June 10, 2025
From WQXR: “Since 1905, the Naumburg Orchestral Concerts has continuously presented free, outdoor classical music concerts to New Yorkers of all walks of life. Named after founder and philanthropist Elkan Naumburg, who donated the Naumburg Bandshell to New York City in 1923, and inspired by his own ardent love of music, the series seeks to stimulate and encourage new and expanded audiences for classical music in the informal and beautiful setting of Central Park. This year's series kicks off with an eclectic program of music performed by The Knights, who have have featured in the series since June 2009.”
Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741): Concerto Grosso from L’Estro Armonico for Two Violins, Cello, and Strings in G minor, Op. 3, No. 2
Colin Jacobsen and Nanae Iwata, violins, Alex Greenbaum, cello
William Grant Still (1895-1978): Summerland: for Flute, Harp, and String Trio
Alex Sopp, flute, Megan Conley, harp
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750): Trio Sonata in G Major, BWV 1038
Colin Jacobsen, violin, Alex Sopp, flute, Eric Jacobsen, cello, Steven Beck, harpsichord
Giovanni Bottesini (1821-1889): Gran Duo for Clarinet and Double Bass
Agnes Marchione, clarinet, Zachary Cohen, double bass
Claude Debussy (1862-1918):Danses sacrée et profane
Megan Conley, harp
Chen Yi (b. 1953): Sound of the Five (arr. for marimba and strings)
Joseph Gramley, marimba
Traditional, arr. Danish String Quartet: Polska from Dorotea, Unst Boat Song, The Dromer (from Last Leaf)
Photo by Zac Nicholson