The Hotchkiss School invites the community to experience the 2026 Summer Portals Piano Concert Series, a celebrated annual tradition featuring internationally acclaimed artists and exceptional young musicians. The free concert series will take place July 14–24 in Katherine M. Elfers Hall at the Esther Eastman Music Center on the Hotchkiss campus.

Set against the backdrop of Lake Wononscopomuc and the Berkshire-Taconic mountains, the Summer Portals Piano Concert Series brings together world-renowned performers and young artists for a dynamic program of exciting solo recitals and chamber music. Audiences can enjoy the hall's exceptional acoustics and panoramic views, and picnic on the Hotchkiss grounds two hours before each concert.

This year's featured guest artists include renowned pianists Oxana Yablonskaya, Fabio Witkowski, Gisele Witkowski, Phillipe Raskin, Leonel Morales, Leo de Maria, and Michel Bourdoncle, as well as the acclaimed Fine Arts Quartet.

"The Summer Portals Piano Concert Series offers a rare opportunity for audiences to hear distinguished international artists alongside the next generation of exceptional musicians," said artistic director Fabio Witkowski. "These performances bring together artistic excellence, mentorship, and community in a beautiful setting."

Concert Schedule

Tuesday, July 14, 7:30 p.m.
Oxana Yablonskaya, piano
Works by Mozart, Beethoven, and Chopin

Saturday, July 18, 7:30 p.m.
The Frank Gala Concert
Fabio Witkowski, piano
Gisele Witkowski, piano
Phillipe Raskin, piano
Fine Arts Quartet
Brahms: Piano Quartet in C Minor and Piano Quintet

Monday, July 20, 7:30 p.m.
Leonel Morales and Leo de Maria, piano
Works by Beethoven, Chopin, and Prokofiev

Tuesday, July 21, 7:30 p.m.
Michel Bourdoncle, piano
Works by Liszt, Beethoven, and Gershwin

Friday, July 24, 7:30 p.m.
Grand Finale Concert
Young Artists and Guest Artists share the stage for a celebratory final performance.

Young Artist Concerts

Saturday, July 18, 4:30 p.m.
Katherine M. Elfers Hall, Hotchkiss School

Wednesday, July 22, 7:30 p.m.
Katherine M. Elfers Hall, Hotchkiss School

Thursday, July 23, 8:00 p.m.
Carnegie Hall, New York City
(Tickets available through carnegiehall.org)

All Hotchkiss concerts are free and open to the public. Performances take place in Katherine M. Elfers Hall in the Esther Eastman Music Center, located in the Main Building on the Hotchkiss campus. The venue is air-conditioned and handicapped-accessible.

For more information and a complete schedule, visit www.hotchkiss.org/our-school/summer-programs/summer-concert-series.