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Join us for an unforgettable evening of music and solidarity at the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center on Saturday, April 27th at 4:00 pm. Camphill Village presents "Music in Praise of Dignity and Care: A Concert in Support of Camphill Village," a special event designed to celebrate and support the incredible work of Camphill Village Copake and its commitment to care and integration for people with developmental differences.

This concert will showcase an impressive lineup of world-class musicians, including Eugene Drucker, a founding violinist of the Emerson String Quartet; Krista Bennion-Feeney, principal violinist of the Orchestra of St. Luke’s; Gili Melamed-Lev, a renowned pianist; Dana Kelley, a violist from the Orchestra of St. Luke’s; cellist Roberta Cooper; and John Feeney, a double-bass player from the Orchestra of St. Luke’s. Additionally, the event will feature a performance by the locally beloved Triform Bell Choir, led by Akiko Suesada, offering a rare opportunity to experience these extraordinary musicians together in one program.

This concert not only promises an evening of exquisite music but also serves as a recognition of the four Camphill communities in Columbia County: Camphill Village Copake, Camphill Ghent, Camphill Hudson, and Triform Camphill Community. Proceeds from the concert will directly benefit Camphill Village Copake’s mission to create a welcoming and integrated community where people of all abilities can thrive together.

Ticket prices range from $25 for Advance Order Tickets to $75 for Premium seating, with options for Reserved and Preferred seating at $35 and $45, respectively. Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy a night of beautiful music while supporting a noble cause.

The event will take place at the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, located at 14 Castle Street, Great Barrington, MA 01230. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center's website or call 413-528-0100. Add this special event to your calendar and be part of a community that celebrates dignity, care, and the power of music.

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Camphill Village Presents Music In Praise Of Dignity And Care: A Concert In Support Of Camphill Village

Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center

Eugene Drucker is a founding member of the Emerson String Quartet and Music Director of the Bach at New Year’s concerts for The Berkshire Bach Society. He has appeared as a solo violinist with the orchestras of Montreal, Brussels, Antwerp, Liege, Hartford, Richmond, Omaha, Jerusalem, and the Rhineland-Palatinate, as well as with the American Symphony Orchestra, the Aspen Chamber Symphony, and the Las Vegas Philharmonic. A graduate of Columbia University and the Juilliard School, he served for two years as concertmaster of the Juilliard Orchestra, which featured him several times as a soloist. He made his New York debut as a Concert Artists Guild winner in the fall of 1976, after having won prizes at the Montreal Competition and the Queen Elisabeth Competition in Brussels. He has recorded the complete unaccompanied works of Bach (Parnassus Records), the complete sonatas and duos of Bartók (Biddulph Recordings), and (with the Emerson Quartet) works ranging from Bach and Haydn to contemporary repertoire, mostly for Deutsche Grammophon. A nine-time Grammy and three-time Gramophone Magazine Award winner, he is visiting professor of chamber music at Stony Brook University.

Master Class - Eugene Drucker, violin - Visiting Artist Series

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Celebrate the New Year with an evening of exquisite Baroque music at the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center. The Berkshire Bach Society proudly presents "Bach at New Year's: A Very Baroque Celebration," a cherished holiday tradition since 1993. This special event is scheduled for Sunday, December 31, 2023, at 6:00 pm, promising to usher in the New Year with style and elegance.

Under the baton of nine-time Grammy Award winner and Music Director Eugene Drucker, the Berkshire Bach Ensemble will perform a selection of works by Bach, Telemann, von Biber, and more. This "tasting menu" of Baroque music showcases the ensemble's versatility and the rich tapestry of the Baroque era's sounds.

Ticket prices range from $45 for Upper Balcony seating to $85 for the exclusive Opera Box experience. Orchestra and Mezzanine seats are available for $68. Berkshire Bach Society Members can enjoy a special discount of $5 off per ticket for up to two tickets, with the discount code provided through Berkshire Bach Society communications.

The event takes place at the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, located at 14 Castle Street, Great Barrington, MA 01230. This venue is known for its intimate setting and excellent acoustics, making it the perfect location to experience the grandeur of Baroque music.

Don't miss this opportunity to start your New Year with a night of great music and dazzling performances. Join the Berkshire Bach Society for "Bach at New Year's: A Very Baroque Celebration" and make your New Year's celebration truly unforgettable.

The Berkshire Bach Society Presents: Bach At New Year’s – A Very Baroque Celebration

The season’s opening concert will feature Eugene Drucker, violinist and founding member of the world-famous Emerson String Quartet. He will perform the sublime Concerto in G minor, No. 1 by Bruch, as well as Beethoven’s Romance in F Major, No. 2. In addition to his four decades with the Emerson String Quartet, Drucker is Music Director of the Bach at New Year’s concerts for the Berkshire Bach Society and has appeared as a solo violinist with renowned orchestras around the world. The Orchestra will also perform the Overture to “Hansel and Gretel” by Humperdinck and Symphonic Dances, Opus 64 by Grieg.

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The Emerson String Quartet, formed at the Juilliard School in 1976, continues to be the defining quartet of our time, with an unrivaled history of international concerts, unprecedented repertoire projects, and standard-setting recordings that have garnered nine Grammy Awards. With a program crafted uniquely for Music@Menlo, the Emerson returns to share the time-honed skill and artistry that places the ensemble among history’s greatest. <strong>The event premieres at 5 p.m. Pacific Time on Sunday, February 14 and is available to watch online until February 21.</strong>

Eugene Drucker

Violinist

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Camphill Village Presents Music In Praise Of Dignity And Care: A Concert In Support Of Camphill Village · Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center

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