Beyond NYC: Historic Montgomery Place at Bard College, NY

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Beyond NYC: Historic Montgomery Place at Bard College, NY

Splendid country mansion surrounded by the formal gardens and a nature park in Red Hook, NY

Front view of the Montgomery Place Mansion at Bard College, NY
Montgomery Place Mansion / Image courtesy of Dutchess Tourism Inc.

Montgomery Place is the early 19th century estate built by Janet Montgomery Livingston, the widow of the American Revolutionary War hero General Richard Montgomery and named in his honor. The estate was purchased more than 25 years after General Montgomery was killed in the battle of Quebec in 1775, and was originally called the Chateau de Montgomery. It was passed on to Livingston’s descendants who subsequently rebuilt and modernized the mansion, added the nursery and developed the grounds. The estate was put on the National Register of Historic Landmarks in 1975.

In 1986, the family transferred the property to the Historic Hudson Valley, a regional historic preservation organization. And recently in 2016, the estate was purchased by Bard College in Annandale-on-Hudson, NY.

What makes this site to stand out among other equally distinguished places scattered around the Hudson Valley, is its elegance and graceful confidence of its owners’ good tastes. The understated chic of the house decoration and furnishing is meticulously preserved and kept alive so much so that one almost feels the hosts’ presence. At times it seems that they just stepped out and will be back any minute. Explore the place for yourself and get in touch with history and nature here.

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Beyond NYC: Piano Recital by Daniil Trifonov at Caramoor in Katonah, NY

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Beyond NYC: Piano Recital by Daniil Trifonov at Caramoor in Katonah, NY

Virtuoso pianist Daniil Trifonov returns to Caramoor with a solo recital program of Beethoven, Schumann, and Prokofiev on Friday, July 26, 2019 at 8 pm

Pianist Daniil Trifonov
Daniil Trifonov; photo by Dario Acosta

Grammy Award-winning Russian pianist Daniil Trifonov is well known to classical music lovers around the world. His appearances at the major concert halls are always highly anticipated events commanding sold-out houses. Winner of Gramophone’s 2016 Artist of the Year award, Trifinov has made a spectacular entrance to the classical music scene as a solo artist and a high caliber champion of the concerto repertoire.

Recognized for the dazzling technique and stunning sensitivity which earned him well-deserved celebrity status, the 28-year old pianist is still exploring new artistic expressions. Notorious for his emotional interpretation of the works by Chopin and Rachmaninoff, this season he takes on the scores by Beethoven, Schumann, and Prokofiev. The June 2019 performance of this program at the Barbican in London received rave reviews from the music critics and the public. The Guardian points out that Trifonov keeps “revealing new aspects of his artistry.”  Expect to be dazzled once again at his Caramoor recital on July 26!

 

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Program

Beethoven Andante in F Major, WoO 57 (“Andante favori”)
Beethoven Piano Sonata No. 18 in E-flat Major, Op. 31, No. 3
Schumann Bunte Blätter, Op. 99
Schumann Presto passionato, WoO 5
Prokofiev Piano Sonata No. 8 in B-flat Major, Op. 84

 

 

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Jazz in NYC: Fred Hersch Trio at Village Vanguard from July 23-28, 2019

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Jazz in NYC: Fred Hersch Trio at Village Vanguard from July 23-28, 2019

Fred Hersch Trio performs at the legendary Village Vanguard jazz club from July 23 – 28, 2019

Pianist Fred Heesch
Pianist Fred Hersch / Photo credit Jim Wilkie

Jazz pianist, composer, and bandleader, Fred Hersch is a celebrated figure in the music world. Known for his deceptively simple yet deeply nuanced performing style, Hersch’s appearances with his renown trio, in partnership with other musicians, and in solo performances are always highly anticipated by the fans. These upcoming sessions with bassist John Hébert and drummer Eric McPherson are no exception.

Notorious for its very special ease of sound and compositional precision, the trio is a regular at the venerable jazz spot Village Vanguard.  Treat yourself to the fete of great music with your fellow piano jazz connoisseurs.

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dell’Arte Opera Festival at La MaMa Theater: Works by Women

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dell’Arte Opera Festival at La MaMa Theater: Works by Women

Whitney George and Bea Goodwin
Whitney George, Bea Goodwin, stage and music directors / Images are courtesy of dell’Arte Opera Festival

Join dell’Arte’s inspiring young singers this August 10-25 as we celebrate the contributions of great female composers in a thrilling exploration of Voices from the Tower

Our August mainstage productions are “La liberazione di Ruggiero” by Francesca Caccini (1625), playing opposite the World Premiere of dell’Arte’s first commissioned piece  “Princess Maleine” by Whitney George and Bea Goodwin.  All productions are offered with orchestra and English surtitles at the handicap-accessible La Mama Theatre on East 4th Street as part of their “Summer Shares” program.  You can also see “Scenes from the Tower” featuring excerpts by T. Musgrave and V. Bond and all of Viardot’s charming “Cendrillon”.

 

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Voices from the Tower Program

La Liberazione di Ruggiero (Francesca Caccini, 1625)

August 10, 11m, 15, 17, 23, 25m

Princess Maleine (Whitney George, libretto by Bea Goodwin) World Premiere

August 16, 18m, 20, 22, 24

Scenes from the Tower

August 21, 24m

Cendrillon (Pauline Viardot, libretto by Pauline Viardot, 1904)

Mary, Queen of Scots (Thea Musgrave, libretto by Thea Musgrave, 1977)

Mrs. President (Victoria Bond, libretto by Hilary Bell, 2001)

Les Boulangers (Lili and Nadia Boulanger)

August 17m

Works (TBA) by sisters Lili and Nadia Bolanger performed as a recital by members of dell’Arte ensemble and cover artists, accompanied by dell’Arte musical staff.

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Festival Dates: August 10-25, 2019

Festival Venue: La Mama Theatre on East 4th Street

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Beyond NYC: Russian Renaissance Quartet at Caramoor in Katonah, NY

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Beyond NYC: Russian Renaissance Quartet at Caramoor in Katonah, NY

Billed as World Music with a Russian soul, the performance by Russian Renaissance Quartet guarantees an exciting night of diverse music from classical to jazz to folk; on Thursday, July 11, 2019 at 7 pm. 

Russian Renaissance Quartet
Russian Renaissance Quartet / Image courtesy of the artists

The refreshing sound of traditional Russian string instruments combined with a delicate and emotional touch makes the performances by Russian Renaissance Quartet memorable events. With a wide repertoire and formidable virtuosity, the group has established itself among string chamber collectives as one of the most exhilarating ensembles of today.

Since their debut in 2015, the group had won a number of prestigious competitions most significant of which is the M-Prize of $100,000 in 2016 hosted by the University of Michigan’s School of Music, Theater, and Dance. The first prize in the M- Prize Competition is the highest award in the chamber music world. Russian Renaissance Quartet’s lyricism, age-defying energy and seamless shifts between genres make music accessible to audiences.

The quartet includes Ivan Kuznetsov, balalaika; Anastasia Zakharova, domra/domra alto; Aleksandr Tarasov, button-accordion; and Ivan Vinogradov, balalaika-contrabass. Russian Renaissance Quartet appearance at Caramoor is on Thursday, July 11, 2019 at 7 pm.

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Program 

Piazzolla Milonga Is Coming
Piazzolla Muerte del Ángel
J.S. Bach Prélude No. 2 in C Minor BWV 847
Richard Galliano Tango Pour Claude
Richard Galliano New York Tango
Ryuichi Sakamoto Bibo no Aozora
Russian Renaissance Vanya
Russian Renaissance Ya na kamushe siju (I’m sitting on the stone)
Béla Fleck Sinister Minister
Egberto Gismonti Frevo
Abreu Tico-Tico no Fubá

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