Bach, Mozart and Ravel at Hoff Barthelson Concert Series
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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.
Trove of Historic Photos Uncovered at Village Hall
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Bronx River Parkway, July 30, 1922. Courtesy of the Westchester County Archives.You never know what you’ll l find if you clean up. Assistant Village Manager Emily Giovanni came upon a box of 50 photo prints in the Village Hall server room. Originally used in a 1991 display created by then–Village Historian Richard Lederer, the photographs document the transformation of land along the Bronx River between 1912 and 1922.
Giovanni explains, “I came across the box in one of the upstairs server rooms while we were replacing old equipment - it had slipped off a shelf and was wedged in the corner. When I opened it, I found photographs dated from the 1920s! There was even a letter inside suggesting that someone from the Village had obtained the prints from the County sometime in the 1990s.
Deputy Mayor Gruenberg happened to be in the building, and when I showed her the photos, she connected me with Leslie from the Historical Society. Leslie identified them as prints from the Westchester County Archives’ Bronx River Parkway Photograph Collection. The Historical Society went above and beyond to review each print and uncover the stories and locations behind them. The images are incredible - it’s fascinating to see how the area looked over a century ago and how many locations are still recognizable today. I’m so glad these photos can now be enjoyed by the public at the library instead of sitting forgotten in a box!”
Jordan Copelalnd, Emily Giovanni and Leslie Chang
A curated portion of the collection is now on view in the Local History Center at Scarsdale Public Library.
The photos come from the Bronx Parkway Commission Photograph Collection, courtesy of the Westchester County Archives. Established in 1906 to address the severe pollution of the Bronx River, the Commission soon broadened its mission to include creating a scenic parkway and public recreational space along the river’s banks. It meticulously photographed parcels along the river to show progress in cleaning up the land and developing the new parkway.
A major success, the pioneering Parkway set a precedent for future parkway developments in the U.S. At least 3 leaders of the Bronx Parkway Commission were Scarsdale residents: James Cannon (Commissioner) and Frank Bethell (Commissioner) and Jay Downer (Chief Engineer).
Visitors will see everything from polluted riverbanks in White Plains, to the Commission’s cleanup operations, to the restored and scenic landscapes of Scarsdale. Among the scenes are Scarsdale Falls and the Greenacres Tea House, two of the most popular attractions for motorists during the early days.
Learn more about the Scarsdale Historical Society here:
A curated portion of the collection is now on view in the Local History Center at Scarsdale Public Library.
Locked at 0-0: Scarsdale Girls Soccer Against Mamaroneck
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Senior defender Alina Yang (3) clears the ball upfield.The Scarsdale High Girls Soccer Team took on Mamaroneck on Thursday 9-11 at Butler Field. The game was a bit slow to start but the intensity picked up after halftime, with both teams battling hard. Strong defensive play on both sides limited scoring chances, and the game ended in a 0-0 tie. The Raiders next play at White Plains on Saturday 9/13.
Photos by Dave Taber of Shots of the Game: To see more game photos and/or download photos, please visit https://www.shotsofthegame.com/
Freshman defender Eliza Wechsler (28) dribbles forward and scans the field.
Senior defender Salma Sherrell (23) tracks the ball in the air while battling for position.
Senior midfielder and captain Stella Van Arsdale (10) lines up a strong kick.
Senior captain Leah Brown (9) hammers a free kick.
Junior forward Oonagh Walsh (11) eyes her downfield pass.
Senior goalie Amanda Gorrin (98) gets set to make a save.
Freshman striker Emme Sanders (27) challenges for the ball.
Oonagh Walsh (11) fights off pressure along the sideline.
Salma Sherrell (23) powers the ball forward.
Scarsdale Pool Closes a Successful Season
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Scarsdale Pool closed another successful season last week. We reached out to Recreation Superintendent Brian Gray to ask how it went, and here is what he shared:
“As you know, it was a hot summer without a lot of rain or afternoon thunderstorms that are traditional of New York summers. Thankfully we had a successful summer without too much downtime from equipment breakdowns. Department staff will begin winterizing the complex and preparing for summer 2026 over the next few weeks.”
And here is a note from Carol Silverman, Chair, Advisory Council on Scarsdale Senior Citizens:
The Scarsdale Seniors want to thank the Recreation Department & O'Neill's pool concession for their many efforts to make yesterday's Senoir BBQ Party such a successful event. The many attendees enjoyed a delicious meal, a line-dancing lesson, an aquacise session and an opportunity to socialize.
Thanks again.
Yours,
Carol Silverman
Farmers Market and Indoor Pickleball Coming to Greenburgh
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Two new developments from Greenburgh: The farmers market is back in Hartsdale, starting this Saturday, and an indoor pickleball facility could be opening on Central Avenue. Here are the details:
Saturday Farmers Market in Hartsdale
Hartsdale Farmers market is opening in front of the train station. The Greenburgh Town Board voted on a resolution that authorized an agreement with Joseph Katona of Satori Unlimited LLC to operate a Hartsdale Farmers Market adjacent to the Hartsdale train station building within a sectioned off portion of the town’s right of way on Saturdays from September 6, 2025, through November 27, 2025 from 8 AM to 3 PM. The market begins this Saturday, September 6, 2025.
Indoor Pickleball –at the Picklr
A new indoor pickleball business proposed on Central Avenue in the vacant space formerly occupied by Buy Buy Baby at 1019 Central Park Avenue South. The large space would be retrofitted as a pickleball facility. Known as the Picklr, the space would include eight year-round use indoor courts. The proposal requires a special permit from the Greenburgh Planning Board and will be before the Board later this year. They are already accepting members. Sign up here:
