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Welcome to the Shelter Island Friends of Music! We have an exciting 2027 season of 10 concerts that you can read about here. Our concerts are free of charge with donations accepted at the door. They are made possible by the generous support of our donors through tax-deductible contributions. Our concerts are presented at the Shelter Island Presbyterian Church unless otherwise noted.
Up Next…
Verona Quartet, string quartet, Sunday, February 14, 3:00 pm
Acclaimed for its bold interpretations, rich sound, and compelling performances, the Verona Quartet has established itself as one of the leading chamber ensembles of its generation. Winner of Chamber Music America’s prestigious Cleveland Quartet Award, the ensemble has performed at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, the Kennedy Center, Wigmore Hall, and major festivals throughout the United States and abroad. The New York Times has praised the Verona as an “outstanding ensemble… cohesive yet full of temperament.” website
Our Full 2027 Season:
Sunday, February 14, 3:00 pm
Verona Quartet, string quartet, website
Saturday, March 13, 3:00 pm:
Tim Kliphuis and Jimmy Grant, violin and guitar, website
Saturday, April 18, 6:00 pm:
Turtle Island Quartet, string quartet, website
Sunday, May 30, 6:00 pm:
Song Hee Lee, soprano, website
Sunday, June 20, 6:00 pm:
Katarina String Quartet, string quartet, website
Saturday, July 24, 6:00 pm:
Joscho Stephan Trio, guitar trio, website
Sunday, August 15, 6:00 pm:
Imani Winds, wind quintet, website
Sunday, September 5, 6:00 pm:
Drew Petersen, piano, website
Saturday, October 9, 6:00 pm:
Leland Ko, Nathan Meltzer and Wynona Wang, piano trio, Wang’s website | Metzler’s website | Ko’s website
Saturday, November 20, 6:00 pm:
João Luiz and Clarice Assad, Brazilian Jazz Vocals, Samba, Jazz Piano and Guitar, website