Skaneateles Festival

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Skaneateles Festival on Thursday, August 8, 2024, featuring the world-renowned Dover Quartet. This exceptional performance will take place from 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm at the First Presbyterian Church, located at 97 East Genesee St, Skaneateles, NY 13152.

Celebrated as one of the greatest quartets of the last 100 years by BBC Music Magazine and boasting two GRAMMY nominations, the Dover Quartet is among the most sought-after chamber ensembles on the global stage. For this special event, they will present a captivating program that includes Tchaikovsky’s passionate First Quartet and Dvořák’s American Quartet, alongside Jessie Montgomery’s vibrant Strum, a piece that also draws inspiration from American folk idioms.

The evening’s program will feature:
- Jessie MONTGOMERY: Strum
- DVORÁK: Quartet in F Major, Op. 96 "American"
- TCHAIKOVSKY: Quartet No. 1 in D Major, Op. 11

This performance is part of the Dover Quartet's residency at the Curtis Institute of Music, where they serve as the Penelope P. Watkins Ensemble in Residence. The event is proudly sponsored by Dave Graham, Fred & Ginny Marty, and Pete & Betsy McKinnell.

Tickets for this must-see event go on sale May 1. Ensure your spot by purchasing your tickets early for an evening of brilliant music that promises to be both moving and memorable. For more information on tickets and the full festival schedule, visit the Skaneateles Festival website or contact the festival office.

Prepare to be mesmerized by the Dover Quartet's confident and nuanced performance, and experience firsthand why they are hailed as a "terrific quartet" by the NATIONAL POST. Don't miss this opportunity to witness their extraordinary talent at the Skaneateles Festival.

Dover Quartet