 With opening act Nora Brown with Stephanie Coleman “Critics love to call things unclassifiable, which can sometimes feel like a subtle admission of defeat. But Jake Xerxes Fussell’s music, which draws heavily from nineteenth- and twentieth century vernacular folk songs and archival field recordings, is idiomatic, and entirely his own.” — The New Yorker, #13 in The Best Albums of 2024“Fussell has never been as patient—or, for that matter, as graceful or compelling, curious or inclusive—as he is on When I’m Called, his fifth and best album.” — Pitchfork Last summer, singer, guitarist, and folk music interpreter Jake Xerxes Fussell released his fifth album, When I’m Called, via Fat Possum to widespread acclaim, with The Wall Street Journal praising it as a “terrific argument for the power of the folk tradition, and a convincing demonstration of how much a thoughtful singer and musician can communicate through the words of others.” Recognized for his compelling transliterations of traditional music, Fussell took an atypical approach to the material on When I’m Called, often constructing the music from the ground up before considering what existing source material could be applied to the song. It’s Fussell’s richest work to date, and sees him returning to a well of music that holds lifelong sentimental meaning, contemplating the passage of time and the procession of life’s unexpected offerings. First brought together by Brooklyn’s tight-knit old-time music community in 2017, Nora Brown and Stephanie Coleman share a rich musical partnership. Nora is a banjo player, and has released 3 albums on Brooklyn based Jalopy Records. She has performed across the US, Europe, and Japan including on NPR’s Tiny Desk and TED EDU. Stephanie is a master old-time fiddler, having recorded and toured internationally with celebrated artists such as trailblazing all-women string band Uncle Earl, Rhiannon Giddens, Watchhouse’s Andrew Marlin, and Aoife O’Donovan. In July 2023, Nora and Stephanie released their debut EP Lady of the Lake on Jalopy Records. jakexerxesfussell.com | norabrownmusic.com | stephaniecoleman.net A Summer Celebration of Poetry - Celebrating 3 Poet Laureates and 3 friends for an evening of poetry from the Hudson Valley and beyond. Funding from Poets & Writers and New York Council on the Art (No one will be turned away due to lack of funds. All are welcome)  The Patrick Prosser 1982 Collection A Beacon Historical Society and Howland Cultural Center collaboration. Experience the gritty city through Prosser's lens and uncover the significant transformations captured by today’s contemporaries: Michael S. Goldfarb | William A. Loeb | Pierce Johnston | Tony Cenicola This exhibit is partially funded by a generous grant from the Joseph Robert Foundation   Songwriter / Performer / Poet / Visual Artist / Activist "Sage has created an eclectic body of work that's witty, graceful, and powerfully intimate" – NPR Music "One of the most compelling and creative singers and songwriters of the modern era…. Suffice it to say Sage has made her masterpiece." – American Songwriter “Angelic...epically romantic. (Sage's) breathy vocals float alongside swooning strings and piano notes, creating a big setting for her rootsy, narrative lyrics.” – No Depression RACHAEL SAGE  Inside the FBI, On the Spectrum & All Around Rubik’s Cubes! Three fun-yet-informative visual presentations about the fascinating world of the FBI, Rubik's Cubes & Math, and Spaces on the Spectrum. We hear from former FBI Agent James Gagliano, Author & Vassar Sociology Professor Dr. Catherine Tan, and Math extraordinaire Dr. Joe Kazemi. With fun music, prizes, libations, and guaranteed good company. NERD NITE HUDSON VALLEY Be there and be square!   Click Here for for LYRA website.
Lyra Music Festival This summer, music director, Akiko Sasaki, will once again be running the Lyra Music Festival, which is both an educational experience for students and a live concert festival. Their performances feature Lyra faculty, Lyra guests artists, as well as student performers, and are entirely open to the public. The Lyra Music Young Artist Performance Program is a 2-week, residential, conservatory-style classical music program. This pre-professional summer festival is designed specifically for string players and pianists seeking an opportunity to hone performance and related skills. Dedicated young musicians will be inspired through their intensive study of solo and chamber music repertoire with Lyra Music Faculty Artists and Lyra Music Guest Artists-in-Residence. LYRA Benefit Concert July 2, 2025 Lyra Benefit Event featuring pianist, Michael Stephen Brown, and the outstanding young musicians of the Lyra Music Young Artist Performance Program. Mix and mingle at a post-concert reception with Mr. Brown, Lyra Music young artists, faculty artists, and friends! PROGRAM: Beethoven: Sonata in F-sharp Major, Op. 78 Michael Stephen Brown (b. 1987): Four Lakes for Children (2024) Fauré: Nocturne no. 6 in D-flat Major, Op. 63 Rachmaninoff: “Scherzo” from A Midsummer Night’s Dream, after Mendelssohn Liszt: “Wedding March and Dance of the Fairies” from A Midsummer Night’s Dream, after Mendelssohn Lyra Faculty Artists in Concert July 7, 2025 An evening of chamber music featuring the faculty artists of the Lyra Music Young Artist Performance Program: Avery Morris, Violin | Amadi Azikiwe, Viola Mafalda Santos, Cello | Diyi Tang, Piano Jarod Yap, Staff Collaborative Piano PROGRAM: Beethoven: Serenade for String Trio in D, Op. 8 Chopin: Scherzo No. 2 in B-flat Minor, Op.31 Faure: Dolly Suite (Selected Movements) Dvorak: Piano Quartet No. 2 in E flat Major, Op.87 Lyra Guest Artists in Concert July 9, 2025 An evening of chamber music with Lyra Music Festival Guest Artists followed by a reception and opportunity to meet the artists. Amy Schroeder, Violin - Julia Yang, Cello - Michael Stephen Brown, Piano PROGRAM: Kodaly: Duo for violin and cello, Op. 7 Beethoven: Seven Variations on “Bei Männern welche Liebe fühlen“ WoO46 Haydn: Piano Trio No. 43 in C major, Hob XV:27 Smetana: Trio in G minor, Op. 15 Lyra Young Artists Final Concert July 12, 2025 Aan afternoon of chamber music performed by the young artists of the Lyra Music Young Artist Performance Program. Lyra young artists are pre-professional string players and pianists: classical music’s next generation! Please join us for a reception following the concert. |
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