Community Calendar

Join us for a program devoted to the art of the serenade, written expressly for winds, that reveals the evolution of the wind serenade across eras. From the Classical elegance of Mozart to the rich Romantic textures of Dvořák and Strauss, the program moves from refinement to fullness, illustrating how the wind ensemble grew in expressive range over time.

Program:
Strauss, Serenade in Eb major, op. 7
Mozart, Serenade #11, K.375
Dvorak, Serenade for Winds, op. 44

Free and open to the public; donations are appreciated.

The Stockbridge Sinfonia is a unique multi-generational full symphony orchestra that undertakes ambitious orchestral works. It is the largest and longest operating community orchestra in the Berkshires. The Stockbridge Sinfonia uses music as a tool to develop the leadership of youth, recognize the talents of adults and build community across Berkshire County. All of this is accomplished through our mission of “classical music for the love and fun of it!”

Tracy Wilson, Music Director
Christine Singer, President

To celebrate the United States’ 250th birthday, the Vermont Symphony Orchestra hits the road with Summer Festival Tour: America 250, bringing music to communities across the Green Mountain State. There’s nothing quite like a balmy July evening in the Vermont outdoors, especially when the state’s orchestra performs beloved favorites like Morton Gould’s American Salute (based on “When Johnny Comes Marching Home”), Aaron Copland’s Hoe-Down from Rodeo, a lively selection of music by John Williams and John Philip Sousa, and more. Music Director Andrew Crust invites you to bring a picnic blanket and relax under sunny skies to enjoy this cherished annual tradition.

What To Bring: A picnic blanket or folding chairs, sunscreen & sunglasses, insect repellant, water, and comfortable layers.

Food & Beverages: Patrons are welcome to bring their own food and drink.

Seating: Seating is picnic-style and on a first come, first served basis. Chairs and blankets are permitted. There are designated, well-marked areas for blankets, low-back chairs and high-back chairs. These areas reflect our seating policy to guarantee each concert-attendee a view of the stage.

This group’s thrilling performance closed last year’s summer season and led to their Schenectady debut in 2026. Completing their Yale residency, the Terra either won or placed in three international competitions in 2025—the Bordeaux, Naumburg, and Wigmore Hall. Their program pairs two masterworks of the Classical period.

Schubert: “Rosamunde” Quartet, D. 804
Beethoven: “Razumovsky” Quartet, Op. 59, No. 1

CMS Co-Artistic Director Wu Han opens the season with Mozart’s elegant Trio in E major, Ravel’s Sonata for Violin and Piano, Gershwin’s jazz-infused Three Preludes (in Heifetz’s dazzling arrangement), and Dvořák’s youthful Piano Quintet.

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Discover Burleigh’s Southland Sketches—the music that helped shape Dvořák’s vision for American classical style—followed by Dvořák’s Trio in G minor and Beethoven’s majestic Quintet in C major.

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A globe-spanning celebration of wind instruments: Beethoven’s Horn Sonata, Barber’s Summer Music, Villa-Lobos’ spirited Trio, Taktakishvili’s lyrical Flute Sonata, and Jongen’s dramatic Rhapsody.

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The acclaimed Calidore String Quartet performs a lively program including the F-major quartet once attributed to Benjamin Franklin, Haydn’s witty “The Joke” Quartet, Mozart’s graceful “Prussian” Quartet, Wolf’s Italian Serenade, and Wynton Marsalis’s At the Octoroon Balls.

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Philadelphia Orchestra Guest Conductor Marin Alsop returns to SPAC leading the orchestra in a dazzling evening of Tchaikovsky featuring the 1812 Overture with live cannon fire and a brilliant fireworks display.
Opening the program is The Philadelphia Orchestra’s lush and romantic interpretation of Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5, followed by the composer’s thunderingly dramatic and achingly beautiful Romeo and Juliet, instantly recognizable thanks to its use throughout pop culture.

The Philadelphia Orchestra at SPAC returns for a three-week summer residency from August 5–22 as part of SPAC’s celebratory 60th anniversary season.

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Opening the evening is Aaron Copland’s iconic Fanfare for the Common Man (1943), paired with Joan Tower’s Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman (1986), a contemporary work inspired by Copland. Tower dedicated her fanfare to conductor Marin Alsop, calling it a tribute to “women who take risks and are adventurous,” a perfect introduction to an evening of bold musical statements.

The Orchestra then presents the SPAC debut of Mozart’s deeply lyrical Piano Concerto No. 23, featuring pianist Jeneba Kanneh-Mason in her SPAC and Orchestra debut, following recent appearances by her siblings Isata Kanneh-Mason and Sheku Kanneh-Mason.

Closing the program is Mahler’s monumental Symphony No. 1, a sweeping exploration of personal journey and human emotion, rounding out an evening of timeless and powerful works.

The Philadelphia Orchestra at SPAC returns for a three-week summer residency from August 5–22 as part of SPAC’s celebratory 60th anniversary season.

Learn more and buy tickets at spac.org

Returning to SPAC for the first time since 2014, two-time Tony® Award–winning Broadway star Brian Stokes Mitchell leads an “American Dreams” program, highlighted by his narration of Aaron Copland’s Lincoln Portrait — a stirring reflection on unity, equality, and democratic responsibility. In honor of America’s 250th anniversary, the program also pays tribute to Marian Anderson’s landmark performance of the work at SPAC 50 years ago, linking past and present in a celebration of American ideals.

The evening continues with Broadway favorites, including “Wheels of a Dream” from Ragtime, the role Mitchell originally brought to life, “The Impossible Dream” (Man of La Mancha), and Iryna Aleksiychuk’s Go Where the Wind Takes You…, dedicated to the courageous women of Ukraine, before concluding with Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9, a masterwork inspired by American musical traditions and the nation’s evolving identity. Together, these works honor the past while inspiring hope for the future.

The Philadelphia Orchestra at SPAC returns for a three-week summer residency from August 5–22 as part of SPAC’s celebratory 60th anniversary season.

Learn more and buy tickets at spac.org