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The Schumanns and Brahms

August 9th at 8:00pm in the Music Shed

Part of the Dialogues concert theme. This program celebrates the profound artistry and enduring friendship of these musical giants, exploring the intimate relationships within one of the 19th century’s most fascinating creative triangles. Works by Clara and Robert Schumann & Johannes Brahms. The historic Music Shed is in Connecticut’s pastoral Litchfield Hills. Come early for a brookside picnic or stroll the gorgeous grounds before the concert.

Tickets and information at norfolkmusic.org
$35 – $70; $10 Young Adults (19-35); Kids Under 19 Come Free!

The Music Shed
20 Litchfield Road
Norfolk, CT 06058

https://music.yale.edu/concerts-summer-2025-august-9

Night in an 1800’s Concert Hall

August 8th at 8:00pm in the Music Shed

Part of the Dialogues concert theme. Step back in time as we recreate the spirit of an early 19th-century concert experience, with audiences encouraged to participate as they would have then. We hope you will experience the music as audiences did two centuries ago – with spontaneous reactions (applause included), conversations with your seatmates during performances, and an intimate connection with the performers! Works by Juan Arriaga, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, Jeff Scott, Strauss, Jr., Mozart, and Maurer. The historic Music Shed is in Connecticut’s pastoral Litchfield Hills. Come early for a brookside picnic or stroll the gorgeous grounds before the concert.

Tickets and information at norfolkmusic.org
$35 – $70; $10 Young Adults (19-35); Kids Under 19 Come Free!

The Music Shed
20 Litchfield Road
Norfolk, CT 06058

https://music.yale.edu/concerts-summer-2025-august-8

Gala: Night at the Cinema

August 2nd at 8:00pm in the Music Shed

Praised by The New York Times as “vivid, propulsive, and fun,” Porat’s improvisations for silent film makes for an evening you will want to experience! Watch Porat play live to three silent films. Featuring the films Daisy Doodad’s Dial (1914), An Optical Poem (1938), and Sherlock Jr. (1924). The historic Music Shed is in Connecticut’s pastoral Litchfield Hills. Come early for a brookside picnic or stroll the gorgeous grounds before the concert.

Tickets and information at norfolkmusic.org
$35 – $70; $10 Young Adults (19-35); Kids Under 19 Come Free!

The Music Shed
20 Litchfield Road
Norfolk, Ct 06058

https://music.yale.edu/concerts-summer-2025-august-2

The Shanghai Quartet

August 1st at 8:00pm in the Music Shed

For 40 years, the Shanghai Quartet has been one of the world’s foremost chamber ensembles. Their program weaves together an emotional journey through the human experience using the medium of the string quartet, by composers whose personal and cultural experiences shaped the music. Featuring works by Beethoven, Zhou Long, and Schubert. The historic Music Shed is in Connecticut’s pastoral Litchfield Hills. Come early for a brookside picnic or stroll the gorgeous grounds before the concert.

Tickets and information at norfolkmusic.org
$35 – $70; $10 Young Adults (19-35); Kids Under 19 Come Free!

The Music Shed
20 Litchfield Road
Norfolk, CT 06058

https://music.yale.edu/concerts-summer-2025-august-1

Tradition and Innovation

July 26th at 8:00pm in the Music Shed

Part of the Dialogues concert theme. From classical forms to contemporary expression, this concert explores how musical traditions inspire innovation. Works by Saint-Saëns, Tiange Zhou, Grant Luchmann, and Ravel. The historic Music Shed is in Connecticut’s pastoral Litchfield Hills. Come early for a brookside picnic or stroll the gorgeous grounds before the concert.

Tickets and information at norfolkmusic.org

The Music Shed
20 Litchfield Road
Norfolk, CT 06058

https://music.yale.edu/concerts-summer-2025-july-26

Miró Quartet at Norfolk

July 25th at 8:00pm in the Music Shed

The Miró Quartet is one of America’s most celebrated string quartets, praised as “furiously committed” by The New Yorker and recognized for its “exceptional tonal focus and interpretive intensity” by Cleveland’s The Plain Dealer. The Quartet presents a program of works by Haydn, Alberto Ginastera, César Franck, and Debussy. The historic Music Shed is in Connecticut’s pastoral Litchfield Hills. Come early for a brookside picnic or stroll the gorgeous grounds before the concert.

Tickets and information at norfolkmusic.org
$35 – $70; $10 Young Adults (19-35); Kids Under 19 Come Free!

The Music Shed
20 Litchfield Road
Norfolk, CT 06058

https://music.yale.edu/concerts-summer-2025-july-25

Miró Quartet at Norfolk

July 19th at 8:00pm in the Music Shed

The Miró Quartet is one of America’s most celebrated string quartets, praised as “furiously committed” by The New Yorker and recognized for its “exceptional tonal focus and interpretive intensity” by Cleveland’s The Plain Dealer. The Quartet presents a program of works by Prokofiev, Osvaldo Golijov, and Beethoven. The historic Music Shed is in Connecticut’s pastoral Litchfield Hills. Come early for a brookside picnic or stroll the gorgeous grounds before the concert.

Tickets and information at norfolkmusic.org
$35 – $70; $10 Young Adults (19-35); Kids Under 19 Come Free!

The Music Shed
20 Litchfield Road
Norfolk, CT 06058

https://music.yale.edu/concerts-summer-2025-july-19

Music & Hollywood at Norfolk

July 18th at 8:00 in the Music Shed

Part of the Dialogues concert theme. From Debussy’s enchanting charm to iconic film scores, this concert celebrates cinema’s musical landscape. Works by Debussy, Rota, Barber’s Adagio for Strings, Hermann’s Suite from Psycho, Korngold, and Bernstein’s Suite from West Side Story. The historic Music Shed is in Connecticut’s pastoral Litchfield Hills. Come early for a brookside picnic or stroll the gorgeous grounds before the concert.

Tickets and information at norfolkmusic.org
$35 – $70; $10 Young Adults (19-35); Kids Under 19 Come Free!

The Music Shed
20 Litchfield Road
Norfolk, CT 06058

https://music.yale.edu/concerts-summer-2025-july-18

Brentano Quartet at Norfolk

July 12th at 8:00pm in the Music Shed

Described as “passionate, uninhibited and spell-binding…” (The Independent, London), the Brentano Quartet presents a program of works by Haydn, Timo Andres, and Dvořák. The historic Music Shed is in Connecticut’s pastoral Litchfield Hills. Come early for a brookside picnic or stroll the gorgeous grounds before the concert.

Tickets and information at norfolkmusic.org
$35 – $70; $10 Young Adults (19-35); Kids Under 19 Come Free!

The Music Shed
20 Litchfield Road
Norfolk, CT 06058

https://music.yale.edu/concerts-summer-2025-july-12

Composers Abroad at Norfolk

July 11th at 8:00pm in the Music Shed

Part of the Dialogues concert theme. Enjoy a program featuring composers who brought from their homeland distinctive European sensibilities and perspectives that would later shape American musical pedagogy. Works by Dvořák, Paul Hindemith, and Dohnanyi. The historic Music Shed is in Connecticut’s pastoral Litchfield Hills. Come early for a brookside picnic or stroll the gorgeous grounds before the concert.

Tickets and informations at norfolkmusic.org
$35 – $70; $10 Young Adults (19-35); Kids Under 19 Come Free!

The Music Shed
20 Litchfield Road
Norfolk, CT 06058

https://music.yale.edu/concerts-summer-2025-july-11

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