On Saturday, August 2, in a delightful collaboration, the Madoo Conservancy and the Bridgehampton Chamber Music Festival teamed up to present “Bach in the Garden.” The concert was a perfect melding of music and nature, as three world-class musicians each presented a solo performance of a Bach work of their choice, surrounded by the quiet serenity of the gardens in full bloom.
This is the kind of community partnership that underscores the creative legacy of the Hamptons, proving that real-life experiences can be life changing.
We must appreciate and support the high quality of the performers that the Bridgehampton Chamber Music Festival brings to us each year, and recognize the beautiful simplicity of Robert Dash’s studio and gardens so lovingly cared for and preserved for visitors.
Highlighting these attributes, “Bach in the Garden” was a truly rare instance of universal synchrony. Where else could a lucky group of music and nature lovers experience world-class musicians as if they were in their own backyard on an almost perfect early evening? This was an event that makes life extraordinary here — a respite from the traffic jams, crowded streets and fundraising galas.
There are still several weeks of summer left. Take advantage of these cultural riches. Madoo is open Wednesday through Saturday, noon to 4 p.m., throughout the rest of the summer, and admission is free. The Bridgehampton Chamber Music Festival continues with live concerts through August 17.
Kudos to Alejandro Saralegui, executive director of Madoo Conservancy, and Marya Martin, founder and artistic director of the Bridgehampton Chamber Music Festival, and their dedicated teams for coming together to bring this event to life.
Terrie Sultan
Southampton