Opening Night: Revolutionary Portraits Pacifica Quartet
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Thursday, July 30, 2026, 7:30 PM
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First Presbyterian Church of Skaneateles 97 E. Genesee St., Skaneateles
Mendelssohn: String Quartet, Op. 13 Gabriela Lena Frank: New work for Narrator and String Quartet Jennifer Higdon: New work for Narrator and String Quartet Dvorak: String Quartet, Op. 96 ("American")
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Pacifica Quartet & Aaron Wunsch
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Friday, July 31, 2026, 7:30 PM
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First Presbyterian Church of Skaneateles 97 E. Genesee St., Skaneateles
Haydn String Quartet, Op. 33, No. 1 Barber String Quartet, Op. 11 Franck Piano Quintet
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Broadway by the Lake with Norm Lewis
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Saturday, August 1, 2026, 8:00 PM
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Robinson Pavilion at Anyela's Vineyards 2433 W. Lake Rd., Skaneateles
Renowned for his acting work onstage and screen, fans of musical theater best know Norm Lewis, the SAG, Grammy and Tony-Award nominated star for his booming baritone and the magnetic charisma that has marked every step of his nearly three decades of Broadway excellence. In his one-man show, Lewis will present a revue of songs hand-picked from his impressive resumé of the who's-who among leading man roles & will lend his unique and insightful vocal versatility to selections ranging from jazz and blues, to soul, pop, and classic American favorites.
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Imani Winds & Andy Akiho
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Thursday, August 6, 2026, 7:30 PM
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First Presbyterian Church of Skaneateles 97 E. Genesee St., Skaneateles
Jean Françaix Quintet No. 2 Lalo Schifrin La Nouvelle Orleans Paquito d'Rivera Aires Tropicales and A Little Cuban Waltz2 Stevie Wonder Overjoyed, arr. Mark Dover (1985) Andy Akiho Selections from BeLonging
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KidsFest: Imani Winds & Andy Akiho: Sound Out!
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Friday, August 7, 2026, 10:30 AM
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Price: Adults $5, kids free |
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Mandana Barn 1274 State Route 359 (Lacy Road), Skaneateles
Come along with the Grammy-winning Imani Winds on a guided tour of the five wind instruments and the amazing sounds they can make, separately and together. They are joined by Andy Akiho, a whiz on the steel pan, for some of the most colorful and mesmerizing music you will ever hear!
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An Afternoon with Imani Winds
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Friday, August 7, 2026, 2:00 PM
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Price: $20 |
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May Memorial Unitarian Society 3800 E. Genesee St., Syracuse
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Garrick Ohlsson in Recital
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Friday, August 7, 2026, 7:30 PM
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First Presbyterian Church of Skaneateles 97 E. Genesee St., Skaneateles
Shostakovich Prelude and Fugue in E minor, op. 87, no. 4 Brahms Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Händel, op. 24 Chopin Barcarolle, op. 60 Chopin Piano Sonata No. 3 in B minor, op. 58
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Beethoven Under the Stars with Garrick Ohlsson Marcelo Lehninger, conductor
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Saturday, August 8, 2026, 8:00 PM
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Robinson Pavilion at Anyela's Vineyards 2433 W. Lake Rd., Skaneateles
Beethoven Symphony No. 4 Jessie Montgomery Starburst Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 4
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Matinée: Afternoon with Friends
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Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 2:30 PM
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First Presbyterian Church of Skaneateles 97 E. Genesee St., Skaneateles
Mozart Violin Sonata No. 21 in E minor, K. 304 Bernstein Two movements from "Mass for Cello and Piano" Valerie Coleman Maombi Asante Dvorak Trio No. 4 in E minor, Dumky Works performed by Julia Bruskin, cello; Aaron Wunsch, piano; David McCarroll, violin; and Erin Lesser, flute.
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American Revolutions
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Thursday, August 13, 2026, 7:30 PM
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First Presbyterian Church of Skaneateles 97 E. Genesee St., Skaneateles
Copland Duo for Flute and Piano Song selections by Bernstein, Barber, Ives, and Amy Beach Ives Trio for Violin, Cello, and Piano New Work, commissioned by the Skaneateles Festival Works performed by Elizabeth Sutphen, soprano and former Robinson Award winner; Erin Lesser, flute; and David McCarroll, violin.
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From the Forest to the Ocean
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Friday, August 14, 2026, 7:30 PM
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First Presbyterian Church of Skaneateles 97 E. Genesee St., Skaneateles
Beethoven Cello Sonata No. 4, Op. 102, No. 1 George Crumb Voice of the Whale Brahms Piano Quartet No. 2 in A Major Works performed by Erin Lesser, flute; David McCarroll, violin; Aaron Wunsch, piano; and Julia Bruskin, cello.
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Bluegrass with Jason Carter and Michael Cleveland
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Saturday, August 15, 2026, 8:00 PM
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Robinson Pavilion at Anyela's Vineyards 2433 W. Lake Rd., Skaneateles
Two of the most decorated and dynamic bluegrass fiddlers join forces! Jason Carter is a three-time Grammy Award winner and veteran bandleader. 12-time fiddle champion Michael Cleveland caused a stir at the Skaneateles Festival in 2023 while performing with Béla Fleck; he won a Grammy in 2019 for his album, Tall Fiddler. Carter and Cleveland perform both new and classic bluegrass songs, joined by a full band.
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Terra String Quartet at the Soule Branch Library
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Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 2:00 PM
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Price: Free |
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Soule Branch Library 101 Springfield Rd., Syracuse
The Skaneateles Festival's 2026 Emerging Artists in Residence and winners of the 2025 Naumburg Chamber Music Competition and recent prizewinners at the 2025 Bordeaux and Wigmore Hall International Quartet Competitions, the Terra String Quartet is a vibrant young international ensemble based in New York City. They are composed of graduates of The Juilliard School, The New England Conservatory, Harvard University, and the Curtis Institute of Music. Known for their sincere storytelling, commitment to artistic excellence, and versatile approach to repertoire, TSQ strives to foster conversation and genuine human connection through their performances and pedagogy.
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Musical Trail Walk at Baltimore Woods
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Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Price: Free |
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Baltimore Woods Nature Center 4007 Bishop Hill Rd., Marcellus
Immerse yourself in the serenity of nature's song as you take a stroll through a 1/4-mile trail featuring musicians who will be stationed along the way. Don't miss out on this free event, and be sure to bring your walking AND dancing shoes for this unique experience in the trails of Baltimore Woods!
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Meet the Terra String Quartet
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Thursday, August 20, 2026, 7:30 PM
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First Presbyterian Church of Skaneateles 97 E. Genesee St., Skaneateles
Schubert String Quartet, D. 804, "Rosamunde" Juri Seo String Quartet No. 2, "Overgrown Paths" Britten String Quartet No. 2
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KidsFest: Time Travel with the Terra String Quartet
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Saturday, August 22, 2026, 10:30 AM
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Price: Adults $5, kids free |
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Robinson Pavilion at Anyela's Vineyards 2433 W. Lake Rd., Skaneateles
The Terra String Quartet takes you on a time-warp journey through three centuries of lively and lyrical string quartet music, from Mozart to present, in their interactive program for kids.
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Festival Finale with Cécile McLorin Salvant
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Saturday, August 22, 2026, 8:00 PM
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Robinson Pavilion at Anyela's Vineyards 2433 W. Lake Rd., Skaneateles
Three-time Grammy-winning vocalist Cécile McLorin Salvant is one of today's great jazz singers. In the words of Wynton Marsalis, with whom she has often performed, "You get a singer like this once in a generation or two." Also a composer and 2025 Carnegie Hall Perspectives Artist, Salvant finds the connections between vaudeville, blues, theater, jazz, baroque and folkloric music. Join her for a mix of classic jazz tunes, French chansons, and newly composed songs.
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