Israeli cellist Zvi Plesser enjoys an international career as a soloist, chamber musician, educator, and music director. For more than three decades, he has performed and taught around the world, bringing the same commitment to appearances in major concert halls and to his work with young musicians. As a soloist, Plesser has performed extensively with...
Each year, the HB Compose Yourself! Project Master Class allows young composers to share their original music and develop their creative voices. Directed by Dr. Derek Cooper in partnership with Copland House, the master class brings students together with accomplished professional composers for thoughtful feedback, guidance, and conversation about the compositional process. This special event...
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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. PROGRAM Piano Quartet No. 1 in D major,...
Mindy Kaufman served as a member of the New York Philharmonic for 47 years, from 1979 to 2026. A highly versatile musician, she performed not only as the orchestra’s piccolo player but also in every chair of the flute section, including principal flute on Live from Lincoln Center, alto flute in Daphnis et Chloé and...
Easter Weekend - The School is closed for regularly scheduled lessons and classes.
Soprano Sari Gruber has earned international acclaim for her artistry on the opera, concert, and recital stages. Hailed as “nothing short of sensational” by Opera magazine and praised by The New York Times for her “direct musicality,” she was awarded First Place in the prestigious Walter W. Naumburg Foundation International Vocal Competition. Gruber has appeared...
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