Celebrate the opening of the 2026 Scandinavian Music Festival with the New York Scandia Symphony at beautiful Fort Tryon Park's Billings Lawn! The festival begins with a vibrant performance by the Scandia Brass Quintet.
Scandia Chamber Orchestra performs at the 2026 Scandinavian Music Festival for its second concert at at Billings Lawn in Fort Tryon Park. This free afternoon performance, under the direction of Dorrit Matson, highlights Scandinavian orchestral works, including music by Lars-Erik Larsson, Johan Helmich Roman, Frank Foerster, and Josefine Opsahl.
Close out the 2026 Scandinavian Music Festival with a grand finale free outdoor concert featuring the full New York Scandia Symphony, led by Music Director Dorrit Matson. The program celebrates the power and beauty of Scandinavian orchestral music, bringing together sweeping melodies and bold, dramatic works from the Nordic tradition.
