Musical Evenings
Kaufman Center's Special Music School invites you to attend a series of Musical Evenings featuring intimate performances by world-renowned artists. These annual concerts are truly exceptional evenings of music, cocktails, and hors d’oeuvres in beautiful private homes. Proceeds support music education for public school children at Special Music School.
Photos above from the February 28 Musical Evening: mezzo-soprano Sasha Cooke and baritone Kelly Markgraf; Face the Music's Pannonia Quartet
This year we are proud to invite you to the following events:
WED • MAY 23, 2012
Featuring Harlem String Quartet
At the home of Bethany & Robert Millard
“The Harlem String Quartet delivered a mesmerizing performance that showcased their dedication and command of string instruments.” – Shawna Freeman, The Bell Ringer
“The Harlem Quartet played with panache.” – Vivien Schweitzer, The New York Times
PAST EVENT
TUE • FEBRUARY 28, 2012
Featuring Sasha Cooke, mezzo-soprano • Kelly Markgraf, baritone • Steven Blier, piano
At the home of Phyllis & Sam Feder
"Gifted young mezzo-soprano Sasha Cooke… was able to create a fresh, vital portrayal, bringing a luminous tone… a keen sense of verbal nuance, and a flair for seduction.” – Alex Ross, The New Yorker
“Kelly Markgraf, as the Count, sang with a voice that was so beautiful and burnished that you almost forgot his character’s vengeful, prideful nature.” – John Pitcher, Omaha World Herald
“[Steven Blier’s] work is endlessly fascinating, filled with unlikely and arresting choices which always — somehow — correspond to what the composer wrote.” – Steven Suskin, Playbill
THU • APRIL 5, 2012
Featuring Ignat Solzhenitsyn, piano
At the home of Lisa & Robert Towbin
“Mr. Solzhenitsyn played with fearlessness and command.” – Anthony Tommasini, The New York Times
“Mr. Solzhenitsyn's performance was masterful, capturing a world of expression and nuance.” – Michael Miller, The Berkshire Review
All events are 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Cocktail receptions at 6:30 pm
Concerts begin promptly at 7:30 pm
Seating is limited, so reserve your tickets now!
Individual Musical Evening $275 each
Series of 3 Musical Evenings at $750
To inquire about ticket availabilty please call 212 501 3350 or email gnapolitano@kaufman-center.org.
An integral part of Kaufman Center, the Special Music School is the first and only school of its kind in the United States: a public school with a combined academic and pre-conservatory level music curriculum beginning in kindergarten. At the Special Music School, a child with a demonstrated musical gift has the opportunity to receive the highest level of training possible to develop a musical career.
The school is a public-private partnership between Kaufman Center and the New York City Department of Education. The Center, which is dedicated to excellence in music education and performance, houses the school and funds the entire music program - the private lessons, classes and ensembles - from grants and contributions.
