East End Abuzz as The Hamptons Festival of Music Prepares for 2024 MainStage Concerts

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 27, 2024

East Hampton, NY – With its first MainStage concert less than two weeks away, The Hamptons Festival of Music is creating a vibrant buzz across Long Island’s East End community, captivating audiences through dynamic events and media coverage.

An Evening of Harmony: A Successful Symphony of Generosity Celebrates Community and Philanthropy

The Hamptons Festival of Music (TH·FM) recently hosted The Symphony of Generosity on Sunday, August 18, at the historic Hoie Hall at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in East Hampton.

This special benefit auction and concert performance brought together over 60 music lovers, philanthropists, and the local community for an unforgettable evening dedicated to supporting the arts. The event, which took place at 5 p.m., turned out to be a highlight of the season, celebrating music, community, and philanthropy in a truly memorable way.

 

Exciting TH·FM Highlights in the Media: Radio and Online

As the Hamptons Festival of Music draws near, excitement is building with several key media appearances by festival leaders:

On Sunday, August 25, radio station WMNR’s Fine Arts Forum welcomed Maestro Michael Palmer, Artistic Director of the Hamptons Festival of Music, to discuss the upcoming festival. Hosted by Bob Anderson, the program aired at 8 p.m. and is available on the WMNR archive at wmnr.org for two weeks following the broadcast. Listen also for upcoming featured live recordings from TH·FM performances from 2022 and 2023 on WMNR Concert Hall. www.wmnr.org

On Monday, August 26, a feature article on EarRelevant.net by Melinda Bargreen interviews both artistic director Michael Palmer and composer Victoria Bond, highlighting Festival programming, including Bond’s orchestral work, Bridges, to be performed on September 10. This coverage underscores the festival’s commitment to presenting compelling music by a living composer. www.earrelevant.net

The East Hampton Star will feature interviews with Victoria Bond (Thursday, August 29) and TH·FM executive director Michael Yip as part of a broader Arts section story on the state of classical music on the East End. www.easthamptonstar.com

Looking ahead to festival week, don’t miss composer Victoria Bond’s interview with Gianna Volpe, host of Heart of East End on WLIW radio. Set for Tuesday, September 10, at 9:25 a.m. EDT, this live interview will offer unique insights into Bond’s work and involvement in the festival. The interview will also be archived for on-demand listening. www.wliw.org

All recent announcements from TH·FM have been highlighted by the Festival’s media partner, The Express News Group, through 27East.com online and in its print publications, including the East Hampton Press, Southampton Press, and Sag Harbor Express. www.27east.com

With these exciting conversations and features, the anticipation for the Hamptons Festival of Music continues to grow. Be sure to tune in and stay informed as the festival approaches!

Tickets are on sale now for the festival’s MainStage concerts on September 6, 10, and 14. For tickets and more information, visit https://www.thehamptonsfestivalofmusic.com/

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Mark your calendar! The Hamptons Festival of Music MainStage orchestra concerts take place on 6, 10 & 14 September 2024 at Festival Hall, LTV Studios in Wainscott, NY.

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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 and sophomore seasons, TH·FM returns to the Hamptons for a third consecutive year to provide concertgoers the opportunity to experience full orchestral concerts in the intimate performance space at LTV Studio 3. Festival performances 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 across 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

MEDIA CONTACT:

Mark Gresham

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

 

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