Scandinavian Music Festival

The Scandinavian Music Festival in Fort Tryon Park, now in its 16th season, is a unique series of three outdoor summer concerts performed by musicians of the New York Scandia Symphony and guest artists on Sundays in May and June. The concerts take place at a scenic and attractive venue, Billings Lawn, below the Heather Garden and with spectacular views of the Hudson River. The artists speak to the audience as they introduce the music, culture, and traditions of Scandinavia. Bring your blanket! Free admission.

Program for June 13th

Lars-Erik Larsson “Pastoral”

Christian Sinding “Adagio – from Suite in Old Style”

Gunnar De Frumerie “Pastoral Suite for Flute, Strings and Harp” (New York Premiere)

Bernhard Crusell “Andante Pastorale – from Clarinet Concert Opus 5”

“Andante Moderato – from Clarinet Concerto Opus 11”

Frank Foerster “Summer in Fort Tryon Park”

Scandia Strings, Flute, Clarinet

Elizabeth Miller, Violin

Lisa Hansen, Flute

Steven Hartman, Clarinet

Dorrit Matson, Conductor