More Than Music Faculty Series

Experience more than music as Concordia Conservatory faculty explore in depth the musical influences and inspirations of specific themes through performance. This series includes three Sunday afternoon concerts.

Artistic Director: Clare Hoffman

Of Thee I Sing

Sunday, November 1
4 pm

Home of Laurie & Hoke Slaughter, Bronxville

Katherine Lerner Lee, mezzo-soprano
Olivia Ottinger, mezzo-soprano
Stephanie Liu, violin
Fifi Zhang, piano

Works by Copland, Price, Bolcom, Adams

A spirited celebration of the beauty, originality, and rich tapestry of American music through song and dance, featuring works by Aaron Copland, Florence Price, William Bolcom, H. Leslie Adams, and favorites from the Great American Songbook. Featuring mezzo-sopranos Katherine Lerner Lee and Olivia Ottinger, violinist Stephanie Liu, and pianist Fifi Zhang.

Strings in the Earth & Air 

Sunday, January 24
4 pm

Home of Laurie & Hoke Slaughter, Bronxville

Emily Kalish, violin
Rachel Haber, viola
Jonathan Kim, cello

Works by Mozart, Beethoven, Dohnányi

Inspired by James Joyce’s lyrical poem Strings in the Earth and Air, this intimate program explores the poetry and expressive beauty of music for strings. Violinist Emily Kalish, violist Rachel Haber, and cellist Jonathan Kim perform beloved works by Mozart, Beethoven, and Dohnányi.

Invitation to the Dance

Sunday, May 2
4 pm

Home of Laurie & Hoke Slaughter, Bronxville

Clare Hoffman, flute
Annette Espada, cello
Marija Ilic, piano

Works by Weber, Stravinsky, Tchaikovsky, Pergolesi, Gade

An enchanting afternoon celebrating the irresistible connection between music and dance, presented as a special tribute to our gracious host, Laurie Slaughter. Flutist Clare Hoffman, cellist Annette Espada, and pianist Marija Ilic bring to life music by Weber, Stravinsky, Tchaikovsky, Pergolesi, and Gade.