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Steven Blier’s Decade of Song at Caramoor with Schwab Vocal Rising Stars.
Originally published in Caramoor’s Fall 2017 – Spring 2018 Program Book
In celebration of the tenth year of Caramoor’s Schwab Vocal Rising Stars mentoring program, Artistic Director Steven Blier looks back on some of the most memorable performances and breakthroughs as well as what it take to construct a successful program.
Caramoor announces seven weeks of music and more this summer
Staff Rotation | Holiday Favorites 2017
Caramoor’s staff rounded up 22 songs to put you in the holiday spirit this season. Read on to see why these songs were chosen and listen to the playlist!
The Warmth of Carol Singing
Tough Job — Testing Recipes for Tea
by Gayle Schmidt, Director of Special Events
In preparation for our upcoming Holiday Tea Musicales, our staff had the delicious responsibility of tasting an array of sandwiches and tea treats to ensure scrumptious spreads this December. Read on for a sneak preview.
J. Walter Corcoran, Caramoor Trustee from 1991 to 2001, Passes Away at 79
Mr. J. Walter Corcoran (1938-2017)
The Board of Trustees and staff of Caramoor are saddened to learn of the October 26th passing of J. Walter Corcoran who served as a Caramoor Trustee from 1991 to 2002.
6 Lessons in Chamber Music (and life) I learned at Caramoor
by Coleman Itzkoff, 2017 Evnin Rising Star cellist
Looking back at a week of intensive study and rehearsal alongside six fellow Rising Stars and three distinguished mentors, cellist Coleman Itzkoff shares the greatest lessons he learned ranging from laughter and relaxation to appreciating the little things.
Meet the Verona Quartet.
Originally published in Caramoor’s Fall 2017 – Spring 2018 Program Book
Our 2017-18 Ernst Stiefel String Quartet-in-Residence share what they value as a quartet from educating the next generation to championing new works by contemporary composers. Verona Quartet is made up of Jonathan Ong, and Dorothy Ro, violins, Abigail Rojansky, viola, and Jonathan Dormand, cello.
Pamela Frank Celebrates 10th Season as Artistic Director of Evnin Rising Stars
Originally published in Caramoor’s Fall 2017 – Spring 2018 Program Book
After taking over the mentoring program in 2008, violinist Pamela Frank has mentored 45 emerging professional musicians and created an oasis for deep collaboration.