Australian-born composer and pianist Percy Grainger was instrumental in the resurgence of folk music in the early 1900s. He spent a significant portion of his life in White Plains, where his former home at 7 Cromwell Place is the headquarters of the International Percy Grainger Society (IPGS). The group, which…
Friends of Music Concerts, an organization that offers chamber music to Westchester audiences, continues its 2017-18 concert series with two performances this month. On April 14, cellist Edward Arron will present a program that includes Beethoven, Ravel and Dvořák at Ossining High School. The musician serves as Artistic Director of…
On April 21, ArtsWestchester will present “Performing Families,” a sampling of traditions from around the world, through the bonds of music and families – from Jewish folk music (Klezmer) and choral songs of inclusion to South Indian classical (Carnatic) singing and Mexican mariachi. Four family bands will convey a broader…
In many communities, libraries are the center of cultural life – a hub for accessible activities that encourage exploration of creative endeavors and education about diverse cultures. Westchester libraries offer cultural and educational arts activities during National Library Week (April 8-14), but also throughout the whole month. In April alone,…
Legendary folk singer and social activist Pete Seeger once said, “The key to the future of the world is finding optimistic stories and letting them be known.” True to his words, Seeger spent his entire life educating and enlightening generations of fans by writing hundreds of songs about peace, justice…
Hoff-Barthelson Music School (HBMS)’s “Spanning the Centuries” festival will take place from March 10 through 19. The festival is part of HBMS’s “Festivals in Style” series, which introduces students to music from specific time periods. This week-long celebration will feature music composed between 1750 and 1900 – the Classical and…
Rockland County will be energized with festivals, workshops, free concerts, film screenings and more in the coming year. ArtsWestchester has announced $42,000 in grant funds for eighteen community-based arts projects in Rockland that will take place in 2018. These Decentralization Grants from New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA)…
Five-time Grammy Award-winning jazz pianist and singer Diana Krall has achieved cross-over success with her smoky voice, bop piano styles and pop and rock infused sounds. She returns to her jazz roots on her latest studio album, Turn Up The Quiet. On February 24, Krall takes these roots to the…
Film Center Fellows Find Industry Success A short film by Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC)’s Emerging Artist Fellow Emily Ann Hoffman has been selected for the 2018 Sundance Film Festival. The famed Film Festival identifies emerging international talent to connect with audiences across the country. Hoffman’s film, Nevada, was created…
Two of the most innovative bands representing contemporary Latin music will take the stage at Performing Arts Center at Purchase College on February 2. The event, “GlobalFEST: The New Golden Age of Latin Music” is a true blend of Mexican and American sounds. The California-based alt-folk band Las Cafeteras and…
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