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In addition to being its namesake, Franz Kneisel’s passion for chamber music is the heart and soul of Kneisel Hall.

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Kneisel Hall Chamber Music School

Kneisel Hall offers three distinct programs for music students, young professional artists, and adult life-long learners.

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Program for Maine Students

Young Artist Chamber Music Program

Adult Chamber Music Institute

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2022 Festival: Celebrating 120 years of exceptional artistry at Kneisel Hall

Kneisel Hall Chamber Music Festival returns this summer with a full slate of Friday and Sunday concerts, Open Rehearsals, Masterclasses, and the ever popular Young Artist Concert series.

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Celebrating Ellen Werner

On March 12, 2022, we celebrated Ellen Werner and her remarkable 25-year tenure as Executive Director. An extravaganza concert in New York was a night to remember!

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Summer 2022

Kneisel Hall returns this summer with a full slate of Friday and Sunday concerts, Open Rehearsals, Masterclasses, and the ever popular Young Artist Concert series.

2022 Season Info & Tickets

About Kneisel Hall

In 1902, violinist Franz Kneisel (pronounced ‘Kuh-nye-zul’) built a house in Blue Hill, Maine to provide a summer haven for music students to immerse in chamber music study.

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In Memoriam

Kneisel Hall mourns the passing of long-time viola faculty Ira Weller, and devoted board members Libbie Cluett and Kenneth Kleeman. Ira, Libbie, and Ken were devoted teachers, supporters, and friends to the entire Kneisel Hall community, who each dedicated themselves to Kneisel Hall’s mission with deep care, kindness, and generosity. Their loss is profound and we miss them dearly. 

With roots back to 1902, Kneisel Hall has been called
“the cradle of chamber music teaching in America.”

In keeping with this heritage, we take it as our mission to foster the art of chamber music through teaching and performance in an intimate environment steeped in tradition and artistic excellence. Thus, we exist to enrich the artistic skills of our students and the cultural life of our surrounding community and to represent the highest ideals of ensemble performance.

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Office: 36 Main St.

Campus: 137 Pleasant St.

Mailing: P.O.Box 648 Blue Hill, ME 04614

Office: 207-374-2811

festival@kneisel.org

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