More Than Music Faculty Series
Experience more than music as Concordia Conservatory faculty explore in depth the musical influences and inspirations of specific themes through performance. This series includes three Sunday afternoon concerts.
Artistic Director: Marija Ilić
Sweet Melody
Sunday, November 17
4 pm
Home of Laurie & Hoke Slaughter, Bronxville
Stephanie Liu, violin
Annette Espada, cello
Jacob De Hoyos, piano
Works by Joseph Haydn and Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
The opening concert will explore the connection between classical music and desserts. Throughout history, classical pieces and musical genres have inspired the creation of grand cakes and desserts, which we'll feature in this program. This concert promises to be a feast for all the senses, with dessert served after the performance!
Folk Trails
Sunday, February 9
4 pm
The Reformed Church of Bronxville, Edwards Hall
Katherine Lerner Lee, soprano
Clare Hoffman, flute
JiNa Kim, piano
Works by Beethoven, Brahms, and Coriglian
Our second concert of the season explores the impact of folk music on classical compositions. We will feature folk tunes that inspired great composers, and delve into how these melodies shaped their music, transformed their works, and connected them to their cultural and historical contexts.
Celebrating Anniversaries
Sunday, May 4
4 pm
Home of Laurie & Hoke Slaughter, Bronxville
Emanouil Manolov, violin
Jonathan Kim, cello
Marija Ilić, piano
Works by Bach, Ravel, and Shostakovich
We honor the great composers with anniversaries in 2025—Bach, Ravel, Shostakovich, and more. Join us in celebrating their lives, works, and enduring legacies.