Pianofest in the Hamptons returns this summer for a series of Monday evening concerts at Avram Theater in Southampton, plus additional concerts in East Hampton and Westhampton. One of the premier summer piano festivals on the East Coast.
Founded by the pianist Paul Schenly, Pianofest began as a creative vision—a community of pianists and piano-lovers surrounded by nature’s wonder of the East End. Each summer since 1989, highly-gifted pianists from major conservatories continue to travel to the Hamptons to study with luminaries in the piano world. Practice sessions and master classes take place in a classic Hamptons’ manse where 11 grand pianos are actively used – including one in the kitchen!
Over 500 pianists have passed through the festival-school over the past three decades including Deutsche Grammophon recording artist Sergei Babayan, Michelle Cann, Awadagin Pratt, Orion Weiss and Steinway Artists Anderson & Roe Piano Duo.
This summer, Pianofest will highlight 18 brilliant artists in concert throughout Southampton, East Hampton, and Westhampton venues.
The concerts feature curated evenings of world-class music and an opportunity to meet-and-mingle with the Hamptons’ community during post-concert receptions.
SOUTHAMPTON CONCERTS
Avram Theater, Southampton
239 Montauk Highway
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Monday, July 11 at 5 PM
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Monday, July 18 at 5 PM
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Monday, July 25 at 5 PM
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Monday, August 1 at 5 PM
EAST HAMPTON CONCERTS
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
18 James Lane, East Hampton
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Wednesday, July 6 at 6 PM
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Wednesday, July 20 at 6 PM
WESTHAMPTON CONCERT
Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center
76 Main Street, Westhampton Beach
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Thursday, June 30 at 7 PM
Tickets for Southampton and East Hampton concerts are $30 per person at the door, cash only. Students free. No reservations needed. Subscriptions are available for $150 to attend the five Monday evening concerts. They may be purchased online.
Tickets for the Westhampton concert are $23 per person and available online.
