Long Island Mozart Festival

Went to the Long Island Mozart Festival at Old Westbury Gardens to see Teenager perform with the Metropolitan Youth Orchestra under the direction of John McNeur. This is the group that went to New Zealand and Australia earlier this summer.

What a marvelous concert in a beautiful setting. She was surprised to discover she'd be playing the piccolo part solo on Stars and Stripes Forever. She did just fine. And it was another chance to hear Josh Feldman, a terrific young pianist who just went off to Yale. You're going to be hearing more about this fellow.

The festival, sponsored by Chamber Players International, continues Monday with the Gemini Orchestra of Suffolk County performing during the youth concert. Other activities include a carriage ride, glass harmonica performance and more.