The Long Island Mozart Festival in collaboration with Chamber Players International returns for a seventh season at Old Westbury Gardens this weekend.
The event features world class soloists join the Festival Chamber Orchestra for a series of concerts performing works by Mozart and Haydn.
The festival runs all weekend long, with a gala Friday evening,
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There is lawn seating at the festival, so bring a blanket, chairs, and a sun umbrella, as there is very limited shade in the concert area. Concerts are included with admission, ranging from $5-$10. (Learn more.)
Here’s the lineup:
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Friday, May 23
Gala Opening Night 6-8 p.m. Hosted by Laura Savini
The Red Ballroom of Old Westbury House
6 p.m.
Hors D'oeuvres and Wine Reception
7 p.m.
Concert featuring Philip Edward Fisher, All-Mozart Recital
$100 per person
For tickets and further information call (877) 444-4488
Saturday, May 24
Mozart for Children 12 p.m. – Debbie Surowicz brings her award-winning program to the Festival. Works by Mozart and other composers, carefully chosen for their appeal to children, are used as a basis for story telling, games, movement, and song. Extensive use is made of hand puppets and easy to play small instruments and other musical props.
Main Stage Chamber Orchestra Performances 4 p.m. 6 p.m.
Featured Soloists:
Olga Vinokur, piano soloist
4 p.m. Concert
Eine Kleine Nacht Musik
Piano Quartet in g minor
6 p.m. Concert
Divertimento K136
Piano Concerto in A Major, K 414
Sunday, May 25
Main Stage Chamber Orchestra Performances 4 p.m. 6 p.m.
Featured Soloists:
Philip Edward Fisher, piano soloist
4 p.m. Concert
Divertimento K138
Piano Quartet in Eb Major
6 p.m. Concert
Divertimento K137
Piano Concerto in F Major, K459
If you go: Old Westbury Gardens is located at 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury. Admission for the gala is $100. The Saturday and Sunday concerts are included with garden admission, ranging from $5-$10. For more information, visit the organization’s website.
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