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ChamberFest Canandaigua - 2023 Concert List
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ALE-LEGRO - Classical Music & Beer: Sunday, July 16, 2023 at 1:00 pm
*** PLEASE NOTE - NEW VENUE *** Program: This year, the Festival will open with a lively concert event featuring delightful chamber music at the brand new Hotel Canandaigua. Artistic Director Kevin Kumar says Beer Music is a musical tasting celebrating our civilizaiton’s fondness for this ancient fermented beverage. Admission is free. Those that choose to make a $25 donation will receive one free flight of five local craft beers and a raffle ticket toward a deluxe gift basket. SOLD OUT! This event will be held at the Hotel Canandaigua. (Complete event information - click here) |
POP-UP AT COBBLESTONE: Monday, July 17, 2023 at 12:15 pm.
Program: World-renowned musicians visit Cobblestone Arts Center! Cellist Amy Barston (Juilliard, NYC) and violinist Kevin Kumar (Hollywood, LA) bring critically-acclaimed musician friends from around the country to Cobblestone to chat, laugh, and perform inspiring and heart-warming music of all genres, from pop, to fiddle tunes, to beloved classics. This event will be held at Cobblestone Arts Center. (Complete event information - click here) |
FOOD, WINE, & CLASSICAL MUSIC PAIRING: Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at 6:00 pm
Program: Back by popular demand! This concert sold out immediately last year. We are so excited to once again host you for an unforgettable 5-course food, wine, and music pairing. This ChamberFest event will offer incredible courses gracefully prepared by our executive chefs. Each bite will be accompanied by Finger Lakes wine and harmonious live music. SOLD OUT! This event will be held at The Lake House on Canandaigua Lake - The Barn. (Complete event information - click here) |
CLASSICAL BLUE JEANS CONCERT: Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at 6:00 pm
Program: Don’t miss our signature event - sells out every year! Join all the esteemed festival musicians plus celebrated clarinetist Moran Katz for wonderful food and fiery music from around the world. As always, our artistic directors Kevin and Amy will play blazing fiddle music and favorite Appalachian tunes. SOLD OUT! This event will be held at Casa Larga Vineyards and Winery. (Complete event information - click here) |
CHILDREN'S CONCERT: Thursday, July 20, 2023 at 11:00 am
Program: Don’t Let the Pigeon Play the Violin!!! - A free, lively 30 minute musical show for the whole family, with delightful performances by musical artists of the ChamberFest Canandaigua, spear-headed by charismatic co-artist director cellist Amy Barston. Recommended especially for ages 5-11, but all are welcome. This event will be held at Wood Library. (Complete event information - click here) |
FORMAL CONCERT #1: Friday, July 21, 2023 at 7:30 pm. Pre-concert chat at 7:15 pm.
Program: Beethoven's Symphonic Septet and Brahms' Love Song to the Clarinet - Experience the whimsy of a young Beethoven, exploring expressive orchestral landscapes with his game-changing Septet in Eb major. And feel how Brahms, late in life, fell head-over-heels in love with the clarinet; it is ever-apparent in his exquisitely romantic Sonata Op. 120 for clarinet and piano. This event will be held at Cobblestone Arts Center. (Complete event information - click here) |
FORMAL CONCERT #2: Sunday, July 23, 2023 at 2:15 pm. Pre-concert chat at 2:00 pm.
Program: Festival Finale - As always, our final concert of the season will leave the audience wishing for more. Poetic favorites for solo piano give way to Debussy’s luscious, French sonata for violin and piano, leading to the artists all banding together for Dvorak’s astonishingly Romantic Piano Quartet in E♭. This event will be held at Cobblestone Arts Center. (Complete event information - click here) |