SPIRITUS is an exciting new chamber music initiative that seeks to bring a vibrant and engaging artistic experience to Long Island. The Latin name “spiritus” means “breath” or “spirit,” and this emphasis on “life-giving” is reflected in our dynamic programming, creative presentation, and passion for high-quality performance. Comprised of young professional classical musicians based in the New York City area, our mission is to bring world-class chamber music performances to the StonyBrook and Setauket communities. 

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Currently, we are curating a week-long celebration of chamber music with programs centered around a main theme in parallel with the seasons of the year. In our inaugural season from June 23-29, 2025, our theme will be “Tales of Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow,” an exploration into storytelling through music in conjunction with the vitality and warmth of early summer. We are looking to put on several home salon concerts, local outreach events, and a large finale concert at a local church, and aim to partner with wineries and other businesses in the vicinity to provide an engaging and welcoming experience to our audiences. 

 

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We are actively seeking to raise awareness of our mission, and to spread the word about SPIRITUS! If you are interested in receiving more news about what we are doing or would like to be involved in any way, please feel free to write to us and we will gladly add you to our mailing list. To learn more, please contact us at spiritusfestival@gmail.com.