The Sands Point Preserve Conservancy, located on the Gold Coast of Long Island, presents Summer Playlist, the third in four magical concerts comprising the new Four Seasons in Music series, on Saturday, July 13, in historic Hempstead House and Rose Garden. Artistic Director Kathryn Lockwood created this captivating, thought-provoking series, gathering brilliant, internationally renowned artists to perform in beautiful venues across the Guggenheim Estate. The series is designed for adults, but children 8 years and older are welcome. A summer-themed dinner follows the concert outside in the Rose Garden overlooking the Long Island Sound.
Summer Playlist celebrates the sunny days and sultry nights of summer with an eclectic-mix of poetry and music. The “playlist” features classics by Bach and Mozart, exciting new works, and folk tunes from around the globe. The Conservancy welcomes an ensemble of world-class musicians such as Lockwood (viola), Todd Reynolds (violin), Nathan Koci (accordion), Yousif Sheronick (percussion), and Sheri Hammerstrom (poetry reader). The concert is set inside Hempstead House, where the living room will be transformed into a European-style courtyard.
“Summer lifts our spirits and inspires dance and song,” said Lockwood. “You’ll be uplifted by an exuberant Gigue by Bach, touched by a romantic waltz from accordionist-composer Guy Klucevsek, seduced by the breathless beauty of ‘Oblivion,’ the famous love song by the legendary Argentine master Astor Piazzolla; and swept away by the sensual pulse of Indifference, a showcase for our entire ensemble. Summer breezes carry you to lands near and far while taking you on a journey to an exciting world of innovative music-making.”
Also on the program: the sizzling Indian accents of Shirish Korde’s “Joy,” a virtuoso duet for viola and percussion performed by duoJalal (violist Kathryn Lockwood and percussionist Yousif Sheronick); the haunting Americana of Bill Carson’s colorful arrangement of the traditional Bright Summer Morning; the Central European folk flavors of Klucevsek’s witty “Moose Mouth Mirror;” and the virtuosity and timeless quality of Sheronick’s “Expanding Time.”
Following the concert, guests will enjoy a bountiful summer supper in the Rose Gardens, originally designed by Florence Guggenheim. The superb seasonal dinner menus are created by master chef Nicola Zanghi, prepared by Philip Stone Catering.
Cocktails begin at 6:30 p.m., followed by the concert in Hempstead House at 7 p.m. Dinner and dessert in the Rose Garden will take place at 8 p.m., following the concert.
The final concert in the 2019 series is Autumn Leaves on Oct. 5.
For Sands Point Preserve Conservancy members, adult tickets cost $100 and $50 for those aged 8 to 18. For non-members, adult tickets are $110 and $60 for those 8 to 18 years old. Tickets can be purchased online at www.sandspointpreserve.org or can be purchased by phone by calling 516-304-5076.
