2027 Four Seasons in Music

In 2027 the acclaimed chamber music series Four Seasons in Music will celebrate its ninth 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 every year. 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 from Beethoven, Bach and Gershwin, 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.

2027 Four Seasons in Music Concert Series will layer Nature’s Four Elements (Earth, Water, Air, Fire) with a year-long celebration of Ludwig van Beethoven’s 200th anniversary of his death.

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

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Winter 2027
“Still Waters Run Deep”
Sunday, January 10, 2027 at 3pm
Hempstead House
wine reception to follow

$50 for members/$61 for non-members (includes parking and all fees)

“Still Waters Run Deep” brings together the intimate power of chamber music, the luminous artistry of clarinetist Kinan Azmeh, and the profound emotional world of Beethoven. Moving through contemplation and deep sorrow to moments of hope, tenderness, and joy, the program explores the many currents of the human experience — what lies quietly on the surface and what stirs beneath. Through Beethoven’s timeless language and Azmeh’s deeply expressive artistry, this is an afternoon of music that invites us to pause, listen deeply, and connect with the emotions and experiences we share. Above all, it is a celebration of the enduring power of music to move us, reveal what lies beneath, and bring us together.

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Spring 2027
“Earth & Song”
Sunday, May 16, 2027 at 3pm

Spring brings a sense of renewal. The earth awakens, and with it comes the promise of a fresh beginning. “Earth & Song” explores this spirit of renewal through the intimacy, beauty, and expressive power of chamber music. Beethoven’s deeply human music anchors a program filled with lyricism and color, inviting us to reflect on renewal, hope, and the ever-changing rhythms of life. Join us for an afternoon of beautiful music and discovery, and experience the spirit of the season through music and community.

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Summer 2027
“Fire & Heat”
Sunday, July 11, 2027 at 3pm

“Fire & Heat” explores the warmth, intensity, and joy that comes with summer. This afternoon’s program brings together passion, energy, and exuberance. At its heart is the idea of ripening, of coming into our own, and finding the innate joy within us. Join us for an afternoon of chamber music, discovery, and the simple pleasure of listening together.

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Fall 2027
“Air & Change”
Sunday, November 14, 2027 at 3pm

Change is all around us in the turning of the seasons, the shifting light, and the rhythms of the natural world. “Air & Change” explores these moments of movement and transformation through the intimate sound of chamber music. At the center of the program is Beethoven, whose music captures change in all its complexity. From quiet reflection to sudden bursts of
energy and transformation. Surrounding Beethoven are works that create a program that moves between repetition and surprise, stillness and motion. Join us for an afternoon of music that invites us to listen closely, embrace change, and discover something new in the familiar.

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View these concerts on YouTube now:
2020 Spring –  Honey from Alast
2020 Golden Rule – A Summer Playlist
2020 Only Breath – A Fall Musicale
2021 – Winter Dreams
2021 – Spring Renewal    
2021  Be Like Water – A Summer Dance
2021 Fall – Connected Play
2022 Winter – The Shape of Restlessness
2023 – Spring Dance
2023 – American Dream

Kathryn Lockwood & Yousif Sheronick of duoJalal