, 19 Center Street, Jeffersonville, NY.
Admission: suggested donation $10; free age 18 and under.
Information: 887-5803 or online at WCMconcerts.org.
Friday, July 18
Summer Festival Open Rehearsal: Weekend of Chamber Music presents “At Work & Play Behind the Notes,” a behind-the-scenes look at the world-class artists in an interactive rehearsal/workshop,
7 p.m.
Eddie Adams Barn, North Branch Road, Jeffersonville, NY.
Admission: Free.
Information: 887-5803 or online at WCMconcerts.org.
Saturday, July 19
Summer Festival Concert: Weekend of Chamber Music presents “The Main Event” concert marking Olivier Messiaen’s centennial with Quartet for the End of Time plus Haydn’s Piano Trio and others, followed by a Meet-the-Artists’ reception, 8 p.m.
Eddie Adams Barn, North Branch Road, Jeffersonville, NY.
Admission: $25; free for students 18 and under (cash or check at the door; PayPal online).
Information: 887-5803 or online at WCMconcerts.org.
Tuesday, July 22
Summer Festival Dinner Concert: Weekend of Chamber Music presents “Café Concert with Panache,” summer supper followed by Bach, Schubert, Pleyel and other music for fortepiano, flute, violin and cello, 6 p.m.
Settlers Inn, 4 Main Ave., Hawley, PA.
Reservations: $55, includes dinner (cash or check only at the door; PayPal online).
Information: 887-5803 or online at WCMconcerts.org.
Thursday, July 24
Summer Festival Performance: Weekend of Chamber Music presents “MusicTalks!” with cellist Caroline Stinson in conversation and performance of Bach’s music for solo cello, 8 p.m.
SAMBA, Main Street, Jeffersonville, NY.
Admission: Cover Charge $15.
Information: 887-5803 or online at WCMconcerts.org.
Friday, July 25
Summer Festival Open Rehearsal: Weekend of Chamber Music presents “At Work & Play Behind the Notes,” WCM showcases its Sullivan County student interns in a demonstration and performance, followed by a behind-the-scenes look at world-class artists in an open rehearsal. 7 p.m.
Eddie Adams Barn, North Branch Road, Jeffersonville, NY.
Admission: Free; donations welcome.
Information: 887-5803 or online at WCMconcerts.org.
Saturday, July 26
Summer Festival Concert: Weekend of Chamber Music presents “The Main Event” concert marking Elliott Carter’s centennial plus music by J.S. Bach and Martinu, followed by a Meet-the-Artists’ reception, 8 p.m.
Eddie Adams Barn, North Branch Road, Jeffersonville, NY.
Admission: $25; free for students 18 and under (cash or check at the door; PayPal online).
Information: 887-5803 or online at WCMconcerts.org.
Sunday, July 27
Summer Festival Performance: Weekend of Chamber Music presents “Family Day Sunday” featuring the artists of
Music from China with Chinese fables, Prowling Tigers and Squabbling Ducks played on authentic Chinese instruments, and narrated by actor Paul Austin, 3 p.m.
Eddie Adams Barn, North Branch Road, Jeffersonville, NY.
Admission: $10; free for students 18 and under (cash or check at the door only).
Information: 887-5803 or online at WCMconcerts.org.
December
Festival of Noëls TBA
Summer Festival 2007
Opening Day
Nearly 150 people enjoyed music for wind ensembles at the free outdoor concert on the lawn, downtown Jeffersonville.
Café Concerts with Panache!
Kenneth Hamrick & WCM Artists tune up for the Tuesday dinner concert evenings at the beautiful Settlers & Hills Inns.
Main Event Saturdays
Lee Hoiby & David Trombley, and the Beethoven Septet 'At Work & Play Behind the Notes' in the free Friday open rehearsals.
Grand Finale Sunday
The NACL actors & WCM musicians teamed up for a special children's production of "Carnival of the Animals" on the back lawn at the Eddie Adams Farm.
Concert Archives
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