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Mostly Modern Festival Announces International Music Festival June 5-20 at Zankel 


The Mostly Modern Festival will take place June 5-20 in Saratoga Springs.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Mostly Modern Festival has announced the lineup for its sixth season, which will open with its kick-off concert at Caffe Lena June 5, and continue with a series of shows through June 20 at the Arthur Zankel Music Center. 

Founded in 2005, Mostly Modern Projects is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to celebrating living composers and modern classical music. Its initiatives span festivals, concerts, recordings, ensembles, and cultural institutes, fostering a vibrant and forward-thinking musical community. In 2018, the Mostly Modern Festival was launched in Saratoga Springs, at The Arthur Zankel Music Center.

The festival will showcase 10 concerts from June 5- June 20. With the exception of the kick-off show at Caffe Lena, all others will be held in Skidmore’s Arthur Zankel Music Center. 

Thursday, June 5: American Modern Ensemble (kickoff @ Caffè Lena)

Friday, June 6: 6th Season Mostly Modern Kickoff at Caffè Lena

Saturday, June 7: The FAB5

Sunday, June 8: Mostly Modern Orchestra with David Amado

Friday, June 13: American Modern Ensemble

Saturday, June 14: Voices of Today Sing!

Sunday, June 15: Mostly Modern Orchestra with JoAnn Falletta

Tuesday, June 17: Mostly Modern Brass

Wednesday, June 18: Voices of Today Sing!

Friday, June 20: 6th Season Finale of Mostly Modern Orchestra with Andrew Crust

Audiences experience world premieres every single concert with modern music by young, mid-career, as well as famed composers of today.

Per-show tickets range from $10 to $35, and season passes are available at $185. For concert and ticket details, visit: https://mostlymodernfestival.org/concert-calendar.