2026 Four Seasons in Music

In 2026, the acclaimed chamber music series Four Seasons in Music celebrates its eighth season under the inspired direction of Artistic Director Kathryn Lockwood. Set amidst the breathtaking beauty of The Preserve’s historic Hempstead House, Castle Gould, and picturesque waterfront grounds, this distinctive series presents four seasonal concerts. Each performance weaves together music and poetry, inviting audiences to connect deeply and reflect meaningfully throughout the year.

The Preserve’s ensemble-in-residence duoJalal (Kathryn Lockwood and Yousif Sheronick) is joined by a rotating roster of internationally celebrated musicians. Together, they deliver dynamic performances spanning classical masterworks by Beethoven, Bach, and Mozart to works by today’s globally diverse composers. Each concert concludes with a themed reception, inviting guests to mingle with the artists and fellow music lovers in an atmosphere of warmth and community.

This Series is made possible through the generous support of Anne and Vincent Mai.

Spring 2026
“Spring Colors”
Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 3pm
Hempstead House
wine reception to follow

$50 for members/$61 for non-members (includes parking and all fees)

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duoJalal: Kathryn Lockwood, Viola and Yousif Sheronick, Percussion
Debbie Buck & Julia Glenn, Violins
Raman Ramakrishnan, Cello
Simone Dinnerstein, Piano

Spring Colors is a celebration of renewal and discovery. Like the season itself, this concert is filled with fresh energy, blending beloved classics with intriguing newer works. It’s an afternoon of music that feels like sunlight after winter—bright, vibrant, and full of possibility. With a touch of Mozart and Beethoven, the colors of Debussy and Ravel, and the soaring spirit of Dimensions and Ascending Birds, the program comes together in a joyful reminder of What a Wonderful World we live in.

Meet the Artists

Summer 2026
“Summer’s Day”
Sunday, July 12, 2026 at 3pm

duoJalal: Kathryn Lockwood, Viola and Yousif Sheronick, Percussion
Debbie Buck & Min-Young Kim, Violins
Caroline Stinson, Cello
Alan Kay, Clarinet

“Summer’s Day” celebrates heritage, resilience, and the ways music carries culture forward. Inspired by the idea of braided traditions and the immigrant fabric of the United States, the program brings together Indigenous voices and new musical visions. Works by Dawn Avery, Jessie Montgomery, Jessica Meyer, Rebecca Clarke, Charles Yang, and George Gershwin join the lyricism of Johannes Brahms and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and the folk-inspired spirit of Antonín Dvo?ák. Together they form a woven musical narrative that honors cultural roots, shared histories, and the connections that unite them.

Fall 2026
“Song for Autumn”
Sunday, November 8, 2026 at 3pm

As the year winds down, Song for Autumn offers a reflective program of chamber music. Through themes of migration, memory, and identity, the concert links Chinese immigrant stories with American modernism, creating an emotional conversation between cultures, traditions, and new ideas. Against the backdrop of autumn’s quiet beauty, this afternoon promises a moving journey through change and transformation.

Winter 2026
“Winter Dreams”
Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 3pm
Hempstead House
wine reception to follow

duoJalal: Kathryn Lockwood, Viola and Yousif Sheronick, Percussion
Rebecca Fischer and Karla Donahue Perez, Violins
Christine Lamprea, Cello
Bixby Kennedy, Clarinet

Kick off the new year with Winter Dreams, a concert that blends music with messages of legacy, hope, and resilience. As we celebrate the life and vision of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we’ll reflect on courage, compassion, and the dream of a better world. You’ll hear music that captures struggle and triumph, sorrow and joy, and the power of a cultural legacy that still inspires today.

Meet the Artists

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View these concerts on YouTube now:
2020 Spring –  Honey from Alast
2020 Golden Rule – A Summer Playlist
2020 Only Breath – A Fall Musicale
2021 – Winter Dreams
2021 – Spring Renewal    
2021  Be Like Water – A Summer Dance
2021 Fall – Connected Play
2022 Winter – The Shape of Restlessness
2023 – Spring Dance
2023 – American Dream

Kathryn Lockwood & Yousif Sheronick of duoJalal