Dans Papers - June 1, 2007 - The 2007 Bard Music Festival of the Hamptons

The 2007 Bard Music Festival of the Hamptons Schedule includes:

Complex Origins: The Birth of Romanticism
Opening Gala Concert in honor of Lukas Foss
Cocktails will begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by a 7 p.m. pre-concert talk with Leon Botstein. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. and will feature Arnaud Sussmann on violin with the American Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Leon Botstein.

Ticket prices are $950 per person and include a reserved VIP pass to all concerts and both opening and closing galas; $750 per person including a season pass to all concerts and both galas; $150 for the concert and cocktail party; $75 for the concert. The gala will be held at East Hampton Studios in Wainscott.

Terms of Virtuosity
This free Family Concert will be performed by The Bard College Conservatory Chamber Players with music by Liszt, Grieg and others at 11 a.m. at East Hampton Studios.

From The Intimate To The Spectacular: The Uses Of Virtuosity
Come early for a preconcert talk by Robert Martin at 7:30 p.m. The 8 p.m. performance by Daedalus Quartet and Guests will take place at the Old Whales Church in Sag Harbor and will feature pieces including: Mozarts Clarinet Quintet in A Minor, Alban Bergs Lyric Suite, and Beethovens Septet in E-Flat Major. Tickets are $50 reserved and $35 unreserved.

The Guttman Family Concert at 11 a.m. at Wolffer Estate Vineyards in Sagaponack will include music by Mozart, Martin and others. Tickets are $50 for adults and free for children.

The Chamber Concert: Between Theatre And The Home
A preconcert talk at 6:30 p.m. will be followed by a 7 p.m. performance by the Daedalus Quartet and Guests at the Old Whalers Church. Tickets are $50 reserved and $35 unreserved.

The Moiseiwitsch Recital Series
The Roots Of Virtuosity
An 8 p.m. piano performance by Simone Dinnerstein of Bachs Goldberg Variations at Wolffer Estate Vineyards. Tickets are $50 reserved, $35 unreserved and free for AARP members.

The Moiseiwitsch Recital Series
Modernism And Nationalism
A 7:30 p.m. preconcert talk by Christopher H. Gibbs is followed by an 8 p.m. performance by Melvin Chen on the piano and a guest, with works by Smetana Novak and others at the Southampton Cultural Center. Tickets are $50 reserved, $35 unreserved and free for seniors.

The Czech Revival At The Fin De Sicle
A 7:30 p.m. preconcert talk with Michael Beckerman is followed by an 8 p.m. performance by the Claremont Trio of Zdenek Fibichs Quintet in D Major, Vtezslav Novaks Piano Trio in D Minor, and Antonn Dvoks String Quintet in E-Flat Major at the Old Whalers Church. Tickets are $50 reserved, $35 unreserved.

From Mozart To Martin
A 7 p.m. preconcert talk with Leon Botstein is followed by an 8 p.m. performance by Erica Kieswetter on violin, Robert Martin on cello and Blair McMillen on piano with the American Symphony Orchestra conducted by musical director Leon Botstein. At East Hampton Studios, tickets are $50 reserved and $35 unreserved.

Carrying On The Tradition family concert with a performance by Dmitry Rachmanov on piano and guests are performing works by Tchaikovsky, Grieg and others at 11 a.m. Tickets are $25 for adults and free for children.

The Moiseiwitsch Recital Series
From Music To Fantasy To Modernism
Will feature a 3:30 p.m. preconcert talk with Michael Beckerman followed by a 4 p.m. performance by Michael Abramovich. Tickets are $50 reserved, $35 unreserved and free for AARP members.

Closing Gala Concert
Music As The Language Of Hope
A 7 p.m. preconcert talk with Christopher H. Gibbs will be followed by an 8 p.m. performance by Chi-yuan Chen on viola, Melvin Chen on piano, Jasmine Lin on violin, Robert Martin on cello and Sharon Roffman on violin. Tickets are $50 reserved, $35 unreserved and $75 for the post-concert dessert reception and concert.

For information on the Bard Music Festival visit www.bardmusicfestival-hamptons.com. Or to order tickets call 1-800-644-4418.