Hoff-Barthelson Faculty Performs an All-Beethoven Concert

The Hoff-Barthelson Music School 2019-2020 Faculty Concert Series concludes on Friday, April 17, 2020, at 7:30 pm, at the School, 25 School Lane, Scarsdale, with an All-Beethoven concert. The year 2020 marks the 250th birthday of Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827); join faculty members violinists April Johnson and Gary Kosloski; violist Naomi Graf; cellist Michael Finckel; and pianists Katsura Tanikawa and Tomoko Uchino for a musical tribute to one of the most influential musicians and composers in Western history.

Works to be performed include the theatrical “Ghost Trio, Op. 70, No. 1” the marvelous “Duet for Viola and Cello in E-flat Major ‘with Two Eyeglasses Obligato’ WoO 32”and the “Sonata for Violin and Piano Op. 12, No. 1 in D Major.”

Admission to the concert is $20, $15 for seniors (60+) and free of charge for students. Tickets can be ordered by calling 914-723-1169, or e-mailing hb@hbms.org. and are also available for purchase at the door. Program and performers subject to change.

For Additional Information:

914-723-1169, hb@hbms.org, www.hbms.org.

About the Faculty Concert Series:

Hoff-Barthelson faculty comprises some of the nation’s most distinguished performers and educators. Many hold chairs in prominent New York orchestras, are members of world-class chamber ensembles, perform in major Broadway productions, and are in international demand as solo artists. Others teach at leading conservatories including The Juilliard School, Manhattan School of Music, and Mannes College of Music. Hoff-Barthelson prides itself on providing access to these outstanding artist-educators in the heart of Westchester. Our superb faculty has contributed to the Music School’s national recognition for unsurpassed leadership in music education, performance and community service. Hoff-Barthelson is proud to present these distinguished performers on its annual Faculty Concert Series. Held in Scarsdale, these concerts guarantee riveting music making of the highest caliber, in an intimate setting, at prices far below those in New York’s major concert halls.

About Hoff-Barthelson Music School:

Hoff-Barthelson Music School, now celebrating its 75^th Anniversary, has achieved national recognition as a premier community music school for its unsurpassed leadership in education, performance and community service. With a faculty drawn from the region’s most talented teachers and performers, the School has long been one of Westchester County’s most cherished cultural resources. At Hoff-Barthelson, students find a warm, friendly music school dedicated to the highest standards of education, performance, and community service. Students of all ages, aptitudes, and levels of interest enjoy a supportive, joyful learning environment; a focus on the whole person; exceptional teaching; and a multifaceted curriculum.

The Faculty Concert Series is made possible, in part, by ArtsWestchester with support from Westchester County Government, and the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.

Photo credits: Violinist Gary Kosloski performs on Hoff-Barthelson Music Schools All-Beethoven Faculty Concert on April 17, 2020, in Scarsdale.