Calendar of Historical Programs

Akiko Kobayashi, violin, and Eric Siepkes, piano, perform works by well-known composers including Béla Bartóka, a Hungarian-born composer, pianist and ethnomusicologist, and Igor Stravinsky, a Russian-born composer, pianist and conductor, who became American citizens and New Yorkers in their later years. The concert will last approximately one hour. This is the first date in the fall American Music Series, which celebrates the history and variety of American music genres.   About the Performers New York-born violinist Akiko Kobayashi is an active solo and…

Brothers Matthew and Albert Fishteyn perform as Hit the Roof, a drum and piano duo who reinvigorate old songs with a new twist. In this concert they will sample rock 'n roll and New Orleans-style piano, which has roots steeped in boogie-woogie, gospel, classical, bluegrass, country and funk. The concert will last approximately one hour. This is the second date in the fall American Music Series, which celebrates the history and variety of American music genres.   About the Performers…

The Beau Soir Ensemble, a flute, viola and harp trio dedicated to the performance of standard and contemporary repertoire, plays works by American composers, both classical and contemporary. The concert will last approximately one hour. This is the third date in the fall American Music Series, which celebrates the history and variety of American music genres.   About the Performers Carole Bean, flute, is a native of Columbus, Ohio, who performs as the piccoloist with the National Symphony Orchestra. Ms.…