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June 15, 2010 - 0 Comments
The Caramoor Wedding of Carole Demas & Stuart Allyn August 28th, 1983My husband, Stuart Allyn, and I were married at Caramoor on August 28th, 1983. We live in Westchester County now, but at that time, we were Manhattan dwellers. Looking for a possible wedding site, we fell madly for Caramoor. The problem? As far as anyone knew, there had never been a wedding there before! Caramoor’s… Tried and True vs. The New
June 8, 2010 - 0 Comments
Before I had kids, seeking out new music was effortless. But now, with the calculus of time and money complicated by kids, it's become troublesome. A night out involves advance planning, complicated scheduling, and-most daunting-additional money to cover the babysitter. As a result, new music has been losing out to the tried and true. Now that I have kids, I only go out when my favorite bands come… Art of the Family
June 2, 2010 - 0 Comments
Perspective is everything. As a musician I play with time, establishing a framework of duration and then bending the metric pulse to suit my mood. My father, a photographer, jousts with the light and will do anything to capture a sunrise. Although our mediums are different, my father and I have always found common ground on the subject of art, and much of my childhood was spent discussing the… Knockout Roses Beat Begonias
May 25, 2010 - 0 Comments
I spent the past weekend gardening, which for me means planting whatever perennials I can scrounge by dividing existing plants or purchase on sale at Home Depot. I dig, plant, water, and then hope and pray that they survive.Caramoor’s horticulturalist, Clifford C. Dickson, takes roughly the same approach; only he substitutes knowledge and hard work for hope and prayer. He and his assistant,… Picnicking Allowed
May 18, 2010 - 0 Comments
I recently had a chance to talk with Marianne C. Lockwood, president of the Orchestra of St. Luke’s. Last summer marked the group’s 30th consecutive year as orchestra-in-residence at Caramoor, and Marianne has been with the group from the start, so she had many interesting stories to tell. I was surprised to learn that picnicking at Caramoor wasn’t always allowed. According to… Exciting News!
May 12, 2010 - 0 Comments
Tarrytown House has paired up with Caramoor to offer their guests two exclusive packages: Deluxe accommodations with two preferred tickets to the International Music Festival for all Saturday evening performances and the July 4th Pops, Patriots and Fireworks performance. The packages include a full breakfast for two, but additional tickets can be purchased. For more information about these… Spring Cleaning
May 11, 2010 - 0 Comments
Caramoor's founder, Lucie Rosen, was once asked how she cleaned the 16th- century velvet curtains that hung in the Music Room. Noting that there was no such thing as dry cleaning back in the Renaissance era, Mrs. Rosen responded that she didn’t worry about cleaning the lavish drapery. "Curtains just hung for hundreds of years in the palaces for which they had been made," she… Rebecca Jo Loeb Shares her Experience with Caramoor's Vocal Rising Stars
April 14, 2010 - 0 Comments
Most people would describe me (hopefully along with a plethora of more attractive adjectives) as blunt. So I will not be embarrassed to say that one word comes to mind when looking back at the week spent on the gorgeous, spacious, and peaceful grounds of Caramoor: exhaustion. I’m not going to lie - I was tired for most of that week. And I don’t think I was alone. For example, after the… Steven Blier Looks Back at Vocal Rising Stars
April 12, 2010 - 0 Comments
In 2009, it was the fightin’ Irish: a strong, feisty program, a powerhouse quartet of singers, a high-voltage trio of guest teachers (poet Paul Muldoon, composer Russell Platt, soprano Amy Burton). The experience was very intense. Passion, with an edge of competitiveness, ruled the day. The program ranged through many languages and many styles, and included three instrumentalists. But the… Charlotte Dobbs Shares her Experience with Caramoor's Vocal Rising Stars
April 12, 2010 - 0 Comments
I don’t think I will ever forget the week I spent at Caramoor preparing this program with Steve and Michael! It was heavenly on so many levels… but first of all the music we sang, which every day revealed itself in a new way. I was really excited about the songs I had on the program. My two selections on the first half, Bachelet’s “Chere nuit” and the Ravel… Come Hear the Music Play
April 6, 2010 - 0 Comments
I just finished mailing out checks for the kids’ summer camps. Now, with what little money’s left, I need to do something for myself. Since the kids will be spending week after week pursuing fun activities, I think I deserve at least one night out. Yet once I hire a babysitter and pay for parking in the city, I won’t have enough cash for tickets and drinks. However, if I hurry, I… Bring on the Chocolate Tomatoes
March 30, 2010 - 0 Comments
I am always trying to get my kids to eat healthy food. They, in turn, are constantly looking for new ways to finagle sweets. I have tried all sorts of devious tricks to sneak healthy ingredients into their meals; their tactic in this decade-long battle consists of constant attempts to exhaust my resolve. If they ask for candy 100 times, they know I’ll eventually give in on 101.This year… Rave Reviews for Vocal Rising Stars
March 23, 2010 - 0 Comments
Read what Roger Evan's had to say about his first hand experience with this year's Vocal Rising Stars when he visited Caramoor last week. Read his blog at http://rogerevansonline.com/2010/03/20/rising-stars-ligh-the-sweetest-path/ Roger Evans, based in New York, is engaged in promotion of music and musicians through imaginative use of media, especially with some of the fine composers at… Continuing Ed
March 23, 2010 - 0 Comments
While most people initially think of Caramoor as a performance venue, education also features prominently in its mission. This summer Caramoor’s family programs—designed to educate as well as entertain—will feature music from all over the world. Here’s a preview of what’s to come, arranged as a quiz to test your musical knowledge. Match the instrument to its country… Musicality
March 15, 2010 - 1 Comment
As someone with no musical talent, I've watched in awe as my kids have mastered basic piano. However, I'm keenly aware of the difference between technical ability and musicality, or musical expression. My kids may be able to improve their technique by boosting the hours they spend practicing, but how can they learn musicality? Meet the Vocal Rising Stars
March 8, 2010 - 0 Comments
This year's Vocal Rising Stars: Charlotte Dobbs, soprano Rebecca Jo Loeb, mezzo-soprano Matthew Peña, tenor John Brancy, baritoneThe Vocal Rising Stars are rehearsing at Caramoor all week under the guidance of Artistic Director Steven Blier, and vocal coach Michael Barrett. During a staff lunch today, we got to meet these rising stars and ask… When Good Plants Go Bad
March 2, 2010 - 0 Comments
The other day I ran into Caramoor's gardener, Clifford Dickson, who happened to mention that a few of his tropical plants had died recently. Knowing how much he loves plants, especially the tropicals, I expressed my sympathy. To my surprise, he smiled and brushed off my concern. "It just means it's time for something new," he explained. When my houseplants die, as they seem to do with… The Sweetest Path
February 23, 2010 - 0 Comments
For me, the "sweetest path" is the route that leads from my house to the school bus stop, and my progress along this well-worn route each school day is punctuated with cries of "Hurry up, run! We're late!"But for the singers who participate in Caramoor's Vocal Rising Stars Program, the "sweetest path" might be the one that meanders through Caramoor's gardens. Last year, during rehearsals for the… "I Do"-Over
February 9, 2010 - 0 Comments
Every now and then I get the urge for a wedding do-over. Usually it's triggered by sartorial regret—I'll come across a dazzling dress or really striking shoes. But upon hearing last week that Caramoor was rated by local brides and voted The Knot Best of Weddings 2010 Pick, I developed a severe case of do-over blues. Instead of picking a convenient Connecticut country club for my celebration… Living Like Lucie
January 11, 2010 - 0 Comments
Last year, for the first time ever, I managed to achieve my new year's resolutions. Granted, I aimed low, with a very simple—yet surprisingly satisfying—vow: listen to more music.Among other things, my “to do” list included getting tickets to Caramoor's spring concerts and Summer Festival; visiting iTunes regularly; and subscribing to a few music magazines. I also checked… << Previous | Next >>
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