Hoff-Barthelson’s Esteemed Faculty Set to Dazzle Audiences in Fifth HB Artist Series Concert

Hoff-Barthelson Music School proudly announces the fifth installment of its celebrated HB Artist Series, spotlighting the remarkable talents of its faculty members. Mark your calendars for Friday, March 1, 2024, at 7:30 pm, as the Joan Behrens Bergman Auditorium at 25 School Lane, Scarsdale, NY, sets the stage for an evening of musical excellence.

The concert will showcase the extraordinary talents of faculty performers Michael Finckel and Peter Seidenberg on cello, April Johnson on violin, and pianists Dominic Meiman, Vered Reznik, Katsura Tanikawa, and Tomoko Uchino.

The program features an enthralling selection of classical masterpieces:

• Morceaux pour 2 Pianos, Op. 61 Nos. 19-24 by Reinhold Glière: An enchanting collection of pieces for two pianos, showcasing intricate melodies and dynamic interplay between the performers.

• Concertina in A Minor, Op. 94 by Dmitri Shostakovich: A hauntingly beautiful composition for piano, characterized by its melancholic themes and evocative harmonies, offering a glimpse into the composer’s emotional depth.

• Piano Trio No. 4 in E minor, Op. 90, B. 166 “Dumky” by Antonín Dvořák: A rich tapestry of melodies and rhythms, this trio unfolds in a series of “Dumky” or folk-inspired movements, each brimming with vitality and emotion.

• Piano Trio in B flat Major No 1, Op. 898 by Franz Schubert: A delightful blend of elegance and charm, this trio transports listeners with its graceful melodies and intricate interplay between violin, cello, and piano.

Tickets are priced at $20 for general admission and are complimentary for HBMS students. Tickets can be purchased in advance through Eventbrite, the School’s website (www.hbms.org), by calling 914-723-1169, or by e-mailing hb@hbms.org. Please note that the program and artists are subject to change.

About the HB Artist 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. The School’s superb faculty have contributed to the Music School’s national recognition for unsurpassed leadership in music education, performance, and community service. Hoff-Barthelson prides itself on providing access to these outstanding artist-educators in the heart of Westchester. 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.

The final concert of the season will be held on April 19, 2024.

For complete faculty artist biographies visit https://hbms.org/faculty/

Photo: Pianist Tomko Uchino photographed by Steven Schnur