WESTON, Vt. – Kinhaven is delighted to announce its 74th concert season schedule and share its excitement about its 2026 Senior Session guest artists and conductors.
The 74th season opening faculty concert will be held on Saturday, June 27, at 7:30 p.m., at the Kinhaven Concert Hall, 372 Lawrence Hill Road, Weston, Vt. Prior to the concert, at 6:30 p.m., there will be a complimentary wine and cheese reception.
If you are unable to attend in person, concerts will be available at www.kinhaven.org/kinhavenlive.
Kinhaven’s summer programs continue through the end of August, with weekly performances by faculty and students that are free and open to the public, and also available via livestream.
In addition to the announcement of its 74th concert season, Kinhaven is thrilled to welcome its wonderful Malamud Fund Guest Artists and orchestra conductors.
Conductors are as follows: weeks 1 and 2, Simon Lipskar; week 3, Annunziata Tomaro; week 4, Kenny Bean; and weeks 5 and 6, Tito Muñoz.
Guest artists will be Suliman Tekalli, violin; Zoë Martin-Doike, viola; Arlen Hlusko, cello; Si-Yan Li, cello; Cordelia Mutter, cello; Kenny Bean, trumpet; Peter Charig, trombone; and Nate Reit, trombone.
The Malamud Fund was established through a generous legacy gift established in partnership with Janna Malamud Smith and the estate of Paul Malamud, in honor of his parents, Bernard and Ann deChiara Malamud, to provide funding to build a vibrant guest-artist program each summer at Kinhaven. This endowed fund allows Kinhaven to invite distinguished guest artists each summer, enriching the educational and artistic experience for our students and community.
Kinhaven Music School is a unique summer haven for musicians of all ages, dedicated to inspiring and transforming lives through immersive musical experiences. Kinhaven offers a diverse range of programs, including chamber, orchestral, piano, and choral music, for students of various skill levels. With a focus on joyous and rigorous musical development in a noncompetitive environment, Kinhaven nurtures each student’s unique talent and fosters a lifelong love of music. Founded in 1952 by David and Dorothy Dushkin, who believed in the interconnectedness of music and life, Kinhaven has evolved into a renowned institution hosting multiple nationally recognized programs. Its alumni include Grammy-winning artists, members of major orchestras and leading chamber music ensembles, faculty at prestigious music institutions, and countless students whose talents led them to pursue their dreams in other fields.
Kinhaven is committed to its core values of creativity, shared learning, mutual support, friendship, and community. Kinhaven continues to innovate and expand its programs to inspire the next generation of musicians. For more information, visit www.kinhaven.org.