Edward Thomas – Ode to Madrid

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The critically-acclaimed American Chamber Ensemble, celebrating its 58th Anniversary, has announced its Gala Music Party and 2023-2024 concert season. These concerts will be multi-media presentations, including art, video and other media, making for an immersive experience, introducing the concertgoer to a different way to experience the performances.

Sunday, October 1, 2023 // 3:00 p.m.

Gala

ACE’s Annual Music Party concert and fundraiser at Hofstra University’s Helene Fortunoff Theater in Monroe Lecture Center on California Avenue in Hempstead, NY.

The program of informal music-making will preview the upcoming season, and will include pianist and ACE Director Marilyn Lehman, along with violinist Deborah Wong, cellist Chris Finckel, and clarinetist and Assistant ACE Director Mindy Dragovich. Special guests will be soprano Karen Lehman DiMartino and the ACE Clarinet Quartet.

Tickets: Admission to the event is by contribution as an Angel, Benefactor, Sponsor or Friend. For category information, benefits and fundraiser reservations, please visit americanchamberensemble.com/support or call 631-242-5684 or 516-586-3433. Make your tax-deductible donation here.

Sunday, November 5 // 3:00 p.m.

The Music Department of Hofstra University presents ACE performing Bach to Rach at Helene Fortunoff Theater in Monroe Lecture Center on California Avenue in Hempstead, NY.

ACE will present Rachmaninoff’s Vocalise, Trio Elegaique and Glory from Six Morceaux for piano duo, Bach’s Flute Sonata #2, Glazunov’s Elegie, Alexandre Giulmant’s Morceaux Symphonique for trombone and piano, featuring ACE’s 2023 Student Award Winner, and Bach’s Sheep May Safely Graze for piano duo.

Performers will include pianist and ACE Director Marilyn Lehman, along with violinists Eriko Sato and Deborah Wong, violist Lois Martin, cellist Chris Finckel, and clarinetist and Assistant ACE Director Mindy Dragovich. Special guests will be Adrienne Stamatas Borbely, piano and Valerie Nuzzolo, basset horn and Nick Auxilia, trombone (ACE Student Award winner).

Tickets: Tickets are $20 general admission; $15 senior citizen (over 65) or matriculated non-Hofstra student with ID, and will be available at the door. For ticket information or reservations, call 631-242-5684 or 516-586-3433.

Friday, April 5, 2024 // 3:00 p.m.

The Music Department of Hofstra University again presents ACE performing Musical Pairings at the Fortunoff Theater in Monroe Lecture Center on California Ave. in Hempstead.

The program will include works by composers of similar cultural backgrounds, with works by Chopin, Lutoslawski, Arvo Part, Bernard Hermann and Kaija Saariaho. The event will also include non-musical pairings including tastings, visual art and film.

Additional concerts may be announced during the season.

ACE’s concert season is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts, with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature, the Hofstra University Music Department, as well as by individual contributions.