Paris-based Orphee Musique will bring its concert tour to the Catskills Oct. 3–5, with performances in Woodstock, Elka Park, and Hunter before continuing to New York City.
The seven-day tour begins Friday, Oct. 3, at St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church in Woodstock, followed by concerts on Saturday, Oct. 4, in Elka Park and Sunday, Oct. 5, in Hunter. The tour then moves to New York City with four concerts between Oct. 6 and Oct. 9.
“We are so enthusiastic about bringing the talented Emma Gergely and Arthur Gautier to the U.S. for this challenging tour, which marks the four-year anniversary of Orphee Musique’s U.S. venture,” said program head Mai Tran, who thanked St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church and the Catskill Mountain Foundation for serving as hosts.
Orphee Musique describes itself as a platform that “offers experiences and practical training” to help emerging musicians transition to professional life.
Gergely, a cellist and mezzo-soprano, has won numerous awards, beginning her studies at the Mans Conservatory and completing her master’s at CNSMDP, often described as the French equivalent of Juilliard. Gautier, a pianist and fellow CNSMDP graduate, was a finalist earlier this year in the Schubert International Piano Competition.
Catskills concert schedule:
- Friday, Oct. 3, 6:30 p.m. — St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church, 2578 Route 212, Woodstock. “When France Meets America” with works by Debussy, Copland, Crumb and Bolcom. Reception with artists to follow.
- Saturday, Oct. 4, 3 p.m. — Private home, Elka Park. Program of European Romanticism with works by Bartók, Bach and Schumann. Reception to follow.
- Sunday, Oct. 5, 1 p.m. — Doctorow Center for the Arts, 7971 Main St., Hunter. Program of ballads with works by Fauré, Satie, Brahms and De Falla. Reception to follow.
Admission to all concerts is free, with donations welcome. No tickets are required, but those planning to attend the Elka Park or Hunter performances are asked to email the Catskill Mountain Foundation at cmf@catskillmtn.org.