Winds Around the World
Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center
Wednesday • Jul 22, 2026 • 7:30pm
Arthur Zankel Music Center at Skidmore College
Unlike many chamber concerts that center on strings, this program is devoted to the brilliant colors of wind instruments. It opens with Beethoven’s Sonata in F major for horn and piano, a playful yet noble work that shows off the horn’s heroic voice. American composer Samuel Barber follows with Summer Music for wind quintet, filled with breezy shifts of character that feel light and conversational. The Trio for oboe, clarinet, and bassoon by Brazilian composer Heitor Villa-Lobos, one of the most influential figures in 20th-century Latin American music, bursts with rhythmic vitality and the vibrant spirit of his homeland. From Georgia, Otar Taktakishvili’s Sonata for Flute and Piano offers flowing melodies and heartfelt lyricism, reflecting the warmth and musical traditions of his country. The program concludes with the Rhapsody in D minor by Belgian composer Joseph Jongen, whose lush, late-Romantic style brings the winds and piano together in a sweeping, powerful finale.
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
| Beethoven | Sonata in F major for Horn and Piano |
| Barber | Summer Music for Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, and Horn |
| Villa-Lobos | Trio for Oboe, Clarinet, and Bassoon |
| Taktakishvili | Sonata for Flute and Piano |
| Jongen | Rhapsody in D minor for Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Horn, and Piano |
This program is approximately 2 hours and 5 minutes long, inclusive of one intermission.
Performers
JUHO POHJONEN, piano
DEMARRE MCGILL, flute
JAMES AUSTIN SMITH, oboe
ROMIE DE GUISE-LANGLOIS, clarinet
MARC GOLDBERG, bassoon
NATHANIEL SILBERSCHLAG, horn
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
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*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.