The Knights at Clark Art Institute

Two Free Concerts

By: Clark - Aug 05, 2025

 

Over Labor Day weekend, The Knights return to the Clark Art Institute to present two free concerts for music lovers of all ages. The first is an outdoor concert on Saturday, August 30 at 4 pm on the Fernández Terrace. The second is an indoor, family-friendly concert on Sunday, August 31 at 12 pm 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, August 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 August 31 at 4 pm.

Family Concert
Sunday, August 31, 12 pm
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. For more information, visit clarkart.edu/events.

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