Sundays May 30th, June 6th and June 13th at 2:00 PM.
The Scandinavian Music Festival in Fort Tryon Park, now in its 17th season, is a unique series of three outdoor summer concerts performed by musicians of the Scandia Symphony and guest artists on Sundays in June. The concerts take place in a scenic and attractive venue, on Billings Lawn, below the Heather Garden and with spectacular views of the Hudson River. The artists speak to the audience as they introduce musical characteristics and history of the music and the culture and traditions of Scandinavia.
PROGRAMS:
May 30th, 2021 at 2:00 PM: The Scandia String Quartet and Flutist Lisa Hansen will present an innovative program featuring “Quintet in A Major” by Friedrich Kuhlau, “String Quartet in G Major” by Edward Grieg, “Three Traditional Finnish Folk Dances” by Frank Foerster and “Song about Em” by Emmy Lindstrom.
June 6th, 2020 at 2:00 PM: The Scandia Brass Quintet will present their popular repertoire of contemporary and traditional compositions and arrangements, representing music from each of the five Scandinavian countries, including five national anthems.
June 13th, 2021 at 2:00 PM: Scandia Strings. The Scandia String Orchestra will perform works by Gunnar de Frumerie, Lars-Erik Larsson, Frank Foerster, Bernhard Crusell, Christian Sinding.
Soloists: Lisa Hansen, Flute, Elizabeth Miller, Violin, Steven Hartman, Clarinet.
Music Director/Conductor: Dorrit Matson
