From the Forest to the Ocean

Skaneateles Festival From the Forest to the Ocean Fri. Aug 14, 2026 7:30 PM First Presbyterian Church of Skaneateles Event Sponsored by: Chris Johnson and Barbara Durr Piano Sponsored by: Sarah and Kevin Goode From the sounds of the Bohemian forest to the ancient echoes of the ocean, this program captures the imagination with music inspired by Nature. Violinist David McCarroll (“superlative musicianship and beautiful sound,” Washington Post), leads Brahms’ Piano Quartet No. 2. Artistic Directors Aaron Wunsch and Julia Bruskin offer Beethoven’s sunny Cello Sonata No. 4.    Program: BEETHOVEN Cello Sonata No. 4, Op. 102, No. 1 GEORGE CRUMB Voice of the Whale BRAHMS Piano Quartet No. 2 in A Major Upcoming Events “McCarroll’s was probing in its depth of expression yet elegantly sung out.” San Francisco Classical Voice WEEKDAY EVENING CONCERTS First Presbyterian Church The facility was rebuilt in 1998 and the church committed to using the building as a community resource to provide space for and host various Art Shows and Music Festivals, Education programs, Co-ops, and Community based youth programs. 97 E. Genesee St, Skaneateles, NY 13152 Parking for the First Presbyterian Church along Genesee Street or in the municipal parking lot located behind M&T Bank on Genesee St. or Doug’s Fish Fry on Jordan. There is also free parking at Skaneateles High School. From Syracuse and points east: Take Rte. 690 West to 695 West, then follow exit sign to Rte. 5 West. At the second light, turn left onto Rte. 321 (Bennetts Corners Road). Follow 321 until it ends in downtown Skaneateles. Turn left onto Genesee Street. The church is on the left, directly across from Lakeside Park and the Episcopal Church. From Auburn and points west: Take Route 20 (Genesee Street) to Skaneateles. Go through the center village and the church will be on the left, directly across from Lakeside Park and the Episcopal Church. Doors open at 7:30pm – Concerts begin promptly at 8pm The church is air-conditioned and the seats are cushioned church pews. All seating is “first come, first served” with“A” ticket seating being designated in the front rows of the church and “B” ticket seating in the back ½ of the church. Light refreshments may be available for purchase at Intermission. There are many restaurants located in the Village within an easy walk or short drive of the church. See listing of “Friends of the Festival” restaurants. We are happy to accommodate any accessibility needs of patrons and handicap seating is available in all price levels. Please call our office at 315-685-7418 so that we can ensure the best accommodations. Attendance may be at capacity, so come early to assure yourselves of parking nearby and the seating you prefer. Acoustics are outstanding in the church, so there are no bad seats sound-wise, but as with all venues, aisle seats may be at a premium. Bathrooms are located in multiple locations at the church. A variety of Skaneateles Festi...