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...
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. Program (subject to change) Fryderyk Chopin - Scherzo in B-flat minor, Op. 31 Robert Schumann -...
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...
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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. Featuring local...
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...
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. Additional information coming soon.
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