Cold Spring Harbor, New York · Season 13
World-class artists · Intimate experiences
Concerts by the Pond returns for its 13th season, bringing internationally acclaimed musicians and rising stars from around the world to one of Long Island's most unique concert venues — where every seat feels connected to the performance.
The Current
There's a pond here. It seems small. Quiet. Local. But the water doesn't stay here. It moves. It flows. It connects to something much larger.
Music works the same way.
A single voice, a melody, a rhythm, a story — each begins somewhere specific, yet somehow speaks to all of us. Every season, artists from across the globe bring their traditions and creativity to Cold Spring Harbor, creating moments of discovery, connection, and shared humanity.
From Zimbabwe to Poland. From Norway to Brazil. From Australia to New York.
Different voices. Different cultures. Different stories.
All part of the same current.
2026 – 2027
Nine unforgettable performances. Grammy nominees, award-winning ensembles, international soloists, and emerging voices — together in our intimate historic sanctuary. Explore the season below.
ZimbabweJoy, Rhythm, and the Power of Voice
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PolandAn Afternoon in a European Café
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NorwayYule: Music for the Winter Season
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Holiday SwingHoliday Swing II — Back by Popular Demand
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FluteMusical Journalism — MLK Day
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BrazilFrom Brazil, With Love
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AustraliaAn Evening with Rupert Boyd
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String QuartetThe Romantic Thread
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BrassParadise by the Pond
Learn MoreWhy Concerts by the Pond
Each season features nationally and internationally recognized performers — Grammy nominees, major competition winners, and innovative artists from across the musical landscape.
Our historic sanctuary seats just over 200 listeners, creating an atmosphere where every performance feels personal, immediate, and unforgettable.
Through educational programs, artist conversations, masterclasses, and community engagement, we invite audiences to explore the stories behind the music.
St. John's Pond · Sanctuary · Tiffany GlassThe Venue
Built nearly two centuries ago and filled with stunning Tiffany stained glass, St. John's Episcopal Church combines architectural beauty, warm acoustics, and an intimate atmosphere that brings artists and audiences closer together.
Just beyond the sanctuary windows sits St. John's Pond — the inspiration for the series itself, and a reminder that even the smallest places can connect us to something much larger.
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Your support helps bring world-class artists to Long Island while making educational programs, community engagement, and transformative musical experiences possible. Together, we are building a cultural resource that enriches our community and creates opportunities for discovery, inspiration, and belonging.
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