Name: Clash of the Cellos II
Start: 2026-03-25T12:10:00
Location: Grace Episcopal Church / La Gracia

Maureen Hynes

Jeanne Ireland

Roberta Cooper

Eliana Mendoza

Lanny Paykin

Westchester Philharmonic

Both of these composers approached the string quartet form with reverence and some intimidation, with the examples of Haydn and Beethoven looming over them. Brahms is said to have destroyed over 20 string quartets before settling on this “No. 1,” and Prokofiev composed his “2nd” while an evacuee from Moscow as Nazi air raids bombarded the city.

Forged in Fire

Grace Episcopal Church / La Gracia

Crawford Park

After the first Clash of the Cellos delighted and enthralled three sold-out audiences two years ago, the message was clear: More Cello! We now present Clash II, with an all-new program that again showcases the cello's rich and inspiring sound, in music of Sondheim, Satie, De Falla, Puccini, Bizet, Gershwin and much more. With the return of heart-melting mezzo-soprano Jeanne Ireland for some all-time operatic favorites. Great for the whole family!