Bach, Mozart and Ravel at Hoff Barthelson Concert Series

Hoff-Barthelson Music School proudly opens its 2025–26 HB Artist Faculty Concert Series with a dynamic program of chamber and solo works on Friday, October 24, 2025, at 7:30 pm in the School’s Joan Behrens Bergman Auditorium in Scarsdale.

The HB Artist Series offers audiences an intimate opportunity to experience the artistry of Hoff-Barthelson’s renowned faculty, reflecting the School’s enduring commitment to musical excellence and cultural enrichment in Westchester County.

“Each season of the Artist Faculty Concert Series is a celebration of the exceptional musicians who make up our faculty,” said Gabriella Sanna, Executive Director of Hoff-Barthelson Music School. “Their performances not only inspire our students but also enrich the broader Westchester community. We are delighted to open the 2025–26 season with a program that spans the brilliance of Bach and Mozart, the lush colors of Ravel, and the modern vitality of Ingolf Dahl.”

Program Highlights

• Johann Sebastian Bach – Keyboard Fantasia in C minor, BWV 906
Performed by Vered Reznik, piano
A dazzling fantasia filled with dramatic contrasts and virtuosic passages, this work anticipates the expressive spirit of the Romantic era.

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Fantasie in C minor, K. 475
Performed by Vered Reznik, piano
Mozart’s profound Fantasie blends dark improvisatory gestures with lyrical interludes, showcasing both turbulence and grace.

• Maurice Ravel – Piano Trio in A minor, M67
Performed by Eriko Sato, violin; Michael Finckel, cello; Emily White, piano
Ravel’s trio is a tour de force of color and texture, from the flowing Modéré to the sparkling Pantoum, the monumental Passacaille, and the fiery Finale.

• Ingolf Dahl – Concerto a Tre for Clarinet, Violin, and Cello
Performed by Daniel Spitzer, clarinet; April Johnson, violin; Peter Seidenberg, cello
A witty and lyrical neoclassical work, Dahl’s trio brims with rhythmic vitality and spirited interplay among the instruments.

General Admission is $20; HBMS Students are free of charge. Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite.
Program and artists are subject to change. Faculty artist biographies can be found at https://hbms.org/faculty_bio/.

About the Faculty and the School
The Hoff-Barthelson faculty comprises some of the nation’s most distinguished performers and educators. Many hold chairs in major New York orchestras, perform with internationally renowned chamber ensembles, appear regularly on Broadway, and are sought-after soloists worldwide. Others teach at leading conservatories, including The Juilliard School, Manhattan School of Music, and Mannes College of Music. Together, these artist-educators uphold the School’s national reputation for excellence, providing students with unparalleled access to world-class musicianship.

Photo Caption and Credit: Clarinetist and HBMS Faculty Member Daniel Spitzer is one of the faculty artist members set to perform on the season-opening HB Artist Series. Photo by Steven Schnur.