Cultural Programs at The Chapel Restoration


Sunday Concert Series

Discover the special joy of musicians performing almost within arms reach,
an experience to be cherished and held within your heart
as a moment of clarity and celebration of the human spirit.

The historic chapel, breathtaking in its simplicity, is the acoustical equal of the world’s great concert halls. Against the backdrop of the Hudson River and Highlands, its dramatic setting inspires a bond between artist and audience. The 1893 Steinway grand piano, once owned by the Livingston family who had a country house up river, graces the stage. In the choir loft is an equally distinguished pipe organ of the kind played in the 17th through the19th centuries.

The newly built Chancery provides meeting and archival space, changing area, restrooms and kitchen facilities. Post-event receptions are held here or in the courtyard or on the chapel portico and lawn.

 Visit About the Chapel to learn more or join our mailing list.

MUSIC

BruskinWunschKooperConcert
Julia Bruskin, Aaron Wunsch, and Kees Kooper, May 2010

We fell under the spell of its charm ... playing here is a feast and a privilege.
Kees Kooper, Violinist, former concertmaster of the Netherlands Philharmonic


The Sunday Music Series, April to November, features musicians of worldwide distinction. Concerts, primarily classical, with at least one each season of jazz or blues, country or bluegrass, are presented once a month at 4. Free of charge, contributions welcome. Series established in 2001. See Calendar of Events for listings.

Musicians may contact Barbara DeSilva, artistic director, c/o The Chapel Restoration, P.O. Box 43, Cold Spring, NY 10516.
Phone 845-265-5537. Or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
 
READINGS

I've done a lot of readings all over the country and without
a doubt 
the Sunset Series is simply the best.

Valerie Martin, winner, the Orange Prize

The Sunset Reading Series is presented in spring and fall and features Hudson Valley poets, novelists and essayists who have achieved national or international renown. Free of charge, contributions welcome. Inaugurated in 2008. The setting and format encourages interaction between audience and writers. See Calendar of Events for listings.

Writers may contact Ivy Meeropol and Rebekah Tighe, producers, c/o The Chapel Restoration, P.O. Box 43, Cold Spring, NY 10516. Phone 845-265-5537. Or visit its own web site: www.sunsetreadings.org

CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS
Creative Strings Summer Workshop
 
The CREATIVE STRINGS SUMMER WORKSHOP led by Violinist Gwen Laster. Bringing together traditional skills with Improvisation and Composition. Young String players on Violin, Viola, Cello and Bass of all levels are welcomed! 

JUNE 25-29 
JULY 23-27
9:30 am. - 4pm.


Gwen Laster

FOUNDED BY
GWEN LASTER, VIOLINIST, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR, TEACHING ARTIST

Faculty includes:

DAMON BANKS, BASSIST/COMPOSER, TEACHING ARTIST

STACY LABRIOLA, GUITARIST/SINGER-SONGWRITER, TEACHING ARTIST

DANIELLE TAVOLACCI, VIOLIST/VIOLINIST, TEACHING ASSISTANT
Junior in Music Education at Hartt School of Music.

BRANDON CODRINGTON, CELLIST, TEACHING ASSISTANT
Sophmore in Music Education at Suny Fredonia.
and...
Special guest artists workshops!

Fee $250

Students

Contact Gwen Laster at
845 265 2878 or
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for enrollment.