Evnin Rising Stars
2025-11-02 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Young artists from Caramoor’s Evnin Rising Stars mentoring program perform in a pair of afternoon concerts for which the program’s Artistic Director, cellist Marcy Rosen, is joined by distinguished artists Ani Kavafian, violin, and Becca Albers, viola. These concerts are the capstone of a weeklong residency at Caramoor in which these young musicians participate in workshops, reading sessions, and ensemble rehearsals, culminating in live performances with their mentors. Since 1992, this program has identified some of the finest musicians of the next generation and helped them cross the threshold from their student years into the early stages of a professional career.

Tickets are free for Ages 18 and Under.

Artists

Artistic DirectorMarcy Rosen, cello Distinguished ArtistsAni Kavafian, violin Rebecca Albers, viola

Rising StarsIsabelle Ai Durrenberger, violin Clara Neubauer, violin Cherry Choi Tung Yeung, violin Samuel Rosenthal, viola Luther Warren, viola Annie Jacobs-Perkins, cello Leland Ko, cello Evren Ozel, piano

Program

WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART: Piano Quartet in g minor K. 478 DMITRI SHOSTAKOVICH: String Quartet No. 7 ANTONÍN DVOŘÁK: Sextet in A Major, Opus 48

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About the Artistic Director

Marcy Rosen, cello
Marcy Rosen, cellist, has established herself as one of the most important and respected artists of our day. Los Angeles Times music critic Herbert Glass has called her “one of the intimate art’s abiding treasures” and The New Yorker Magazine deemed her “a New York legend of the cello.” She has performed in recital and with orchestras throughout Canada, England, France, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, South America, Switzerland, and throughout the United States. Sought after for her riveting and informative master classes, she has been a guest of the Curtis Institute of Music, the New England Conservatory, the San Francisco Conservatory, the Central Conservatory in Beijing, the Seoul Arts Center in Korea, and the Cartagena International Music Festival in Colombia.

Rosen was a founding member of the Mendelssohn String Quartet, which toured worldwide for 31 years. Since 1986, she has served as Artistic Director of Chesapeake Music in Maryland. Since first attending the Marlboro Music Festival in 1975, she has participated in 25 Musicians from Marlboro tours, including concerts celebrating the 40th, 50th, and 60th anniversaries of the festival.

A graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music, Rosen is currently a professor of cello at the Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College, while also serving as Artistic Director of the Chamber Music Live concert series. She is on the faculty at the Mannes College of Music in New York City.

About the Distinguished Artists

Ani Kavafian, violin
Violinist Ani Kavafian continues, to enjoy a prolific career as a recitalist, chamber musician and professor. She has performed with many of America’s leading orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic, Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra, Cleveland Symphony Orchestra, Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, Detroit Symphony Orchestra, San Francisco Symphony Orchestra, and many others. Her numerous solo recital engagements include performances at New York’s Carnegie and Alice Tully halls, as well as in major venues across the country. In 2025-2026, Kavafian will continue her longtime association as an artist member of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. Having taught at Mannes College, Manhattan School of Music, McGill University and at Stony Brook University, she became a full professor of Violin at Yale University in 2006 and is now the coordinator of Strings. In 2024 Kavafian received the prestigious Samuel Simons Sanford Medal for Distinguished Service to Music from Yale University.

Kavafian has received the Avery Fisher Career Grant and the Young Concert Artists International Auditions award. She is president of the YCA alumni association. She has appeared at the White House on three separate occasions, and has been featured on many network and PBS television music specials. Her recordings can be heard on the Nonesuch, RCA, Columbia, Arabesque, and Delos labels.

Rebecca Albers, viola
Rebecca Albers is the Principal Violist of the Minnesota Orchestra. She has performed throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia. She made her New York debut at Lincoln Center performing the New York premiere of Samuel Adler’s Viola Concerto, and in January 2026 she will perform the U.S. premiere of Donghoon Shin’s viola concerto, Threadsuns, with the Minnesota Orchestra. As a chamber musician, Albers has been a frequent performer at such festivals as the Marlboro Music Festival, Strings Music Festival, the Seattle Chamber Music Society‘s Summer and Winter Festivals, La Jolla Music Society’s SummerFest, and the International Musicians Seminar and Open Chamber Music at Prussia Cove. She is a member of Accordo, a Twin Cities-based chamber ensemble comprised of principal players from the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra and the Minnesota Orchestra. She is on the viola faculties of Mercer University’s Robert McDuffie Center for Strings, the Bowdoin International Music Festival, and the University of Minnesota, and she previously taught at the University of Michigan, in The Juilliard School’s Pre-College Division, and at such summer programs as the Perlman Music Program and the North American Viola Institute. Albers studied at The Juilliard School with Heidi Castleman and Hsin-Yun Huang. Her childhood teachers were James Maurer, and her mother, Ellie LeRoux.

About the Rising Stars

Isabelle Ai Durrenberger, violin
American violinist Isabelle Ai Durrenberger is praised for her imaginative performances and her ability to communicate with sincere artistry. Based in New York City, she is ﬁrst violinist of the Aeolus Quartet and a recent graduate of Carnegie Hall’s Ensemble Connect program.

An avid chamber musician, Durrenberger is recognized for her unique collaborative instincts. Recent engagements include concerts with Boston Chamber Music Society, Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, Chamber Music Northwest, Jupiter Chamber Players, The Knights, A Far Cry, and Marlboro Music Fes9val.

Durrenberger grew up in a musical home in Columbus, Ohio, and began playing piano at age four, beginning violin lessons three years later. At age 13, she began her studies with Jaime Laredo at the Cleveland Institute of Music. She attended Meadowmount School of Music for four years, graduated from high school a year early, and at age 16 began her undergraduate program in Cleveland where she continued receiving mentorship from Laredo. Other inﬂuences include Jennifer Koh, Sharon Robinson, Joan Kwuon, Jinjoo Cho, Jan Mark Sloman, and Jun Kim. In 2022, she completed her graduate studies at the New England Conservatory in Boston with Soovin Kim and Don Weilerstein.

Durrenberger has a private violin studio in New York City and serves on the violin faculty at the New England Conservatory Preparatory School in Boston, where she teaches violin and coaches chamber music. Durrenberger performs on a 2020 Zygmuntowicz violin on private loan from a patron in New York City.

Clara Neubauer, violin
Praised for her “seductive artistry” and “rare grace” (Classical Voice North America), violinist Clara Neubauer is a recipient of the Ana Chumachenco Award from the Kronberg Academy Masterclasses and the Peter Mennin Prize from The Juilliard School. Neubauer has appeared at festivals including the Marlboro Music Festival, Ravinia, Prussia Cove, Taos School of Music, Perlman Music Program, Music@Menlo, Four Seasons, Music from Angel Fire, and Olympic Music Festival, and she has toured with Taos on Tour and Musicians from Marlboro.

Winner of the National Young Arts competition, she has appeared as soloist with the Württemberg Chamber Orchestra Heilbronn, the Symphony of Westchester, the National Repertory Orchestra, the New York Concerti Sinfonietta, the Little Orchestra Society, and Ensemble 212. Neubauer received her Bachelor of Music degree from The Juilliard School as a student of Itzhak Perlman and Li Lin.

She is currently studying for her Master of Music degree at Juilliard as a student of Catherine Cho and Itzhak Perlman, and she is a proud recipient of the Kovner Fellowship.

Cherry Choi Tung Yeung, violin
Violinist Cherry Choi Tung Yeung was born and raised in Hong Kong. Winning her first job in one of the major orchestras in the United States at age 21, she is currently the Associate Principal Second Violin of the San Diego Symphony Orchestra.

Yeung has performed with the New York Philharmonic; San Diego Symphony; Hong Kong Academy, New World, and Princeton Symphony Orchestras; Symphony in C; New Jersey Festival Orchestra. She served as Concertmaster of The Juilliard School Orchestra and the Curtis Symphony Orchestra where she was awarded the loan of a fine Giovanni Battista Guadagnini violin.

A participant of the prestigious Marlboro Music Festival since 2022, Yeung has won numerous prizes including first prize at the Hudson Valley Philharmonic String Competition, prompting engagements with the Hudson Valley Philharmonic and the Orchestra Sinfonica Rossini di Pesaro in Italy. Her other competition awards include second prize of the Juilliard Violin Concerto Competition, winner of the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts Concerto Competition for two consecutive years, second prize of the Alice and Eleonore Schoenfeld International String Competition, and first prize of the Hong Kong Youth String Competition. In 2018 she was named a New York Philharmonic Global Academy Zarin Mehta Fellow and she was the youngest finalist of both the Philadelphia Orchestra and Pittsburgh Symphony Associate Concertmaster Audition. Yeung plays on a 1768 Pietro Giovanni Mantegazza.

Samuel Rosenthal, viola
Internationally acclaimed for his generous musical spirit, violist Samuel Rosenthal delights in sharing music with audiences of all ages and collaborating with some of today’s preeminent artists. His performances are recognized for their “intimate, personal approach” (Journal of the American Viola Society) and communicative style “clearly conveying the range of human emotions” (ClevelandClassical.com). First Prize winner at the 2025 Lionel Tertis International Viola Competition and recipient of the silver medal at the 2021 Primrose International Viola Competition, Rosenthal began his musical studies as a member of the Young Artist Program at the Cleveland Institute of Music. His passion for chamber music was ignited by formative work with the Cavani String Quartet and Cleveland Quartet violinist Peter Salaff. Since 2016, he has been a member of the Perlman Music Program community as a student at both the Summer Music School and the Chamber Music Workshop. He has been invited to perform at chamber music festivals across the United States and abroad including the Marlboro Music Festival, Chamberfest Cleveland, Musique de Chambre en Normandie, the Schiermonnikoog Festival (Netherlands), Lake Champlain Chamber Music Festival, and Ravinia’s Steans Music Institute.

A graduate of The Juilliard School, Rosenthal had the honor of studying with Heidi Castleman, Misha Amory, and Hsin-Yun Huang, and he was a proud recipient of a Kovner Fellowship. He is currently studying at the Kronberg Academy under the tutelage of Nobuko Imai. These studies are funded by the Annika and Wolfgang Fink Patronage.

Luther Warren, viola
Violinist and violist Luther Warren enjoys a varied career as a performer and educator. He has appeared at such festivals as Ravinia, Yellow Barn, Four Seasons, the Perlman Music Program, Prussia Cove Open Chamber Music, Olympic Music Festival, Norfolk, and Taos, and he will participate in the Marlboro Music Festival in 2026. He has collaborated on stage with Itzhak Perlman, Kim Kashkashian, Donald Weilerstein, Miriam Fried, David Shifrin, Ani and Ida Kavafian, Daniel Phillips, Hsin-Yun Huang, and as frequent substitute violist with the Borromeo String Quartet. Luther is a founding member of chamber-music collective ensemble132 and performs regularly with LA-based chamber orchestra Delirium Musicum. As an educator, Warren serves as Director of Junior Division Chamber Music at Heifetz International Music Institute, violin and viola instructor at New England Conservatory Preparatory School and Expanded Education divisions, Merrimack College, and Thayer Academy. He has presented masterclasses and residencies for East Carolina University, Queens College, and Texas Christian University. A doctoral student at the New England Conservatory, he has worked with Kim Kashkashian, Donald Weilerstein, and Miriam Fried.

Annie Jacobs-Perkins, cello
Praised for “hypnotic lyricism, causing listeners to forget where they were for a moment,” (The New Yorker), cellist Annie Jacobs-Perkins is the 1st prize winner of the Pierre Fournier Award and Buchet International Cello Competition. Highlights of her 2025-26 season include a recital debut at the Sydney Opera House, concerto debut with the Austin Symphony Orchestra, the releases of her first solo album on the Champs Hill label and trio album on the Solo Musica label, and her first season as a member of Ensemble Modern.

Annie was Artist-in-Residence of the Austin Chamber Music Center from 2023-25 and is the cellist of Trio Brontë, 1st prize winner of the 2025 Franz Schubert and Modern Music Competition. She regularly performs at venues such as the Concertgebouw, Wigmore Hall, Carnegie Hall, Berliner Philharmonie, Krzyzowa Music, Ravinia Steans Institute, Yellow Barn Festival, and Marlboro Music.

Annie’s primary teachers include Frans Helmerson, Troels Svane, Laurence Lesser, Ralph Kirshbaum, and Kathleen Murphy Kemp.

Leland Ko, cello
Cellist Leland Philip Ko has been described as someone with “Disarming charisma” (South Florida Classical Review) yet simultaneously as “Byronic” and “excelling in both poetic longing and dramatic outbursts” (Boston Classical Review), Leland has performed as a soloist and chamber musician in venues across America and abroad. He is the first prize winner of the Concours Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal, the Concert Artists Guild Louis and Susan Meisel Competition, and the Walter W. Naumburg International Cello Competition.

Highlights for Ko’s 2025-26 season include debuts with the Orchestre Symphonique de Sherbrooke and the DuPage Symphony, as well as at the Kaufman Center’s Merkin Hall and Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall.

Born in 1998 and raised in Boston, Ko attended Princeton University, The Juilliard School, and the New England Conservatory. He performs on a G. B. Rugeri cello, Cremona, c. 1710, ex-Denis Vigay, on generous loan to him from Canimex Inc.; his professional development activities are generously supported by Marilyn G. and Joseph B. Schwartz. He resides in Boston, with his 13-year-old cat, Ham, and enjoys activities as far-ranging as tennis, running, baking, and origami.

Evren Ozel, piano
American pianist Evren Ozel, praised for his “technical mastery and compelling artistry” (LaScena Musicale), is the Bronze Medalist of the 2025 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, where he also received the Mozart Concerto Prize. He has performed across the U.S. and abroad and is a recipient of a 2023 Avery Fisher Career Grant and a 2022 Salon de Virtuosi Career Grant. He is represented by Concert Artists Guild as an Ambassador Prize Winner.

Ozel has appeared with major orchestras including the Cleveland Orchestra and the Minnesota Orchestra, and his debut album — Mozart concertos with the ORF Vienna Radio Symphony — was released in 2025 on Alpha Classics. Highlights of his 2025–26 season include solo recitals for Portland Piano International, Chamber Music Detroit, and the Chopin Society of Minnesota, plus international engagements in Germany and Lithuania.

A committed chamber musician, Ozel collaborates with artists such as David Finckel and Wu Han, Kim Kashkashian, and Marcy Rosen. A former Marlboro fellow, he is a Bowers Program Artist of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. Based in Boston, Ozel holds three degrees from the New England Conservatory, where he studied with Wha Kyung Byun, and counts Jonathan Biss and Mitsuko Uchida among his mentors.

Christie Dashiell Quartet
2025-11-07 19:30 - 21:30
The Christie Dashiell Quartet, led by one of jazz’s most captivating voices, GRAMMY®-nominated vocalist and composer Christie Dashiell and including pianist Allyn Johnson, bassist Romeir Mendez Mendez, and drummer Carroll (C.V.) Dashiell), returns to Caramoor after an impressive performance as part of the 2024 Jazz Festival. Washington, DC-born and North Carolina-raised, she lives at the musical crossroads of jazz, rhythm and blues, gospel and soul. Known for her improvisational prowess and eﬀortlessly rich and clear tone, she has become one of the most sought-after artists on the scene today. Dashiell’s album Journey in Black was nominated for a GRAMMY® in the Best Jazz Vocal Album category and earned a coveted five-star review from DownBeat. With her soulful sound and remarkable technical skill, Dashiell weaves stories that touch the heart and lift the spirit.

Artists

Christie Dashiell, vocalistCarroll (C.V.) Dashiell, drumsRomeir Mendez, bassAllyn Johnson, piano

“one of today’s most innovative vocalists and composers” – DownBeat Magazine

“Dashiell possesses a sumptuously rich timbre, a powerful storytelling gift and the ability to craft songs which lodge immediately in the heart.” – Jazzwise

About the Artist

Christie Dashiell Quartet
Born in Washington, D.C. and raised in Greenville, NC, contemporary jazz vocalist Christie N. Dashiell honed her skills at Howard University and later at the Manhattan School of Music. Ms. Dashiell’s trajectory includeSemperformances with Howard’s premiere vocal jazz ensemble, Afro Blue. She has also performed at the Kennedy Center as a participant in the 2010 Betty Carter’s Jazz Ahead program; at the Lincoln Theater in Washington, D.C.; and, as a part of Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Jazz for Young People program. She is the recipient of DownBeat magazine’s Best College Graduate Jazz Vocalist and Outstanding Soloist awards in the jazz vocal category. Most recently, Ms. Dashiell appeared on season three of NBC’s The Sing-Off, as a member of Afro Blue. She can be heard on several nationally released recordings including John Blake’s Motherless Child, The Jolley Brothers’ memoirs Between Brothers, and as a Kennedy Center Discovery Artist on NPR’s JazzSet hosted by Dee Dee Bridgewater. She has since performed in concert with Emesperanza Spalding, Fred Hammond, Smokey Robinson, Geri Allen, and Allan Harris.

Caramoor is grateful to the team at Jazz at Lincoln Center for their curatorial inspiration and collaboration.

The English Concert
2025-11-09 15:00 - 17:00
The English Concert brings their magic touch to Caramoor once again. After captivating audiences with all-Vivaldi programs in 2021 and 2023, this renowned British ensemble returns under Harry Bicket’s masterful direction from the harpsichord. Playing on authentic 17th-century instruments, they achieve something truly special—passionate, fiery performances that never sacrifice precision or delicate beauty. Experience firsthand why they’re considered one of the world’s premier period-instrument ensembles.

Artists

The English ConcertHarry Bicket, Artistic Director

Program

DARIO CASTELLO: Sonata decimaquarta a 4 due soprani e due tromboni overo violete HENRY PURCELL: 3 Parts upon a Ground GEORG MUFFAT: Sonata No. 5 from Armonico Tributo (including Passacaille) FRANCESCO GEMINIANI: Concerto Grosso Op. 5, No. 12 ‘La Follia’ GEORGE FRIDERIC HANDEL: Concerto Grosso Op. 6, No. 1 JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH: Concerto for Two Violins in D Minor, BWV 1043

The concert is made possible through the generous support of the Howard and Sarah D. Solomon Foundation.

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About the Artist

The English Concert
The English Concert has been a pioneering force in the period instrument movement since 1973 when it was founded by harpsichordist and conductor Trevor Pinnock. Driven by a desire to bring Baroque and Classical music to life using the instruments and playing styles of their time, Pinnock gathered a group of like-minded musicians. From these early years, The English Concert quickly gained recognition for its fresh and insightful interpretations.

Pinnock, directing from the harpsichord, led the orchestra for over three decades, shaping its distinctive sound marked by vibrant energy and stylistic awareness. He championed historically informed performance practices, carefully researching and applying period techniques to their playing.This commitment to authenticity, combined with the ensemble’s virtuosity, struck a chord with audiences and critics alike. Under Pinnock’s direction, The English Concert embarked on an extensive recording project, producing a vast and influential discography that includes celebrated interpretations of Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos, Handel’s Messiah, and Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons.

In 2007, The English Concert welcomed Harry Bicket as Artistic Director. Bicket continued the orchestra’s dedication to historically informed performance, bringing his experience from working with leading opera houses worldwide. Under Bicket’s leadership, The English Concert has embraced a wide range of repertoire, with a renewed focus on opera and oratorio. He has a particular affinity for Handel and has led the orchestra in acclaimed performances of many of the composer’s operas and oratorios.

To learn more about The English Concert, visit their website.

Poiesis Quartet
2025-11-16 15:00 - 17:00
Experience the bold, expressive sound of the Poiesis Quartet, Grand Prize winners at the 2025 Banff International String Quartet and the 2023 Fischoff National Chamber Music Competitions. Formed in 2022 at Oberlin, the Quartet has swiftly risen to prominence, joining the Concert Artists Guild roster in 2024. Renowned for their cohesive artistry and adventurous programming, the group lives up to its name—poiesis, from the Greek “to make”—with performances that forge new paths in chamber music. Dedicated to championing the voices of emerging and historically underrepresented composers, the Poesis Quartet brings this vibrant mission to life in their Caramoor residency.

Inspired by a newly-commissioned work by Kevin Lau, SURFACING is an exploration of the raw, human responses to existential and life-altering events. Incorporating musical influences as varied as electronic dance music, East Asian folk tunes, R&B, jazz, gospel, and traditional spirituals, four composers take us on a journey through phases of healing and growth, ultimately surfacing from confusion and pain with resilience and a renewed sense of hope.

Tickets are Free for Ages 18 and Under.

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Program

Surfacing BRIAN RAPHAEL NABORS: String Quartet KEVIN LAU: String Quartet No. 3; String Quartet No. 7, “Surfacing”SKY MACKLAY: Many Many Cadences TRADITIONAL: “Calvary,” African-American spiritual, for Violin Quartet (arr. Max Ball) COLERIDGE-TAYLOR PERKINSON: String Quartet No. 1, “Calvary”

About the Artists

Poiesis Quartet
An “ensemble to watch” (Hyde Park Herald), the Poiesis Quartet is the 1st Prize and Commission Prize winners of the 2025 Banff International String Quartet Competition. In 2023, they were named the Grand Prize, Gold Medal, and Lift Every Voice prize winners of the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition, as well as Gold Medal and BIPOC Prize at the 2023 St. Paul String Quartet Competition. In May 2024, Poiesis joined the Concert Artists Guild roster for North American management as winners of the Louis and Susan Meisel Competition.

As an ensemble passionate about new music, the October 2024 release of their debut album as we are on the Bright Shiny Things label featured world premiere recordings of works by Clint Needham and Richard Stout in collaboration with mezzo-soprano Nancy Maultsby. For the 2024-25 season, Poiesis served as the ensemble-in-residence of concertnova, a Cincinnati-based collective which presents multi-sensorial and interdisciplinary concert experiences. Poiesis is passionate about expanding the string quartet repertoire and has presented world premieres of works by Brian Raphael Nabors, Kitty Brazelton, and Cara Haxo. Their commission of String Quartet No. 7 by Chinese-Canadian composer Kevin Lau will receive its world premiere at the Chautauqua Institution in July 2025. Additionally, in 2026, they are excited to present a concert featuring the world premieres of newly commissioned works by five young LGBTQ+ Composers of Color at Oberlin Conservatory.

The name Poiesis is derived from the ancient Greek word ποιεῖν, which means “to make,” specifically, to create something that has not existed before. Poiesis seeks to program music of all styles and genres with an emphasis on platforming works by emerging and underrepresented composers, creating unique moments of synchronicity and verve in each performance.

To learn more about Poiesis Quartet, visit their website.

Sarah Ying Ma, violin

Sarah Ying Ma (they/she) is pursuing an A.D. at the University of Cincinnati’s CCM where she studies with Kristin Lee and is mentored in chamber music by the Ariel Quartet. Sarah was named a 2024 Performance Today Young Artist in Residence with host Fred Childs, and is the recent 2nd Prizewinner of the 2023 Dallas International Violin Competition: “Her impassioned account was gripping from start to finish. She commanded that rarest of effects, pianissimos at the threshold of audibility that still radiated intensity” (The Dallas Morning News). In 2024, Sarah was accepted as a semifinalist in both the solo and ensemble divisions of the Concert Artists Guild Louis & Susan Meisel Competition, and later advanced to the finals with Poiesis. As a soloist, Sarah has performed internationally with the Dallas Chamber Symphony, Ensemble 212, the Accademia D’Archi Arrigoni, and many more. Sarah was featured in Show 393 on NPR’s “From the Top” and was a winner of the 2021 National YoungArts Competition. They have attended Heifetz International Music Institute and Kneisel Hall, and was the Dorothy Richard Starling fellow at Aspen Music Festival as a student of Robert Lipsett, Donald Weilerstein, and Paul Kantor. Sarah was a laureate of the 2019 Cooper International Competition sponsored by Florian Leonhard Fine Violins and the Anthony Quinn Foundation. After transferring from undergraduate studies at The Juilliard School with Donald Weilerstein and Li Lin & Masao Kawasaki in the Pre-College Division, Sarah now holds a B.M. in Violin Performance from Oberlin Conservatory, where they studied with Sibbi Bernhardsson.

Max Ball, violin

Max Ball (they/he) is a current A.D. student at the University of Cincinnati’s CCM, studying with Kristin Lee and quartet with the Ariel Quartet. He has a particular passion for chamber music, putting together a number of recitals, and attending summer programs such as the BUTI String Quartet Intensive, Encore Chamber Music Institute, and Madeline Island Fellowship Program. Alongside classical music, he is also pursuing a minor in jazz studies, studying under Gerald Cannon and Jay Ashby, and joining several ensembles at Oberlin. A particular highlight is the PI (performance and improvisation) ensemble, in which players across all departments of the conservatory join forces with guest artists from around the world, playing many varied styles of music. Max holds a B.M. in Violin Performance with a minor in Jazz Studies from Oberlin Conservatory as a student of Sibbi Bernhardsson.

Jasper de Boor, viola

Jasper de Boor (any pronouns) is a recent graduate of Oberlin Conservatory where they double majored in violin and viola with David Bowlin and Kirsten Docter. Currently, they study viola and chamber music at the University of Cincinnati’s CCM with Ayane Kozasa and the Ariel Quartet. Aside from quartet, they love to sight read music, play piano and Baroque violin, and sleep.

Drew Dansby, cello

Drew Dansby (he/him) is a recent double-degree graduate of Oberlin College and Conservatory, with degrees in cello performance under Darrett Adkins and chemistry with minors in Comparative American Studies and sociology. Drew joined the cello section of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra full-time beginning in the 2023-24 season, becoming the youngest member of the orchestra at 22. He has served as an acting cellist in the Charlotte Symphony, associate principal cellist of the New York String Orchestra, and principal cellist of the Verbier Festival Orchestra. Originally from Charlotte, NC, Drew made his solo debut with the Charlotte Symphony at age 15. Drew is also a founding member of the Charlotte Piano Trio, which has performed 14 concerts over 5 years across North Carolina, and was the founder and director of the 2022 Myers Park Summer Series. Drew has been recognized as a National YoungArts winner and gold medalist in the Cleveland Cello Society competition. Drew was a member of the National Youth Orchestra of the USA for three summers, including as a violinist in 2018 and as principal cellist in 2019, and he was the first member in the history of the orchestra to be accepted on two instruments. As a winner of Oberlin’s concerto competition, he performed David Baker’s Concerto for Cello and Jazz Band with the Oberlin Jazz Ensemble in April 2024.

The Arcadian Wild
2025-11-21 19:30 - 21:00
Spend an evening with The Arcadian Wild, a Nashville-based ensemble known for their intricate, heartfelt acoustic sound. Blending progressive folk, bluegrass, and choral harmonies, they create a musical style that is uniquely their own. Led by songwriters Isaac Horn (guitar) and Lincoln Mick (mandolin), joined by Bailey Warren on fiddle and Erik Coveney on bass, the group is celebrated for their rich arrangements and vivid storytelling. Their latest album, Welcome, brings warmth and clarity to themes of life and connection. Experience one of the most original voices in today’s folk scene, live in concert.

About the Artists

The Arcadian Wild
Written and recorded in The Arcadian Wild’s hometown of Nashville, TN, Welcome marks the start of a captivating new chapter for the genre-bending trio, whose innovative use of vocal harmony and counterpoint has helped redefine the possibilities of modern string band music. Fresh off a series of critically acclaimed singles and EPs, the album is both delicately beautiful and boldly adventurous, drawing on everything from country and classical to pop and choral music with lush, cinematic arrangements that balance the intellectual and the emotional in equal measure.

Though the group tours and records without a drummer, the songs here are deeply rooted in rhythmic propulsion, with tracks driven by intricately interlocking instrumental and vocal parts that cohere into a deceptively effortless whole.

To learn more The Arcadian Wild, visit their website.

Rosanne Cash
2025-12-06 20:00 - 21:30
Support Caramoor’s 80th Anniversary — An Evening with Rosanne Cash

Join us for an extraordinary celebration marking the close of Caramoor’s 80th anniversary season with a benefit concert from Rosanne Cash.

This four-time Grammy winner brings her stunning blend of Americana, folk, and country to our intimate stage, alongside her husband and musical partner John Leventhal. With 21 Top 40 hits and 11 chart-toppers to her name, Cash’s storytelling and musical heritage shine through in every song. Don’t miss this rare chance to see one of America’s most beloved songwriters up close.

Proceeds from this special benefit concert directly support Caramoor’s wide array of programming, mentorship of emerging artists, and preservation of this one-of-a-kind historic estate. As a thank you, you will enjoy this intimate performance by Rosanne Cash, one of America’s pre-eminent singer songwriters.

Following the performance, ticket holders at the $500 level and above can gather with fellow supporters for a private reception in the Formal Dining Room of the Rosen House, the centerpiece of Caramoor’s historic estate, and a symbol of its enduring mission.

Seating is limited. Reserve your place today.

For information about the special pre-concert benefit dinner in the Rosen House and how you can increase your support, contact events@caramoor.org.

Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All but $70 of the ticket is deductible. There are no refunds.

Artists

Rosanne Cash, vocals and guitar John Leventhal, guitar

About the Artist

Rosanne Cash
One of the country’s pre-eminent singer-songwriters, Rosanne Cash has released 15 albums that have earned 4 Grammys and 12 additional nominations. Cash is also an author of four books including the best-selling memoir Composed, which the Chicago Tribune called “one of the best accounts of an American life you’ll likely ever read.” Her essays have appeared in The New York Times, Rolling Stone, The Atlantic, The Oxford American, and more. A new book, Bird on a Blade, combines images by artist Dan Rizzie with Cash’s lyrics.

In addition to touring, Cash has partnered in programming with Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, the Minnesota Orchestra, and the Library of Congress. Cash was awarded the SAG/AFTRA Lifetime Achievement Award for Sound Recordings in 2012 and the 2014 Smithsonian Ingenuity Award in the Performing Arts. She was a Carnegie Hall Perspectives artist in 2015-16 and was a 2015 Artist-In-Residence at the Country Music HOF and Museum. She is currently Artist-in-Residence at NYU. She is one of only a handful of women to be elected to the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. In 2017-18, she was a resident artistic director at SFJAZZ and will continue her partnership in 2022. In 2018, Cash was awarded the “Spirit of Americana” Free Speech Award by the AMA and received an honorary doctorate from Berklee. In 2021, Cash was the first female composer to receive the MacDowell Medal, awarded since 1960 to an artist who has made an outstanding contribution to American culture.

To learn more Rosanne Cash, visit her website.

An Amarcord Christmas
2025-12-07 15:00 - 17:00
Delight in the brilliance of amarcord, the acclaimed vocal ensemble from Leipzig, in a concert that highlights their remarkable blend and dynamic range. Renowned for their masterful interpretations of both classical and contemporary choral works, amarcord brings technical precision and deep emotional resonance to every performance. Whether singing Renaissance gems or modern arrangements, their voices intertwine with effortless beauty, creating a sound that is at once powerful and ethereal.

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Program

AN AMARCORD CHRISTMAS

IN THE BLEAK MID-WINTERGustav Holst (1874–1934)

PUER NATUS IN BETHLEHEMTune C13, Setting Wolfgang Figulus (c. 1520–1591, Thomaskantor 1549–51), from Vetera Nova 1575

ES IST EIN ROS ENTSPRUNGENTune Cologne 1599, Setting Michael Praetorius (c. 1571–1621)GAUDE, GAUDE LAETARE / FREU DICH, SION, UND JUBILIERCornelius Freundt (c. 1535–1591), Zwickau 1580JOSEPH, LIBER NEVE MYNSilesia, c. 1420, after the Latin „Resonet in laudibus“ (C13), Setting Andrew Parrott / Hugh Keyte

RESONET IN LAUDIBUSOrlando di Lasso, Cantiones aliquot quinque vocum, 1569ICH STEH AN DEINER KRIPPEN HIER1st & 3rd Verse: Tune Martin Luther 1528, Setting Johann Eccard (1553–1611)2nd Verse: modified Tune & Setting Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750)

FOUR VILLANCICOSSpain, C15, Cancionero musical de SegoviaNuevas, nuevasAl del hatoDezí, flor rresplandeçienteGran gasajo siento yo – Juan del Encina (1468–1529/30)

LA NEGRINAMateo Flecha the elder (1481–1553), Las ensaladas de Mateo Flecha, Prague 1581

MARIA DURCH EIN’ DORNWALD GINGTune C 16, Arrangement: Robert Pohlers (1994)

GOD REST YOU MERRY, GENTLEMENEnglish Traditional, Arrangement: Philip Lawson (1957)

International Christmas Songs by announcement

About the Artist

amarcord
Founded in 1992 by former members of St Thomas’s Boys Choir in Leipzig, amarcord has since become one of the world’s leading vocal ensembles. Their hallmarks include a unique tone, breathtaking homogeneity, musical authenticity, and a good dose of charm and humor. amarcord performs a vast, highly diverse repertoire ranging from medieval plainsong, madrigals and Renaissance masses, compositions and cycles of works from the European Romantic period and the 20th century to arrangements of acappella folksongs from all over the world.

The singers attach great importance to new vocal music. Works dedicated to the ensemble have been written by the likes of Jörg Widmann, Bernd Franke, Steffen Schleiermacher, Ivan Moody, James MacMillan, Sidney M. Boquiren, Siegfried Thiele and Dimitri Terzakis. Even though amarcord’s concert programmes focus on acappella works, they also regularly perform in concert with ensembles and artists such as the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra, the lautten compagney BERLIN, the Swedish Chamber Orchestra, Daniel Hope, Nils Mönkemeyer, viola da gamba player Hille Perl, the Schumann-Quartett, german hornsound and the Ensemble Modern.

amarcord’s prizes from international competitions include Tolosa in Spain, Tampere in Finland and Pohlheim in Germany, as well as the 1st Choir Olympics in the Austrian city of Linz. In 2002, the ensemble won the German Music Competition, having joined the ranks of the BA KJK (the cream of young musicians singled out by the German Music Council for special support) two years beforehand. In 2004, amarcord became the first group of singers to be awarded the Ensemble Prize at Festspiele Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Attending master classes with the King’s Singers and the Hilliard Ensemble has provided amarcord with valuable inspiration over the years.

Alongside the Gewandhaus Orchestra and St Thomas Boys Choir, amarcord is now one of the leading representatives of Leipzig’s music scene in Germany and abroad. amarcord regularly appears at important music festivals. Numerous concert tours have taken the singers to more than 50 countries and nearly every corner of the globe. In conjunction with the Goethe Institute, the ensemble has made guest appearances in Australia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Russia and Central America.

Founded by amarcord in 1997 under the artistic direction of the group, the International Festival of Vocal Music “a cappella” has caught on as one of the foremost gatherings of its kind. Held in Leipzig every spring, it hosts outstanding vocal formations such as The Real Group, The King’s Singers, Take 6, and the Hilliard Ensemble.

The length discography of amarcord includes “Zu S. Thomas” a 2013 release of two Gregorian Masses from the Thomas Gradual of St. Thomas’s Church Leipzig which won the International Classical Music Award (ICMA). They won a second ECHO Klassik Award in 2012 as Vocal Ensemble of the Year for “Das Lieben bringt groß’ Freud!” on the MDG label. Their 2009 release “Rastlose Liebe” (“Restless Love”) received the ECHO Klassik Award, the Luxembourgian Supersonic Award and was nominated for the MIDEM Classical Award. Their first DVD production, “The Book of Madrigals” released with Accentus Music (a co- production with ZDF and ARTE), the five singers performed at the patrician Villa Godi in Venice.

To learn more about amarcord, visit their website.

Holiday Rosen House Tours
2025-12-10 12:30 - 2025-12-21 13:30
You are invited to step into a holiday wonderland! Join us for a special tour of the art-filled Rosen House, decked out with enchanting decorations inspired by the cherished Rosen family archive. This limited-time holiday tour offers a glimpse of the family life that inspired celebrations in this historic house..

Our knowledgeable docents will take you on a captivating journey that’s perfect for friends and families alike.

Create lasting holiday memories and immerse yourself in the rich history of the Rosen House with an unforgettable holiday tour!

Duration: Approximately 45 minutes.

Advanced Registration Required.Members and Children 18 and Under: Admission is free!

Time Slots:December 10–21 (no tours on the 15th): 12:30pm or 1:00pm

Holiday Tea Musicale
2025-12-10 14:00 - 16:00
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.

Please scroll down to see the menus we offer!

Schedule

12:00pm / Caramoor Holiday Gift Shop opens in Summer Dining Room12:30pm / Docent-Guided Tour1:00pm / Docent-Guided Tour1:30pm / Music Room opens for seating2:00pm / Holiday concert 3:00pm / Tea service begins5:00pm / Caramoor Holiday Gift Shop closes

Artists

Joseph Parrish, bass-baritoneAmir Farid, piano

Read the Concert Program

Self-Guided Rosen House Tours (included with ticket) / Following the tea, you will also have a chance to visit select rooms of the Rosen House starting at 4:00pm, until 5:00pm. The rooms showcase fine examples of decorative arts from Europe and China including jade, porcelain, and textiles that the Rosens admired and collected, and will also be decked out for the holidays with enchanting decorations inspired by the Rosen family archive.

Docent-Guided Holiday Rosen House Tours (additional fees may apply) / Preceding the tea, you are invited to step into a holiday wonderland! Join us for a special tour of the art-filled Rosen House, decked out with enchanting decorations inspired by the cherished Rosen family archive. Docent-led Holiday Tours are available by appointment only; they tend to fill up quickly, so be sure to book in advance by clicking here or calling the Box Office at 914.232.1252. Advanced Registration Required. Docent-led Holiday Tours are free for Members and Children 18 and Under.

Menu

Adult Menu

Upon Arrival

Cranberry-Orange Scone with Crème Fraiche and Raspberry Jam

Tea Sandwiches

Roasted Tomato, Ricotta, and Avocado on Crostini Toast

Smoked Salmon, Chive Cream Cheese, and Capers on Rye Bread

Cucumber and Mint Cream Cheese on Black Bread

Curried Chicken Salad on Brioche Bun

Turkey Apple Cranberry Salad in a Phyllo Cup

Teas

Ceylon Waltz Black Tea

Earl Grey Moonlight Sonata Black Tea

Peppermint Herbal Tea

Desserts

An Assortment of Seasonal Desserts

Children’s Menu (suitable for ages 4–12)

Upon Arrival

Cranberry-Orange Scone with Crème Fraiche and Raspberry Jam

Tea Sandwiches

Roast Beef and Cheddar on Wheat

Ham and Swiss on Rye

Turkey and American Cheese on Rye

Mozzarella and Tomato on Mini Brioche Buns

Peanut Butter and Jelly on White Bread

Teas

Hot Chocolate with Marshmallows

Desserts

An Assortment of Seasonal Desserts

Dietary Restrictions: With advance notice at the time of booking, we are able to accommodate the following dietary restrictions: vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free. Please let us know if you have any severe allergies and we will do our best to accommodate. Please note, all foods are prepared off-site therefore we cannot provide day-of requests.

Vegetarian Menu

Upon Arrival

Cranberry-Orange Scone with Crème Fraiche and Raspberry Jam

Tea Sandwiches

Roasted Tomato, Avocado, and Ricotta on Crostini Toast

Cucumber and Mint Cream Cheese on Black Bread

Fresh Mozzarella, Pesto, and Arugula on Whole Grain Bread

Hummus and Roasted Veggies on Rye Bread

Curried Vegetarian “Chicken” Salad and Arugula on Mini Brioche Bun

Teas

Ceylon Waltz Black Tea

Earl Grey Moonlight Sonata Black Tea

Peppermint Herbal Tea

Desserts

An Assortment of Seasonal Desserts

Vegan Menu

Upon Arrival

Vegan Scone with Raspberry Jam

Tea Sandwiches

Curried Vegetarian “Chicken” Salad and Arugula on Vegan Bread

Hummus and Roasted Veggies on Rye Bread

Avocado, Roasted Tomato, and “Ricotta” on Crostini Toast

Vegan Mozzarella, Tomato, and Arugula with Balsamic Vinaigrette on Crostini Toast

Cucumber and Mint Vegan Cream Cheese on Black Bread

*uses nut-based cheese substitutes

Teas

Ceylon Waltz Black Tea

Earl Grey Moonlight Sonata Black Tea

Peppermint Herbal Tea

Desserts

An Assortment of Seasonal Vegan Desserts

Gluten-Free Menu

Upon Arrival

Gluten Free Scone with Crème Fraiche and Raspberry Jam

Tea Sandwiches

Roasted Tomato, Ricotta, and Avocado on Gluten Free Bread

Smoked Salmon, Chive Cream Cheese, and Capers on Gluten Free Bread

Cucumber and Mint Cream Cheese on Gluten Free Bread

Curried Chicken Salad on Gluten Free Bread

Turkey Apple Cranberry Salad on Gluten Free Bread

Teas

Ceylon Waltz Black Tea

Earl Grey Moonlight Sonata Black Tea

Peppermint Herbal Tea

Desserts

An Assortment of Seasonal Gluten Free Desserts

Dairy-Free Menu

Upon Arrival

Dairy Free Scone with Raspberry Jam

Tea Sandwiches

Curried Chicken Salad and Arugula on Dairy Free Bread

Avocado, Roasted Tomato, and “Ricotta” on Crostini Toast

Smoked Salmon, Vegan Cream Cheese, Capers, Rye Bread

Cucumber and Mint Vegan Cream Cheese on Black Bread

Turkey Apple Cranberry Salad on Dairy Free Bread

*Uses Nut-Based Cheeses

Teas

Ceylon Waltz Black Tea

Earl Grey Moonlight Sonata Black Tea

Peppermint Herbal Tea

Desserts

An Assortment of Seasonal Dairy Free Desserts

About the Artists

Joseph Parrish, bass-baritone

Baritone Joseph Parrish was a recipient of the 2024 Sullivan Grant, a member of the Salzburger Festspiele Young Singers Project for the 2024 festival season, and a third prize winner in the Opera Index Voice Competition 2024. In addition to his achievements on the competition stage, Joseph is winner of the 2022 YCA Susan Wadsworth International Auditions. During the 24-25 season, Joseph made his New York City solo recital debut at Kaufman Music Center’s Merkin Hall in a performance co-presented by Washington Performing Arts with the Washington Performing Arts Children of the Gospel Choir as a follow up to his Kennedy Center debut the previous season with the same program. He joined MasterVoices to sing the role of Earl Mann’s Cellmate/Edward Vernon/Ensemble in Davenport Richards and Cote’s Blind Injustice and Town Hall NYC as James Baldwin in Sneed and Chilton’s The Tongue and the Lash. On the concert stage, Joseph performed as bass soloist in Händel’s Messiah with the Oratorio Society at Carnegie Hall and Richmond Symphony, Christus in Bach’s St. Matthew Passion with Musica Sacra, and baritone soloist in Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony with The Orchestra of St. Luke’s at Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts.During the 25-26 season Joseph will appear in recital with Ashmont Hill Chamber Music, New York Festival of Song, Baruch Performing Arts Center, and Weinberg Center for the Arts. He’ll also appear as soloists with the Maryland Symphony, Anchorage Symphony, Oratorio Society of New York at Carnegie Hall, Concert Artists of Baltimore, and Cathedral of St. John the Divine. He’ll also appear alongside members of The Orchestra of St. Luke’s in a chamber music program that will tour throughout the five boroughs of NYC.

To learn more about Joseph Parrish, visit his website.

Amir Farid, piano

Winner of the 2006 Australian National Piano Award, US born Iranian-Australian pianist Amir Farid has been described as “a highly creative musician – a pianist of great intelligence and integrity. He brings strong musical substance to all that he does, imbuing it with his own particular experience and understanding”, and who “in a well-populated field…distinguishes himself for all the right reasons”.

As one of the most versatile and loved musicians in Australia, the New York and Australian-based pianist has performed concerti with major orchestras, collaborating with conductors such as Christopher Hogwood, Oleg Caetani, Johannes Fritzsch, Alexander Briger, Marko Letonja and Benjamin Northey. Highlights include Rachmaninoff’s 2nd piano concerto with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra in front of a 13,000-strong crowd at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Mozart’s concerto No.14 with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, and “The Mozart Dances” with the Mark Morris Dance Group and West Australian Symphony Orchestra as part of the 2015 Perth Festival.

Since graduating with distinction from the Royal College of Music London in 2009 with Andrew Ball, he has performed as a solo recitalist and collaborative artist in concert halls and festivals internationally, including Carnegie Hall New York, St. Martin in the Fields London, Mostly Mozart festival at Lincoln Center New York, Al-Hashemi-II Kuwait, MONA FOMA Festival Hobart, Coriole Festival SA, Huntington Festival NSW, as well as other venues in USA, Canada, Germany, Switzerland, New Zealand and China.

To learn more about Amir Farid, visit his website.

Give the Gift of Music this Season!Need a unique gift idea for the music lover in your life? Purchase a Caramoor Gift Certificate for any value by emailing us at boxoffice@caramoor.org or call 914.232.1252.

Give the Gift of Membership! Membership is a delightful present for any occasion that can be enjoyed year-round, including Advanced ticket sales, Free tours of the historic Rosen House, and Exclusive invitations to Members-only events.

Contact membership@caramoor.org for more information.

Don’t Forget to Stop by the Gift Shop!Get into the festive spirit at Caramoor by visiting our gift shop, where you can discover the perfect holiday presents for your loved ones. From Caramoor merchandise to musical treasures, make a stop at Caramoor’s gift shop as part of your holiday shopping tradition.

Holiday Tea Musicale
2025-12-11 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-12 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-16 14:00 - 16:00
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.

Please scroll down to see the menus we offer!

Schedule

12:00pm / Caramoor Holiday Gift Shop opens in Summer Dining Room12:30pm / Docent-Guided Tour1:00pm / Docent-Guided Tour1:30pm / Music Room opens for seating2:00pm / Holiday concert 3:00pm / Tea service begins5:00pm / Caramoor Holiday Gift Shop closes

Artists

Mimi Hilare, vocalsMatt Podd, piano

READ THE PROGRAM

Self-Guided Rosen House Tours (included with ticket) / Following the tea, you will also have a chance to visit select rooms of the Rosen House starting at 4:00pm, until 5:00pm. The rooms showcase fine examples of decorative arts from Europe and China including jade, porcelain, and textiles that the Rosens admired and collected, and will also be decked out for the holidays with enchanting decorations inspired by the Rosen family archive.

Docent-Guided Holiday Rosen House Tours (additional fees may apply) / Preceding the tea, you are invited to step into a holiday wonderland! Join us for a special tour of the art-filled Rosen House, decked out with enchanting decorations inspired by the cherished Rosen family archive. Docent-led Holiday Tours are available by appointment only; they tend to fill up quickly, so be sure to book in advance by clicking here or calling the Box Office at 914.232.1252. Advanced Registration Required. Docent-led Holiday Tours are free for Members and Children 18 and Under.

Menu

Adult Menu

Upon Arrival

Cranberry-Orange Scone with Crème Fraiche and Raspberry Jam

Tea Sandwiches

Roasted Tomato, Ricotta, and Avocado on Crostini Toast

Smoked Salmon, Chive Cream Cheese, and Capers on Rye Bread

Cucumber and Mint Cream Cheese on Black Bread

Curried Chicken Salad on Brioche Bun

Turkey Apple Cranberry Salad in a Phyllo Cup

Teas

Ceylon Waltz Black Tea

Earl Grey Moonlight Sonata Black Tea

Peppermint Herbal Tea

Desserts

An Assortment of Seasonal Desserts

Children’s Menu (suitable for ages 4–12)

Upon Arrival

Cranberry-Orange Scone with Crème Fraiche and Raspberry Jam

Tea Sandwiches

Roast Beef and Cheddar on Wheat

Ham and Swiss on Rye

Turkey and American Cheese on Rye

Mozzarella and Tomato on Mini Brioche Buns

Peanut Butter and Jelly on White Bread

Teas

Hot Chocolate with Marshmallows

Desserts

An Assortment of Seasonal Desserts

Dietary Restrictions: With advance notice at the time of booking, we are able to accommodate the following dietary restrictions: vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free. Please let us know if you have any severe allergies and we will do our best to accommodate. Please note, all foods are prepared off-site therefore we cannot provide day-of requests.

Vegetarian Menu

Upon Arrival

Cranberry-Orange Scone with Crème Fraiche and Raspberry Jam

Tea Sandwiches

Roasted Tomato, Avocado, and Ricotta on Crostini Toast

Cucumber and Mint Cream Cheese on Black Bread

Fresh Mozzarella, Pesto, and Arugula on Whole Grain Bread

Hummus and Roasted Veggies on Rye Bread

Curried Vegetarian “Chicken” Salad and Arugula on Mini Brioche Bun

Teas

Ceylon Waltz Black Tea

Earl Grey Moonlight Sonata Black Tea

Peppermint Herbal Tea

Desserts

An Assortment of Seasonal Desserts

Vegan Menu

Upon Arrival

Vegan Scone with Raspberry Jam

Tea Sandwiches

Curried Vegetarian “Chicken” Salad and Arugula on Vegan Bread

Hummus and Roasted Veggies on Rye Bread

Avocado, Roasted Tomato, and “Ricotta” on Crostini Toast

Vegan Mozzarella, Tomato, and Arugula with Balsamic Vinaigrette on Crostini Toast

Cucumber and Mint Vegan Cream Cheese on Black Bread

*uses nut-based cheese substitutes

Teas

Ceylon Waltz Black Tea

Earl Grey Moonlight Sonata Black Tea

Peppermint Herbal Tea

Desserts

An Assortment of Seasonal Vegan Desserts

Gluten-Free Menu

Upon Arrival

Gluten Free Scone with Crème Fraiche and Raspberry Jam

Tea Sandwiches

Roasted Tomato, Ricotta, and Avocado on Gluten Free Bread

Smoked Salmon, Chive Cream Cheese, and Capers on Gluten Free Bread

Cucumber and Mint Cream Cheese on Gluten Free Bread

Curried Chicken Salad on Gluten Free Bread

Turkey Apple Cranberry Salad on Gluten Free Bread

Teas

Ceylon Waltz Black Tea

Earl Grey Moonlight Sonata Black Tea

Peppermint Herbal Tea

Desserts

An Assortment of Seasonal Gluten Free Desserts

Dairy-Free Menu

Upon Arrival

Dairy Free Scone with Raspberry Jam

Tea Sandwiches

Curried Chicken Salad and Arugula on Dairy Free Bread

Avocado, Roasted Tomato, and “Ricotta” on Crostini Toast

Smoked Salmon, Vegan Cream Cheese, Capers, Rye Bread

Cucumber and Mint Vegan Cream Cheese on Black Bread

Turkey Apple Cranberry Salad on Dairy Free Bread

*Uses Nut-Based Cheeses

Teas

Ceylon Waltz Black Tea

Earl Grey Moonlight Sonata Black Tea

Peppermint Herbal Tea

Desserts

An Assortment of Seasonal Dairy Free Desserts

About the Artists

Mimi Hilaire, soprano

Lyrico-spinto soprano Carami Hilaire, praised for her “marvelous sound, rich and luscious”, (David Schengold, Opera News 2017) is poised to become an international contender in Verismo repertoire.

Ms. Hilaire received several encouragement awards from the Wagner Society of New York and sang throughout Switzerland with the Internationale Opernwerkstatt. She is a Hans Gabor Belvedere competition qualifier, Julian Autrey Foundation grant winner, and winner of the Premiere Opera International Vocal Competition Aprile Millo award.

The uniquely soulful soprano hails from Brooklyn and has appeared with Teatro Nuovo, Loft Opera, New Jersey Verismo Opera, Sarasota Opera, Saratoga Opera.

To learn more about Mimi Hilaire, visit her website.

Matt Podd, piano

Matt Podd is a pianist, composer, arranger, and music director based in Brooklyn, NY. He holds degrees from the Eastman School of Music and Ithaca College. As a pianist Matt specializes in jazz, gospel, pop, musical theatre, and choral accompaniment.

He has worked on stage and behind the scenes as an arranger and orchestrator for such world-class acts as the Barbra Streisand, Dave Matthews, Darlene Love, the Boston Pops, New York Pops, Philadelphia Pops, Toronto Pops, the National Symphony Orchestra, Indianapolis Symphony, Steve Van Zandt, and others.

His arrangements have been heard across America and throughout the world including performances at Carnegie Hall, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Symphony Hall, Jazz at Lincoln Center, the Kennedy Center, P.B.S. the White House, Caramoor Music Festival, the 92nd Street Y, Symphony Space, and beyond.

To learn more about Matt Podd, visit his website.

Give the Gift of Music this Season!Need a unique gift idea for the music lover in your life? Purchase a Caramoor Gift Certificate for any value by emailing us at boxoffice@caramoor.org or call 914.232.1252.

Give the Gift of Membership! Membership is a delightful present for any occasion that can be enjoyed year-round, including Advanced ticket sales, Free tours of the historic Rosen House, and Exclusive invitations to Members-only events.

Contact membership@caramoor.org for more information.

Don’t Forget to Stop by the Gift Shop!Get into the festive spirit at Caramoor by visiting our gift shop, where you can discover the perfect holiday presents for your loved ones. From Caramoor merchandise to musical treasures, make a stop at Caramoor’s gift shop as part of your holiday shopping tradition.

Gingerbread Decorating Class
2025-12-13 10:30 - 11:30
Join us for a cozy, creative morning of holiday magic with Feeding Young Foodies, a local gourmet kids’ food caterer and creator! Taking inspiration from the Rosen House, we’ll bring our little candy cottages to life — all while sipping warm hot chocolate. Before settling into the class, stroll through the Rosen House, decked out for the holidays, to wonder at its collection of beautiful things and get ideas for your own creation. This hands-on class is all about fun, imagination, and the joy of creating something delicious to take home.

Each gingerbread kit includes one house and one gingerbread friend, wrapped and ready to display (or eat!) as well as icing bags, candies, and packaging. Due to space limitations, all guests must be ticketed. If more than one child and one adult will be attending but not decorating their own house, please purchase an additional guest ticket.

Ages: 4 years + (must be accompanied by a grown-up helper)

Holiday Tea Musicale
2025-12-13 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-17 14:00 - 16:00
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.

Please scroll down to see the menus we offer!

Schedule

12:00pm / Caramoor Holiday Gift Shop opens in Summer Dining Room12:30pm / Docent-Guided Tour1:00pm / Docent-Guided Tour1:30pm / Music Room opens for seating2:00pm / Holiday concert 3:00pm / Tea service begins5:00pm / Caramoor Holiday Gift Shop closes

Artists

Kate Morton, mezzo-sopranoMichele Wong, piano

Read the program

Self-Guided Rosen House Tours (included with ticket) / Following the tea, you will also have a chance to visit select rooms of the Rosen House starting at 4:00pm, until 5:00pm. The rooms showcase fine examples of decorative arts from Europe and China including jade, porcelain, and textiles that the Rosens admired and collected, and will also be decked out for the holidays with enchanting decorations inspired by the Rosen family archive.

Docent-Guided Holiday Rosen House Tours (additional fees may apply) / Preceding the tea, you are invited to step into a holiday wonderland! Join us for a special tour of the art-filled Rosen House, decked out with enchanting decorations inspired by the cherished Rosen family archive. Docent-led Holiday Tours are available by appointment only; they tend to fill up quickly, so be sure to book in advance by clicking here or calling the Box Office at 914.232.1252. Advanced Registration Required. Docent-led Holiday Tours are free for Members and Children 18 and Under.

Menu

Adult Menu

Upon Arrival

Cranberry-Orange Scone with Crème Fraiche and Raspberry Jam

Tea Sandwiches

Roasted Tomato, Ricotta, and Avocado on Crostini Toast

Smoked Salmon, Chive Cream Cheese, and Capers on Rye Bread

Cucumber and Mint Cream Cheese on Black Bread

Curried Chicken Salad on Brioche Bun

Turkey Apple Cranberry Salad in a Phyllo Cup

Teas

Ceylon Waltz Black Tea

Earl Grey Moonlight Sonata Black Tea

Peppermint Herbal Tea

Desserts

An Assortment of Seasonal Desserts

Children’s Menu (suitable for ages 4–12)

Upon Arrival

Cranberry-Orange Scone with Crème Fraiche and Raspberry Jam

Tea Sandwiches

Roast Beef and Cheddar on Wheat

Ham and Swiss on Rye

Turkey and American Cheese on Rye

Mozzarella and Tomato on Mini Brioche Buns

Peanut Butter and Jelly on White Bread

Teas

Hot Chocolate with Marshmallows

Desserts

An Assortment of Seasonal Desserts

Dietary Restrictions: With advance notice at the time of booking, we are able to accommodate the following dietary restrictions: vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free. Please let us know if you have any severe allergies and we will do our best to accommodate. Please note, all foods are prepared off-site therefore we cannot provide day-of requests.

Vegetarian Menu

Upon Arrival

Cranberry-Orange Scone with Crème Fraiche and Raspberry Jam

Tea Sandwiches

Roasted Tomato, Avocado, and Ricotta on Crostini Toast

Cucumber and Mint Cream Cheese on Black Bread

Fresh Mozzarella, Pesto, and Arugula on Whole Grain Bread

Hummus and Roasted Veggies on Rye Bread

Curried Vegetarian “Chicken” Salad and Arugula on Mini Brioche Bun

Teas

Ceylon Waltz Black Tea

Earl Grey Moonlight Sonata Black Tea

Peppermint Herbal Tea

Desserts

An Assortment of Seasonal Desserts

Vegan Menu

Upon Arrival

Vegan Scone with Raspberry Jam

Tea Sandwiches

Curried Vegetarian “Chicken” Salad and Arugula on Vegan Bread

Hummus and Roasted Veggies on Rye Bread

Avocado, Roasted Tomato, and “Ricotta” on Crostini Toast

Vegan Mozzarella, Tomato, and Arugula with Balsamic Vinaigrette on Crostini Toast

Cucumber and Mint Vegan Cream Cheese on Black Bread

*uses nut-based cheese substitutes

Teas

Ceylon Waltz Black Tea

Earl Grey Moonlight Sonata Black Tea

Peppermint Herbal Tea

Desserts

An Assortment of Seasonal Vegan Desserts

Gluten-Free Menu

Upon Arrival

Gluten Free Scone with Crème Fraiche and Raspberry Jam

Tea Sandwiches

Roasted Tomato, Ricotta, and Avocado on Gluten Free Bread

Smoked Salmon, Chive Cream Cheese, and Capers on Gluten Free Bread

Cucumber and Mint Cream Cheese on Gluten Free Bread

Curried Chicken Salad on Gluten Free Bread

Turkey Apple Cranberry Salad on Gluten Free Bread

Teas

Ceylon Waltz Black Tea

Earl Grey Moonlight Sonata Black Tea

Peppermint Herbal Tea

Desserts

An Assortment of Seasonal Gluten Free Desserts

Dairy-Free Menu

Upon Arrival

Dairy Free Scone with Raspberry Jam

Tea Sandwiches

Curried Chicken Salad and Arugula on Dairy Free Bread

Avocado, Roasted Tomato, and “Ricotta” on Crostini Toast

Smoked Salmon, Vegan Cream Cheese, Capers, Rye Bread

Cucumber and Mint Vegan Cream Cheese on Black Bread

Turkey Apple Cranberry Salad on Dairy Free Bread

*Uses Nut-Based Cheeses

Teas

Ceylon Waltz Black Tea

Earl Grey Moonlight Sonata Black Tea

Peppermint Herbal Tea

Desserts

An Assortment of Seasonal Dairy Free Desserts

About the Artists

Kate Morton, mezzo-soprano

Kate Morton, mezzo-soprano, is an artist and performer from the Cherokee Nation in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. She is a graduate of the Juilliard School in New York City where she received a Master of Music in Vocal Arts while under the tutelage of Mr. Kevin Short.

She joined Opera Saratoga as a 2025 festival artist in their productions of She Loves Me (Ilona Ritter) and La vie Parisienne (Madame de Folle-Verdure.) Morton also performed at Caramoor as a Schwab Vocal Rising Star in Beginner’s Luck: The Artist’s Journey with Steven Blier and Bénédicte Jourdois. In Juilliard’s 2024/25 season, Morton was a soloist with New York Festival of Song’s Take Care of this House: Songs for America, curated by NYFOS Artistic Director Steven Blier. She also performed in L’enfant et les Sortilèges (La Chatte/L’Ecureuil) at Alice Tully Hall and the mainstage production of Dialogues des Carmelites (Sœur Mathilde).

To learn more about Kate Morton, visit her website.

Michele Wong, piano

Michele Wong is a NYC-based collaborative pianist with a passion for bringing innovative musical storytelling to a diverse range of audiences.

A versatile performer in both vocal and instrumental chamber repertoire, musicians she has worked with include winners and finalists of competitions such as the Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition, the Seoul International Music Competition, the Gerda Lissner Competition, members of studio of the Dutch national opera, Opera Philadelphia, LA Opera, and the Opéra national de Paris, as well as members of the Juilliard and Escher string quartets, and Sybarite5. Just as passionate about new music as she is about standard repertoire, Michele has also worked with several leading composers of today on performances of their works, including John Harbison, Ben Moore, and Jake Heggie, among others. In addition to performances in some of the most prestigious venues in the U.S., including Carnegie Hall, Alice Tully Hall, the San Francisco Conservatory, the Kaufman Center, the Bienen School of Music, University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music, and Bruno Walter Auditorium, she has also performed internationally in St. Petersburg, Russia at the Alexander Nevsky Lavra and the Museum of Theater and Music, as well as the Haus der Kunst and Heiligenkreuz Abbey in Austria.

To learn more about Michelle Wong, visit her website.

Give the Gift of Music this Season!Need a unique gift idea for the music lover in your life? Purchase a Caramoor Gift Certificate for any value by emailing us at boxoffice@caramoor.org or call 914.232.1252.

Give the Gift of Membership! Membership is a delightful present for any occasion that can be enjoyed year-round, including Advanced ticket sales, Free tours of the historic Rosen House, and Exclusive invitations to Members-only events.

Contact membership@caramoor.org for more information.

Don’t Forget to Stop by the Gift Shop!Get into the festive spirit at Caramoor by visiting our gift shop, where you can discover the perfect holiday presents for your loved ones. From Caramoor merchandise to musical treasures, make a stop at Caramoor’s gift shop as part of your holiday shopping tradition.

Holiday Tea Musicale
2025-12-14 14:00 - 16:00
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.

Please scroll down to see the menus we offer!

Schedule

12:00pm / Caramoor Holiday Gift Shop opens in Summer Dining Room12:30pm / Docent-Guided Tour1:00pm / Docent-Guided Tour1:30pm / Music Room opens for seating2:00pm / Holiday concert 3:00pm / Tea service begins5:00pm / Caramoor Holiday Gift Shop closes

Artists

Kate Morton, mezzo-sopranoMichele Wong, piano

READ THE PROGRAM

Self-Guided Rosen House Tours (included with ticket) / Following the tea, you will also have a chance to visit select rooms of the Rosen House starting at 4:00pm, until 5:00pm. The rooms showcase fine examples of decorative arts from Europe and China including jade, porcelain, and textiles that the Rosens admired and collected, and will also be decked out for the holidays with enchanting decorations inspired by the Rosen family archive.

Docent-Guided Holiday Rosen House Tours (additional fees may apply) / Preceding the tea, you are invited to step into a holiday wonderland! Join us for a special tour of the art-filled Rosen House, decked out with enchanting decorations inspired by the cherished Rosen family archive. Docent-led Holiday Tours are available by appointment only; they tend to fill up quickly, so be sure to book in advance by clicking here or calling the Box Office at 914.232.1252. Advanced Registration Required. Docent-led Holiday Tours are free for Members and Children 18 and Under.

Menu

Adult Menu

Upon Arrival

Cranberry-Orange Scone with Crème Fraiche and Raspberry Jam

Tea Sandwiches

Roasted Tomato, Ricotta, and Avocado on Crostini Toast

Smoked Salmon, Chive Cream Cheese, and Capers on Rye Bread

Cucumber and Mint Cream Cheese on Black Bread

Curried Chicken Salad on Brioche Bun

Turkey Apple Cranberry Salad in a Phyllo Cup

Teas

Ceylon Waltz Black Tea

Earl Grey Moonlight Sonata Black Tea

Peppermint Herbal Tea

Desserts

An Assortment of Seasonal Desserts

Children’s Menu (suitable for ages 4–12)

Upon Arrival

Cranberry-Orange Scone with Crème Fraiche and Raspberry Jam

Tea Sandwiches

Roast Beef and Cheddar on Wheat

Ham and Swiss on Rye

Turkey and American Cheese on Rye

Mozzarella and Tomato on Mini Brioche Buns

Peanut Butter and Jelly on White Bread

Teas

Hot Chocolate with Marshmallows

Desserts

An Assortment of Seasonal Desserts

Dietary Restrictions: With advance notice at the time of booking, we are able to accommodate the following dietary restrictions: vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free. Please let us know if you have any severe allergies and we will do our best to accommodate. Please note, all foods are prepared off-site therefore we cannot provide day-of requests.

Vegetarian Menu

Upon Arrival

Cranberry-Orange Scone with Crème Fraiche and Raspberry Jam

Tea Sandwiches

Roasted Tomato, Avocado, and Ricotta on Crostini Toast

Cucumber and Mint Cream Cheese on Black Bread

Fresh Mozzarella, Pesto, and Arugula on Whole Grain Bread

Hummus and Roasted Veggies on Rye Bread

Curried Vegetarian “Chicken” Salad and Arugula on Mini Brioche Bun

Teas

Ceylon Waltz Black Tea

Earl Grey Moonlight Sonata Black Tea

Peppermint Herbal Tea

Desserts

An Assortment of Seasonal Desserts

Vegan Menu

Upon Arrival

Vegan Scone with Raspberry Jam

Tea Sandwiches

Curried Vegetarian “Chicken” Salad and Arugula on Vegan Bread

Hummus and Roasted Veggies on Rye Bread

Avocado, Roasted Tomato, and “Ricotta” on Crostini Toast

Vegan Mozzarella, Tomato, and Arugula with Balsamic Vinaigrette on Crostini Toast

Cucumber and Mint Vegan Cream Cheese on Black Bread

*uses nut-based cheese substitutes

Teas

Ceylon Waltz Black Tea

Earl Grey Moonlight Sonata Black Tea

Peppermint Herbal Tea

Desserts

An Assortment of Seasonal Vegan Desserts

Gluten-Free Menu

Upon Arrival

Gluten Free Scone with Crème Fraiche and Raspberry Jam

Tea Sandwiches

Roasted Tomato, Ricotta, and Avocado on Gluten Free Bread

Smoked Salmon, Chive Cream Cheese, and Capers on Gluten Free Bread

Cucumber and Mint Cream Cheese on Gluten Free Bread

Curried Chicken Salad on Gluten Free Bread

Turkey Apple Cranberry Salad on Gluten Free Bread

Teas

Ceylon Waltz Black Tea

Earl Grey Moonlight Sonata Black Tea

Peppermint Herbal Tea

Desserts

An Assortment of Seasonal Gluten Free Desserts

Dairy-Free Menu

Upon Arrival

Dairy Free Scone with Raspberry Jam

Tea Sandwiches

Curried Chicken Salad and Arugula on Dairy Free Bread

Avocado, Roasted Tomato, and “Ricotta” on Crostini Toast

Smoked Salmon, Vegan Cream Cheese, Capers, Rye Bread

Cucumber and Mint Vegan Cream Cheese on Black Bread

Turkey Apple Cranberry Salad on Dairy Free Bread

*Uses Nut-Based Cheeses

Teas

Ceylon Waltz Black Tea

Earl Grey Moonlight Sonata Black Tea

Peppermint Herbal Tea

Desserts

An Assortment of Seasonal Dairy Free Desserts

About the Artists

Kate Morton, mezzo-soprano

Kate Morton, mezzo-soprano, is an artist and performer from the Cherokee Nation in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. She is a graduate of the Juilliard School in New York City where she received a Master of Music in Vocal Arts while under the tutelage of Mr. Kevin Short.

She joined Opera Saratoga as a 2025 festival artist in their productions of She Loves Me (Ilona Ritter) and La vie Parisienne (Madame de Folle-Verdure.) Morton also performed at Caramoor as a Schwab Vocal Rising Star in Beginner’s Luck: The Artist’s Journey with Steven Blier and Bénédicte Jourdois. In Juilliard’s 2024/25 season, Morton was a soloist with New York Festival of Song’s Take Care of this House: Songs for America, curated by NYFOS Artistic Director Steven Blier. She also performed in L’enfant et les Sortilèges (La Chatte/L’Ecureuil) at Alice Tully Hall and the mainstage production of Dialogues des Carmelites (Sœur Mathilde).

To learn more about Kate Morton, visit her website.

Michele Wong, piano

Michele Wong is a NYC-based collaborative pianist with a passion for bringing innovative musical storytelling to a diverse range of audiences.

A versatile performer in both vocal and instrumental chamber repertoire, musicians she has worked with include winners and finalists of competitions such as the Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition, the Seoul International Music Competition, the Gerda Lissner Competition, members of studio of the Dutch national opera, Opera Philadelphia, LA Opera, and the Opéra national de Paris, as well as members of the Juilliard and Escher string quartets, and Sybarite5. Just as passionate about new music as she is about standard repertoire, Michele has also worked with several leading composers of today on performances of their works, including John Harbison, Ben Moore, and Jake Heggie, among others. In addition to performances in some of the most prestigious venues in the U.S., including Carnegie Hall, Alice Tully Hall, the San Francisco Conservatory, the Kaufman Center, the Bienen School of Music, University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music, and Bruno Walter Auditorium, she has also performed internationally in St. Petersburg, Russia at the Alexander Nevsky Lavra and the Museum of Theater and Music, as well as the Haus der Kunst and Heiligenkreuz Abbey in Austria.

To learn more about Michele Wong, visit her website.

Give the Gift of Music this Season!Need a unique gift idea for the music lover in your life? Purchase a Caramoor Gift Certificate for any value by emailing us at boxoffice@caramoor.org or call 914.232.1252.

Give the Gift of Membership! Membership is a delightful present for any occasion that can be enjoyed year-round, including Advanced ticket sales, Free tours of the historic Rosen House, and Exclusive invitations to Members-only events.

Contact membership@caramoor.org for more information.

Don’t Forget to Stop by the Gift Shop!Get into the festive spirit at Caramoor by visiting our gift shop, where you can discover the perfect holiday presents for your loved ones. From Caramoor merchandise to musical treasures, make a stop at Caramoor’s gift shop as part of your holiday shopping tradition.

Holiday Tea Musicale
2025-12-18 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-19 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-20 14:00 - 16:00
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.

Please scroll down to see the menus we offer!

Schedule

12:00pm / Caramoor Holiday Gift Shop opens in Summer Dining Room12:30pm / Docent-Guided Tour1:00pm / Docent-Guided Tour1:30pm / Music Room opens for seating2:00pm / Holiday concert 3:00pm / Tea service begins5:00pm / Caramoor Holiday Gift Shop closes

Artists

Sophia Baete, mezzo-sopranoFrancesco Barfoed, piano

REad the Program

Self-Guided Rosen House Tours (included with ticket) / Following the tea, you will also have a chance to visit select rooms of the Rosen House starting at 4:00pm, until 5:00pm. The rooms showcase fine examples of decorative arts from Europe and China including jade, porcelain, and textiles that the Rosens admired and collected, and will also be decked out for the holidays with enchanting decorations inspired by the Rosen family archive.

Docent-Guided Holiday Rosen House Tours (additional fees may apply) / Preceding the tea, you are invited to step into a holiday wonderland! Join us for a special tour of the art-filled Rosen House, decked out with enchanting decorations inspired by the cherished Rosen family archive. Docent-led Holiday Tours are available by appointment only; they tend to fill up quickly, so be sure to book in advance by clicking here or calling the Box Office at 914.232.1252. Advanced Registration Required. Docent-led Holiday Tours are free for Members and Children 18 and Under.

Menu

Adult Menu

Upon Arrival

Cranberry-Orange Scone with Crème Fraiche and Raspberry Jam

Tea Sandwiches

Roasted Tomato, Ricotta, and Avocado on Crostini Toast

Smoked Salmon, Chive Cream Cheese, and Capers on Rye Bread

Cucumber and Mint Cream Cheese on Black Bread

Curried Chicken Salad on Brioche Bun

Turkey Apple Cranberry Salad in a Phyllo Cup

Teas

Ceylon Waltz Black Tea

Earl Grey Moonlight Sonata Black Tea

Peppermint Herbal Tea

Desserts

An Assortment of Seasonal Desserts

Children’s Menu (suitable for ages 4–12)

Upon Arrival

Cranberry-Orange Scone with Crème Fraiche and Raspberry Jam

Tea Sandwiches

Roast Beef and Cheddar on Wheat

Ham and Swiss on Rye

Turkey and American Cheese on Rye

Mozzarella and Tomato on Mini Brioche Buns

Peanut Butter and Jelly on White Bread

Teas

Hot Chocolate with Marshmallows

Desserts

An Assortment of Seasonal Desserts

Dietary Restrictions: With advance notice at the time of booking, we are able to accommodate the following dietary restrictions: vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free. Please let us know if you have any severe allergies and we will do our best to accommodate. Please note, all foods are prepared off-site therefore we cannot provide day-of requests.

Vegetarian Menu

Upon Arrival

Cranberry-Orange Scone with Crème Fraiche and Raspberry Jam

Tea Sandwiches

Roasted Tomato, Avocado, and Ricotta on Crostini Toast

Cucumber and Mint Cream Cheese on Black Bread

Fresh Mozzarella, Pesto, and Arugula on Whole Grain Bread

Hummus and Roasted Veggies on Rye Bread

Curried Vegetarian “Chicken” Salad and Arugula on Mini Brioche Bun

Teas

Ceylon Waltz Black Tea

Earl Grey Moonlight Sonata Black Tea

Peppermint Herbal Tea

Desserts

An Assortment of Seasonal Desserts

Vegan Menu

Upon Arrival

Vegan Scone with Raspberry Jam

Tea Sandwiches

Curried Vegetarian “Chicken” Salad and Arugula on Vegan Bread

Hummus and Roasted Veggies on Rye Bread

Avocado, Roasted Tomato, and “Ricotta” on Crostini Toast

Vegan Mozzarella, Tomato, and Arugula with Balsamic Vinaigrette on Crostini Toast

Cucumber and Mint Vegan Cream Cheese on Black Bread

*uses nut-based cheese substitutes

Teas

Ceylon Waltz Black Tea

Earl Grey Moonlight Sonata Black Tea

Peppermint Herbal Tea

Desserts

An Assortment of Seasonal Vegan Desserts

Gluten-Free Menu

Upon Arrival

Gluten Free Scone with Crème Fraiche and Raspberry Jam

Tea Sandwiches

Roasted Tomato, Ricotta, and Avocado on Gluten Free Bread

Smoked Salmon, Chive Cream Cheese, and Capers on Gluten Free Bread

Cucumber and Mint Cream Cheese on Gluten Free Bread

Curried Chicken Salad on Gluten Free Bread

Turkey Apple Cranberry Salad on Gluten Free Bread

Teas

Ceylon Waltz Black Tea

Earl Grey Moonlight Sonata Black Tea

Peppermint Herbal Tea

Desserts

An Assortment of Seasonal Gluten Free Desserts

Dairy-Free Menu

Upon Arrival

Dairy Free Scone with Raspberry Jam

Tea Sandwiches

Curried Chicken Salad and Arugula on Dairy Free Bread

Avocado, Roasted Tomato, and “Ricotta” on Crostini Toast

Smoked Salmon, Vegan Cream Cheese, Capers, Rye Bread

Cucumber and Mint Vegan Cream Cheese on Black Bread

Turkey Apple Cranberry Salad on Dairy Free Bread

*Uses Nut-Based Cheeses

Teas

Ceylon Waltz Black Tea

Earl Grey Moonlight Sonata Black Tea

Peppermint Herbal Tea

Desserts

An Assortment of Seasonal Dairy Free Desserts

About the Artists

Sophia Baete, mezzo-soprano

Sophia Baete is an American Mezzo Soprano with a burning passion for telling stories on stage. Currently, Ms. Baete is a second year master’s student in Vocal Arts at The Juilliard School where she also completed her undergraduate studies under the tutelage of Darrell Babidge. Sophia is proud to be a Jerome L. Greene Fellow at The Juilliard School.

Sophia was thrilled to begin 2025 with her Carnegie Hall debut as a Young Artist in Carnegie Hall’s prestigious SongStudio. She also made her Alice Tully Hall debut, performing Un Pâtre in Ravel’s L’enfant et les sortilèges with Juilliard Opera. March brought a return to Carnegie Hall, where Sophia performed the world premiere of Matthew Aucoin’s piece, This Earth, as part of the Juilliard at Zankel Hall series. For her summer season, Sophia was honored to return as a Gerdine Young Artist with Opera Theatre of Saint Louis (OTSL) for a second consecutive season, where she made her OTSL debut as Sally in Die Fledermaus. Following her time in Saint Louis, she happily served as a vocal fellow for Ravinia Steans Music Institute. Additionally, Sophia had the privilege of covering Mère Marie in Poulenc’s Dialogues des Carmélites and Dorabella in Mozart’s Così fan tutte with Juilliard Opera.

To learn more about Sophia Baete, visit her website.

Francesco Barfoed, piano

Francesco Barfoed is hailed as a pianist with “fertile imagination” (New York Classical) and “silky movements across the keys” (Seen and Heard International).

Originally from Copenhagen, Denmark, Barfoed performs in the United States and Europe with singers and instrumentalists alike. In 2025 he appeared in Carnegie Hall for the Gerda Lissner Foundation Winners Concert, premiered CROSSING BORDERS, a new song cycle by award-winning composer Jake Heggie, and performed at the Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, and The Morgan Library and Museum. His playing, described as “simply marvelous, from first note to last” (Oberon’s Grove), has been heard at Carnegie Hall’s Citywide series, NYFOS, Caramoor, Opera Saratoga, Berkshire Opera Festival, as well as the Cosmos Club in D.C., Folly Theater in Kansas City, Usedomer Musikfestival in Germany, and on WQXR (New York’s Classical Music Radio Station). Barfoed also partners with principal string players of the Austin Symphony Orchestra and returned to Texas in June 2025 for their chamber music series.

To learn more about Francesco Barfoed, visit his website.

Give the Gift of Music this Season!Need a unique gift idea for the music lover in your life? Purchase a Caramoor Gift Certificate for any value by emailing us at boxoffice@caramoor.org or call 914.232.1252.

Give the Gift of Membership! Membership is a delightful present for any occasion that can be enjoyed year-round, including Advanced ticket sales, Free tours of the historic Rosen House, and Exclusive invitations to Members-only events.

Contact membership@caramoor.org for more information.

Don’t Forget to Stop by the Gift Shop!Get into the festive spirit at Caramoor by visiting our gift shop, where you can discover the perfect holiday presents for your loved ones. From Caramoor merchandise to musical treasures, make a stop at Caramoor’s gift shop as part of your holiday shopping tradition.

Holiday Tea Musicale
2025-12-21 14:00 - 16:00
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.

Please scroll down to see the menus we offer!

Schedule

12:00pm / Caramoor Holiday Gift Shop opens in Summer Dining Room12:30pm / Docent-Guided Tour1:00pm / Docent-Guided Tour1:30pm / Music Room opens for seating2:00pm / Holiday concert 3:00pm / Tea service begins5:00pm / Caramoor Holiday Gift Shop closes

Artists

Kimberly Hawkey, vocalsPeter Yarin, piano

READ THE PROGRAM

Self-Guided Rosen House Tours (included with ticket) / Following the tea, you will also have a chance to visit select rooms of the Rosen House starting at 4:00pm, until 5:00pm. The rooms showcase fine examples of decorative arts from Europe and China including jade, porcelain, and textiles that the Rosens admired and collected, and will also be decked out for the holidays with enchanting decorations inspired by the Rosen family archive.

Docent-Guided Holiday Rosen House Tours (additional fees may apply) / Preceding the tea, you are invited to step into a holiday wonderland! Join us for a special tour of the art-filled Rosen House, decked out with enchanting decorations inspired by the cherished Rosen family archive. Docent-led Holiday Tours are available by appointment only; they tend to fill up quickly, so be sure to book in advance by clicking here or calling the Box Office at 914.232.1252. Advanced Registration Required. Docent-led Holiday Tours are free for Members and Children 18 and Under.

Menu

Adult Menu

Upon Arrival

Cranberry-Orange Scone with Crème Fraiche and Raspberry Jam

Tea Sandwiches

Roasted Tomato, Ricotta, and Avocado on Crostini Toast

Smoked Salmon, Chive Cream Cheese, and Capers on Rye Bread

Cucumber and Mint Cream Cheese on Black Bread

Curried Chicken Salad on Brioche Bun

Turkey Apple Cranberry Salad in a Phyllo Cup

Teas

Ceylon Waltz Black Tea

Earl Grey Moonlight Sonata Black Tea

Peppermint Herbal Tea

Desserts

An Assortment of Seasonal Desserts

Children’s Menu (suitable for ages 4–12)

Upon Arrival

Cranberry-Orange Scone with Crème Fraiche and Raspberry Jam

Tea Sandwiches

Roast Beef and Cheddar on Wheat

Ham and Swiss on Rye

Turkey and American Cheese on Rye

Mozzarella and Tomato on Mini Brioche Buns

Peanut Butter and Jelly on White Bread

Teas

Hot Chocolate with Marshmallows

Desserts

An Assortment of Seasonal Desserts

Dietary Restrictions: With advance notice at the time of booking, we are able to accommodate the following dietary restrictions: vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free. Please let us know if you have any severe allergies and we will do our best to accommodate. Please note, all foods are prepared off-site therefore we cannot provide day-of requests.

Vegetarian Menu

Upon Arrival

Cranberry-Orange Scone with Crème Fraiche and Raspberry Jam

Tea Sandwiches

Roasted Tomato, Avocado, and Ricotta on Crostini Toast

Cucumber and Mint Cream Cheese on Black Bread

Fresh Mozzarella, Pesto, and Arugula on Whole Grain Bread

Hummus and Roasted Veggies on Rye Bread

Curried Vegetarian “Chicken” Salad and Arugula on Mini Brioche Bun

Teas

Ceylon Waltz Black Tea

Earl Grey Moonlight Sonata Black Tea

Peppermint Herbal Tea

Desserts

An Assortment of Seasonal Desserts

Vegan Menu

Upon Arrival

Vegan Scone with Raspberry Jam

Tea Sandwiches

Curried Vegetarian “Chicken” Salad and Arugula on Vegan Bread

Hummus and Roasted Veggies on Rye Bread

Avocado, Roasted Tomato, and “Ricotta” on Crostini Toast

Vegan Mozzarella, Tomato, and Arugula with Balsamic Vinaigrette on Crostini Toast

Cucumber and Mint Vegan Cream Cheese on Black Bread

*uses nut-based cheese substitutes

Teas

Ceylon Waltz Black Tea

Earl Grey Moonlight Sonata Black Tea

Peppermint Herbal Tea

Desserts

An Assortment of Seasonal Vegan Desserts

Gluten-Free Menu

Upon Arrival

Gluten Free Scone with Crème Fraiche and Raspberry Jam

Tea Sandwiches

Roasted Tomato, Ricotta, and Avocado on Gluten Free Bread

Smoked Salmon, Chive Cream Cheese, and Capers on Gluten Free Bread

Cucumber and Mint Cream Cheese on Gluten Free Bread

Curried Chicken Salad on Gluten Free Bread

Turkey Apple Cranberry Salad on Gluten Free Bread

Teas

Ceylon Waltz Black Tea

Earl Grey Moonlight Sonata Black Tea

Peppermint Herbal Tea

Desserts

An Assortment of Seasonal Gluten Free Desserts

Dairy-Free Menu

Upon Arrival

Dairy Free Scone with Raspberry Jam

Tea Sandwiches

Curried Chicken Salad and Arugula on Dairy Free Bread

Avocado, Roasted Tomato, and “Ricotta” on Crostini Toast

Smoked Salmon, Vegan Cream Cheese, Capers, Rye Bread

Cucumber and Mint Vegan Cream Cheese on Black Bread

Turkey Apple Cranberry Salad on Dairy Free Bread

*Uses Nut-Based Cheeses

Teas

Ceylon Waltz Black Tea

Earl Grey Moonlight Sonata Black Tea

Peppermint Herbal Tea

Desserts

An Assortment of Seasonal Dairy Free Desserts

About the Artists

Kimberly Hawkey, vocals

Kimberly Hawkey’s voice is a time machine. Jazz, Broadway, folk – she effortlessly blends genres, transporting audiences to worlds of beauty with each crystalline note. Whether solo, fronting her band, or singing with an orchestra, her captivating and cinematic voice offers a vintage soul-nourishment that transcends the modern age.

A Johnny Mercer Award winner and Gold Medalist at the American Traditions Vocal Competition, Kimberly has also conquered the NYC Cabaret Showdown twice. Six genre-spanning albums showcase her versatility: the swinging Music of the Night and All Aboard! with The Swingaroos, and the intimate Elvanelle & the Escape Act featuring her solo chanteuse magic. But Kimberly isn’t just a chameleon; she’s a storyteller. Her wildly entertaining theme shows, threading vaudeville through golden-age Hollywood, Broadway hits, or the Great American Songbook, prove that music and connection are her true north.

Praise rolls in: BroadwayWorld calls her “delightfully fresh,” Cabaret Scenes hails her “exceptional musicality,” and New York Music Daily cheers The Swingaroos’ “irrepressibly cheery update on 30s and 40s sounds”.

To learn more about Kimberly Hawkey, visit her website.

Peter Yarin, piano

Peter Yarin is a pianist, composer, and recording artist based in New York City.

A versatile musician spanning classical, jazz, and popular styles, Peter leads his own trio (classic/modern jazz), plays piano for Vince Giordano’s Nighthawks (early/swing jazz), and in Toombs Dixon (American roots/early rock n’roll). He has performed or recorded with Regina Spektor, Elvis Costello, Liza Minnelli, St. Vincent, Rufus Wainwright, Michael Feinstein, Garrison Keillor, and others.

Peter’s performances have been employed on numerous film and television soundtracks, including Killers of the Flower Moon, The Queen’s Gambit, and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. His recordings for Boardwalk Empire earned him a place on its Grammy-winning soundtrack album.

To learn more about Peter Yarin, visit his website.

Give the Gift of Music this Season!Need a unique gift idea for the music lover in your life? Purchase a Caramoor Gift Certificate for any value by emailing us at boxoffice@caramoor.org or call 914.232.1252.

Give the Gift of Membership! Membership is a delightful present for any occasion that can be enjoyed year-round, including Advanced ticket sales, Free tours of the historic Rosen House, and Exclusive invitations to Members-only events.

Contact membership@caramoor.org for more information.

Don’t Forget to Stop by the Gift Shop!Get into the festive spirit at Caramoor by visiting our gift shop, where you can discover the perfect holiday presents for your loved ones. From Caramoor merchandise to musical treasures, make a stop at Caramoor’s gift shop as part of your holiday shopping tradition.

Rosen House Signature Tours
2026-01-09 10:00 - 2026-01-31 14:00
Starting January 9th and continuing every Friday and Saturday throughout the year, Caramoor will offer the Rosen House Signature Tours, inviting visitors to explore the historic Rosen House through a docent-led experience. Guests will step into the Mediterranean-style villa that Walter and Lucie Rosen created as a home filled with music, art, and extraordinary collections. Docents will share the stories behind the House’s carefully assembled treasures, including Asian and Renaissance art, period rooms imported from European villas and châteaux, and architectural details that reveal the Rosens’ global tastes and vision for a home that celebrates beauty and culture.

The Signature Tour will take visitors through key rooms of the House, offering insight into the personal history of the Rosen family and the cultural significance of the spaces they inhabited. Highlights include the Burgundian Library with its groin-vaulted ceiling and the Music Room with its Renaissance furnishings and a magnificent Franco-Flemish tapestry. Along the way, docents will share the stories of the Rosens’ musical gatherings and the artistic legacy that continues to inspire Caramoor’s programs today. Whether seeing the House for the first time or returning for a new perspective, the tour brings the Rosen family’s vision and spirit vividly to life.

Duration: Approximately 45 minutes.

Advanced Registration Required.

Valentine's Day Afternoon Tea
2026-02-13 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-14 13:00 - 15:00
Tea is served in the Music Room, a unique opportunity for you to enjoy the company of someone special in a romantic historic setting. The room features a large portrait of Caramoor’s founder, Lucie, one of many commissioned by her devoted husband Walter. Their relationship began with a whirlwind 6-week courtship, leading to a strong and loving 37-year marriage.

Live music sets the backdrop for you to enjoy a variety of tea sandwiches, scones with créme fraiche and preserves, delicious desserts, and a selection of fragrant teas. Preceding the tea, docent-led tours are available by appointment only; they tend to fill up quickly, so be sure to book in advance.

Artists to be announced!

Menu (Subject to Change)

Adult Menu

Upon Arrival

Cranberry-Orange Scone with Crème Fraiche and Jam

Tea Sandwiches

Curried Chicken Salad and Arugula on a Mini Brioche Bun

Roasted Tomato, Ricotta, and Avocado on Crostini Toast

Smoked Salmon, Chive Cream Cheese, and Capers on Rye Bread

Cucumber and Mint Cream Cheese on Black Bread

Turkey Salad with Apples and Cranberries in a Phyllo Cup

Teas

An Assortment of Teas

Desserts

An Assortment of Seasonal Desserts

Children’s Menu (suitable for ages 4–12)

Upon Arrival

Cranberry-Orange Scone with Crème Fraiche and Jam

Tea Sandwiches

Roast Beef and Cheddar on Wheat

Ham and Swiss on Rye

Turkey and American Cheese on Rye

Mozzarella and Tomato on Mini Brioche Buns

Peanut Butter and Jelly on White Bread

Teas

An Assortment of Teas

Desserts

An Assortment of Seasonal Desserts

Dietary Restrictions: With advance notice at the time of booking, we are able to accommodate the following dietary restrictions: vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free. Please let us know if you have any severe allergies and we will do our best to accommodate. Please note, all foods are prepared off-site therefore we cannot provide day-of requests.

Vegetarian Menu

Upon Arrival

Vegan Scone with Jam

Tea Sandwiches

Cucumber and Mint Vegan Cream Cheese on Black Bread

Hummus and Roasted Veggies on Rye Bread

Avocado, Roasted Tomato, and “Ricotta” on Crostini Toast

Vegan “Chicken Salad” and Arugula on Whole Wheat Bread

Vegan Mozzarella, Tomato, and Arugula with Balsamic Vinaigrette on Crostini Toast

*uses nut-based cheese substitutes

Teas

An Assortment of Teas

Desserts

Dark Chocolate Dipped Strawberry

An Assortment of Vegan Dessert Bites

Vegan Menu

Upon Arrival

Vegan Scone with Jam

Tea Sandwiches

Cucumber and Mint Vegan Cream Cheese on Black Bread

Hummus and Roasted Veggies on Rye Bread

Avocado, Roasted Tomato, and “Ricotta” on Crostini Toast

Vegan “Chicken Salad” and Arugula on Whole Wheat Bread

Vegan Mozzarella, Tomato, and Arugula with Balsamic Vinaigrette on Crostini Toast

*uses nut-based cheese substitutes

Teas

An Assortment of Teas

Desserts

Dark Chocolate Dipped Strawberry

An Assortment of Vegan Dessert Bites

Gluten-Free Menu

Upon Arrival

Gluten Free Scone with Crème Fraiche and Jam

Tea Sandwiches

Roasted Tomato, Avocado, and Ricotta on Gluten Free Bread

Cucumber and Mint Cream Cheese on Gluten Free Bread

Curried Chicken Salad and Arugula on Gluten Free Bread

Smoked Salmon, Chive Cream Cheese, and Capers on Gluten Free Bread

Turkey Salad with Apples and Cranberries on Gluten Free Bread

Teas

An Assortment of Teas

Desserts

An Assortment of Gluten Free Desserts

Dairy-Free Menu

Upon Arrival

Dairy-Free Scone with Jam

Tea Sandwiches

Curried Chicken Salad and Arugula on Dairy Free Bread

Avocado, Roasted Tomato, and “Ricotta” on Dairy Free Bread

Smoked Salmon, Vegan Cream Cheese, Capers, Dairy Free Bread

Cucumber and Mint Vegan Cream Cheese on Dairy Free Bread

Turkey Salad with Apples and Cranberries on Dairy Free Bread

*Uses Nut-Based Cheeses

Teas

An Assortment of Teas

Desserts

An Assortment of Dairy Free Desserts

Lunar New Year Afternoon Tea
2026-02-15 13:00 - 15:00
Tea is served in the Music Room, a unique opportunity for you to relax with friends and family in a historic setting, featuring a large portrait of Caramoor’s founder, Lucie Rosen. This special tea includes a variety of tea sandwiches, scones with créme fraiche and preserves, and a selection of Chinese sweets and fragrant teas.

In celebration of the Lunar New Year, you are invited to view a stunning collection of Chinese art, including the magnificent jade screen. The screen, intricately carved, depicts the Hills of Immortality and tells the tale of the Eight Immortals, figures from Chinese mythology who represent prosperity, longevity, and good health. Discover more about this highlight of the Rosen House collection and its connection to ancient traditions and the blessings of the New Year. Preceding the tea, docent-led tours are available by appointment only; they tend to fill up quickly, so be sure to book in advance.

Menu (Subject to Change)

Adult Menu

Upon Arrival

Cranberry-Orange Scone with Crème Fraiche and Jam

Tea Sandwiches

Curried Chicken Salad and Arugula on a Mini Brioche Bun

Roasted Tomato, Ricotta, and Avocado on Crostini Toast

Smoked Salmon, Chive Cream Cheese, and Capers on Rye Bread

Cucumber and Mint Cream Cheese on Black Bread

Turkey Salad with Apples and Cranberries in a Phyllo Cup

Teas

An Assortment of Teas

Desserts

An Assortment of Seasonal Desserts

Children’s Menu (suitable for ages 4–12)

Upon Arrival

Cranberry-Orange Scone with Crème Fraiche and Jam

Tea Sandwiches

Roast Beef and Cheddar on Wheat

Ham and Swiss on Rye

Turkey and American Cheese on Rye

Mozzarella and Tomato on Mini Brioche Buns

Peanut Butter and Jelly on White Bread

Teas

An Assortment of Teas

Desserts

An Assortment of Seasonal Desserts

Dietary Restrictions: With advance notice at the time of booking, we are able to accommodate the following dietary restrictions: vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free. Please let us know if you have any severe allergies and we will do our best to accommodate. Please note, all foods are prepared off-site therefore we cannot provide day-of requests.

Vegetarian Menu

Upon Arrival

Vegan Scone with Jam

Tea Sandwiches

Cucumber and Mint Vegan Cream Cheese on Black Bread

Hummus and Roasted Veggies on Rye Bread

Avocado, Roasted Tomato, and “Ricotta” on Crostini Toast

Vegan “Chicken Salad” and Arugula on Whole Wheat Bread

Vegan Mozzarella, Tomato, and Arugula with Balsamic Vinaigrette on Crostini Toast

*uses nut-based cheese substitutes

Teas

An Assortment of Teas

Desserts

Dark Chocolate Dipped Strawberry

An Assortment of Vegan Dessert Bites

Vegan Menu

Upon Arrival

Vegan Scone with Jam

Tea Sandwiches

Cucumber and Mint Vegan Cream Cheese on Black Bread

Hummus and Roasted Veggies on Rye Bread

Avocado, Roasted Tomato, and “Ricotta” on Crostini Toast

Vegan “Chicken Salad” and Arugula on Whole Wheat Bread

Vegan Mozzarella, Tomato, and Arugula with Balsamic Vinaigrette on Crostini Toast

*uses nut-based cheese substitutes

Teas

An Assortment of Teas

Desserts

Dark Chocolate Dipped Strawberry

An Assortment of Vegan Dessert Bites

Gluten-Free Menu

Upon Arrival

Gluten Free Scone with Crème Fraiche and Jam

Tea Sandwiches

Roasted Tomato, Avocado, and Ricotta on Gluten Free Bread

Cucumber and Mint Cream Cheese on Gluten Free Bread

Curried Chicken Salad and Arugula on Gluten Free Bread

Smoked Salmon, Chive Cream Cheese, and Capers on Gluten Free Bread

Turkey Salad with Apples and Cranberries on Gluten Free Bread

Teas

An Assortment of Teas

Desserts

An Assortment of Gluten Free Desserts

Dairy-Free Menu

Upon Arrival

Dairy-Free Scone with Jam

Tea Sandwiches

Curried Chicken Salad and Arugula on Dairy Free Bread

Avocado, Roasted Tomato, and “Ricotta” on Dairy Free Bread

Smoked Salmon, Vegan Cream Cheese, Capers, Dairy Free Bread

Cucumber and Mint Vegan Cream Cheese on Dairy Free Bread

Turkey Salad with Apples and Cranberries on Dairy Free Bread

*Uses Nut-Based Cheeses

Teas

An Assortment of Teas

Desserts

An Assortment of Dairy Free Desserts

Teddy Bear Family Tea
2026-02-22 11:00 - 13:00
Gather the whole family, and your favorite stuffed friends, for a delightful Teddy Bear Family Tea! Inspired by founder Lucie Rosen’s love of the English tea tradition, this special event invites families to experience the charm of tea service in the elegant Music Room.

Enjoy an assortment of tea sandwiches, scones with créme fraiche and preserves, and an array of sweet treats, served alongside a selection of fragrant teas and hot chocolate for the little ones. Each child will also receive a Caramoor Activity Book, filled with fun and creative ways to explore the Music Room! So bring your teddy bear, doll, or favorite plush companion to share in conversation, laughter, and imagination at a memorable tea party in one of Westchester’s most special settings.

Menu (Subject to Change)

Adult Menu

Upon Arrival

Cranberry-Orange Scone with Crème Fraiche and Jam

Tea Sandwiches

Curried Chicken Salad and Arugula on a Mini Brioche Bun

Roasted Tomato, Ricotta, and Avocado on Crostini Toast

Smoked Salmon, Chive Cream Cheese, and Capers on Rye Bread

Cucumber and Mint Cream Cheese on Black Bread

Turkey Salad with Apples and Cranberries in a Phyllo Cup

Teas

An Assortment of Teas

Desserts

An Assortment of Seasonal Desserts

Children’s Menu (suitable for ages 4–12)

Upon Arrival

Cranberry-Orange Scone with Crème Fraiche and Jam

Tea Sandwiches

Roast Beef and Cheddar on Wheat

Ham and Swiss on Rye

Turkey and American Cheese on Rye

Mozzarella and Tomato on Mini Brioche Buns

Peanut Butter and Jelly on White Bread

Teas

An Assortment of Teas

Desserts

An Assortment of Seasonal Desserts

Dietary Restrictions: With advance notice at the time of booking, we are able to accommodate the following dietary restrictions: vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free. Please let us know if you have any severe allergies and we will do our best to accommodate. Please note, all foods are prepared off-site therefore we cannot provide day-of requests.

Vegetarian Menu

Upon Arrival

Vegan Scone with Jam

Tea Sandwiches

Cucumber and Mint Vegan Cream Cheese on Black Bread

Hummus and Roasted Veggies on Rye Bread

Avocado, Roasted Tomato, and “Ricotta” on Crostini Toast

Vegan “Chicken Salad” and Arugula on Whole Wheat Bread

Vegan Mozzarella, Tomato, and Arugula with Balsamic Vinaigrette on Crostini Toast

*uses nut-based cheese substitutes

Teas

An Assortment of Teas

Desserts

Dark Chocolate Dipped Strawberry

An Assortment of Vegan Dessert Bites

Vegan Menu

Upon Arrival

Vegan Scone with Jam

Tea Sandwiches

Cucumber and Mint Vegan Cream Cheese on Black Bread

Hummus and Roasted Veggies on Rye Bread

Avocado, Roasted Tomato, and “Ricotta” on Crostini Toast

Vegan “Chicken Salad” and Arugula on Whole Wheat Bread

Vegan Mozzarella, Tomato, and Arugula with Balsamic Vinaigrette on Crostini Toast

*uses nut-based cheese substitutes

Teas

An Assortment of Teas

Desserts

Dark Chocolate Dipped Strawberry

An Assortment of Vegan Dessert Bites

Gluten-Free Menu

Upon Arrival

Gluten Free Scone with Crème Fraiche and Jam

Tea Sandwiches

Roasted Tomato, Avocado, and Ricotta on Gluten Free Bread

Cucumber and Mint Cream Cheese on Gluten Free Bread

Curried Chicken Salad and Arugula on Gluten Free Bread

Smoked Salmon, Chive Cream Cheese, and Capers on Gluten Free Bread

Turkey Salad with Apples and Cranberries on Gluten Free Bread

Teas

An Assortment of Teas

Desserts

An Assortment of Gluten Free Desserts

Dairy-Free Menu

Upon Arrival

Dairy-Free Scone with Jam

Tea Sandwiches

Curried Chicken Salad and Arugula on Dairy Free Bread

Avocado, Roasted Tomato, and “Ricotta” on Dairy Free Bread

Smoked Salmon, Vegan Cream Cheese, Capers, Dairy Free Bread

Cucumber and Mint Vegan Cream Cheese on Dairy Free Bread

Turkey Salad with Apples and Cranberries on Dairy Free Bread

*Uses Nut-Based Cheeses

Teas

An Assortment of Teas

Desserts

An Assortment of Dairy Free Desserts

Schwab Vocal Rising Stars
2026-03-08 15:00 - 17:00
Artistic Director Steven Blier selects four promising singers and a pianist for a week-long Caramoor residency that includes daily coaching, rehearsals, and workshops, culminating in this concert in the Music Room. Assisted by Bénédicte Jourdois and developed in conjunction with the New York Festival of Song, this year’s program, To The Sea, is a hymn to the lure (and the menace) of the ocean, including works by Elgar, Guastavino, Rachmaninoff, Pauline Viardot, and Debussy.

Artists

Steven Blier, Artistic Director & pianoBénédicte Jourdois, Associate Director & piano

Shiyu Zhuo, sopranoAnna Maria Vacca, mezzo-sopranoNathan Romportl, tenorWill Kim, baritoneLuis Villarea Lozano, piano

Schwab Vocal rising stars alumni

As part of our mission, we are delighted to offer free tickets for ages 18 & under for Schwab Vocal Rising Stars. Please use discretion when bringing children to Caramoor events. Adults must accompany children at all times.

Presented In Collaboration with New York Festival of Song.

About the Artists

Steven Blier, Artistic Director / Pianist
Steven Blier is the Artistic Director of the New York Festival of Song (NYFOS), which he co-founded in 1988 with Michael Barrett. Since the Festival’s inception, he has produced more than 150 vocal recitals with repertoire spanning five centuries of art song and popular song, including commissioned works by Ned Rorem, William Bolcom, and many others. New York Magazine gave NYFOS its award for Best Classical Programming, while Opera News proclaimed Blier “the coolest dude in town.”

Blier’s recital partners have included Renée Fleming, Cecilia Bartoli, Samuel Ramey, Susan Graham, Jessye Norman, Julia Bullock, and Paul Appleby, in venues ranging from Carnegie Hall to La Scala. He is currently on the faculty of The Juilliard School, and has been a guest teacher at the Wolf Trap Opera Company, Santa Fe Opera, Ravinia’s Steans Music Institute, and the San Francisco Opera Center.

Among Blier’s wide-ranging recordings are the premiere of Leonard Bernstein’s Arias and Barcarolles (Koch International), which won a Grammy Award; and Spanish Love Songs (Bridge Records) with Lorraine Hunt Lieberson, Joseph Kaiser, and Michael Barrett. His latest releases are on NYFOS Records, which released its first album (From Rags to Riches, with Stephanie Blythe and William Burden) in January of 2022.A native New Yorker, Blier received a Bachelor’s Degree with Honors in English Literature at Yale University, where he studied piano with Alexander Farkas.

Bénédicte Jourdois, Associate Director / Pianist
A graduate of the Lindemann Young Artist Development Program at The Metropolitan Opera, Bénédicte Jourdois is currently on music staff at the Metropolitan Opera and on faculty at The Juilliard School.

Jourdois has performed in numerous venues in Europe and in the United States, including Alice Tully Hall and Carnegie Hall in New York and the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.

As a coach and pianist, she has worked with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Los Angeles Opera, Chicago Lyric Ryan Opera Center, Pittsburgh Opera, Washington National Opera, Houston Grand Opera, Opera Philadelphia, Opera Saratoga, Rice University, the Chautauqua Institution voice program, the Castleton Festival, Spoleto Festival USA, and Carnegie Hall’s SongStudio. She was a faculty member at the Curtis Institute in Philadelphia from 2013 to 2016 and at the Manhattan School of Music from 2011 to 2018.Born in Paris, Jourdois holds degrees from the Conservatoire National de Region de Saint-Maur, the Conservatoire National Superieur de Musique de Lyon, Mannes College, and The Juilliard School.

Schwab Vocal Rising Stars Program
Inaugurated in the spring of 2009, Vocal Rising Stars is Caramoor’s mentoring program focusing on vocal chamber music and the art of song in recital. Singers at the advanced student and beginning professional level are invited to Caramoor to participate in an intensive week-long residency for daily coaching, rehearsals, and workshops with mentor Steven Blier and guest teaching artists.At Caramoor, we believe that the work leading up to a performance is of equal if not of greater importance than the concert itself and will have a lasting impact on the growth and development of young artists. Vocal Rising Stars provides singers with an opportunity to form collaborative partnerships with one another, the Caramoor staff, and the coaches who also participate in the residency.The program also includes a young pianist, who also gains experience and training in the art of vocal accompaniment, while expanding their knowledge of the repertoire. Since its inception, the program has received funding from the Terrance W. Schwab Endowment Fund for Young Vocal Artists. Created in memory of long-standing Caramoor trustee Terrance W. Schwab by his family, this endowment fund is designed to nurture and support the artistic development and careers of young vocalists outside of the operatic repertoire.

In 2012, the program was renamed the Terrance W. Schwab Vocal Rising Stars, to honor his memory and the Schwab family’s ongoing commitment to this important program. To make a contribution to the Schwab Vocal Rising Stars mentoring program or to the Terrance W. Schwab Endowment Fund for Young Vocal Artists, please contact Kevin Taylor at 914.232.6429 | kevin@caramoor.org or donate here.

Goitse
2026-03-20 19:30 - 21:00
Get ready for Goitse, a powerhouse Irish quintet that’s taking traditional music to thrilling new heights. Born from Limerick’s Irish World Academy, these five exceptional musicians have won hearts (and numerous awards) with their perfect blend of time-honored Irish tunes and their own fresh compositions. When Áine McGeeney’s expressive fiddle playing and vocals meet Colm Phelan’s award-winning bodhrán rhythms, something magical happens. Add Conal O’Kane’s masterful guitar work, Alan Reid’s versatile multi-instrumental talents, and Daniel Collins’ lively accordion, and you’ve got a performance that’ll have you tapping your feet from start to finish.

“Music that’s brimming with energy and creative zeal.”- Irish Music Magazine

About the Artists

Goitse
The popular and multi-award-winning quintet Goitse was forged in the white-hot creative crucible of Limerick’s Irish World Academy. Named Live Ireland’s “Traditional Group of the Year”, Chicago Irish American News’ “Group of the Year”, as well as winning the prestigious “Freiburger International Leiter 2016” award in Germany, Goitse have become a leader of the new generation of traditional Irish ensembles.

Goitse has released six critically acclaimed recordings and maintains a year round touring schedule that includes performances throughout Ireland, UK, Germany, France and the United States. Their distinctive sound lies in the quality of their own compositions interspersed with age-old traditional tunes which make each performance unique. Laying the foundations for the music are World and AllIreland Bodhrán champion Colm Phelan and Conal O’Kane, who is fast making a name for himself as one of the finest guitarists of his generation. The gripping rhythm section sets a powerful drive for the music while the sweet, charismatic voice of Áine Mc Geeney draws audiences into a song the way few performers can. Multi instrumentalist Alan Reid features mainly on banjo and bouzouki, drawing from an extensive knowledge of archival collections of Irish which enriches the bands repertoire. Daniel Collins is a multi instrumentalist All Ireland Champion, and is known for his distinctively intricate bass work on accordion.

Together, the quintet Goitse makes what Irish Music Magazine calls “Music that’s brimming with energy and creative zeal.”

To learn more about Goitse, visit their website.

*Goitse is a Gaelic word for ‘come here’ is pronounced – Go-wit-cha

Víkingur Ólafsson, piano
2026-03-22 15:00 - 17:00
Step into a world of musical discovery with Víkingur Ólafsson, the acclaimed Icelandic pianist whose rare blend of technical mastery and poetic sensitivity has captivated audiences around the globe. Hailed for his visionary artistry, Ólafsson has amassed over one billion streams and earned some of the highest accolades in classical music, including the 2025 Grammy Award for Best Classical Instrumental Solo for his Goldberg Variations, BBC Music Magazine’s Album of the Year, and two Opus Klassik Awards for Solo Recording of the Year. He has also been named Gramophone’s Artist of the Year, Musical America’s Instrumentalist of the Year, and received the prestigious Icelandic Export Award, presented by the President of Iceland. Ólafsson’s Caramoor recital is an exploration of Beethoven’s Piano Sonata in E major, Op. 109, which he contextualizes with the same composer’s E minor sonata, Op. 90, and works in both keys by Bach and Schubert.

Program

JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH: The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I: Prelude in E Major, BWV 854 LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN: Piano Sonata No. 27 in E Minor, Op. 90 JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH: Partita No. 6 in E Minor, BWV 830 FRANZ SCHUBERT: Moderato and Allegro from Piano Sonata in E Minor, D. 566 LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN: Piano Sonata No. 30 in E Major, Op. 109

Special thanks to Armando Gutierrez and Jack Johnson for their support of this concert.

About the Artist

Víkingur Ólafsson
Icelandic pianist Víkingur Ólafsson has captured public and critical imagination to become one of the most sought-after artists of today. His recordings have led to over one billion streams and he has won numerous awards, including the 2025 Grammy for Best Classical Instrumental Solo for his recording of Bach’s Goldberg Variations, BBC Music Magazine Album of the Year, and Opus Klassik Solo Recording of the Year (twice). Other notable honors include Rolf Schock Music Prize, Gramophone ’s Artist of the Year, and Musical America’s Instrumentalist of the Year, the Order of the Falcon (Iceland’s order of chivalry) as well as the Icelandic Export Award, given by the president of Iceland.

In a landmark move, Ólafsson devoted his entire 2023-24 season to a world tour of a single work: J.S. Bach’s Goldberg Variations, performing it 90 times to great critical acclaim. The 2024-25 season saw Ólafsson as Artist-in-Residence with Tonhalle Zürich and Royal Stockholm Philharmonic, as well as Artist-in-Focus at Vienna Musikverein. He toured in Europe with The Cleveland Orchestra, London Philharmonic Orchestra and Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich, performed with the Berliner Philharmoniker at the BBC Proms and returned to the New York Philharmonic. He joined forces with Yuja Wang for a highly anticipated two piano recital tour across Europe and North America and, in January 2025, gave the world premiere of John Adams’ After the Fall with San Francisco Symphony Orchestra, a piano concerto written especially for him. In spring 2025, Ólafsson performed his new piano recital, an exploration of Beethoven’s Opus 109, on multiple dates across the US and Europe.

To learn more about Víkingur Ólafsson, visit his website.

Junction Trio
2026-04-12 15:00 - 17:00
Meet the Junction Trio, three extraordinary soloists redefining chamber music with fearless creativity and electrifying synergy. Since coming together in 2015, violinist Stefan Jackiw, cellist Jay Campbell, and pianist Conrad Tao have dazzled audiences with performances that blend technical brilliance, emotional depth, and an adventurous spirit. Whether interpreting classical masterworks or trailblazing contemporary works, including music by Tao himself, the trio brings a fresh, dynamic energy to the stage. Their critically acclaimed appearances at Carnegie Hall, the 92nd Street Y, and Toronto’s Royal Conservatory have affirmed their place as one of today’s most exciting ensembles.

Artists

Stefan Jackiw, violin Conrad Tao, piano Jay Campbell, cello

Program

CONRAD TAO: EventideMAURICE RAVEL: Piano Trio ROBERT SCHUMANN: Piano Trio No. 1 in D Minor, Op. 63

About the Artists

Junction Trio
Three visionary artists combine internationally recognized talents in this eclectic ensemble. Since their formation in 2015, the Trio have performed at Washington Performing Arts, Royal Conservatory in Toronto, Newport Classical, the Aspen Music Festival, and for the LA Philharmonic’s NowRising Series at The Ford theater. Known for their unique program combinations and vibrant performances, they bring a fresh approach to the repertoire, dazzling audiences with their virtuosity and unity. “Watching the trio perform, one really couldn’t tell who was happier to be there — the rapt audience or the musicians, who threw themselves into repertoire they clearly love…These three are onto something special” (Boston Globe).

The Junction Trio’s 2025–26 season includes newly added repertoire: John Cage’s Six Melodies, which they perform on two separate US tours, juxtaposed with works by Beethoven, Schubert, Dvořák, and John Zorn. The Trio’s February tour includes engagements with Chamber Music Sedona, Aspen School of Music, Lincoln Friends of Chamber Music, Bellingham Festival of Music, and Noe Music in San Francisco, CA. Their spring tour includes recitals at Jacksonville Symphony, Morgan Library, and Shelter Island Friends of Music, as well as at Caramoor.

In the 2024–25 season, the Trio made their debut at the 92nd Street Y in New York, performing trios by Shostakovich and Brahms as well as the world premiere of a new work by John Zorn, Philosophical Investigations II. They also performed on the Peggy Rockefeller Series at New York’s Rockefeller University. They made their Carnegie Hall debut in the previous season, performing Ives’s Piano Trio and Beethoven’s “Archduke,” along with the New York premiere of Zorn’s Philosophical Investigations, which New York Magazine’s Vulture stated was played with “fervent clarity.”

In 2021, the Junction Trio were selected by New York’s classical music radio station, WQXR, to be part of their inaugural Artist Propulsion Lab, which allowed them to engage collaborators, tap into new audiences through on-air curation opportunities, and commission works.

The New York Times has praised the individual musicians of the Junction Trio, comprising the “brilliant young violinist” Stefan Jackiw, the “electrifying” cellist Jay Campbell, and pianist and composer Conrad Tao, a musician of “probing intellect and open-hearted vision.”

Together, writes the Boston Music Intelligencer, “This top-notch trio stands at the top of its game.”

To learn more about Junction Trio, please visit their website.

Steven Isserlis, cello / Connie Shih, piano
2026-04-19 15:00 - 17:00
Join internationally renowned cellist Steven Isserlis for an evening of deeply expressive, masterfully performed music. Celebrated for his poetic tone, profound insight, and charismatic presence, Isserlis brings exceptional depth to a wide-ranging repertoire—from beloved Romantic masterpieces to rediscovered gems—captivating audiences with intelligence, warmth, and artistry. Honored with a CBE and a place in Gramophone’s Hall of Fame, Isserlis continues to shape the future of his art with a rare blend of historical awareness and contemporary vision. Don’t miss this chance to hear his interpretation of works by Beethoven, Schumann, Fauré, and Boulanger.

Program

LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN: Twelve Variations for Cello and Piano Op. 66, on the Theme “A Maiden or Little Wife” from Mozart’s The Magic Flute ROBERT SCHUMANN: Fantasiestücke, Op. 73 GABRIEL FAURÉ: Cello Sonata No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 117 NADIA BOULANGER: 3 Pieces for Cello and Piano LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN: Sonata for Cello and Piano No. 3 in A Major, Op. 69

About the Artists

Steven Isserlis
Steven Isserlis CBE is a distinguished British cellist with a global reputation as a soloist, chamber musician, educator, author, and broadcaster. He performs with world-class orchestras, from period to modern ensembles, and has given numerous world premieres, including works by Sir John Tavener, Thomas Adès, György Kurtág, and many others.

Isserlis’ extensive discography, which has earned numerous awards, includes the complete J.S. Bach Cello Suites (Gramophone Instrumental Album of the Year), Beethoven’s complete works for cello and piano, and the Brahms Double Concerto with Joshua Bell. His Grammy-nominated recordings include Haydn and Martinů.

A passionate author, Isserlis’ latest book is a critically acclaimed companion to the Bach Cello Suites. His children’s books on music are among the most popular in the genre, translated into many languages. He has also authored a commentary on Schumann’s Advice for Young Musicians. As a broadcaster, Isserlis has presented in-depth BBC Radio documentaries on Robert Schumann and Harpo Marx.

As a musical curator, Isserlis has programmed innovative series for prestigious venues such as London’s Wigmore Hall and New York’s 92nd Street Y. He has also directed orchestras from the cello, including the Luzerner Sinfonieorchester in 2019 during Radu Lupu’s final public performance.

Isserlis was appointed a CBE by Queen Elizabeth II in 1998 for his contributions to music and has received international honors, including the Piatigorsky Prize and the Glashütte Original Music Festival Award. He has been Artistic Director of the International Musicians Seminar, Prussia Cove, since 1997.

He plays the 1726 ‘Marquis de Corberon’ Stradivarius, on loan from the Royal Academy of Music.

To learn more about Steven Isserlis, please visit his website.

Connie Shih
Canadian pianist Connie Shih is widely celebrated as an artist of exceptional sensitivity and depth. Born in Vancouver, she began studying the piano at the age of five as the youngest of three gifted sisters. At nine, she made her orchestral debut performing Mendelssohn’s First Piano Concerto with the Seattle Symphony Orchestra. In 1993, she received the Sylva Gelber Prize as the most outstanding classical artist in Canada under the age of thirty.

As a soloist, Shih has appeared with major orchestras across Canada, the US, and Europe, and has given recitals throughout North America, Europe, and Asia, including in Iceland, England, Spain, Italy, Germany, Japan, and China. Together with her duo partner, cellist Steven Isserlis, she performs regularly to critical acclaim on the world’s leading stages. Her chamber-music engagements have taken her to Wigmore Hall, Carnegie Hall, the Bath Music Festival, Aldeburgh, Cheltenham, Weill Hall (New York), Verbier, Lucerne, and the Kronberg Festival. She has collaborated with distinguished artists such as Sir Simon Keenlyside, Joshua Bell, Maxim Vengerov, Tabea Zimmermann, Manuel Fischer-Dieskau, and Isabelle Faust.

Shih’s performances are frequently broadcast on major radio and television networks including CBC (Canada), BBC (UK), and SWR, NDR, and WDR (Germany), as well as other outlets throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. She has served on the faculties of the Hochschule für Musik Mainz and the Hochschule für Musik Freiburg, and since 2022 has been Professor of Piano and Piano Chamber Music at the Salzburg Mozarteum. She has also given masterclasses at leading music institutes and has been a lecturer at the Casalmaggiore International Festival in Italy and Musiktage am Rhein. This summer, she joins the faculty of the Mozarteum Summer Academy.

At age twelve, Shih became the youngest protégé of her mentor, György Sebök. She later continued her studies at the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia with Claude Frank, himself a protégé of Arthur Schnabel, and subsequently pursued further studies in Europe with Fou Ts’ong.

To learn more about Connie Shih, visit her website.
