Celebrating 122 years of exceptional artistry

Since its founding in 1902, Kneisel Hall has been a summer haven for thousands of artists who are deeply passionate about chamber music. Immersing in timeless chamber music repertoire and performing this great music for equally passionate audiences has been the unwavering mission of Kneisel Hall for 122 years.

Over the past few years in particular, sharing the live music experience has never felt more precious. We are immensely grateful and proud to be able to continue building community through music and provide a place for belonging, connection, and inspiration for musicians and music lovers alike.

Join us in 2024 for nine weeks of magnificent chamber music with our outstanding Kneisel Hall faculty, guest artists, and the ever-exceptional Young Artists.

Schedule of Events

Program One: June 28 and June 30, 2024

Beethoven: Piano Trio, Op.70, no.1 "Ghost"
Hindemith: Viola Sonata Op. 11, no. 4
Schubert: Piano Trio No. 1 in B-flat Major, D. 898

Violin
Ari Issacman-Beck - Guest Artist
Laurie Smukler

Viola
Brian Hong

Cello
Dmitry Kouzov
Gwen Krosnick

Piano
Gilles Vonsattel
Jane Coop

Program Two: July 5 and July 7, 2024

Mozart: Piano Quartet in G minor, K. 478
Beethoven: Cello Sonata No. 3 in A Major, Op. 69
Martinu: Three Madrigals for Violin and Viola, H. 313
Ravel: Piano Trio in A minor

Violin
David Bowlin
Jesse Mills - Guest Artist
Laurie Smukler

Viola
Brian Hong

Cello
Dmitry Kouzov
Gwen Krosnick
Barbara Mallow - Guest Artist

Piano
Jane Coop
Gilles Vonsattel

Program Three: July 12 and July 14

Brahms: Violin Sonata No. 1 in G Major, Op. 78
James Lee III, String Quartet, "Untranslatable"
James Lee III, Ekha
Brahms: Piano Quartet No. 3 in C minor, Op. 60
Guest Composer
James Lee III

Violin
David Bowlin
Yoojin Jang - Guest Artist
Laurie Smukler

Viola
Brian Hong

Cello
Dmitry Kouzov
Gwen Krosnick

Piano
Jane Coop
Gilles Vonsattel

Festival Program Four: July 19 and July 21

Schulhoff: String Quartet No. 2
Faure: Violin Sonata No. 1 in A Major, Op.13
Beethoven: Piano Trio in B-flat Major, Op. 97 "Archduke"

Violin
David Bowlin
Francesca dePasquale - Guest Artist
Laurie Smukler

Viola
Brian Hong

Cello
Dmitry Kouzov
Gwen Krosnick

Piano
Jane Coop
Gilles Vonsattel

Program Five - July 26 and July 28, 2024

Weinberg: Violin Sonata No. 5, Op. 53   
Ives: Piano Trio
Bridge: Two Pieces for Viola and Piano
Brahms: Piano Trio No. 1 in B Major, Op. 8

Violin
David Bowlin
Ronald Copes
Laurie Smukler

Viola
Molly Carr

Cello
Nina Lee
Raman Ramakrishnan

Piano
Qing Jiang
Robert McDonald

Program Six: August 2 and August 4

Mozart: Piano Trio in G Major, K564
Brahms: Cello Sonata No. 1 in E minor, Op. 38
Dohnanyi: Piano Quintet No. 2 in E-flat minor, Op. 26

Violin
David Bowlin
Ronald Copes
Laurie Smukler

Viola
Molly Carr

Cello
Jerry Grossman - Guest Artist
Nina Lee
Raman Ramakrishnan

Piano
Qing Jiang
Robert McDonald - Guest Artist

Program Seven: August 9 and August 11

Dvorak: Romantic Pieces, Op. 75
Dvorak: Piano Trio No. 2 in G minor, Op. 26
Dvorak: String Quintet in E-flat, Op. 97

Violin
David Bowlin
Ronald Copes
Laurie Smukler

Viola
Molly Carr

Cello
Nina Lee
Raman Ramakrishnan

Piano
Qing Jiang

Program Eight: August 16 and August 18

D'Rivera: A Farewell Mambo
D'Rivera: But, Just a Minute (from the Catalyst Quartet's Minute commissioning project)
D'Rivera: Wapango
Astor Piazzolla/Arr. Catalyst Quartet: Suite del Angel for String Quartet
Gershwin: Lullaby
Dvorak: String Quartet No. 12 in F Major, Op. 96 "American"

Catalyst String Quartet
Abi Fayette, violin; Karla Donehew Perez, violin; Paul Laraia, viola; Karlos Rodriguez, cello

(Becca Fisher will replace Karla Donehew Perez for this performance)

Program Nine: August 23 and August 25

Mozart: String Quartet No. 7 in E-flat Major, K.160
Britten: String Quartet No. 3, Op. 94
Verdi: String Quartet in E minor

Verona Quartet
Jonathan Ong, violin; Dorothy Ro, violin;  Abigail Rojansky, viola;  Jonathan Dormand, cello

Date:
June 15 - August 25, 2024

Hours:
Friday at 7:30pm
Sunday at 4:00pm

Location:
Kneisel Hall,
137 Pleasant Street,
Blue Hill, ME 04614

Tickets:
$40/Hall
$30/Porch
Students 18 and under are free

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