New Steinway is ‘perfect’ A Steinway concert grand piano, donated by Trustee Kelly Williams ’86 and her husband, Andrew Forsyth, is the new musical centerpiece of Memorial Chapel and the acclaimed Union College Concert Series, which features internationally-renowned musicians in an acoustically superb setting. Last fall, a piano selection committee from the College met at the Steinway factory in Queens, N.Y., where the group picked the best piano for the hall with the help of renowned pianist Jonathan Biss. “It’s a blessing for us,” Williams said after a concert by Drew Ivarson ’15 on the new piano. “It’s not often that you can give a gift that can be enjoyed so much, so often and by so many. For me, it’s the perfect gift.”
Concert series in 42nd season, with new director
Dan Berkenblit and Derek Delaney
Now in its 42nd season, the renowned Union College Concert Series brings the world’s finest chamber music to Memorial Chapel. The 14-date series features such luminaries as Jeremy Denk, Emanuel Ax and the Emerson String Quartet. The series is made possible through the tireless work of our director, Derek Delaney, now in his second year. Dr. Dan Berkenblit, who stepped down after 33 years as series director, continues to serve in an advisory capacity. We owe much to Derek and Dan as they continue to bring the very best chamber music performers to Union College.
The Emerson String Quartet
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