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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T160000
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SUMMARY:Piano Master Class with Christian Pastorino
DESCRIPTION:Born in Genoa in 1996\, pianist Christian Pastorino began his studies at age six and was admitted to the “N. Paganini” Conservatory of Genoa in 2010. There he studied with Massimo Paderni and Cesare Castagnoli and pursued chamber music studies with Massimiliano Damerini\, earning both his First and Second Level Academic Diplomas with highest honors and distinction. He has also studied with Andrea Lucchesini\, Riccardo Risaliti\, Benedetto Lupo\, and Roberto Plano\, with whom he completed a two-year advanced program at the Accademia di Musica di Pinerolo. \nPastorino is the First Prize winner of the 2025 “Franz Schubert” Competition – City of Ovada\, an honor that includes a series of debut concerts in the United States\, and the Second Prize winner of the 2024 “Paul Badura-Skoda” Competition in Vienna. He has also received awards at several other Italian competitions. \nAs a soloist and chamber musician\, Pastorino has appeared at major festivals and venues throughout Italy\, including the Ravenna Festival\, Genoa International Music Youth Festival\, Paganini Festival\, and Teatro Carlo Felice. He has performed Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 20 with the Orchestra of the Genoa Conservatory and Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 3 as part of a complete cycle of Beethoven’s five piano concertos. His performances have taken him to cities throughout Italy\, including a recital at the Vatican Museums in Rome. \nPastorino has also recorded music for short-film soundtracks at the Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia in Rome. \nMaster Classes are open to the public to observe free of charge. \nJoin us at 7:00 pm for a recital of piano masterworks performed by Mr. Pastorino.
URL:https://hbms.org/event/piano-master-class-with-christian-pastorino/
LOCATION:Hoff-Barthelson Music School\, 25 School Lane\, Scarsdale\, 10583\, United States
CATEGORIES:Master Class,More Events,Piano,Piano Program,Recital
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T190000
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SUMMARY:Piano Recital with Christian Pastorino
DESCRIPTION:Hoff-Barthelson Music School presents award-winning Italian pianist Christian Pastorino in recital\, performing a program of works by Chopin\, Schumann\, Scriabin\, and Liszt. The evening will showcase Pastorino’s artistry across some of the piano repertoire’s most expressive and virtuosic works. \nAdmission is free of charge\, but reservations are requested due to limited seating. \nReserve tickets here. \n\nProgram (subject to change) \nFryderyk Chopin – Scherzo in B-flat minor\, Op. 31 \nRobert Schumann – Fantasiestücke\, Op. 12 \nDes Abends\nAufschwung\nWarum?\nGrillen\nIn der Nacht\nFabel \nTraumes Wirren\nEnde vom Lied \nINTERMISSION \nAlexander Scriabin\nValse in A-flat major\, Op. 38\nDeux Poèmes\, Op. 32 \nAndante cantabile\nAllegro con eleganza\, con fiducia \nFranz Liszt – Hungarian Rhapsody No. 12 in C-sharp minor \n\nPraised for his poetic lyricism\, structural clarity\, and expressive depth\, Italian pianist Christian Pastorino is the First Prize winner of the 25th Franz Schubert International Competition (2025). The distinction marks a major milestone in his emerging international career and precedes his U.S. debut recitals in fall 2026. \nA laureate of the 2024 Paul Badura-Skoda Competition in Vienna and recipient of prizes at other international competitions\, Pastorino has established himself as a versatile pianist with a repertoire spanning the Classical and High Romantic traditions through the vivid musical languages of the early twentieth century. His repertoire ranges from Mozart and Beethoven to Ravel and Prokofiev\, reflecting both his affinity for the great Classical tradition and his interest in the diverse expressive worlds of later repertoire. \nPastorino has performed extensively as a soloist and chamber musician\, appearing in duo partnerships with violin and cello\, in piano trios\, and with larger ensembles. His engagements have taken him to leading Italian venues and festivals\, including Teatro Carlo Felice in Genoa\, the Vatican Museums in Rome\, and the Ravenna Festival. His orchestral and chamber appearances include Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 20\, K. 466\, with the Genoa Conservatory Orchestra under Antonio Tappero Merlo\, as well as Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 3 in Vinzenz Lachner’s arrangement for piano and string quintet at the Teatro Sociale in Camogli. \nA frequent guest of the Giovine Orchestra Genovese\, Pastorino has also appeared at numerous festivals throughout Italy. His musical activities extend beyond the concert stage: he has recorded film soundtracks for Italy’s National Film School (Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia) in Rome. \nPastorino earned both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees with highest honors (summa cum laude) from the “N. Paganini” Conservatory in Genoa. He subsequently completed a two-year advanced artist diploma at the Accademia di Musica di Pinerolo\, where he studied with Roberto Plano. He has also participated in masterclasses with distinguished pianists Andrea Lucchesini\, Riccardo Risaliti\, and Benedetto Lupo. \nHis 2026 U.S. debut marks the next chapter in a career distinguished by musical sensitivity\, intellectual depth\, and a distinctive commitment to the piano repertoire.
URL:https://hbms.org/event/piano-recital-with-christian-pastorino/
LOCATION:Hoff-Barthelson Music School\, 25 School Lane\, Scarsdale\, 10583\, United States
CATEGORIES:More Events,Piano,Piano Program,Recital
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T183000
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SUMMARY:Guitar Master Class with Zoë Johnstone Stewart
DESCRIPTION:Zoë Johnstone Stewart is a performer\, educator\, and arts administrator based in the Baltimore area. She serves as Executive Director of the Guitar Foundation of America and is a member of the guitar faculty at the Peabody Preparatory\, where she also teaches Guitar Pedagogy at the Peabody Conservatory. From 2019–2025\, she chaired the Preparatory Guitar Department\, overseeing curriculum development\, faculty mentorship\, and major performance and educational initiatives. \nA dedicated educator\, Stewart mentors students from their earliest musical studies through collegiate programs. She is a sought-after guest clinician and lecturer\, presenting masterclasses and workshops at institutions including the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music\, Levine School of Music\, and the Guitar Foundation of America’s National School Summit. In 2023\, she received the Suzanne Seff Kuff Excellence in Teaching Award from the Peabody Preparatory. \nAs a performer\, Stewart has appeared extensively throughout the northeastern United States as a soloist and chamber musician. A founding member of the Atlantic Guitar Quartet\, she has performed for the Baltimore Classical Guitar Society\, Ulster Chamber Music Series\, Marshall University\, Loyola University\, and the University of Maryland\, Baltimore County. Recent engagements include a concerto appearance with the Annapolis Chamber Orchestra\, performances on the Naval Academy Band Recital Series\, and the world premiere of Edmund Scott Miller’s Storied for the Baltimore Classical Guitar Society. \nStewart founded the Evergreen Academy of Talent Education\, a Suzuki guitar program in Baltimore\, and remains active as a clinician\, adjudicator\, and mentor. She holds degrees from the Eastman School of Music\, University of Rochester\, and Peabody Conservatory of the Johns Hopkins University. \nMaster Classes are open to the public to observe free of charge.
URL:https://hbms.org/event/guitar-master-class-with-zoe-johnstone-stewart/
LOCATION:Hoff-Barthelson Music School\, 25 School Lane\, Scarsdale\, 10583\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guitar,Guitar Program,Master Class,More Events,String Instruments
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T150000
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SUMMARY:Finding Home – A Music and Poetry Journey
DESCRIPTION:The Scarsdale Public Library and Hoff-Barthelson Music School present an afternoon of poetry and jazz exploring themes of home\, belonging\, connection\, joy\, and resilience. Through an engaging blend of spoken word and music\, the program reflects on the experiences and emotions that shape our sense of place and our connections to one another. \nFeaturing local Scarsdale poets alongside the Hoff-Barthelson Music School Adult Jazz Ensemble\, directed by Ed Palermo\, Finding Home – A Music and Poetry Journey offers a thoughtful and uplifting program that brings poetry and jazz together in conversation. \nAdmission is free; however\, reservations are requested. Reserve a seat here.
URL:https://hbms.org/event/finding-home-a-music-and-poetry-journey/
LOCATION:Scarsdale Public Library\, 54 Olmsted Road\, Scarsdale\, NY\, 10583\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Jazz Ensemble,Adult Programs,Faculty Concert,Faculty Performance,Jazz,Jazz Ensembles,More Events,Poetry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T180000
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SUMMARY:Piano Master Class with Roberto Plano
DESCRIPTION:Italian pianist Roberto Plano has established an international career as both a performer and educator. He has appeared at major venues including Lincoln Center\, Wigmore Hall\, Sala Verdi\, Salle Cortot\, and Munich’s Herkulessaal\, and has performed with orchestras throughout Europe and North America under conductors including Sir Neville Marriner\, James Conlon\, Pinchas Zukerman\, and Miguel Harth-Bedoya. His festival appearances include the Ravinia Festival\, Gilmore International Keyboard Festival\, Newport Music Festival\, Portland Piano International Festival\, Chopin Festival in Poland\, and Bologna Festival. \nPlano won First Prize at the 2001 Cleveland International Piano Competition and was a finalist at the 2005 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition and the Busoni Competition\, with additional prizes at the Honens\, Dublin\, Sendai\, Géza Anda\, and Valencia competitions. He has recorded more than 20 commercial albums\, including a DECCA Classics release of Liszt’s Harmonies poétiques et religieuses. \nEqually distinguished as an educator\, Plano joined the faculty of Boston University in 2016 and later served as Associate Professor of Piano at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. He is currently Professor of Piano and Chair of Keyboard Studies at the Conservatorio della Svizzera Italiana in Lugano and International Visiting Professor of Piano at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester. \nA sought-after teacher\, master class clinician\, and adjudicator\, Plano has served on juries for major international competitions\, including the Van Cliburn\, Honens\, and Seoul International Music Competition\, and continues to mentor emerging pianists internationally. \nMaster Classes are open to the public to observe free of charge.
URL:https://hbms.org/event/piano-master-class-with-roberto-plano/
LOCATION:Hoff-Barthelson Music School\, 25 School Lane\, Scarsdale\, 10583\, United States
CATEGORIES:Master Class,More Events,Piano,Piano Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T121500
DTSTAMP:20260916T163045Z
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SUMMARY:America 250 in Music: The Early 1900s—Jazz\, Tin Pan Alley\, and a New American Sound
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Hoff-Barthelson Music School in collaboration with Scarsdale Adult School\, America 250 in Music is a four-part lecture series led by Dr. Derek Cooper in recognition of America’s 250th anniversary. From the 18th century to today\, the series traces how diverse cultures\, communities\, and defining events have shaped the music of the United States. \nDiscover the birth of the blues\, the rise of jazz\, the growth of recorded music\, and the influential songwriters of Tin Pan Alley. This lecture will also explore new voices in American classical music\, including Charles Ives and George Gershwin\, as well as European composers who found refuge in the United States while fleeing Nazi Germany. \nTuition: $40 per lecture or $150 for the complete four-lecture series. \nIn person and online \nRegister for America 250 in Music
URL:https://hbms.org/event/america-250-in-music-the-early-1900s-jazz-tin-pan-alley-and-a-new-american-sound/
LOCATION:Hoff-Barthelson Music School\, 25 School Lane\, Scarsdale\, 10583\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,American 250 Lecture Series,Lecture,More Events,Music History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T210000
DTSTAMP:20260929T152139Z
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SUMMARY:HB Artist Series
DESCRIPTION:The HB Artist Series celebrates the artistry and musicianship of Hoff-Barthelson’s distinguished faculty. Featuring performances in an intimate setting\, the series offers audiences the opportunity to experience HBMS faculty as accomplished artists while reflecting the School’s longstanding commitment to musical excellence and enriching the cultural life of the community. \nPROGRAM \nJohannes Brahms Lieder\nWie Melodien zieht es mir\, Op. 105\, No. 1 \nImmer leiser wird mein Schlummer\, Op. 105\, No. 2 (1833 – 1897)\nVergebliches Ständchen\, Op. 84\, No. 4\nVon ewiger Liebe\, Op. 43\, No. 1 \nAndrea Saposnik\, mezzo-soprano\nEmily White\, piano \nCello Sonata Op. 81\, No. 2 – Nikolai Myaskovsky\nAllegro moderato\nAndante cantabile\nAllegro con spirito \nPeter Seidenberg\, cello\nMaxim Pakhomov\, piano \nPiano Trio No. 1 in D minor\, Op. 63 – Robert Schumann\nMit Energie und Leidenschaft\nLebhaft\, doch nicht zu rasch\nLangsam\, mit inniger Empfindung\nMit Feuer \nEriko Sato\, violin *\nMichael Finckel\, cello\nKatsura Tanikawa\, piano \nGeneral Admission: $20; HBMS Students: Free of charge \nPurchase tickets here. \nProgram and artists are subject to change.
URL:https://hbms.org/event/hb-artist-series-11/
LOCATION:Hoff-Barthelson Music School\, 25 School Lane\, Scarsdale\, 10583\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber Music,Faculty Concert,Faculty Performance,HB Artist Series,More Events,Recital
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261122T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261122T150000
DTSTAMP:20260818T170841Z
CREATED:20260811T174624Z
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SUMMARY:Suzuki String Program Fall Recitals
DESCRIPTION:Interested families are invited to attend today’s recitals and see Hoff-Barthelson’s acclaimed Suzuki Strings Program in action. \n\n11:00 am – Student Recital\n12:30 pm – Student Recital\n2:00 pm – Student Recital
URL:https://hbms.org/event/suzuki-program-fall-recitals-and-information-meeting/
LOCATION:Hoff-Barthelson Music School\, 25 School Lane\, Scarsdale\, 10583\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cello,Early Childhood Music Program,First Instruments,More Events,Student Performance,Suzuki Program,Suzuki Recital,Suzuki Strings,Violin
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261122T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261122T163000
DTSTAMP:20260818T170923Z
CREATED:20260813T195154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T170923Z
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SUMMARY:Suzuki Piano Program Fall Recital
DESCRIPTION:Interested families are invited to attend today’s recital and see Hoff-Barthelson’s acclaimed Suzuki Piano Program in action.
URL:https://hbms.org/event/suzuki-piano-program-fall-recital/
LOCATION:Hoff-Barthelson Music School\, 25 School Lane\, Scarsdale\, 10583\, United States
CATEGORIES:Early Childhood Music Program,First Instruments,More Events,Piano,Piano Ensembles,Student Performance,Suzuki Piano,Suzuki Program,Suzuki Recital
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261122T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261122T180000
DTSTAMP:20260818T180859Z
CREATED:20260813T194530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T180859Z
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SUMMARY:Suzuki Guitar Program Fall Recital
DESCRIPTION:Interested families are invited to attend today’s recital and see Hoff-Barthelson’s acclaimed Suzuki Guitar Program in action. \n 
URL:https://hbms.org/event/suzuki-guitar-program-student-recitals/
LOCATION:Hoff-Barthelson Music School\, 25 School Lane\, Scarsdale\, 10583\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guitar Program,More Events,Student Performance,Suzuki Guitar,Suzuki Program,Suzuki Recital
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261130
DTSTAMP:20260603T190917Z
CREATED:20240613T172239Z
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SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Recess
DESCRIPTION:Thanksgiving Recess – The School is closed for regularly scheduled lessons and classes.
URL:https://hbms.org/event/thanksgiving-recess-2/
CATEGORIES:More Events,School Holidays
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