- Welcome to Kneisel Hall Chamber Music Festival 1902-2002: Celebrating 100 Years It has been 100 years since Franz Kneisel first brought students to Blue Hill. Please join us in marking this milestone with a variety of special events. Recent Recognition Masters in the Making is the title of the article in the April 2002 issue of Down East magazine. It's a major feature about Kneisel Hall. Maine ...kneisel.org