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Weekend Pick: Long Island Mozart Festival at Old Westbury Gardens

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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