Caramoor Fall '23 – Spring '24 Brochure

Fall ’23 / Spring ’24

Fall ’23 / Spring ’24

it is always a delight to return to the Music Room, the perfect setting for our fall and spring concerts. Our adventurous programming includes an outstanding range of world class artists who will bring chamber music, jazz, folk, American Songbook, and solo recitals to our intimate, distinctive venue all season long.

Please also join us for our Afternoon Teas, holiday concerts, and free community events that are intended for friends and family members of all ages to enjoy together. As you explore our calendar, we hope you will be inspired to hear genres and artists that are both familiar and new to you.

We look forward to seeing you at Caramoor!

Friday, September 29 at 8:00pm

Emmet Cohen Trio

with special guest Lucy Yeghiazaryan Presented in Collaboration with Jazz at Lincoln Center Get ready for a riveting evening of musical brilliance with the multifaceted American jazz pianist and composer, Emmet Cohen, who has been described

by All About Jazz as: “Thirty years old and one of the finest piano players to emerge in decades …” With his nimble touch on the keys and his incredibly talented trio alongside him, Cohen effortlessly weaves together intricate melodies and harmonies, taking you on a journey through the rich tapestry of jazz. Live From Emmet’s Place, a weekly livestream that he created during the pandemic, has received millions of views worldwide.

Joining him will be one of today’s most intriguing upand-comers — AmericanArmenian jazz vocalist Lucy Yeghiazaryan.

Emmet Cohen

Lucy Yeghiazaryan

Sunday, October 15 at 3:00pm

Celebrate Día de los Muertos FREE Family Event on Friends Field For the third year in a row, Caramoor celebrates the Mexican holiday Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, with a lively, family-friendly afternoon of music and dance. Calpulli Mexican Dance Company returns with its passionate performers, colorful costuming, and cultural stories for guests of all ages to enjoy, along with arts, crafts, and snacks.

Please bring a blanket or lawn chairs and enjoy the many festivities.

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Fall ’23 / Spring ’24

Friday, October 20 at 8:00pm

Carole J. Bufford

ROAR! Music of the Jazz Age cabaret in the Music Room A Benefit Concert Carole J. Bufford is a true sensation on the American vintage pop and cabaret scene, and it’s no wonder why. With her inimitable delivery and magnetic stage presence, this Broadway World Vocalist of the Year will transport you to a world of pure musical delight with her powerhouse vocals, captivating stories, and unforgettable renditions of classics from the Jazz Age songbook.

Continue the celebration with a festive post-concert reception.

Carole J. Bufford

Sunday, October 22 at 3:00pm

Abel Selaocoe, cello

Witness the extraordinary talent of genre-bending South African cellist Abel Selaocoe, whose programs seamlessly blend Western and non-Western musical traditions.

Dedicated to broadening the horizons of classical music to reach a more diverse audience, his program will include works by Bach and Selaocoe alongside original free improvisations which combine his virtuosic solo cello playing with singing and body percussion, creating a musical experience like no other.

Abel Selaocoe

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Evnin Rising Stars

Evnin Rising Stars Guest Artistic Director Marcy Rosen, cello Distinguished Artists Shmuel Ashkenasi, viola Edgar Meyer, double bass Maria Ioudenitch, violin Lun Li, violin Amarins Wierdsma, violin Njord Fossnes, viola Cara Pogossian, viola Gabriel Martins, cello Chase Park, cello Janice Carissa, piano Young artists from Caramoor’s Evnin Rising Stars program perform in a pair of concerts for which the program’s Guest Artistic Director, cellist Marcy Rosen, is joined by distinguished artists Shmuel Ashkenasi, viola, and Edgar Meyer, double bass. In these concerts, you will be treated to works by Boccherini, Dohnányi, Mozart, Schubert, and the masterful Edgar Meyer himself. One of three mentoring programs at Caramoor, Evnin Rising Stars serves as an incubator for the next generation of classical musicians.

Program I Saturday, October 28 at 8:00pm Luigi Boccherini: Quintet in A Major, Op. 29 #4, G. 316 Edgar Meyer: Quintet Ernő Dohnányi: Piano Quintet in C Minor Program II Sunday, October 29 at 3:00pm Luigi Boccherini: Quintet in C Major, Op. 25 #4, G. 298 W.A. Mozart: String Quintet in G Minor, K. 516 Franz Schubert: Piano Quintet in A Major, “Trout”

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Fall ’23 / Spring ’24

Friday, November 3 at 8:00pm

Saturday, December 2 at 8:00pm

Alisa Amador

Allison Russell

Presented in Collaboration with City Winery

A Benefit Concert

When experiencing the effortless maturity of Alisa Amador firsthand, you’ll be forgiven for thinking she’s been at the forefront of the contemporary singer-songwriter scene for years. In fact, her arrival came after winning the 2022 NPR Tiny Desk Contest, and once again that contest has cast a deserved spotlight on a rising star. Singing in both Spanish and English, weaving captivating narratives with her charming voice and self-possessed presence, Amador’s jazz-tinged, poetic songcraft makes her a worthy modern torchbearer for the likes of Joni Mitchell and Norah Jones.

Prepare to be captivated by the raw emotion and artistry of Montreal-native Allison Russell as she shares her remarkable journey through music. Her songs — from her thrice Grammynominated album Outside Child, recently named the #2 Best Album of the Year by The New York Times, and her newest album The Returner (released September 2023) — will touch your soul, leaving a lasting impact long after the last note fades away. Since this special benefit concert will help support Caramoor’s programming throughout the year, your presence will also make an impact.

Alisa Amador

Sunday, November 12 at 3:00pm

Abeo Quartet

2023 – 24 Ernst Stiefel String Quartet-in-Residence Felix Mendelssohn: String Quartet No. 2 in A minor, Op. 13 Kian Ravaei: The Little Things (New York premiere) Ludwig van Beethoven: String Quartet No. 12 in E-flat Major, Op. 127 The Abeo Quartet launches its year-long residency at Caramoor by delving into masterpieces by Mendelssohn and Beethoven. Also on the program is a piece by 23-yearold Iranian-American composer, Kian Ravaei, entitled The Little Things which takes its inspiration from Emily Dickinson and her passion for directing our attention toward nature’s easily overlooked wonders. Formed in 2018, Abeo is swiftly sweeping up the competition prizes and garnering critical praise worldwide. You’ll understand why their name (“ah-bey-oh”) — an expression of joy in a Nigerian dialect — perfectly encapsulates the group’s love for playing chamber music and sharing it with others.

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Abeo Quartet

Allison Russell

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Fall ’23 / Spring ’24

Sunday, December 3 at 3:00pm

Family Concert: Musiquita Nutcracker Tap Dance Special

Make this holiday season special for your young ones by introducing them to the beauty of The Nutcracker through the art of tap dance. Musiquita duo Blanca Cecilia González and Jesse Elder will be joined by tap dancer extraordinaire Demi Remick and wizard of the bass, Steve “El Bajo” Whipple, for a special concert featuring music from the classic ballet. You might even pick up a few clicketyclack steps yourself and dream of sugarplum fairies all night long.

TENET Vocal Artists

Sunday, December 10 at 3:00pm

TENET Vocal Artists Love Enfolds Thee Round

Caramoor’s holiday season will hit its stride when TENET — the “adventurous and excellent early music vocal ensemble” (The New York Times) — returns, bringing holiday cheer to the decked halls of the Rosen House. Their program of internationally beloved carols features a quintet of singers accompanied by plucked strings drawn largely from their recording "Love Enfolds Thee Round", a collection of European carols with a few surprise arrangements and rarely heard gems.

Here’s your friendly reminder that concert tickets make for very thoughtful holiday gifts this time of year!

Jesse Elder

Blanca Cecilia González

The English Concert

Friday, December 8 at 8:00pm

The English Concert Harry Bicket, Artistic Director One of the finest period-instrument ensembles today, The English Concert returns to Caramoor following their 2021 all-Vivaldi performance, to offer the remaining concerti from L’estro Armonico along with works by Dall’Abacco, Geminiani, and others. Led from the harpsichord by Harry Bicket, this Britain-based ensemble has earned a reputation for combining urgency, passion, and fire with precision, delicacy, and beauty.

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December 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21 at 2:00pm

Holiday Tea Musicales

Get in the holiday spirit at Caramoor’s historic Rosen House! Enjoy charismatic musicians, festive decorations, and tea service in the majestic Music Room. Following the spirited performance, the tea service includes an assortment of finger sandwiches, scrumptious holiday treats, and a variety of teas (or hot chocolate with marshmallows for children!). This program is popular and dates quickly fill up.

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Fall ’23 / Spring ’24

Sunday, March 17 at 3:00pm

Schwab Vocal Rising Stars Eros and Co. Steven Blier, Artistic Director & piano Bénédicte Jourdois, Associate Director & piano Artists to be announced The chaos and the delight of Cupid’s arrow are refracted in songs by Saint-Saëns, Granados, Sondheim, Serge Gainsbourg, and many others.

This concert is the culmination of a weeklong mentoring program at Caramoor for four young singers and a pianist, selected by New York Festival of Song Artistic Director Steven Blier.

Schwab Vocal Rising Stars

Sunday, March 24 at 3:00pm

Will Liverman, baritone Myra Huang, piano Hailed as “a voice for this historic moment” by The Washington Post, baritone Will Liverman is one of the most exciting and versatile singers today. Following his “breakout performance” (New York Times) opening the Met’s 2021–22 season in Terence Blanchard’s Fire Shut Up in My Bones (which won the 2023 Grammy Award for Best Opera Recording), he returns this Fall to star in Anthony Davis’ X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X. Secure yourself a front-row seat to feel the power and beauty of Liverman’s voice in his Caramoor debut recital, featuring works by Libby Larsen, Jasmine Barnes, Margaret Bonds, Florence Price, and others.

Will Liverman

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Sunday, April 14 at 3:00pm

Pacifica Quartet

Erich Wolfgang Korngold: String Quartet No. 3 in D Major, Op. 34 Louis Gruenberg: Four Diversions for String Quartet, Op. 32 Ludwig van Beethoven: String Quartet No. 15 in A Minor, Op. 132

With their unrivaled virtuosity and infectious energy, the Pacifica Quartet owns a welldeserved reputation as one of the most esteemed chamber ensembles of our time.

Along with one of the favorite late Beethoven quartets, Pacifica will showcase works by Erich Wolfgang Korngold and Louis Gruenberg, two composers behind many classic Hollywood scores of the ’40s and ’50s.

Pacifica Quartet

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Fall ’23 / Spring ’24

Friday, April 19 at 8:00pm

Saturday, May 11 at 8:00pm

Presented in Collaboration with Jazz at Lincoln Center

Presented in Collaboration with City Winery

Lakecia Benjamin Quartet Saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin and her quartet are at the forefront of the convergence between jazz, hip-hop, and soul. Benjamin radiates an unstoppable energy that ignites the stage and captivates audiences. Hear why this charismatic, dynamic artist was recently voted Rising Star Alto Saxophonist by Downbeat Critics Poll, and Up and Coming Artist of the Year by the Jazz Journalists Association.

Sunday, May 5 at 3:00pm

Abeo Quartet

2023 – 24 Ernst Stiefel String Quartet-in-Residence Alexander Glazunov: Five Novelettes: Orientale, Op. 15, No. 2 Reena Esmail: String Quartet “Ragamala” Dmitri Shostakovich: String Quartet No. 11 in F Minor, Op. 122 Maurice Ravel: String Quartet in F Major

Jake Blount

When Jake Blount stumbled upon a banjo performance in an Ethiopian restaurant around a decade ago, he instantly fell in love with the instrument. Now you’ll instantly fall in love with him — banjoist, fiddler, singer, scholar, and entertainer — as he explores the folk traditions of Black and indigenous Americans.

A recipient of the prestigious Steve Martin Banjo Prize, Blount will blend his “charismatic and limber” voice (The Guardian) with blues, bluegrass, and spirituals for a deeply fulfilling musical experience.

Lakecia Benjamin Quartet

The Abeo Quartet continues its residency with an exquisite program including works by two late-Romantic Russian composers, a French composer most celebrated for his impressionist style, and a composer of today who beautifully straddles the worlds of Indian and Western classical music. You’ll leave this concert wondering when you can hear the amazing Abeo Quartet at Caramoor again.

(Hint: Summer 2024!)

Jake Blount

Wednesday, May 15 at 7:30pm

Seong-Jin Cho, piano

Joseph Haydn: Piano Sonata in E Minor Maurice Ravel: Menuet sur le nom d'Haydn Maurice Ravel: Le Tombeau de Couperin Franz Liszt: Années de pèlerinage, deuxième année – Italie, S161 With an overwhelming talent and innate musicality, piano virtuoso Seong-Jin Cho has made his mark as one of the consummate talents of his generation and most distinctive artists on the current music scene. Since 2015 when he won First Prize at the Chopin International Competition in Warsaw, his thoughtful, poetic, and colorful piano playing has won the hearts of audiences everywhere.

Abeo Quartet

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Tour the Rosen House Caramoor founders Lucie and Walter Rosen believed music and art were meant to be shared, and they envisioned and designed their home specifically for that purpose.

Today, we honor the Rosen family legacy by caring for this historic gift. In 2019 we completed a five-year plan to restore and revitalize the Rosen House both inside and out, preparing the home to receive visitors for years to come.

2023 Tours September – December / Monday through Friday Holiday Tours / Select dates in December Special Saturday Tours September 9 / 11:00am – 2:00pm November 4 / 1:00pm & 2:00pm Please check the website for specific date & time availability.

2024 Tours March – June / Monday through Friday

We ask that you please reserve your tour in advance of your arrival by emailing boxoffice@caramoor.org or by calling 914.232.1252. Tours are docent-guided and are offered in English, French, Italian, or Spanish.

Sunday, May 19 at 2:00pm

Family Concert: Sonia De Los Santos Friends Field

Just try to not smile while listening to Sonia de Los Santos sing about things like migrating birds, friendship, chocolate, and anecdotes about growing up in Mexico and her childhood dream of moving to New York. Singing in both Spanish and English, her music will get the entire family dancing in and out of their seats. If her rhythms from Latin America don’t make you crack a smile, her messages of global hope and connection will.

Please bring your own seating for this concert.

Afternoon Teas Enjoy a lovely Afternoon Tea served in the Music Room, a unique opportunity for you to relax with friends and family in a breathtaking historic setting. Tea service starts at 1:00pm and includes a variety of tea sandwiches, scones with créme fraiche and preserves, delicious desserts, and a selection of fragrant teas.

Following the tea and included in the price of your ticket, you will also have a chance to take a self-guided tour of select rooms of the Rosen House until 3:30pm. Additionally, prior to the tea, private docent-guided tours are available for purchase in advance.

2023 Teas September 1, 15, 22 2024 Teas May 24, 31; June 7, 14

Sonia De Los Santos

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Calls to the Box Office are welcome Tuesday – Friday, 10:00am – 4:00pm, and 1 hour before event start time.

We are not available for walk-up sales, however you may email us at any time: boxoffice@caramoor.org

By Phone

Caramoor is located at: 149 Girdle Ridge Road, Katonah, New York 10536

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Visit caramoor.org/visit/getting-to-caramoor for directions.

Taxi Service

Dietary Restrictions

Accessibility Accommodations

Car service from the Katonah Train Station to Caramoor (5 minutes away) is available by calling On Time Taxi at 914.666.3535 or Katonah Taxi at 914.232.5772.

If you’re purchasing tickets to an event that includes food, please let us know of any dietary restrictions you may have by emailing boxoffice@caramoor.org.

If you or any member of your party requires accessibility accommodations, please let us know by emailing boxoffice@caramoor.org.

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Music Room

Music has the power to transform lives. Join us, as a Membership Donor, and make an impact by supporting our mission to bring live music, education, mentoring, and community programs to all music lovers.

Membership level donors ($100 and above) enjoy a collection of thank-you perks to elevate their Caramoor experience.

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For detailed directions visit: caramoor.org/visit/getting-to-caramoor

Caramoor appreciates the generous support of our sponsors:

Caramoor is proud to be a grantee of ArtsWestchester with funding made possible by Westchester County government with the support of County Executive George Latimer.

Caramoor’s programming is made possible, in part, by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

Caramoor will continue to monitor local COVID-19 trends and enforce protocols mandated by local governments. By purchasing tickets to this event, unless prohibited by law, you agree to abide by the health and safety measures in effect at the time of the event, which may include, but not be limited to, wearing masks, providing proof of vaccination status and/or providing proof of negative COVID-19 test. Check caramoor.org often for updates as guidelines are subject to change.

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Fall 2023 Friday, September 1 / 1:00pm Afternoon Tea

Friday, September 15 / 1:00pm Afternoon Tea

Friday, September 22 / 1:00pm Afternoon Tea

Friday, September 29 / 8:00pm Emmet Cohen Trio with special guest Lucy Yeghiazaryan

Presented in Collaboration with Jazz at Lincoln Center

Sunday, October 15 / 3:00pm

Spring 2024 Friday, October 20 / 8:00pm

Saturday, December 2 / 8:00pm

Cabaret in the Music Room

A Benefit Concert

Carole J. Bufford A Benefit Concert

Sunday, October 22 / 3:00pm Abel Selaocoe, cello

Saturday, October 28 / 8:00pm Evnin Rising Stars I

Sunday, October 29 / 3:00pm Evnin Rising Stars II

Friday, November 3 / 8:00pm Alisa Amador

Celebrate Día de los Muertos

Presented in Collaboration with City Winery

FREE Family Event on Friends Field

Sunday, November 12 / 3:00pm

Allison Russell

Sunday, December 3 / 3:00pM Family Concert: Musiquita Nutcracker Tap Dance Special

Friday, December 8 / 8:00pm

Sunday, March 17 / 3:00pm

Sunday, May 15 / 7:30pm

All artists, programs, membership events, and prices are subject to change without notice.

Sunday, March 24 / 3:00pm

Sunday, May 19 / 2:00pm

Follow us for regular updates, photos, and all the latest Caramoor news:

Schwab Vocal Rising Stars Will Liverman, baritone Myra Huang, piano

Sunday, April 14 / 3:00pm Pacifica Quartet

The English Concert

Friday, April 19 / 8:00pm

Sunday, December 10 / 3:00pm TENET Vocal Artists

Presented in Collaboration with Jazz at Lincoln Center

December 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21 / 2:00pm

Sunday, May 5 / 3:00pm

Holiday Tea Musicales

Abeo Quartet

2023 – 24 Ernst Stiefel String Quartet-in-Residence

Lakecia Benjamin Quartet

Abeo Quartet

2023 – 24 Ernst Stiefel String Quartet-in-Residence

Saturday, May 11 / 8:00pm Jake Blount

Presented in Collaboration with City Winery

Seong-Jin Cho, piano Family Concert: Sonia De Los Santos Friends Field

Friday, May 24 / 1:00pm Afternoon Tea

Friday, May 31 / 1:00pm Afternoon Tea

Friday, June 7 / 1:00pm Afternoon Tea

Friday, June 14 / 1:00pm Afternoon Tea

All concerts are held in the Rosen House Music Room unless noted.

Cover: Lakecia Benjamin ©Elizabeth Leitzell Seong-Jin Cho ©Christoph Köstlin Emmet Cohen ©GabrielaGabrielaa Pacifica Quartet ©Lisa-Marie Mazzucco Allison Russell ©Dana Trippe Abel Selaocoe ©Mlungisi Mlungwana Interior: Emmet Cohen ©Gabriela Gabrielaa Lucy Yeghiazaryan ©Shervin Lainez Carole J. Bufford ©Peter Carrier Abel Selaocoe ©Christina Ebenezer Alisa Amador ©Sasha Pedro May Abeo Quartet ©Harrison Truong Allison Russell ©Dana Trippe Musiquita ©Martina DaSilva The English Concert ©Dario Acosta TENET ©Tatiana Daubek Will Liverman ©Jaclyn Simpson Pacifica Quartet ©Lisa-Marie Mazzucco Lakecia Benjamin ©Elizabeth Letizell Jake Blount ©Tadin Brown Seong-Jin Cho ©Christoph Köstlin Images of Caramoor

by Gabe Palacio Photography Brochure design

by Adam Neumann (aanstudio.com)

Purchase tickets online at caramoor.org or by calling the Box Office at 914.232.1252.

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8:00pm / Music Room

Saturday, December 2, 2023

Allison Russell

A Benefit Concert

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The singer, songwriter, poet, activist, and multi-instrumentalist Allison Russell will perform a special benefit concert to support Caramoor's programming.

Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts P.O. Box 816, Katonah, NY 10536