Sundays June 7th, 14th and 21st at 2:00 PM.
The Scandinavian Music Festival in Fort Tryon Park, now in its 15th 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:
June 7th, 2020 at 2:00 PM: The Scandia String Quartet will perform string quartets by Edward Grieg and Carl Nielsen.
June 14th, 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 21st, 2020 at 2:00 PM: Scandia Strings. The Scandia String Orchestra will perform works by Jean Sibelius, Lars-Erik Larsson and Niels W. Gade. Soloist: Mayuki Fukuhara.
Music Director/Conductor: Dorrit Matson
