Brian Stokes Mitchell’s possible dream
byBrian Stokes Mitchell’s philosophy: Get off our high horses. Understand others’ viewpoints. Perfect the system. Stand up for social justice. Protect the theater’s gig workers. And spread joy through music.
Aaron Copland
A second home for Copland House
byCopland House – a center for American music in the former Cortlandt Manor home of composer Aaron Copland – returns to performance in Westchester County for the first time in two years with its Music From Copland House ensemble at the Emelin Theatre in Mamaroneck, its new home away from home. Copland House is still, however, looking for an additional home of its own now that its 10-year run at Merestead in Mount Kisco is over.
Toscanini at Wave Hill
byOf all the celebrated and powerful who strode the rooms of Wave Hill House and savored its conservatory, gardens and scenic pergola, few were more fascinating than fiery maestro Arturo Toscanini, whose authoritative passion, acute ear, attention to detail and photographic memory have made his name a benchmark of classical music conducting.
Healing others – and himself
byAs a top neurosurgeon in the metropolitan area, Ezriel E. Kornel, M.D. has not been on the frontlines of the battle against the coronavirus the way emergency room physicians, epidemiologists and virologists have. But that did not prevent his own brush with COVID-19.
Passion and purpose
byReal estate investor Yale Paprin brings a passionate eye to his art collection.
Where the arts continue to bloom
byRockland Center for the Arts in West Nyack is a Hudson Valley institution celebrating its 70th anniversary as a place that continues to encourage the arts to… bloom.
Alchemy and history: an interview with Michael Boriskin of Copland House
byWritten by Gregg Shapiro As residents and visitors to the area can attest, there is no shortage of cultural attractions in Westchester County. However,…
Music and dance’s rites of spring
byFrom the dawning of woodwinds to the fluttering of strings to the primal burst of percussion, music has sought to capture the yearly rebirth…
Galvanizing galas
byFall means the return of the fundraising season, and both Caramoor and Copland House have come up with two beauts.