From Haydn to Copland
Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center
Wednesday • Jul 15, 2026 • 7:30pm
Arthur Zankel Music Center at Skidmore College
The program begins with a bright and lively Trio in C major by Joseph Haydn, often called the father of the string quartet and one of the most inventive voices of the Classical era. It continues with the youthful Piano Quartet in C minor by Felix Mendelssohn, written when the German composer was just a teenager and already displaying remarkable maturity and imagination. Johannes Brahms brings a burst of folk spirit with a selection of his Hungarian Dances, written for piano four hands and inspired by lively melodies. American composer Leonard Bernstein is represented by his deeply expressive Three Meditations from Mass for cello and piano, and the concert concludes with Aaron Copland’s El Salón México, a colorful evocation of a vibrant dance hall, arranged for piano and percussion by Bernstein himself.
Tickets go on sale to the public on Friday, December 5 at 10AM.
Online Subscriptions are available November 20-26.
SPAC Member presale takes place December 1-4, tiered by membership level:
- President’s Circle, Premiere Patron, & Corporate Visionary: Monday, December 1 at 10AM
- Golden Patron, Corporate Innovator, & Corporate Pioneer: Tuesday, December 2 at 10AM
- Patron, Corporate Leader, & Corporate Mentor: Wednesday, December 3 at 10AM
- Bravo,Encore, Applause & Ovation: Thursday, December 4 at 10AM
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Program
| Haydn | Trio in C major for Piano, Violin, and Cello |
| Mendelssohn | Quartet in C minor for Piano, Violin, Viola, and Cello |
| Brahms | Selected Hungarian Dances for Piano, Four Hands |
| Bernstein | Three Meditations from Mass for Cello and Piano |
| Copland | El Salón México for Piano and Percussion (arr. Bernstein) |
This program is approximately 2 hours long, inclusive of one intermission.
Performers
MICHAEL STEPHEN BROWN, piano
SAHUN SAM HONG, piano
LUN LI, violin
JAMES THOMPSON, viola
NICHOLAS CANELLAKIS, cello
IAN DAVID ROSENBAUM, percussion
Ways to Save
Subscriptions
Get early ticket access and save by reserving the same seat for all performances in a CMS season! Members will receive their discount and non-members will save $5 off each ticket.
Multi-Program Package
Purchase three or more chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center programs and receive $5 off per ticket.
Student Discount
For Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center performances, students can purchase a $15 ticket (online or by phone). Student must pick up ticket at the Box Office on the day of the event and show student ID.
SPAC Member Discount
SPAC Members save 15%-20%* on tickets for Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center! Not a member? Join today!
*Discount is tiered by membership level.
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Arthur Zankel Music Center at Skidmore College
While Spa Little Theater undergoes renovations as part of SPAC’s 60th anniversary celebration in 2026, we’re presenting events in the Helen Filene Ladd Concert Hall in Arthur Zankel Music Center at Skidmore College. This 600+ seat venue offers amazing acoustics and a stunning three-story glass backdrop that lets nature and art mingle — making it a perfect “home away from home” for SPAC.
Group Sales
Experience SPAC together! From groups of friends and family to corporate outings, senior centers, summer camps, and arts schools, we can curate a special experience for your group of 10 or more. We offer discounts, flexible options and can work with your group leader to tailor your needs for a memorable day.
Where to Stay
Whether you’re visiting from out of town, or want to stay the night nearby after an event, Saratoga Springs has a place waiting for you. As part of our commitment to the community, SPAC is proud to collaborate with preferred hotel partners to offer the best experience to our guests.