Season 2, Episode 5: Behind every summer is a community that keeps Fire Island alive. This episode explores the history of the beloved Pines Pantry through the eyes of its iconic Pantry Girls, alongside the volunteer firefighters of The Pines and Cherry Grove who protect the island from fires, hurricanes, beach erosion, and an uncertain future.
Tafelmusik Unveils 2026/27 Season Lineup Featuring Classical Masterpieces
Subscriptions are now available for the period-instrument ensemble’s newly unveiled season.
Tafelmusik has announced its 2026/27 concert season, presenting a curated lineup that pairs cornerstone Baroque and Classical works with rediscovered repertoire, interdisciplinary storytelling, and new perspectives. Performances will continue to showcase the ensemble’s work on period instruments.
British violinist Rachel Podger has extended her tenure as Principal Guest Director for an additional three years, through the ensemble’s 50th anniversary season. In 2026/27, Podger will lead two programs, Bach’s Coffeehouse and the season-closing Mozart’s Genius, bringing her collaborative approach to music centered on dialogue and exchange.
Subscription packages are now available at tafelmusik.org. Subscriptions went on sale February 11, 2026, with single tickets to be released in spring 2026. Beginning this season, evening performances will start at 7:30 p.m.
Tafelmusik acknowledged support from the Azrieli Foundation, BMO, Power Corporation of Canada, the Government of Canada, Canada Council for the Arts, Ontario Arts Council, Ontario Arts Foundation, Toronto Arts Council, and the Government of Ontario. The Tafelmusik Baroque Summer Institute is supported by Lynn & James Haight and the McLean Foundation.
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