This holiday season, the Hamptons Festival of Music presents its salon orchestra for the first time during the holidays, offering a combination of live orchestral music and seasonal poetry readings.
On Thursday, December 18, at 6 p.m., the performance will take place at Springs Community Presbyterian Church, 5 Old Stone Highway, East Hampton. On Friday, December 19, at 6 p.m., the concert will be held at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 18 James Lane, East Hampton.
The concert will include Torelli’s Concerto Grosso in G minor “Christmas,” Vivaldi’s “Winter” from The Seasons (with soloist Garry Ianco), Corelli’s Concerto Gross in G minor “Christmas” and Handel’s Concerto Grosso in G Major, Op. 6, No. 1.
In addition to Baroque masterpieces performed by the TH•FM salon orchestra, winter and holiday poetry will be featured. Tony-nominated actor Paul Hecht will read on December 18, and renowned designer Marshall Watson will perform on December 19. The expanded format aims to establish a new holiday concert tradition for families and community members across the East End.
Tickets for either concert are $50 at thehamptonsfestivalofmusic.com.
Staff Writer on Nov 17, 2025