Celebrating 123 years of exceptional artistry. Since its founding in 1902, Kneisel Hall has been a summer haven for thousands of artists who are deeply passionate about chamber music. Immersing in timeless chamber music repertoire and performing this great music for equally passionate audiences has been the unwavering mission of Kneisel Hall for 123 years. Over the past few years in particular, sharing the live music experience has never felt more precious. We are immensely grateful and proud to be able to continue building community through music and provide a place for belonging, connection, and inspiration for musicians and music lovers alike. Join us in 2025 for nine weeks of magnificent chamber music with our outstanding Kneisel Hall faculty, guest artists, and the ever-exceptional Young Artists.

Schedule Of Events

Program One : June 27 and June 29, 2025

$45/Hall - $35/Porch - Students 18 and under are free.

Brahms: Violin Sonata No. 2 in A major, Op.100

Milhaud: Sonatine for Violin and Cello Op. 324

Françaix: String Trio in C major

Shostakovich: Piano Quintet, Op. 57

Violin
David Bowlin
Ayano Ninomiya
Laurie Smukler

Viola
Brian Hong

Cello
Natasha Brofsky
Gwen Krosnick
Piano

Program Two : July 4 and July 6, 2025

Beethoven: Cello Sonata in F major, Op. 5, no. 1

Webern: Six Bagatelles for String Quartet, Op. 9

Kodály: Serenade for two Violins and Viola, Op. 12

Dvo?ák: Piano Trio No. 3 in F minor, Op. 65

Violin

David Bowlin
Ayano Ninomiya
Laurie Smukler

Viola

Brian Hong

Cello

Natasha Brofsky
Gwen Krosnick

Piano

Jane Coop
Qing Jiang

Program Three: July 11 And July 13, 2025

Tania León:  “Elegia a Paul Robeson”

Tania León: “Lagrimas” for String Quartet

Weinberg: Piano Trio, Op. 24

Tania León: “A Tres Voces” for String Trio

Schumann: Piano Quartet in E-flat major, Op. 47

Guest Composer
Tania León

Violin
David Bowlin
Ayano Ninomiya
Laurie Smukler

Viola
Brian Hong

Cello
Natasha Brofsky
Gwen Krosnick

Piano
Jane Coop
Qing Jiang

Program Four: July 18 And July 20, 2025

Mozart: Sonata for Piano Four-Hands in F major, K. 497

Brahms: String Quintet in F major, Op. 88

Mozart: String Quintet in G minor, K. 516

Violin

David Bowlin

Ayano Ninomiya

Laurie Smukler

Viola

Molly Carr

Brian Hong

Cello

Natasha Brofsky

Gwen Krosnick

Piano

Jane Coop

Qing Jiang

Program Five: July 25 And July 27, 2025

Beethoven: String Trio in G major, Op. 9 no. 1  
Chopin: Cello Sonata in G minor, Op. 65
Schumann: Trio No.2 in F major, Op. 80

Violin

David Bowlin
Ronald Copes

Viola
Molly Carr

Cello
Jerry Grossman – Guest Artist
Dmitry Kouzov
Raman Ramakrishnan

Piano

Ieva Jokubaviciute
Robert McDonald

Program Six: August 1 And August 3, 2025

Beethoven: Sonata in E-flat major, Op. 12, no. 3
Bridge: Sonata in D minor for Cello and Piano
Chevalier de St. George: Sonata no.1 in B-flat major, for Two Violins
Brahms: Trio in A minor, Op. 114

Violin

David Bowlin
Ronald Copes
Laurie Smukler

Viola
Molly Carr

Cello
Dmitry Kouzov
Raman Ramakrishnan

Piano
Ieva Jokubaviciute
Robert McDonald

Program Seven: August 8 And August 10, 2025

Eisler: Duo for Violin and Cello, Op.7, no. 1

Widman: 24 Duos for Violin and Cello (selections)

Schubert: Rondo Brilliant in B minor, D. 895

Franck: Piano Quintet in F minor, Op. 14

Violin

David Bowlin
Ronald Copes
Laurie Smukler

Viola

Molly Carr

Cello

Dmitry Kouzov
Raman Ramakrishnan

Piano

Ieva Jokubaviciute
Robert McDonald

Program Eight: August 15 And August 17, 2025

Montgomery: Voodoo Dolls

Weinberg: Capriccio, Op. 11

Beethoven: String Quartet in B-flat major, Op. 18, no.6

Mendelssohn: String Quartet in F minor, Op. 80

Ulysses String Quartet

Christina Bouey, violin
Rhiannon Banerdt, violin
Peter Dudek, viola
Grace Ho, cello

Program Nine: August 22 And August 24, 2025

Beach: Quartet for Strings in One Movement, Op. 89

Beethoven: String Quartet in F major, Op. 135

Nicky Sohn: Galaxy Back to You (2024)

Ravel: String Quartet in F major

Balourdet String Quartet

Angela Bae, violin
Justin DeFilippis, violin
Benjamin, Zannoni, viola
Russell Houston, cello

Date : June 14 - August 24, 2025

Time :

Fridays at 7:30 p.m

Sundays at 4:00 p.m

Location :

Kneisel Hall,

137 Pleasant Street

Blue Hill, ME 04614

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