Concert Schedule:

Sunday, July 17, 2022

The Music of Wine

Bach, Beethoven, and Bubbly

Enjoy the masterful pairing of five delicious and unique wines with their perfect musical counterparts, selected thoughtfully by the Festival Musicians, in a charming, delightful, and relaxed ?social setting.

Program:

Wine: Spain
Burgans Albarino Rias Baixas
Dry, crisp, fruity
Donated by: Ryan's Wine & Spirits
Musical Pairing: Manuel de Falita Jota (violin and piano)

Wine: Germany
Mozelle Riesling
Refreshing, light, sweet
Donated by: Dancause & Sons
Musical Pairing: J.S. Bach
Courante from Suite No. 6 in D major for solo cello

Wine: France
Matanzas Creek Sauvignon Blanc
Smooth, genteel, reserved
Donated by: Ryan's Wine & Spirits
Musical Pairing: Rebecca Clarke Morpheus (violin and piano)

Wine: Germany
Ravines Winery Gewürztraminer
Dynamic aromatics of Asian pear, mango, and sweet spices jump from the glass. Bold, spicy, earthy.
Donated by: Ravines Wine Cellars
Musical Pairing: Franz Liszt
Gnomenreigen

Wine: Italy
Maschio Prosecco Brut V.S.Q.
Lively, bubbly, light-hearted
Donated by: Dancause & Sons
Musical Pairing: Beethoven
?String Trio in G major, Op. 9 IV Presto

Musicians:
?Amy Sue Barston, cello
Meredith Crawford, viola?
Kevin Kumar, violin
Donna Kwong, piano

Concert Time: 2:00 pm
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Location: Ferris Hills at West Lake, 1 Ferris Hills, Canandaigua, NY 14424

Tuesday, July 19, 2022

A Night To Remember

Food, Wine & Music Pairing

We are so excited to host you for a
?4-course food, wine, and music pairing on the night of July 19th! This ChamberFest event will be a first of its kind with courses gracefully prepared by our executive chefs. Each bite will be accompanied by Finger Lakes wine and harmonious live music.

Program:

FIRST
Musical Pairing:
Astor Piazzolla's Oblivion and Carlos
Gardel's Por Una Cabeza
Food:
Shrimp Ceviche
Summer Pico, Citrus, Charred Bread
Wine:
Hosmer Dry Riesling, Seneca Lake,
2019

SECOND
Musical Pairing:
David Popper: Gnomentanz (Dance of
the Gnomes) cello and piano. Op 50,
No 2
Food:
Heirloom Tomato Risotto
Burrata, Basil, Smoked Chili Oil
Wine:
Osmote Chardonnay, Seneca Lake,
?2020

THIRD
Musical Pairing:
Franz Liszt: Waldesrauschen
Food:
Roasted Salmon
Charred Corn, Black Garlic, Mustard
Wine:
Heron Hill Ingle Vineyard Pinot Noir,
Canandaigua Lake, 2017

?INTERMEZZO
Musical Pairing:
Antonio Vivaldi: Summer (movements
 II and III)
Food:
Local Strawberry Consommé

DESSERT
Musical Pairing:
High Reel Set (Scottish fiddle music)
Food:
Local Peaches
Almond Cake, Hearth Roasted Cherries,
Buttermilk Sherbet
Digestifs:
Peach Old Fashioned
Cask & Crew Whiskey
Peaches, Fee Brothers Peach Bitters

Musicians:
?Amy Sue Barston, cello
Meredith Crawford, viola?
Kevin Kumar, violin
Donna Kwong, piano
Thomas Rodgers, violin

Concert Time: 6:00 pm

Location: The Lake House on Canandaigua, 770 S Main St, Canandaigua, NY 14424

Wednesday, July 20, 2022

Classical Blue Jeans Concert

Program:

?Don’t miss our signature event - sells out every year!  Join all the esteemed festival musicians plus celebrated Gyspy and Klezmer violin virtuoso, Sasha Margolis, 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.

Musicians:
Amy Sue Barston, cello
Meredith Crawford, viola?
Kevin Kumar, violin
Donna Kwong, piano
Michael Leopold, lute
Sasha Margolis, violin

Time:
6:00 pm – Cash bar, appetizers
6:15 pm – Music starts
7:00 pm – Dinner
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Location: Casa Larga Vineyards, 2287 Turk Hill Rd, Fairport, NY 14450

Thursday, July 21, 2022

Free Children's Concert

Program:

Little Red Riding Hood Plays 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.

Musicians:
Amy Sue Barston, cello
Meredith Crawford, viola?
Kevin Kumar, violin
Donna Kwong, piano

Time:  11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location: Wood Library, 134 N Main St, Canandaigua, NY 14424

Friday, July 22, 2022

Formal Concert #1

Enjoy world renowned pianist Donna Kwong’s poetic presentation of favorites from the keyboard repertoire, plus a Felix Mendelssohn quartet masterpiece, written when the composer was just 16 years old.

Program:

Two Sonatas for solo piano
Doménico Scarlatti (1685-1757)

2 Konzertetüden
Franz Liszt (1811-1886)
I. Waldesrauschen
II. Gnomenreigen

Valleé d'Obermann from Années de Pèlerinage I (Suisse)
Franz Liszt (1811-1886)

Impromptu No. 2 in E-flat Major, D 899
Franz Schubert (1797-1828)

Intermission

String Quartet No. 2 in A minor, Op. 13
Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847)
I. Adagio - Allegro vivace
II. Adagio non lento
III. Intermezzo: Allegretto con moto –
Allegro di molto
IV. Presto - Adagio non lento

Musicians:
Amy Sue Barston, cello
Meredith Crawford, viola
Kevin Kumar, violin
Donna Kwong, piano
Thomas Rodgers, violin

Concert Chat:  7:15 pm
Concert Time:  7:30 pm
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Location: Fort Hill Performing Arts Center, 20 Fort Hill Ave, Canandaigua, NY 14424

Sunday, July 24, 2022

Formal Concert #2

Festival Finale

As always, our final concert of the season will leave the audience wishing for more.  Luscious duets from Boston, France, England, and Scotland lead to all the artists banding together for Schumann’s beloved and revelatory Piano Quartet in E?.

Program:

Romance for Cello and Piano
Amy Beach

Three Pieces for Cello and Piano
Nadia Boulanger

Morpheus for Viola and Piano
Rebecca Clarke

Shetland Reel  for Cello and Violin
Natalie Hass and Alasdair Fraser

Intermission

Piano Quartet in E? major, Op. 47
Robert Schumann (1810-1856)
I. Sostenuto assai – Allegro ma non
troppo
II. Scherzo: Molto vivace – Trio I – Trio II
III. Andante cantabile
IV. Finale: Vivace

Musicians:
Amy Sue Barston, cello
Meredith Crawford, viola
Kevin Kumar, violin
Donna Kwong, piano

Pre-Concert Chat:  2:00 pm
Concert Time:  2:15 pm

Location: Fort Hill Performing Arts Center, 20 Fort Hill Ave, Canandaigua, NY 14424

Fest Date: July 17 - 24, 2022

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