Friends of Music Concerts

12/19/2023

Friends of Music Concerts VP Keith Austin, at last season's Le Consort concert, explains the advantages of our concert series. This year, give the gift of music. Go to www.friendsofmusicconcerts.org.

11/28/2023

It's ! In our 70th season, can you donate $70 or a multiple of $70 to support our Partnerships mentoring program and Scholarships program for student musicians? Both are well underway this season! And please note that the spring season begins on Sunday, March 10, 2024 at 3 p.m. with Joseph Parrish and Chelsea Guo. To make a donation and buy tickets, go to www.friendsofmusicconcerts.org - and thank you!

11/22/2023

We are thankful for the wonderful musicians we present, our enthusiastic current (and future!) audience members, and our generous donors. Can you be one of them and consider celebrating our 70th season with a contribution toward our educational missions? Go to https://friendsofmusicconcerts.org/donations/ and thank you!

11/20/2023

Former NYS legislator Sandy Galef has joined the board of directors and the organization has named Martin Kagan as Executive Director and Solange De Santis as Marketing and Communications Director. It's an exciting development in our 70th season that shows our commitment to the future of high-quality, professional chamber music.

More information is here: https://friendsofmusicconcerts.org/fomc-names-galef-to-board-engages-executive-director-and-marketing-communications-director/

11/17/2023

Our friends at River Arts are having their annual chamber music benefit concert and reception on Sunday, Nov. 19 at 1 p.m. Please have a look!

11/10/2023

Looking forward to our first spring concert - Joseph Parrish and Chelsea Guo on Sunday, March 10, 2024, 3 p.m. This holiday season, give the gift of music - individual concert tickets or a 3-ticket mini-subscription, usable for any of the three spring concerts! www.friendsofmusicconcerts.org.

11/04/2023

Violin maker extraordinaire and rare instrument dealer Christophe Landon brings a Stradivarius for Le Consort's Theotime to try.

11/04/2023

The harpsichord is in the house! Friends of Music Concerts

11/04/2023

Le Consort rehearses one minute of Rameau. Come to Sleepy Hollow High School by 8 pm and hear the rest at tonight's Friends of Music Concerts !

11/04/2023

11/03/2023

Pierre Miton, baker extraordinaire of Petite Bretagne, is looking forward to Le Consort this Saturday night! For tickets, go to www.friendsofmusicconcerts.org.

10/30/2023

Theotime, Hanna, Sophie and Justin play a bit of molto vivace Baroque music and tell us why their group, Le Consort, is excited to be making their first North American tour! Et vive La France! Get tickets for their Nov. 4 concert at 8 p.m., Sleepy Hollow High School, Sleepy Hollow, N.Y. www.friendsofmusicconcerts.org

10/27/2023

Why does Bruce MacLennan love chamber music? Our next concert presents Le Consort on Saturday, Nov. 4 at 8 p.m., Sleepy Hollow High School, Sleepy Hollow, N.Y. For tickets, go to www.friendsofmusicconcerts.org.

10/23/2023

Why is Laura Rice a fan of Friends of Music Concerts? Get your next dose of chamber music beauty with Le Consort on Saturday, Nov. 4 at 8 p.m., Sleepy Hollow High School, Sleepy Hollow, NY. For tickets go to www.friendsofmusicconcerts.org.

10/21/2023

Here's one minute of the Escher String Quartet with guitarist Jason Vieaux. Come on down to Sleepy Hollow High School by 8 pm and hear the rest!

10/21/2023

Tonight at 8 p.m.! The Escher String Quartet performs with guitarist Jason Vieaux, Sleepy Hollow High School, Sleepy Hollow, N.Y. A friend writes: "Saw Jason Vieaux perform a couple of weeks ago in Toronto. Absolutely superb." Here is five minutes of "Fandango," by Boccherini, which they will be performing tonight!

Provided to YouTube by NAXOS of AmericaGuitar Quintet No. 4 in D Major, G. 448 "Fandango": IV. Fandango (After G. 341) · Jason VieauxDance℗ 2019 Azica Record...

10/18/2023

Why do you love chamber music? Here's what one audience member says as we celebrate our 70th season! Join us on Saturday, Oct. 21 at 8 pm for the Escher String Quartet with Grammy-winning guitarist Jason Vieaux, Sleepy Hollow High School, Sleepy Hollow, N.Y.

10/07/2023

Here is half a minute of Trio Zimbalist rehearsing the very end of Haydn's Piano Trio No. 39 in G Major. Come on down to Ossining High School at 8 pm and hear the rest!

10/04/2023

Trio Zimbalist - Saturday, Oct. 7 at 8 p.m. at Ossining High School, Ossining, N.Y. (NOTE CHANGE OF VENUE.) Fantastic music and a delicious cookie favor marking our 70th season celebration! Get tickets here: https://friendsofmusicconcerts.org/trio-zimbalist/

09/30/2023

Here's a treat: Trio Zimbalist, our Oct. 7 concert artists, play the first movement of Beethoven's "Ghost" Trio. The trio's program on Oct. 7, 8 p.m. at Ossining High School (note the change of venue) will include works by Haydn, Martinu and Ravel. Get tickets here:
https://friendsofmusicconcerts.org/trio-zimbalist/
https://youtu.be/1zU53wY0bpQ

Trio ZimbalistJosef Špaček, violinTimotheos Gavriilidis-Petrin, celloGeorge Xiaoyuan Fu, pianoRecorded at Rudolfinum, Suk Hall, December 2021www.TrioZimbalis...

09/28/2023

https://youtu.be/aXkj_U-dcbE

Introducing Trio Zimbalist! Check out their video. How old was Josef Spacek when he embraced the violin? They will be performing Saturday, Oct. 7, 8 p.m., the second concert in our 70th season. NOTE change of venue to Ossining High School, N.Y.

Meet the members of Trio Zimbalist, the newest addition to Curtis's artist management program. Violinist Josef Špaček, cellist Timotheos Gavriilidis-Petrin, ...

09/26/2023

Tropical Storm Ophelia could not dampen a wonderful night of music last Saturday with Manhattan Chamber Players! Our 70th season has begun - join us on Saturday, Oct. 7 at 8 p.m. for Trio Zimbalist. NOTE change of venue to Ossining High School!

09/23/2023

Friends of Music VP Keith Austin (center) greets the members of Manhattan Chamber Players as they arrive at Sleepy Hollow HS for tonight's concert! The rain's not too bad. Come on down!

09/22/2023

https://artswestchester.org/art-matters/friends-of-music-concerts-celebrates-70-seasons-of-chamber-music-in-westchester/

Are you looking forward to tomorrow night's concert with Manhattan Chamber Players -- or to our whole season of great music? Need to know more? Take a moment to read this ArtsWestchester interview with Board President Susan Harris and Vice President Keith Austin.

Friends of Music Concerts Celebrates 70 Seasons of Chamber Music in Westchester Posted on September 21, 2023 by Dan Wood From its inception, Friends of Music Concerts has offered countless chamber concert experiences locally. They have also worked to nurture and develop new and upcoming artists by g...

09/20/2023

Keith Austin and Rosella Ranno recently announced our exciting season program, which begins on Saturday, Sept. 23 at 8 p.m., Sleepy Hollow High School, Sleepy Hollow, N.Y. Click here to view their appearance:

https://www.pctv76.org/video/3189/

Manhattan Chamber Players is a collective of New York City-based musicians, all long-time friends and colleagues. They come to us after touring California, the Grand Canyon, Virginia and Mississippi.

They are known for their passionate and engaging performances, and they are sure to bring this music to life in a way that is both thrilling and moving. Whether you're a seasoned classical music fan or just starting out, you're sure to enjoy this concert.

09/18/2023

Young cellist Ewan MacLennan tells us why he is excited about our opening concert - Manhattan Chamber Players, Saturday Sept. 23 at 8 p.m., Sleepy Hollow High School. Go to https://friendsofmusicconcerts.org/manhattan-chamber-players/ for tickets!

09/15/2023

Best wishes to those who celebrate Rosh Hashanah. L'shana tova! (Listening to a little chamber music will make the New Year sweeter but you also can't go wrong with Itzhak Perlman playing at the White House for Rosh Hashanah.)

Florida Attorney Steven Greenspan was at the White House pre Rosh Hashana event and took this beautiful video of the worlds premiere violinist Itzhak Perlma...

09/14/2023

Manhattan Chamber Players opens our 70th season on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023 at 8 p.m. The dynamic program includes works by Philip Glass, Robert Schumann and Ernest Chausson. MCP Artistic Director Luke Fleming (viola) is joined by Adam Golka (piano), Elizabeth Fayette, Siwoo Kim, Grace Park (violin) and Michael Katz (cello). Get your tickets now! www.friendsofmusicconcerts.org

Friends of Music Concerts is proud to support chamber music performances in Westchester County, NY.