WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass.—Over Labor Day weekend, The Knights return to the Clark Art Institute to present two free concerts.

 

The first is an outdoor concert on Saturday, Aug. 30 at 4 pm on the Fernández Terrace. The second is an indoor, family-friendly concert on Sunday, Aug. 31 at noon in the Manton Research Center auditorium. Both performances complement the Clark's "A Room of Her Own: Women Artist-Activists in Britain, 1875–1945" exhibition, which spotlights women artists working in Great Britain who created spaces for themselves and others in a field that was dominated by men.

 

Outdoor Concert

Saturday, Aug. 30, 4 pm

In celebration of the A Room of Her Own exhibition, the orchestra's program includes a work by celebrated British female composer Dame Ethel Smyth and a piece written for and premiered by the acclaimed English female violinist, Marie Hall.

 

Dame Ethel Smyth

Scherzo: Allegro vivace from her Suite in E Major for String Orchestra op. 1a

 

Ralph Vaughan Williams

The Lark Ascending (string arrangement; written for and premiered by Marie Hall)

 

Felix Mendelssohn

Octet for Strings

 

Bring a picnic and your own seating. Rain moves the performance to Aug. 31 at 4 pm.

 

Family Concert

Sunday, Aug. 31, noon

Music lovers of all ages will delight in a family-friendly concert that celebrates world-class music and complements the A Room of Her Own exhibition. In this accessible afternoon performance, children and their parents/grandparents/caregivers discover the limitless imaginative possibilities that exist in classical music. This performance is designed specifically for younger audiences and is intended to provide a fun and engaging introduction to classical music.

 

Based in New York City, The Knights are a collective of musicians dedicated to transforming the orchestral experience and eliminating barriers between audience and music. Led by an open-minded spirit of camaraderie and collaboration, they seek to engage with contemporary culture through vibrant performances that honor the classical tradition and their passion for musical discovery.

 

Both concerts are free. For accessibility concerns, call 413 458 0524. 

 

These performances are presented through the support of the Sea Island Foundation.