Reading Party Fundraiser

Phil & Lucy Sheils open their home to just thirty attendees for this unique fundraiser supporting ChamberFest Canandaigua's 22nd Anniversary Season. Experience world-class chamber music in an intimate setting as renowned harpist Bridget Kibbey joins co-artistic directors Amy Barston and Audrey Andrist, along with Katie Lansdale and Chiara Dieguez, for a spontaneous musical reading party. Guests will enjoy wine and light refreshments throughout the evening in the heart of the Finger Lakes region.

Ever wonder what top musicians do in their free time? The answer is simple: they play more music, but without preparing it! At beloved "sight-reading parties," musicians eat, drink, and make merry by spontaneously performing favorite chamber works, not in the concert hall, but at home with friends. This freedom from expectation creates a rare intimacy and magic that can only happen under such circumstances, often leading to joyful laughter and unforgettable moments.

Patrons lucky enough to attend often say this is one of the most memorable ChamberFest Canandaigua events of the summer, offering a unique glimpse of world-class musicians in their most natural habitat. We'd tell you what they plan to play, but even they won't know until they arrive, and that's part of the fun.

Enjoy this one-of-a-kind Finger Lakes chamber music experience while helping secure a bright future for ChamberFest Canandaigua.