Four Seasons in Music - Summer's Day

In 2026, the acclaimed chamber music series Four Seasons in Music celebrates its eighth season under the inspired direction of Artistic Director Kathryn Lockwood. Set amidst the breathtaking beauty of The Preserve’s historic Hempstead House, Castle Gould, and picturesque waterfront grounds, this distinctive series presents four seasonal concerts. Each performance weaves together music and poetry, inviting audiences to connect deeply and reflect meaningfully throughout the year.

The Preserve’s ensemble-in-residence duoJalal (Kathryn Lockwood and Yousif Sheronick) is joined by a rotating roster of internationally celebrated musicians. Together, they deliver dynamic performances spanning classical masterworks by Beethoven, Bach, and Mozart to works by today’s globally diverse composers. Each concert concludes with a themed reception, inviting guests to mingle with the artists and fellow music lovers in an atmosphere of warmth and community.

This Series is made possible through the generous support of Anne and Vincent Mai.

Summer 2026
“Summer’s Day”
Sunday, July 12, 2026 at 3pm
Hempstead House
wine reception to follow

$50 for members/$61 for non-members (includes parking and all fees)
General Admission (no reserved seating)

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duoJalal: Kathryn Lockwood, Viola and Yousif Sheronick, Percussion
Deborah Buck & Min-Young Kim, Violins
Caroline Stinson, Cello
Alan Kay, Clarinet

“Summer’s Day” celebrates heritage, resilience, and the ways music carries culture forward. Inspired by the idea of braided traditions and the immigrant fabric of the United States, the program brings together Indigenous voices and new musical visions. Works by Dawn Avery, Jessie Montgomery, Jessica Meyer, Rebecca Clarke, Charles Yang, and George Gershwin join the lyricism of Johannes Brahms and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and the folk-inspired spirit of Antonín Dvorák. Together they form a woven musical narrative that honors cultural roots, shared histories, and the connections that unite them.