37 Seasons of Early Music
in the Finger Lakes and Central New York

Our 2026-2027 concert series

Upcoming Performances

Paris

A hub of musical activity in the 18th century, Paris inspired and supported composers such as Elisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre, Georg Phillip Telemann, Boismortier, and Couperin. In private salons, audiences mingled with musicians and heard the latest in musical styles.

Please note: The Saturday concert will take place at First...

October 2, 2026 7:30 pm
Pebble Hill Presbyterian Church - 5299, Jamesville Road, Syracuse, New York, 13214 | Google Map
October 3, 2026 7:30 pm
First Congregational Church - 309, Highland Road, Ithaca, New York, 14850 | Google Map

Sweet Harmony

The art and variety of the duet, for sopranos and violins, in music by Monteverdi, Barbara Strozzi, Handel, Purcell, Buxtehude, and American colonial composers Timothy Swan and John Antes.

November 13, 2026 7:30 pm
Pebble Hill Presbyterian Church - 5299, Jamesville Road, Syracuse, New York, 13214 | Google Map
November 14, 2026 7:30 pm
First Unitarian Society of Ithaca - 306, North Aurora Street, Ithaca, New York, 14850 | Google Map

Isabella’s Circle

The vision of Isabella d’Este, cultural and political influencer and patroness of the arts in renaissance Mantua. Music of Ockeghem, Cara, Tromboncino, and more.

Please note: The Saturday concert begins at 4:00pm

February 19, 2027 7:30 pm
Pebble Hill Presbyterian Church - 5299, Jamesville Road, Syracuse, New York, 13214 | Google Map
February 20, 2026 4:00 pm
First Unitarian Society of Ithaca - 306, North Aurora Street, Ithaca, New York, 14850 | Google Map

Musical Landscapes Across the Americas

with guest ensemble Incantare

A captivating program of music for singers, violins, lutes, trombones, and organ from the Spanish Americas and beyond. With Florida as its starting point, this concert expands to Spanish territories throughout the Americas, including sonorous polyphony, upbeat villancicos, and stately dances from Mexico, France, Guatemala, Peru,...

April 9, 2027 7:30 pm
Pebble Hill Presbyterian Church - 5299, Jamesville Road, Syracuse, New York, 13214 | Google Map
April 10, 2027 7:30 pm
First Unitarian Society of Ithaca - 306, North Aurora Street, Ithaca, New York, 14850 | Google Map

Bach and the Edge of Order

Leon Schelhase, solo harpsichord. Featuring the dazzling freedom of Bach’s keyboard toccatas, performed alongside works by Buxtehude and Frescobaldi that inspired and shaped the form. This solo harpsichord program explores the drama, variety, and improvisatory spirit of the stylus fantasticus.

April 30, 2027 7:30 pm
Pebble Hill Presbyterian Church - 5299, Jamesville Road, Syracuse, New York, 13214 | Google Map
May 1, 2027 7:30 pm
First Unitarian Society of Ithaca - 306, North Aurora Street, Ithaca, New York, 14850 | Google Map

Pedro Sperb – June 13 &15
Renaissance Guitar and Medieval Lute

Group photo