The Hamptons Festival of Music set to enchant listeners with its final two concerts, September 8 and 10

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September 5, 2023

East Hampton, NY? The classical music magic continues in Long Island’s East End with the final two concerts of this year’s Hamptons Festival of Music, performed by Maestro Michael Palmer and The New American Sinfonietta on September 8 and 10 at the unique and intimate setting of LTV Studio 3 in Wainscott, NY.

Sunday afternoon’s opening TH·FM concert was by all measures a rousing success, offering patrons an enthralling experience of passionate orchestral music-making, delighting listeners with a full, rich orchestral sound performed with precision, including a soul-moving world premiere performed with legendary classical guitarist Pepe Romero.

Estelle Marshall, a TH·FM patron, described the concert experience as “intimate, incredible music surrounded by a positively supportive community! Bravo!”

The two upcoming concerts are expected to sell out, so buy your tickets now.

On Friday, September 8 at 8 p.m., experience the quintessential French charm in George Bizet’s orchestral suite, Jeux d’Enfants (“Children’s Games”), an exploration of childhood nuances comes to life. Then Aaron Copland’s iconic Appalachian Spring captures the essence of pioneering spirits in the Pennsylvania hills, sweeping you into the heart of the American experience.

The evening crescendos to a musical apex with Mozart’s Symphony No. 41 (“Jupiter”), a masterpiece showcasing the Austrian composer’s unmatched compositional technique -- his last and longest symphony.

Then prepare for an unforgettable finale on Sunday, September 10 at 4 p.m. that opens with Antonín Dvorák’s Serenade for Winds, a masterpiece by the famous Czech composer, that takes you on a captivating journey through intricate rhythms and heartfelt melodies.

And as we bid farewell to this year’s Hamptons Festival of Music, Ludwig van Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3, “Eroica,” takes center stage. Witness the momentous shift in symphonic form in this work that shaped the course of music history, reflecting Beethoven’s heroic spirit, his pursuit of newness, and his defiance of conventions.

Join us in celebrating the indomitable spirit of music at The Hamptons Festival of Music! Revel in the rediscovery of rediscovered treasures, embrace the power of innovation, and immerse yourself in timeless masterpieces that have left an indelible mark on the world in these two final concerts this September 8, and 10, an experience that will resonate in your heart long after the final notes.

For more details, visit: www.thehamptonsfestivalofmusic.com

ABOUT MAESTRO MICHAEL PALMER

Michael Palmer (born May 8, 1945, in Indianapolis, Indiana) is an American orchestral conductor. Palmer began his professional career at age 21 when he became Assistant Conductor of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra in 1967 under its legendary Music Director, Robert Shaw. Palmer was later named the ASO’s Associate Conductor. In that capacity, he founded and became the first director of the Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra in 1974. In 1975 Palmer was one of the first young American conductors selected as an EXXON/Arts Endowment Conductor by the National Endowment for the Arts.

Palmer left the ASO in 1977 to become Music Director of the Wichita Symphony Orchestra (1977–1990), followed by the posts of Music Director of the New Haven Symphony Orchestra (1989–1997) and the American Sinfonietta (1991–2002), with whom he toured Europe for 10 consecutive seasons. Beginning in 1993, he served as Founder and Artistic Director of the Bellingham Festival of Music (Bellingham, Washington) and, as of 2023, is now Conductor Laureate.

Palmer also was Guest Conductor for three seasons for the Houston Symphony Orchestra (1978–1981) and Co-Principal Guest Conductor of the Denver Symphony Orchestra (1979–1982) and has made international appearances as a conductor in Canada, Europe, and China. He has also held academic conducting posts as Director of Orchestras for Wichita State University (1999–2004) and Distinguished Professor of Orchestral Studies at Georgia State University (2004–2023).

ABOUT THE HAMPTONS FESTIVAL OF MUSIC

The Hamptons Festival of Music (TH·FM) is the brainchild of Maestro Michael Palmer, who has established, maintained, and sustained the Bellingham Festival of Music, the premier orchestral music festival in the Pacific Northwest, for over 29 years. (www.bellinghamfestival.org)

Maestro Palmer recognized the artistic gravitational pull of Long Island’s East End, which is deeply rooted in the works of many legendary artists. He set in motion plans to create a similar yet unique classical music and festival experience, specifically serving the local, year-round residents in East Hampton and the surrounding hamlets and villages.

Following the success of its inaugural pilot season, TH·FM returns to the Hamptons to provide concertgoers the opportunity to experience full orchestral concerts in the intimate performance space at LTV Studio 3. Festival offerings will present audiences with unforgettable experiences of live performances of some of the greatest classical masterworks.

TH·FM features internationally recognized guest artists performing with The New American Sinfonietta, the resident orchestra of TH·FM. This orchestra comprises top orchestral musicians from the US, Canada, and abroad, including many who hold principal positions with leading orchestras and ensembles.

WEBLINKS:

For more information about Maestro Michael Palmer, visit: maestropalmer.com

For more information about TH·FM, visit: thehamptonsfestivalofmusic.com

FESTIVAL CONTACT:

E-mail: contact@thehamptonsfestivalofmusic.com


NATIONAL MEDIA CONTACT:

Mark Gresham
Lux Nova Media
e-mail: media@luxnovamedia.com tel: 404-664-0759

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