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Opening Night: Folk Meets Baroque
Skaneateles Festival
Opening Night: Folk Meets Baroque
Event Sponsored by:
Larry and Tracy Sala
This is your chance to hear Ruckus “the world’s only period instrument rock band” (San Francisco Classical Voice) as they join forces with up-and-coming violinist, Keir GoGwilt. Together they offer a folk-Baroque feast of dance music: classic trio sonatas by Corelli and Geminiani paired with 18th – century fiddle tunes by Scottish folk master Neil Gow, known as “the Scottish Corelli.” Vocalist Fiona Gillespie joins with a selection of Gaelic songs. Hear the energy and emotion of Baroque music come to life with “a fizzing, daring display of personality and imagination” (New York Times).
Program:
TRADITIONAL SCOTTISH GAELIC Dh’èirich mi moch, b’fheàrr nach d’ dh’èirich
CORELLI Sonata in G minor, Op. 5, No. 5
Adagio – Vivace
Adagio – Vivace
Giga (Allegro)
NEIL GOW The Forrest Set from Books of Strathspey Reels
CORELLI Sonata in A Major, Op. 5, No. 6
Grave – Allegro
Allegro – Adagio
Allegro
NEIL GOW The Jenny Sutton Set
TRADITIONAL SCOTTISH FOLK SONG Lord Gregory
CORELLI Folia in D minor, Op. 5, No. 12
Adagio – Allegro – Adagio – Vivace
Allegro – Andante – Allegro – Adagio
Allegro
NEIL GOW The Lady Helenora Set
Meet Ruckus
Meet Keir GoGwilt
Meet Fiona Gillespie
Upcoming Events
“the world’s only period-instrument rock band.”
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WEEKDAY EVENING CONCERTS
First Presbyterian Church
Parking for the First Presbyterian Church along Genesee Street or in the municipal parking lot located behind M&T Bank on Genesee St. or Doug’s Fish Fry on Jordan. There is also free parking at Skaneateles High School.
From Syracuse and points east: Take Rte. 690 West to 695 West, then follow exit sign to Rte. 5 West. At the second light, turn left onto Rte. 321 (Bennetts Corners Road). Follow 321 until it ends in downtown Skaneateles. Turn left onto Genesee Street. The church is on the left, directly across from Lakeside Park and the Episcopal Church.
From Auburn and points west: Take Route 20 (Genesee Street) to Skaneateles. Go through the center village and the church will be on the left, directly across from Lakeside Park and the Episcopal Church.
SEATING
The church is air-conditioned and the seats are cushioned church pews.
All seating is “first come, first served” with“A” ticket seating being designated in the front rows of the church and “B” ticket seating in the back ½ of the church.
FOOD AND DRINK
HANDICAP ACCESSIBILITY
PREPARING
Acoustics are outstanding in the church, so there are no bad seats sound-wise, but as with all venues, aisle seats may be at a premium.
Bathrooms are located in multiple locations at the church.
SKANEATELES FESTIVAL MERCHANDISE
Guest artist CDs may be available on the nights they perform.
Credit cards and cash are both welcome.
PHOTOGRAPHY AND CELL PHONES
There are a variety of ways to get tickets!
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97 East Genesee Street
Hours: M-F 10am – 5pm
Purchase at the Door
Robinson Pavilion – tent near the Tasting Room – beginning at 6:00pm