Skaneateles Festival

2026 Summer Suite
2026-07-15 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Detroit) | Private: 3074 West Lake Road, 3074 West Lake Road, Skaneateles, NY, 13152, United States
2026 Summer Suite

Date: Wednesday, July 15
Time: 6:30-8:30pm
Location: 3074 West Lake Road
Price: $125 per person

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You are invited to a brilliant Summer Suite on July 15 from 6:30-8:30 PM!
• Hosted by The Falcone Family at 3074 West Lake Road
• An evening of gourmet food & drink
• Amazing lakeside views & even better company

Tickets can be purchased by clicking the button above, by mail, or by phone. Please note that tickets are limited for this event.
By mail: Checks can be made out to Skaneateles Festival and mailed to 97 E. Genesee St. Skaneateles, NY 13152. You will receive an email confirmation of your purchase once it has been processed.
By phone: Call us at (315) 685-7418 and we will process your ticket order over the phone.
Summer Suite supports the Skaneateles Festival’s concert season.
*A note on parking: Staff will direct parking upon arrival. There will be designated handicap parking and drop-off.

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FREE, SkanFest U: American Revolutions
2026-07-28 16:00 - 17:00 | First Presbyterian Church, 97 East Genesee St, Skaneateles, NY, 13152, United States
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SkanFest U: American Revolutions

Four Tuesdays, July 28- August 18, 2026
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
First Presbyterian Church

Event Sponsored by:
The Julie Sharpe Fund

SkanFest U: American Revolutions

This season’s educational program explores the American musicians whose free-thinking spirit changed the course of music and even the way we listen today. Focusing on moments of innovation, the course will highlight music by classical composers Aaron Copland, Samuel Barber, Amy Beach, Leonard Bernstein, and William Grant Still; jazz pioneers Duke Ellington, Miles Davis, and Ornette Coleman; and freethinkers Edgar Varèse, John Cage, Terry Riley, Julius Eastman, Pauline Oliveros, as well as younger composers living and working today. Hear exclusive live performances by Festival artists and mingle with your fellow music enthusiasts afterward over a glass of wine.

Four weekly sessions are led by Artistic Director, Aaron Wunsch, who teaches at The Juilliard School.
Four Tuesdays, 7/28 – 8/18, 4:00-5:00 PM
After the lecture, there will be a small wine reception.
This event is free and no ticket is required.

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WEEKDAY EVENING CONCERTS

First Presbyterian Church

The facility was rebuilt in 1998 and the church committed to using the building as a community resource to provide space for and host various Art Shows and Music Festivals, Education programs, Co-ops, and Community based youth programs.

97 E. Genesee St, Skaneateles, NY 13152
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
Doors open at 7:30pm – Concerts begin promptly at 8pm
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
Light refreshments may be available for purchase at Intermission. There are many restaurants located in the Village within an easy walk or short drive of the church. See listing of “Friends of the Festival” restaurants.

HANDICAP ACCESSIBILITY
We are happy to accommodate any accessibility needs of patrons and handicap seating is available in all price levels. Please call our office at 315-685-7418 so that we can ensure the best accommodations.

PREPARING
Attendance may be at capacity, so come early to assure yourselves of parking nearby and the seating you prefer.
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
A variety of Skaneateles Festival merchandise will be available for purchase before each concert and during intermission.
Guest artist CDs may be available on the nights they perform.
Credit cards and cash are both welcome.

PHOTOGRAPHY AND CELL PHONES
We would love for you to take lots of photos before and after the concerts and tag us on social media! We ask that you be considerate during the concert by silencing your phones and being aware of how your photography may be affecting your neighbors’ experience; we want everyone to enjoy the music in the moment. Please do not use flash during the concert.

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Plan Your Trip

Skaneateles is the eastern gateway to the Finger Lakes Region of Central New York State. Our Lake is at the center of all we do, and is the lifeblood of the community. Within the Village and the surrounding environment there is a variety of wonderful places to eat, shop, stay, and explore what makes Skaneateles so unique.

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Opening Night: Revolutionary Portraits
2026-07-30 19:30 - 21:00 | First Presbyterian Church, 97 East Genesee St, Skaneateles, NY, 13152, United States
Skaneateles Festival

Opening Night: Revolutionary Portraits

Thurs. July 30, 2026
Concert at 7:30 PM
Pre-Concert Talk at 6:30 PM, Doors Open at 6:00 PM
First Presbyterian Church of Skaneateles

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Event Sponsored by:

Doug and Peg Whitehouse
In memory of Gwen Birchenough

The multiple GRAMMY Award-winning Pacifica Quartet kicks off the Festival’s 47th season, also the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Their program with narrator honors trailblazing women who have helped shape our nation. The evening features two commissions for narrator and string quartet: Jennifer Higdon’s tribute to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Gabriela Lena Frank’s portrait of environmental pioneer Rachel Carson—each blending powerful narration with vivid musical storytelling. The program ends with Dvořák’s beloved “American” Quartet.

Simin Ganatra, violin; Austin Hartman, violin; Mark Holloway, viola; Brandon Vamos, cello

Program:
Backstage Pass: American Revolutions: 250 Years of Music
Join the Festival Artistic Directors, narrator Julia Figueras, and members of the Pacifica Quartet for a conversation about American music and the new musical portraits of Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and environmentalist Rachel Carson to be heard on this evening’s program.
Revolutionary Portraits
MENDELSSOHN String Quartet No. 2 in A Minor, op. 13
Adagio – Allegro vivace
Adagio non lento
Intermezzo. Allegretto con moto – Allegro di molto
Presto – Adagio non lento
GABRIELA LENA FRANK The Edge of Everything: Elegy for Rachel Louise Carson (2026)
JENNIFER HIGDON Steps for Justice (2026)
DVOŘÁK String Quartet in F major, Op. 96 (“American”) (1893)
Allegro ma non troppo
Lento
Molto vivace
Finale: vivace ma non troppo

Pacifica Quartet and Aaron Wunsch
2026-07-31 19:30 - 21:00 | First Presbyterian Church, 97 East Genesee St, Skaneateles, NY, 13152, United States
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Pacifica Quartet & Aaron Wunsch

Fri. July 31, 2026
7:30 PM
First Presbyterian Church of Skaneateles

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The Pacifica Quartet is known for performances that are “engrossing, characterful…with a luminescent tranquility [and] spine-tingling intensity” (The New York Times). They offer classic quartets by Haydn and Barber (including the famous Adagio for Strings, in its original quartet version), and Artistic Director Aaron Wunsch joins for César Franck’s intensely passionate Piano Quintet.
Simin Ganatra, violin; Austin Hartman, violin; Mark Holloway, viola; Brandon Vamos, cello

Program:
HAYDN String Quartet in B Minor, op. 33, no. 1
Allegro moderato
Scherzando: Allegro
Andante
Presto
BARBER String Quartet, op. 11
Molto allegro e appassionato
Molto adagio [attacca]
Molto allegro (come prima)
FRANCK Piano Quintet
Molto moderato quasi lento – Allegro
Lento con molto sentimento
Allegro non troppo ma con fuoco

Broadway by the Lake with Norm Lewis
2026-08-01 20:00 - 21:30 | Robinson Pavilion at Anyela’s Vineyards, 2433 West Lake Rd, Skaneateles, NY, 13152, United States
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Broadway by the Lake with Norm Lewis

Sat. August 1, 2026
8:00 PM
Robinson Pavilion at Anyela’s Vineyards

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Piano Sponsored by: Sarah and Kevin Goode, courtesy of Artist Pianos

Renowned for his acting work onstage and screen, fans of musical theater best know Norm Lewis, the SAG, Grammy and Tony-Award nominated star for his booming baritone and the magnetic charisma that has marked every step of his nearly three decades of Broadway excellence.
In his show, accompanied by pianist, music director, and orchestrator Isaac Harlan, Lewis will present a revue of songs hand-picked from his impressive resumé of the who’s-who among leading man roles & will lend his unique and insightful vocal versatility to selections ranging from jazz and blues, to soul, pop, and classic American favorites.
Selections to be announced from the stage.

Imani Winds & Andy Akiho
2026-08-06 19:30 - 21:00 | First Presbyterian Church, 97 East Genesee St, Skaneateles, NY, 13152, United States
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Imani Winds & Andy Akiho

Thurs. August 6, 2026
Concert at 7:30 PM
Pre-Concert Talk at 6:30 PM, Doors Open at 6:00 PM
First Presbyterian Church of Skaneateles

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Event Sponsored by:

Helga Beck

Winners of a 2024 GRAMMY award, the Imani Winds have led a revolution of the wind quintet through their charismatic performances, adventurous programming, and imaginative collaborations. They are joined by Andy Akiho, a virtuoso on the steel pan, for selections from BeLonging, inspired by the sounds and protests of immigrants held at a Brooklyn detention center. The rest of their program dances a path from France, to New Orleans, to Latin America. Hear why “Imani’s got it all” (Philadelphia Enquirer).
Monica Ellis, bassoon; Brandon Patrick George, flute; Mekhi Gladden, oboe; Mark Dover, clarinet; Kevin Newton, french horn.
Program:
Backstage Pass: A Conversation with Imani Winds & Andy Akiho
Join the Imani Winds and composer Andy Akiho for a conversation about their collaboration and music’s role as a force for social change. Hear their insight into the music they will perform together on this evening’s program.
Imani Winds & Andy Akiho
ANDY AKIHO Longing (2024)
PAQUITO D’RIVERA A Little Cuban Waltz
ANDY AKIHO Synesthesia Suite (2007, revised 2026)
Beige
Crimson
Purple
Red
LALO SCHIFRIN La Nouvelle Orleans (New Orleans) (1987)
STEVIE WONDER Overjoyed (1983)
(arr. Mark Dover)
ANDY AKIHO BeLoud, BeLoved, BeLonging (2022)
BeLoud
BeLoved
BeLonging

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KidsFest: Imani Winds & Andy Akiho: Sound Out!
2026-08-07 10:30 - 11:30 | Mandana Barn, 1274 State Route 359, Skaneateles, NY, 13152, United States
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KidsFest: Imani Winds & Andy Akiho: Sound Out!

10:30 AM, Fri. August 7, 2026

Mandana Barn

1274 NY-359, Skaneateles, NY 13152

KidsFest Presented by:

David and Jan Panasci in loving memory of Faye Panasci
with additional support from: the Fletcher Foundation

IMANI WINDS & ANDY AKIHO: SOUND OUT!
Come along with the GRAMMY-winning Imani Winds on a guided tour of the five wind instruments and the amazing sounds they can make, separately and together. They are joined by Andy Akiho, a whiz on the steel pan, for some of the most colorful and mesmerizing music you will ever hear!
Imani Winds, bassoon; Brandon Patrick George, flute; Mekhi Gladden, oboe; Mark Dover, clarinet; Kevin Newton, french horn.
Location: Mandana Barn (1274 NY-359, Skaneateles, NY 13152)
Time: 10:30 AM
Kids Free; Adults $5 at the door
KidsFest is presented in loving memory of Faye Panasci

Special Event: An Afternoon with Imani Winds
2026-08-07 14:00 - 15:00 | May Memorial Unitarian Universalist Society, 3800 E Genesee St, Syracuse, NY, 13214, United States
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An Afternoon with Imani Winds

Fri. August 7, 2026
2:00 PM
May Memorial Unitarian Universalist Society

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Join the Imani Winds for a special matinee performance on August 7th at 1:30pm at the May Memorial Unitarian Universalist Society.
Imani Winds, bassoon; Brandon Patrick George, flute; Mekhi Gladden, oboe; Mark Dover, clarinet; Kevin Newton, french horn.
Tickets are $20 and can be purchased online or at the door.

Program:
MENDELSSOHN “Scherzo” from A Midsummer Night’s Dream
arr. FRIEDRICH GABLER
PAQUITO D’RIVERA A Little Cuban Waltz*
SHAWN OKPEBHOLO Rise
i. Seeds
ii. Deep Harmony
iii. Spark!

LALO SCHIFRIN La Nouvelle Orleans (New Orleans)

*Written for Imani Winds and commissioned by the Imani Winds Foundation. Premiered on June 16, 2023, New York City.

Please note: This special one-off event is not included in Season Passes, Vineyard Passes, or Week Passes.

Garrick Ohlsson in Recital
2026-08-07 19:30 - 21:00 | First Presbyterian Church, 97 East Genesee St, Skaneateles, NY, 13152, United States
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Garrick Ohlsson in Recital

Fri. August 7, 2026
7:30 PM
First Presbyterian Church of Skaneateles

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Event Sponsored by:

Larry and Tracy Sala
Piano sponsored by: Sarah and Kevin Goode, courtesy of Artist Pianos

Pianist Garrick Ohlsson is one of the great classical musicians of our time. The first American ever to win the Chopin International Piano Competition in Warsaw, Ohlsson is renowned for his Chopin interpretations. Don’t miss this rare chance to hear him perform Chopin’s music with an insight and virtuosity that are “nothing short of heroic” (Boston Globe).

Program:
SHOSTAKOVICH Prelude and Fugue in E minor, op. 87, no. 4
Prelude: Andante
Fugue: Adagio
BRAHMS Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Händel, op. 24
CHOPIN Barcarolle in F-sharp Major, op. 60
CHOPIN Piano Sonata No. 3 in B minor, op. 58 (1844)
Allegro maestoso
Scherzo: Molto vivace
Largo
Finale: Presto non tanto

Beethoven Under the Stars with Garrick Ohlsson
2026-08-08 20:00 - 21:30 | Robinson Pavilion at Anyela’s Vineyards, 2433 West Lake Rd, Skaneateles, NY, 13152, United States
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Beethoven Under the Stars with Garrick Ohlsson

Sat. August 8, 2026
8:00 PM
Robinson Pavilion at Anyela’s Vineyards

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Event Sponsored by:

Elsa and Peter Soderberg

Piano Sponsored by: Sarah and Kevin Goode, courtesy of Artist Pianos

This season’s big orchestra concert, conducted by Marcelo Lehninger, brings together two Beethoven “Fours”: his sunny Fourth Symphony and his lyrical Fourth Piano Concerto. American pianist Garrick Ohlsson, widely considered one of the greatest of our time, joins with his stupendous “technique, endurance, and vigor that a pianist half his age would envy” (New York Review of Books). Linking the two Beethoven selections is American composer Jessie Montgomery’s brilliant Starburst.

Program:
JESSIE MONTGOMERY Starburst
BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 4
Adagio – Allegro vivace
Adagio
Scherzo – trio: Allegro vivace
Allegro ma non troppo
BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 4
Allegro moderato
Andante con moto
Rondo (Vivace)

Matinée: An Afternoon with Friends
2026-08-12 14:30 - 16:00 | First Presbyterian Church, 97 East Genesee St, Skaneateles, NY, 13152, United States
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Matinée: Afternoon with Friends

Wed. Aug 12, 2026
2:30 PM
First Presbyterian Church of Skaneateles

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Artistic directors Julia Bruskin and Aaron Wunsch are joined by violinist David McCarroll and flutist Erin Lesser for a matinee performance. McCarroll has been described by Musik Heute as “a violinist of mature musicality and deep understanding of his repertoire whose playing is distinguished by clarity of form and line.” The New York Times calls Lesser a “superb flutist” who “played lines that fluttered, dipped and soared over a bass drum that rolled like distant thunder.”

Program:
VALERIE COLEMAN Maombi Asante (A Prayer of Thanks) (2006)
LEONARD BERNSTEIN Two Meditations from Mass for cello and piano (1977)
Lento assai, molto sostenuto
Presto
DVOŘÁK Piano Trio, op. 90 (“Dumky”)
Lento maestoso — Allegro quasi doppio movimento
Poco adagio — Vivace non troppo — Vivace
Andante — Vivace non troppo — Allegretto
Andante moderato — Allegretto scherzando — Quasi tempo di marcia
Allegro
Lento maestoso

American Revolutions
2026-08-13 19:30 - 21:00 | First Presbyterian Church, 97 East Genesee St, Skaneateles, NY, 13152, United States
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American Revolutions

Thurs. Aug 13, 2026
Prelude Concert with 2026 Robinson Award Winner at 6:30
PM, Doors open at 6:00 PM
7:30 PM
First Presbyterian Church of Skaneateles

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Event Sponsored by:

Wendy Graham and Ginger Livingston, Fred and Ginny Marty, Peter and Betsy McKinnell
In memory of David Graham

Celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the Festival explores how the founders’ revolutionary spirit lives on in American arts and culture. Soprano and former Robinson Award winner Elizabeth Sutphen (“impressive,” New York Times) performs beloved American songs and a new commission on women’s suffrage. Flutist Erin Lesser and violinist David McCarroll join for American classics by Copland and Ives.

Program:
Prelude Concert Featuring the 2026 Robinson Award Winner Hudson Brenner, piano
BEETHOVEN Sonata in C Major, Op. 53
Allegro con brio
RACHMANINOFF Etude Tableaux in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 33 No.8
SCHUMANN Fantasiestücke: Rasch und mit Feuer
with Julia Bruskin, cello
American Revolutions
COPLAND Duo for Flute and Piano (1971)
Flowing
Poetic, somewhat mournful
Lively, with bounce
AMY BEACH Three Browning Songs, op. 44
SAMUEL BARBER Nuvoletta (1947)
CHARLES IVES Memories (ca. 1897)
TOM LEHRER “Poisoning Pigeons in the Park” (1959)
COPLAND Selections from Old American Songs (1950/1952)
Zion’s Walls
Long Time Ago
At the River
LEONARD BERNSTEIN “Glitter and Be Gay” from Candide (1956)
CHARLES IVES Piano Trio (1911)
STACY GARROP The Legacy of Susan B.
World Premiere, Commissioned by the Skaneateles Festival (2026)
ROBERT LOWRY How Can I Keep from Singing?
arr. Dov Scheindlin

From the Forest to the Ocean
2026-08-14 19:30 - 21:00 | First Presbyterian Church, 97 East Genesee St, Skaneateles, NY, 13152, United States
Skaneateles Festival

From the Forest to the Ocean

Fri. Aug 14, 2026
7:30 PM
First Presbyterian Church of Skaneateles

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Event Sponsored by:

Chris Johnson and Barbara Durr
Piano Sponsored by: Sarah and Kevin Goode, courtesy of Artist Pianos

From the sounds of the Bohemian forest to the ancient echoes of the ocean, this program captures the imagination with music inspired by nature. Flutist Erin Lesser is featured in George Crumb’s theatrical modern masterpiece, Voice of the Whale; and violinist David McCarroll leads Brahms’ Piano Quartet No. 2. Artistic Directors Aaron Wunsch and Julia Bruskin offer Beethoven’s lyrical Cello Sonata No. 4.

Program:
BEETHOVEN Cello Sonata No. 4, op. 102, no. 1 (1815)
Andante – Allegro vivace
Adagio – Tempo d’Andante – Allegro vivace
GEORGE CRUMB Voice of the Whale (1971)
Vocalise (for the beginning of time)
Sea Theme
Archeozoic [Var. I]
Proterozoic [Var. II]
Paleozoic [Var. III]
Mesozoic [Var. IV]
Cenozoic [Var. V]
Sea-Nocturne (for the end of time)
BRAHMS Piano Quartet No. 2 in A Major, op. 26
Allegro non troppo
Poco adagio
Scherzo: Poco allegro
Finale: Allegro

Bluegrass with Carter & Cleveland
2026-08-15 20:00 - 21:30 | Robinson Pavilion at Anyela’s Vineyards, 2433 West Lake Rd, Skaneateles, NY, 13152, United States
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Bluegrass with Carter & Cleveland

Sat. August 15, 2026
8:00 PM
Robinson Pavilion at Anyela’s Vineyards

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Event Sponsored by:

Dan and Linda Scaia

Two of the most decorated and dynamic bluegrass fiddlers join forces! Jason Carter is a three-time GRAMMY Award winner and veteran bandleader. 12-time fiddle champion Michael Cleveland caused a stir at the Skaneateles Festival in 2023 while performing with Béla Fleck; he won a GRAMMY in 2019 for his album, Tall Fiddler. Carter and Cleveland perform both new and classic bluegrass songs, joined by a full band.
Selections to be announced from the stage.

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“Instead of a planned setlist, Carter and Cleveland basically winged it, employing an artillery of fiddle tunes and bluegrass/country standards that utilized the richest and speediest of their instrumental capabilities along with an intuitive sense of interplay and obviously gleeful camaraderie.”

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SATURDAY EVENING CONCERTS

Robinson Pavilion at Anyela’s Vineyards

2433 West Lake Road, Skaneateles, NY 13152

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Robinson Pavilion at Anyela’s Winery
2433 West Lake Road, Skaneateles, NY 13152 (about 4.5 miles south of Route 20)
Parking at Robinson Pavilion provided free at the venue and will be directed by volunteers

Concert Tips & Tricks

seating
Gates open at 6:00pm – Concerts begin promptly at 8pm
“A” ticket seating is open seating with chairs for A ticket holders — designated near the front of the stage and on the upper terrace areas at the Robinson Pavilion. “B” ticket seating is lawn seating, first come / first seated designated in the grass tiers of the amphitheater. Bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on.

food and drink
Anyela’s Vineyard offers their own wine and local craft beer for sale as well as a variety of snacks for nibbling. Otherwise, pick up a “take away” from a local “Friends of the Festival” restaurant or bring your own hamper and feast under the stars. No alcohol or glass bottles are allowed to be brought into the concert.

preparing
Many attendees like to make an evening of it with a picnic dinner, so if you want a seat close to the stage beyond the A seating, you should arrive early. There is usually a line to enter as bags are checked and tickets processed. This can take some time… The pavilion lawn is terraced so even if you are not near the A seating up front, you will have a good view anywhere on the lawn. However, it is a gravel path and lawn, so “sensible” shoes are suggested to get to your seat. See below if you need assistance with handicap access. The temps may be warm when you arrive, but it can cool off considerably as the sun sets, so think about bringing a few layers of clothing to add throughout the night. Also bring something to sit on — a folding lawn or beach chair or at least a blanket/tarp as the dew will fall with the sun. Portable toilets are located for your convenience along the vineyard path at the north side of the lawn. It will be dark by the end of the concert, so bring a flashlight or use your phone to help you find your car afterwards.

handicap accessibility
We are happy to accommodate any accessibility needs of patrons and handicap seating is available in all price levels. At Robinson Pavilion, our accessible section is located on the terrace nearest the parking lot. This section is also close to the accessible restrooms. If you purchase a lawn ticket you will need to bring your own chair to the terrace as it will not be provided. Please call our office at 315-685-7418 so that we can ensure the best accommodations.

Skaneateles Festival Merchandise
We sell a variety of Skaneateles Festival merchandise and CD’s for purchase before each concert and during intermission. Guest artist CD’s are also available on the nights they perform. Credit cards and cash are both welcome.

inclement weather notification for saturday evening concerts
In the event of inclement weather, Friday and Saturday concerts will move to their respective rain location. That decision will be announced by 3pm the day of the concert via our website, Facebook, Instagram, voicemail and email (If you aren’t on our email list, it’s super easy to sign up here, we send great updates and Festival news!)

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Skaneateles Festival Office
97 East Genesee Street
Hours: M-F 10am – 5pm

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On concert nights, if tickets are still available, they can be purchased at the venue entrance as follows:

First Pres. Church – side entrance off the parking lot – beginning at 7:30pm
Robinson Pavilion – tent near the Tasting Room – beginning at 6:00pm

Special Event: Carter & Cleveland "Unplugged"
2026-08-16 15:00 - 17:00 | Mandana Barn, 1274 State Route 359, Skaneateles, NY, 13152, United States
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Special Event: Carter & Cleveland “Unplugged”

Sun. August 16, 2026
3:00 PM
Mandana Barn
1274 State Route 359, Skaneateles NY, 13152

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Event Sponsored by:

Steve and Kelly Scheinman

Join longtime friends Jason Carter and Michael Cleveland for a special “unplugged” duo performance at the Mandana Barn, complete with food and drink! Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to see the two fiddle champions up close!
Program to be announced from the stage.
Doors open at 2:00 PM for drinks before the concert, Music will begin around 3:00 PM
$125 per person
Limited availability
Please note: This special one-off event is not included in Season Passes, Vineyard Passes, or Week Passes.

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Outreach Event: Terra String Quartet at the Carriage House Theatre
2026-08-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Carriage House Theatre, 203 Genesee St REAR, Auburn, NY, 13021, United States
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Terra String Quartet at the Carriage House Theater

Mon. August 17, 2026
6:00 PM
Carriage House Theater at the Cayuga Museum of History & Art

203 Genesee St Rear, Auburn, NY

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This event is Free and Open to the Public- No Ticket Required

Winners of the 2025 Naumburg Chamber Music Competition and recent prizewinners at the 2025 Bordeaux and Wigmore Hall International Quartet Competitions, the Terra String Quartet is a vibrant young international ensemble based in New York City. They are composed of graduates of The Juilliard School, The New England Conservatory, Harvard University, and the Curtis Institute of Music. Known for their sincere storytelling, commitment to artistic excellence, and versatile approach to repertoire, TSQ strives to foster conversation and genuine human connection through their performances and pedagogy.
Harriet Langley, violin I; Amelia Dietrich, violin II; Chih-Ta Chen, viola; Audrey Chen, cello.

Location: Carriage House Theater- 203 Genesee St Rear, Auburn, NY

Outreach Event: Terra String Quartet at the Soule Library
2026-08-19 14:00 - 15:00 | Soule Library Branch, 101 Springfield Rd, Syracuse, NY, 13214, United States
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Terra String Quartet at the Soule Branch Library

Wed. August 19, 2026
2:00 PM
Soule Branch Library

101 Springfield Road, Syracuse

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Soule Branch Library

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The Skaneateles Festival’s 2026 Emerging Artists in Residence and winners of the 2025 Naumburg Chamber Music Competition and recent prizewinners at the 2025 Bordeaux and Wigmore Hall International Quartet Competitions, the Terra String Quartet is a vibrant young international ensemble based in New York City. They are composed of graduates of The Juilliard School, The New England Conservatory, Harvard University, and the Curtis Institute of Music. Known for their sincere storytelling, commitment to artistic excellence, and versatile approach to repertoire, TSQ strives to foster conversation and genuine human connection through their performances and pedagogy.

Harriet Langley, violin I; Amelia Dietrich, violin II; Chih-Ta Chen, viola; Audrey Chen, cello.

Location: 101 Springfield Road Syracuse, NY

Outreach Event: Musical Trail Walk at Baltimore Woods
2026-08-19 18:00 - 19:00 | Baltimore Woods, 4007 Bishop Hill Rd, Marcellus, NY, 13108, United States
Skaneateles Festival

FREE: Musical Trail Walk at Baltimore Woods

Wed. August 19, 2026
6:00-7:00 PM
Baltimore Woods Nature Center
4007 Bishop Hill Rd, Marcellus, NY 13108

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This event is in memory of David Graham

This event is Free and Open to the Public- No Ticket Required
Come join us at the beautiful Baltimore Woods Nature Center on Wednesday, August 19th, at 6:00 PM.
Immerse yourself in the serenity of nature’s song as you take a stroll through a 1/4 mile trail featuring musicians who will be stationed along the way. Don’t miss out on this free event, and be sure to bring your walking AND dancing shoes for this unique experience in the trails of Baltimore Woods!

This event will run continuously from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Terra String Quartet
2026-08-20 19:30 - 21:00 | First Presbyterian Church, 97 East Genesee St, Skaneateles, NY, 13152, United States
Skaneateles Festival

Meet the Terra String Quartet

Thurs. Aug 20, 2026
7:30 PM
First Presbyterian Church of Skaneateles

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The swiftly rising Terra String Quartet is the Skaneateles Festival’s 2026 Emerging Artist in Residence. Their name is a nod to their multicultural origins, representing four continents and speaking six languages. They are winners of the 2025 Naumburg Chamber Music Competition and prizewinners at the 2025 Bordeaux and Wigmore Hall International Quartet Competitions. Hear why they “have a great future ahead of them” (Third Coast Review).

Harriet Langley, violin I; Amelia Dietrich, violin II; Chih-Ta Chen, viola; Audrey Chen, cello.

Program:
SCHUBERT String Quartet, D. 804 (“Rosamunde”)
Allegro ma non troppo
Andante
Menuetto: Allegretto – Trio
Allegro moderato
JURI SEO String Quartet No. 2 “Overgrown Paths” (2025)
Chacony
Aria, like an epilogue…
BRITTEN String Quartet No. 2 (1945)
Allegro calmo, senza rigore
Vivace
Chacony: sostenuto

Outreach Event: Terra String Quartet at the Wesleyan Chapel
2026-08-21 14:00 - 15:00 | Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, 136 Fall St, Seneca Falls, 13148, United States
Skaneateles Festival

Terra String Quartet at the Wesleyan Chapel

Fri. August 21, 2026
2:00 PM
Wesleyan Chapel, Women’s Rights National Historical Park

136 Fall St, Seneca Falls

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Women’s Rights National Historical Park

This event is Free and Open to the Public- No Ticket Required

Winners of the 2025 Naumburg Chamber Music Competition and recent prizewinners at the 2025 Bordeaux and Wigmore Hall International Quartet Competitions, the Terra String Quartet is a vibrant young international ensemble based in New York City. They are composed of graduates of The Juilliard School, The New England Conservatory, Harvard University, and the Curtis Institute of Music. Known for their sincere storytelling, commitment to artistic excellence, and versatile approach to repertoire, TSQ strives to foster conversation and genuine human connection through their performances and pedagogy.

Harriet Langley, violin I; Amelia Dietrich, violin II; Chih-Ta Chen, viola; Audrey Chen, cello.

Location: Wesleyan Chapel, Women’s Rights National Historical Park- 136 Fall St, Seneca Falls, NY

Special Event: Silkroad Ensemble with Rhiannon Giddens
2026-08-21 20:00 - 21:30 | The Vine Theater at del Lago Resort, 1133 NY-414, Waterloo, NY, 13165, United States
Skaneateles Festival

Special Event: Silkroad Ensemble with Rhiannon Giddens

*Please note: venue is ages 21 and over
Fri. August 21, 2026
8:00 PM
The Vine Theater at del Lago Resort
1133 Route 414, Waterloo, NY 13165

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Rhiannon Giddens is “one of the most important musical minds currently walking the planet” (American Songwriter). The two-time GRAMMY Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning singer and instrumentalist, MacArthur “Genius” grant recipient, and composer of opera, ballet, and film leads the cross-cultural Silkroad Ensemble, founded by cellist Yo-Yo Ma. Their new program, Sanctuary: The Power of Resonance and Ritual, brings together top folk and classical instrumentalists from around the world.
Selections to be announced at a later date.
The performance will be held at The Vine Theater at del Lago Resort. This venue is ages 21 and up, IDs will be checked at the door.
Visit the del Lago Resort website for more information on the venue: Entertainment FAQ – del Lago Resort & Casino | Seneca County, NY
Members: Yo-Yo Ma, cello; Kinan Azmeh, clarinet; Jeffrey Beecher, double bass; Layale Chaker, violin, vocals; Shawn Conley, double bass; Nicholas Cords, viola; Sandeep Das, tabla; Pura Fé, lap – steel slide guitar, vocals; Haruka Fuji, percussion; Maeve Gilchrist, celtic harp, vocals; Colin Jacobsen, violin; Shaw Pong Liu, violin, erhu; Karen Ouzounian, cello; Cristina Pato, galician bagpipe (gaita); Shane Shanahan, percussion; Mazz Swift, violin, vocal;. Kojiro Umezaki, shakuhachi; Kaoru Watanabe, shinobue, taiko drums; Wu Tong, sheng, bawu, vocals; Mantawoman (fka Reylon Yount), yangqin.

KidsFest: Time Travel with the Terra String Quartet
2026-08-22 10:30 - 11:30 | Mandana Barn, 1274 State Route 359, Skaneateles, NY, 13152, United States
Skaneateles Festival

KidsFest: Time Travel with the Terra String Quartet

10:30 AM, Sat. August 22, 2026
Mandana Barn
1274 NY-359, Skaneateles, NY 13152

KidsFest Presented by:

David and Jan Panasci in loving memory of Faye Panasci
with additional support from: the Fletcher Foundation

TIME TRAVEL WITH THE TERRA STRING QUARTET
The Terra String Quartet takes you on a time-warp journey through three centuries of lively and lyrical string quartet music, from Mozart to present, in their interactive program for kids.

Harriet Langley, violin I; Amelia Dietrich, violin II; Chih-Ta Chen, viola; Audrey Chen, cello.

Location: Mandana Barn (1274 NY-359, Skaneateles, NY 13152)
Time: 10:30 AM
Kids Free; Adults $5 at the door
KidsFest is presented in loving memory of Faye Panasci

Festival Finale with Cécile McLorin Salvant
2026-08-22 20:00 - 21:30 | Robinson Pavilion at Anyela’s Vineyards, 2433 West Lake Rd, Skaneateles, NY, 13152, United States
Skaneateles Festival

Festival Finale with Cécile McLorin Salvant

Sat. August 22, 2026
8:00 PM
Robinson Pavilion at Anyela’s Vineyards

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Event Sponsored by:

Bob and Sally Neumann Fund for Jazz & Innovative Programming
Piano Sponsored by: Sarah and Kevin Goode, courtesy of Artist Pianos

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Three-time GRAMMY-winning vocalist Cécile McLorin Salvant is one of today’s great jazz singers. In the words of Wynton Marsalis, with whom she has often performed, “You get a singer like this once in a generation or two.” Also a composer and 2025 Carnegie Hall Perspectives Artist, Salvant finds the connections between vaudeville, blues, theater, jazz, baroque and folkloric music. Join her for a mix of classic jazz tunes, French chansons, and newly composed songs.
Cécile McLorin Salvant, vocals; McSullivan Fortner, piano; Yasushi Nakamura, bass; Kyle Poole, drums
Selections to be announced from the stage.
