Chamber Music Excellence: New York Philharmonic Musicians Return to Hoff-Barthelson
Hoff-Barthelson Music School (HBMS) proudly presents the annual Elaine Stamas Chamber Music Residency and Concert on Sunday, April 12, 2026, featuring distinguished musicians from the New York Philharmonic.
Named in honor of the late Elaine Stamas, a devoted supporter and longtime member of the School’s Board of Trustees, this esteemed residency offers HBMS students a rare opportunity to collaborate with and learn from world-class artists in an immersive chamber music setting.
As part of the Residency, student ensembles work closely with these renowned musicians in chamber music master classes, receiving personalized coaching and artistic insight. The afternoon concert, beginning at 3:15 pm, will feature performances by the guest artists, with each half of the program opening with a performance by a student ensemble selected from the Residency participants.
The program will feature Dmitri Shostakovich’s Piano Trio No. 2 in E minor, Op. 67, a powerful and deeply expressive work written during World War II, alongside selections from Astor Piazzolla’s Cuatro Estaciones Porteñas (Four Seasons of Buenos Aires), vibrant and rhythmically charged pieces that blend classical and tango traditions.
Performing artists include Lisa Kim, violin; Matthew Christakos, cello; and Hanna Kim, piano. Performers and program subject to change.
A reception will follow the concert, offering audience members the opportunity to meet the artists.
“Opportunities like the Elaine Stamas Chamber Music Residency are central to our mission,” said Gabriella Sanna, Executive Director of Hoff-Barthelson Music School. “Collaborating with musicians from the New York Philharmonic gives our students an extraordinary opportunity to refine their artistry and experience music-making at the highest level.”
Admission
Limited seating; reservations required.
General Admission: $40
HBMS Students: Free of charge
Tickets may be purchased via Eventbrite
About the Elaine Stamas Chamber Music Residency
The Elaine Stamas Chamber Music Residency provides HBMS students with the exceptional opportunity to perform for and receive mentorship from members of the New York Philharmonic. Through intensive coaching sessions, students deepen their understanding of ensemble playing, technique, musicianship, and musical style, fostering artistic growth and collaboration at the highest level.
About Hoff-Barthelson Music School
Founded in 1944, Hoff-Barthelson Music School is one of the nation’s premier community music schools and a leader in music education for students of all ages, levels, and backgrounds. Located in Scarsdale, NY, the School is renowned for its exceptional faculty, comprehensive curriculum, and nurturing environment that fosters both artistic and personal growth. Guided by its mission to inspire excellence and welcome all, Hoff-Barthelson offers individualized instruction, ensemble experiences, and performance opportunities that cultivate a lifelong love and understanding of music.
Photo: Matthew Christakos, Associate Principal Cellist of the New York Philharmonic, will coach Hoff-Barthelson Music School students and perform as part of the 2026 Elaine Stamas Chamber Music Residency and Concert on April 12—photo supplied by Matthew Christakos.
