Music for the Real Montauk

Music for Montauk (M4M), a community based, non-profit, brings back its Summer Series August 16 through August 22. Led by Montauk native, Lilah Gosman, and her husband, Miloš Repicky, Music for Montauk will present a series of five outdoor concerts featuring world-class musicians and celebrating the hamlet’s breathtaking vistas.

The series assembles a collaborative of premiere international musicians to create a week of diverse and thrilling musical experiences. Violinist Adda Kridler joins M4M’s Annaliesa Place, Jessica Meyer and Diego Garcia to form the series’ core string quartet. Complemented by clarinetist Ben Fingland, Lance Suzuki on flute and Damian Primis on bassoon, the ensemble grows to form a chamber orchestra with double string quartet, winds and piano for Copland’s “Appalachian Spring.”Cellist Fred Zlotkin joins the collaborative for Schubert’s “String Quintet in C,” honoring M4M’s beginnings and sharing in their future.

The Cuban style dance band, Funky Guajiro will kick off the series at Sole East on Tuesday, August 16 at 8 p.m. The newly reopened Fort Pond House will be home to M4M’s opening free concert event, “Inspired by Shakespeare” on Wednesday, August 17 at 5:30 p.m. On Thursday, August 18, a special benefit invoking “Four Elements” will be held at a private residence at 9 p.m.

M4M will return to Third House — Montauk County Park — for two of its larger performances, a family friendly “Rodeo” Concert with the music of Copland on Saturday, August 20, and the Shubert String Quintet to close the series on Monday, August 22. Both events are free, and audience members can bring wine and a picnic, and engage with the music in open air as the shows begin at 6:30 p.m.

M4M SUMMER SERIES Concert Line-Up

Tuesday, August 16th FUNKY GUAJIRO at SOLÉ EAST

NY’s most original Cuban style dance band…this party’s not for sitting, friends!

8PM at SOLÉ EAST. Cuban drink special and dancing.

Tickets $20 at the door or at www.musicformontauk.org

Wednesday, August 17th (SHAKESPEARE) at FORT POND

6:30PM at FORT POND HOUSE

Harp, String Quartet , Vocals and Narration perform music inspired by Shakespeare with sensual texts, robust rythms and florid voices.

Featuring a NEW COMPOSITION by M4M’s violist Jessica Meyer

Thursday, August 18th THE FOUR ELEMENTS

6-­‐9PM at a private residence as a special benefit for Music for Montauk.

Music, food and wine at a private residence from 6-­‐9PM. With creations by a private chef and sommelier paired wines to match food and music. Immerse yourself in the elements!

Special Benefit Event -­‐ $150 ($100 tax deductible) Ticket release limited to 50 tickets at www.musicformontauk.org

Saturday, August 20th “RODEO” Concert

6:30PM at THIRD HOUSE (Montauk County Park)

Our biggest concert is a family friendly, Rodeo-­‐inspired program.

Appalachian Spring Suite by Aaron Copland for a chamber orchestra of 13 players in a stunning, expansive setting

Also featuring music from Copland’s RODEO and Grieg’s HOLBERG SUITE

FREE ADMISSION, BYO & Picnic

Saturday, August 22th SCHUBERT STRING QUINTET

6:30PM at THIRD HOUSE (Montauk County Park)

Franz Schubert’s heavenly String Quintet in C featuring two cellos

Guest performance by cellist and Montauk Chamber Music Society co-­‐ founder, Fred Zlotkin

FREE ADMISSION, BYO & Picnic

“We found the acoustics in our performance space at Third House to be fantastic. It’s an incredible spot, and it’s exciting to see so many people bring lawn chairs, blankets, drinks and picnics, kids dancing, all to share and enjoy amazing music played by world class (international) musicians!” – Lilah Gosman

For tickets and more information at www.musicformontauk.org .