Clark Art Hosts Outdoor Classical Concert and Family Concert
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Over Labor Day weekend, The Knights orchestra returns to the Clark Art Institute to present two free concerts.
The first is an outdoor concert on Saturday, Aug. 31 at 4 pm on the Fernández Terrace by the Clark's reflecting pool. The second is a family-friendly concert on Sunday, Sept. 1 at noon in the Clark's auditorium, located in the Manton Research Center.
Outdoor Concert
Saturday, Aug. 31, 4 pm
Focused on its string section, The Knights celebrate the Clark's major summer exhibition by playing a double violin concerto, Symphonie Concertante in G Major, by Joseph Bologne, the Chevalier de Saint-George, a contemporary of painter Guillaume Lethière, the subject of the Clark's major summer exhibition. The afternoon's program includes the world premiere of a new composition by Kyle Sanna, Undone Landscape, featuring renowned Syrian clarinetist Kinan Azmeh as guest soloist. Azmeh's own composition, “Wedding” from Suite for Improviser and Orchestra and Gabriela Ortiz's La Calaca round out the program.
Bring a picnic and your own seating. Rain moves the performance to Sept. 1.
Family Concert
Sunday, September 1, 12 pm
Music lovers of all ages will delight in a family-friendly concert that complements the Guillaume Lethière exhibition in an engaging, interactive setting. The Knights perform excerpts from Symphonie Concertante in G Major by a contemporary of Lethière, Joseph Bologne, the Chevalier de Saint-George. Geared to introduce young children to orchestral music, the Knights provide a highly interactive concert showcasing the way instruments can tell a story. In this accessible afternoon event, children and their adults discover the limitless imaginative possibilities of classical music.
Based in New York City, The Knights are a collective of musicians dedicated to transforming the orchestral experience and eliminating barriers between audience and music. Led by an open-minded spirit of camaraderie and collaboration, they seek to engage with contemporary culture through vibrant performances that honor the classical tradition and their passion for musical discovery.
Both concerts are free. For accessibility concerns, call 413 458 0524. For more information, visit clarkart.edu/events.
These performances are presented through the support of the Sea Island Foundation.
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