YOU ARE INVITED!


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


Summit Music Festival Announces Final Concerts of the Season!


The Summit Music Festival is thrilled to announce its final two concerts of the season, featuring exceptional performances that showcase the incredible talent of emerging musicians and outstanding artists.


The festival will conclude with four special final concerts:


Student Chamber Music Concerts on Friday, August 16 at 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM. These performances will highlight the artistry and dedication of our talented student musicians, offering a glimpse into the future of classical music.


On Saturday, August 17 at 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM, the Summit Music Festival Orchestra will take the stage under the baton of internationally acclaimed conductor Hideaki Hirai from Tokyo. These concerts promise a memorable evening of exquisite orchestral music, performed by some of the finest young musicians in the field.


We would be delighted if you could join us for these final performances. Your presence would greatly contribute to the celebration of this year's festival and the achievements of our performers.


Please let us know if you will be able to attend. We look forward to the opportunity to share these special moments with you.


For more information or to RSVP, please contact:


Kalin Ivanov, Manager

Summit Music Festival

Manager@SummitMusicFestival.org

www.SummitMusicFestival.org


Summit Music Festival Location: EF Academy

582 Columbus Ave.

Thornwood, NY 10594

 

 

SUMMIT MUSIC FESTIVAL 2024


FREE ADMISSION

FINAL CONCERTS PROGRAM

 

Friday, August 16, 2024, 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM

Saturday, August 17, 2024, 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM

 

Chamber Final Concerts

 

Friday, August 16, 2024, at 6:00 PM

Piano Trio No. 39 in G Major, Hob. XV/25, “Gypsy” by Joseph Haydn

Piano Trio No. 3 in C minor, Op. 1 by Ludwig van Beethoven

Piano Trio No. 1 in E-flat Major, Op. 1 by Ludwig van Beethoven

Venue: Performance Hall (EF Academy)

 

Friday, August 16, 2024, at 8:00 PM

Quintet for Piano and Strings in F minor by César Franck

Quartet No. 14 in D Major, D. 810, “Death and the Maiden” by Franz Schubert

Piano Trio No. 2 in C minor, Op. 66 by Felix Mendelssohn

Trio Élégiaque in G minor by Sergei Rachmaninoff

Venue: Performance Hall (EF Academy)

 

Summit Music Festival Orchestra – Final Concerts

 

Saturday, August 17 at 6:00 PM

Chamber Music and Summit Music Festival Orchestra

Soloist – Andrew Zheng, piano

1st prize winner at the 2023 Mary Smart Concerto Competition

Conductor – Hideaki Hirai

Venue: Performance Hall (EF Academy)

 

A. Piazzolla: Libertango for Cello Ensemble

D. Schostakovich: 5 pieces for 2 violins and piano (Waltz and Polka) 

F. Chopin: Piano Concerto No.1 in E-minor, Op.11

I. Allegro maestoso

 

Saturday, August 17 at 8:00 PM

Summit Music Festival Orchestra

Soloists – Anna Yoo, violin / Harris Banks, cello

Conductor – Hideaki Hirai

Venue: Theater (EF Academy)

 

G. F. Handel: Largo for Strings (Arr.by Hideaki Hirai) 

A. Vivaldi: Concerto for violin, cello and strings in B flat major, RV.547

H. Hirai: Intermezzo from the Opera, "Princess from the Moon (KAGUYA-HIME)"  

E. Grieg: From Holberg's Time, Op. 40, "Holberg Suite"



Best wishes,


Kalin Ivanov, Manager

Summit Music Festival