Members of the Wind Section of the Stockbridge Sinfonia are pleased to offer a Wind Ensemble performance June 28 at 3:00 PM at Trinity Episcopal Church in Lenox as the Sinfonia continues to expand its concert series. Free and open to the public; donations greatly appreciated.

Join us for a program with serenades by Mozart, Antonin Dvorak, and Richard Strauss, representing the classical, romantic, and post-romantic eras. Mozart’s Serenades for Wind Instruments, including #11, featured in this program, are considered the first masterpieces written for Wind Ensemble, inspiring other composers to write pieces for similar instrumentation, including Strauss’s Serenade in E-flat (composed when he was only 17 years old) and Dvorak, who wrote his Serenade for Wind Instruments after hearing Mozart’s Gran Partita.

The concert offers a rare opportunity to hear the selected works in one performance, and experience the connection between these magnificent pieces.

Several members of Sinfonia’s Wind Section will perform: Kelsey Forfa and Beth Devlin on flute; Julie Martin and Cathy Mohn on oboe, Gerold Mohn and John Davies on clarinet, Ashley Jackowsky and Jeff Ross on bassoon; Sam Kennedy, Jean Jeffries, Stewart Edelstein, and Chris Mortensen on horn; Annabelle Hoffman on cello; and Otto Gardner on double bass. David Diggs guest conducts.

The Stockbridge Sinfonia is a unique multi-generational full symphony orchestra that undertakes ambitious orchestral works.  Using music as a tool to develop the leadership of youth, recognize the talents of adults, and build community across Berkshire County, the Sinfonia shares its mission of “classical music for the love of it!” Under the direction of Music Director Tracy Wilson and President Christine Singer, the Sinfonia presents several free concerts throughout Berkshire County each summer, maintaining its commitment to accessibility and community engagement.

For more information, please visit www.stockbridgesinfonia.org or call 413-822-1318.