To satisfy the cravings of music lovers in the area, and kick off the season right, a Skaneateles Festival throwback concert will take place on Sunday, Aug. 7 in celebration of the St. James Episcopal Church’s 200th anniversary. Tickets will be $15 at the door.
The festival is excited to announce the invitation of Lindsay Groves to serve as Artistic Director for this one-time-only, special concert. Lindsay started the Skaneateles Festival in 1980 as the Music Director and served as such for 11 years. A chance for her to wear her old hat, she has planned the program for this wonderful concert featuring Schubert’s String Trio in Bb, Mozart’s Piano Quartet in Eb, and Dvorak’s Piano Quintet.
Lindsay contacted old Festival friends, delighted they could make time in their busy schedule to come together for this special concert. Musicians being featured for this special throwback concert include:Paul Arnold, violin (Philadelphia Orchestra); Susan Waterbury, violin(Professor of Violin, Ithaca College); Melissa Matson, viola(Rochester Philharmonic Principal); Lindsay Groves, cello (Symphoria); Stephen Heyman, piano (Professor of Piano, Syracuse University)
“I am so happy that these four wonderful Skaneateles Festival musicians have managed to find the time to simultaneously travel to Skaneateles to perform… we mostly met in the 70’s and 80’s, so getting together again in a fantastic opportunity!”
– Lindsay Groves, Artistic Director
What: St. James Church Bicentennial Skaneateles Festival Throwback Concert
When: Sunday, Aug. 7, 2016 at 2 p.m.
Where: St. James Episcopal Church, 96 E. Genesee St., Skaneateles, NY
Who:Paul Arnold, violin; Susan Waterbury, violin; Melissa Matson, viola; Lindsay Groves, cello; Stephen Heyman, piano
How Much: $15 at the door
The Skaneateles Festival season is on its way with a shiny Robinson Pavilion at Anyela’s Vineyards. To buy tickets or see the season, visit skanfest.org. As part of St. James’ 200th anniversary, each month, there has been an exciting event to learn about the church’s history, fun activities, and a chance to spend quality fellowship time with the parish family. Check out St. James’ website, stjamesskan.org for more events and information.
Additional Information
Skaneateles Festival: Since 1980, the Skaneateles Festival has grown from a few concerts in the local library to a month-long celebration each August, attracting some of the world’s finest musicians, involving more than 125 community volunteers, and drawing audiences from all over the Northeastern United States. Now in its 37th year, the Festival features world-renown musicians at two venues. Featuring the new Robinson Pavilion at Anyela’s Vineyards, the Festival is moving into a new era of beautiful, world-class music by the lake.
St. James Episcopal Church:The St. James’ legacy is one of adaptation, commitment and great accomplishment in service to the mission of God, but it is a story unfinished. There are still words to be written and blank pages to be filled with the achievements and success of our generation and the many more to come.
