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Notes in Nature: Fireside Melodies

December 13, 2025 | 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Notes in Nature: Fireside Melodies – An Intimate Winter Concert for Violin & Harp 
Saturday, December 13, 2025
7pm – 8:30pm
$35 per person in advance; $40 at the door if seats are available. Reservations required. All tickets final sale. Rain or shine.

 

Registration to open soon!

 

Embrace the winter season at our intimate concert featuring the captivating sounds of the violin and harp. On a crisp winter’s night, grab a hot chocolate and join us for a cozy performance filled with evocative winter-themed music and thoughtfully arranged holiday classics. This concert is the perfect escape from the cold, offering a serene and inviting atmosphere that is ideal for a romantic date night or a peaceful retreat. 

This charming event will be held at the Great Hall of the Main House, a location renowned for its inviting ambiance and warm acoustics. Picture yourself nestled in a beautifully decorated space, where the delicate interplay of violin and harp creates a soothing and festive soundscape!

 

Immerse yourself in a remarkable musical experience at Planting Fields during our newest concert series in collaboration with Long Island Chamber Music: Notes in Nature!  

We invite you to embark on a captivating journey through the works of beloved composers such as Mozart, Beethoven, and Brahms, whose timeless masterpieces will be celebrated alongside rediscovered gems and exciting contemporary compositions. This series features five concerts, each presenting a unique opportunity to explore the rich landscape of chamber music and brought to life by the passionate performances of exceptional musicians. 

 

This series is led by Eric Huckins and Gergana Haralampieva, who founded Long Island Chamber Music to make professional classical music of the highest caliber accessible to Long Island audiences. Their talented musicians, hailing from prestigious organizations such as the New York Philharmonic, Carnegie Hall’s Ensemble Connect, and Concert Artist Guild, are not only masters of their craft but also youthful, enthusiastic advocates for classical music. With their vibrant energy and commitment, they illuminate each piece, ensuring that classical music is engaging and approachable for audiences from all walks of life. Enjoy their engaging storytelling, humor, and insightful introductions and anecdotes about the composers and the context of the works performed, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere that deepens the connection between the artists and the audience. Join us for an unforgettable experience that celebrates Planting Fields, the beauty of music, and the joy of community! Learn more about each concert in the series and register below!

 

For questions, please contact Lilly McGurk, Stewardship Director at lmcgurk@plantingfields.org 

 

About Long Island Chamber Music 
Long Island Chamber Music (LICM) is a collective of professional musicians that bring classical music to Long Island communities through concerts and educational programs year-round. LICM was founded in 2020 by husband-and-wife musicians Eric Huckins and Gergana Haralampieva alongside composer Nick DiBerardino with the mission of making professional classical music of the highest caliber accessible to Long Island audiences. 
 
LICM performs chamber music at local venues across Long Island including concert halls, parks, libraries, churches, museums, and community centers. LICM works closely with its community partners to create concert programs that are relevant and compelling to audiences. Each concert showcases a variety of instrumentations drawing from LICM’s artist roster of over 20 professional musicians. LICM is strongly committed to programming works and featuring musicians from historically underrepresented communities in the classical music field. 
 
LICM provides a variety of highly interactive educational concerts and residencies in schools, libraries, and community centers that focus on fostering a love and understanding of classical music for all ages. 
 

LICM musicians are all drawn from Carnegie Hall’s Ensemble Connect, the New York Philharmonic, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Astral Artists, Concert Artist Guild and several other of the country’s most prominent musical institutions. In addition to being leaders in their art form, LICM musicians are teaching artists, entrepreneurs, and socially-minded advocates for classical music.  

Long Island Chamber Music is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. All Long Island Chamber Music programs are made possible through the efforts of our community partners, support from local businesses, and the generosity of the Long Island community. 

 

By registering for this event, you consent to Planting Fields Foundation photographing and filming during the event. These images may be used for promotional purposes, including social media, on our website, newsletters, grant requests, reports. As it may not be feasible to identify individuals who may wish to opt out, your registration implies your consent to be photographed. If you have any concerns, please contact us at lmcgurk@plantingfields.org

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