Faculty in Concert: An Intimate Evening of Chamber Music at Hoff-Barthelson

Featuring chamber works by Ravel, Rutter, Schumann, and Brahms

Hoff-Barthelson Music School (HBMS) proudly presents the third concert in the 2025-26 HB Artist Faculty Concert Series on Friday, February 6, 2026, at 7:30 pm, in the School’s Joan Behrens Bergman Auditorium.

The HB Artist Series showcases the artistry of Hoff-Barthelson’s distinguished faculty. Presented in Scarsdale, these concerts offer listeners an up-close encounter with exceptional performances, underscoring the School’s enduring commitment to musical excellence and cultural enrichment in Westchester County.

“The HB Artist Series is a celebration of the remarkable musicianship that lives within our faculty,” said Gabriella Sanna, Executive Director of the School. “Sharing the stage with colleagues allows our teachers to model artistry at the highest level for our students and community.”

Program and Performers

Menuet Antique – Maurice Ravel
A graceful early work that reflects Ravel’s fascination with classical forms, infused with luminous harmonies and refined elegance – Donna Elaine, flute; Rie Matsumoto, piano.

Suite Antique for Flute and Piano – John Rutter
Warmly melodic and rhythmically buoyant, this suite unfolds through six contrasting movements—from the stately Prelude to the playful Rondeau—highlighting color, lyricism, and wit – Donna Elaine, flute; Rie Matsumoto, piano.

Kreisleriana, Op. 16 – Robert Schumann
A deeply expressive piano cycle inspired by literary imagination, Kreisleriana alternates between impassioned intensity and poetic introspection, revealing Schumann’s mercurial inner world – Pam Goldberg, piano.

Piano Quartet in G minor, Op. 25 – Johannes Brahms
A cornerstone of the Romantic chamber repertoire, this quartet blends sweeping lyricism with driving rhythmic energy, culminating in the exhilarating Rondo alla Zingarese – Nurit Pacht, violin; Peter Seidenberg, cello; Katsura Tanikawa, piano; with guest artist Daniel Panner, viola.

“These concerts affirm who we are as an institution—an artistic community where teaching and performing are deeply intertwined,” added Sanna

General Admission is $20; HBMS Students are free of charge. Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite.

Faculty artist biographies can be found at https://hbms.org/faculty_bio/. Program and artists are subject to change.

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: HBMS Faculty Member and Violinist Nurit Pacht, supplied by the artist.