Fall at Caramoor

Fall at Caramoor: In the fall, Caramoor goes inside the Rosen House Music Room complete with Renaissance furniture,, Gothic tapestries, stained glass and a great lineup of classical, American roots and jazz.

Flamenco in the Courtyard, Caramoor, Wed, 9/15: 11am: Caramoor rolls out it’s Wednesday Morning concerts into the Spanish Courtyard for this special 45 minute performance of dance, vocals and guitar. The concert is just $25. But a $56 ticket will get you a lunch of Spanish cuisine following the show. (149 Girdle Ridge Rd., Katonah: www.caramoor.org) 

In Mo Yang (violin), Caramoor, Wed, 9/12: 11am: Enjoy a 45 minute performance from violinist In Mo Yang in the Rosen House Music Room for just $25. A $56 ticket will get you lunch after the show. “From his first entrance onward, Yang was an arresting performer: now sweet, now excitable, now chaste, now florid, and always, everywhere, in command.” — The Boston Globe (149 Girdle Ridge Rd., Katonah: www.caramoor.org)

Blow Your Mind on this One! Acoustic Hot Tuna, Caramoor, Sat, 9/29: 8pm: Okay, so this ticket is so unbelievably hot that it sold out in a nano-second. But they’ve got a waiting list to see this iconic duo who presaged the Americana movement in the 170 seat Rosen House Music Room – complete with Renaissance furniture, Gothic tapestries, stained glass and four chandeliers. (149 Girdle Ridge Rd., Katonah: www.caramoor.org)

Camille Thurman with the Darrell Green Trio, Caramoor, Sat, 10/20: 8pm: Following her memorable performance at Caramoor’s 2017 Jazz Festival, Camille Thurman returns to the Rosen House Music Room. Downbeat Magazine called her a “rising star” singer with “Fitzgerald-esque scat prowess.” All About Jazz called her a “first-class saxophonist that blows the proverbial roof off the place.” (149 Girdle Ridge Rd., Katonah: www.caramoor.org)

Evnin Rising Stars, Pamela Frank Artistic Director, Caramoor – Sat, 10/27: 8pm & Sun, 1-/28: 3pm: Distinguished artists Pamela Frank (violin), Timothy Eddy (cello) and Gilbert Kalish (piano) mentor and perform with a new generation of classical musicians. Saturday’s program features works by Haydn, Mendelssohn & Shostokovich. Sunday’s show features works by Haydn, Mozart & Faure. (149 Girdle Ridge Rd., Katonah: www.caramoor.org)

Spooky Tales, Caramoor, Tues, 10/30: 3:30pm: Come with your little ones to a riveting storytelling performance to begin your Halloween festivities, followed by a special brew (hot cider) and other ghostly treats (cookies) served in the Summer Dining Room. Come in costume! Prizes given to all! Ages 3–8. (149 Girdle Ridge Rd., Katonah: www.caramoor.org)

Julia Bullock (soprano) and John Arida (piano), Caramoor, Sun, 11/4: 3pm: Praised as a “fast-rising soprano” by The New York Times, Julia Bullock was mentored at Caramoor in their Schwab Vocal Rising Star program. This is her return performance since 2013 when she was in Caramoor’s mentoring program. (149 Girdle Ridge Rd., Katonah: www.caramoor.org)

Omer Quartet, Caramoor, Sun, 11/11: 3pm: Caramoor’s 2018-19 Ernst Stiefel String Quartet-In-Residence performs works by Haydn, Debussy, Beethoven and Chris Rogerson in their first concert in the Rosen House. Omer was a top prize winner at the 2017 Young Concert Artist International Auditions and the Premio Paolo Borciani Competition in Italy. (149 Girdle Ridge Rd., Katonah: www.caramoor.org)

Molsky’s Mountain Drifters, Caramoor, Sat, 11/17: 8pm: Hailed by the likes of Tony Trishka and The Punch Brothers, Molsky’s Mountain Drifters is a trio fronted by master fiddle player and multi-instrumentalist Bruce Molsky. He is joined by guitarist Stash Wyslouch, “a brilliant and free-thinking mind”, and banjo player Allison de Groot’s “exquisite tone, timing, and taste” (Tony Trishka) to bring new ideas to old music. (149 Girdle Ridge Rd., Katonah: www.caramoor.org)

The English Concert, Caramoor, Fri, 11/30: 8pm: The London-based period-instrument ensemble , conducted by Harry Bicket, makes its Caramoor debut in a rare area appearance. The English Concert performs Baroque and Classical repertoire. This who features works by Purcell, Handel, Telemann, Vivaldi and more. (149 Girdle Ridge Rd., Katonah: www.caramoor.org)

Ceclie McLorin Salvant and Sullivan Fortner, Sat, 12/1: 8pm: Jazz vocalist and Grammy-winner Cécile McLorin Salvant and pianist Sullivan Fortner return to Caramoor for this special Benefit Concert. NPR Music hailed this jazz voice/piano duo for their “distinct chemistry between two rising stars of their instruments: pianist Sullivan Fortner and singer Cécile McLorin Salvant.” — NPR Music (149 Girdle Ridge Rd., Katonah: www.caramoor.org) 

Holiday Tea Musicales, Caramoor, Wed-Thurs, 12/4-12: 1pm: Take part in Caramoor’s great tradition of holiday music with charismatic musicians, festive decorations, and tea service in the majestic Music Room. Enjoy an assortment of finger sandwiches, holiday treats, and a variety of teas (hot chocolate with marshmallows for the little ones). Book early! (149 Girdle Ridge Rd., Katonah: www.caramoor.org)

New York Polyphony, Sing Thee Nowell, Caramoor , Sat, 12/15: 4 & 7pm: This a cappella vocal quartet brings presents a program of sacred Christmas music spanning seven centuries. The Rosen House, decorated for the holidays, is open for self-guided tours between the performances. Ring in the holidays with New York Polyphony’s “rich, natural sound that’s larger and more complex than the sum of its parts” – NPR (149 Girdle Ridge Rd., Katonah: www.caramoor.org)

Santa Visits the Rosen House, Caramoor, Sun, 12/16: 12 & 3pm: Jolly Saint Nick comes to Caramoor to fill the Rosen House with holiday cheer. Kids play I Spy a Santa or Two in the Music Room followed by a 30-minute concert of holiday songs. And then Santa! Santa’s favorite snack, milk and cookies will be served in the Summer Dining Room. Bring your cameras! (149 Girdle Ridge Rd., Katonah: www.caramoor.org) (149 Girdle Ridge Rd., Katonah: www.caramoor.org)

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