Top left: Emi Ferguson (photo by Adam Kohut); top right: Rachell Ellen Wong (photo by Lauren Desberg Media); Bottom: The Crossing (photo by Clara Weishahn)
On July 7, the Baroque supergroup Ruckus, described as “the world’s only period-instrument rock band” (San Francisco Classical Voice), performs at Caramoor. With soloists Rachell Ellen Wong – the only early music artist ever to win the prestigious Avery Fisher Career Grant – on violin and Emi Ferguson on flute, the group’s “Arcadian Visions” program features trio sonatas by Handel and Thomas Arne, country dances by Ignatius Sancho, instrumental hymns by William Billings and Daniel Read, and a new work from Celeste Oram.
The New York Times declares that “America’s most astonishing choir … The Crossing, led by Donald Nally, combines an embrace of the new, a social conscience, and fearless technique.” On July 9, the group performs the New York premiere of Ted Hearne’s FARMING, a stirring new oratorio written for the choir that grapples with the current impact of the U.S.’s agricultural history and asks what it would take to reconnect with the people who produce the nation’s food. Scored for 24 vocalists with guitars, keyboards, and percussion, the afternoon performance will be set near Caramoor’s pastoral Sunken Garden, allowing the audience to listen to this explosive work as it unfolds in nature. There will also be a pre-concert talk with Ted Hearne, conductor Donald Nally, and director Ashley Tata. This event is FREE, but reservations are required and can be done through the event page.
Concert Details:
Ruckus
Date: Friday, July 7 at 8pm
Venue: Caramoor’s Spanish Courtyard; 149 Girdle Ridge Rd, Katonah, NY 10536 (see transportation details below)
Artists: Ruckus, featuring soloists Emi Ferguson, flute and Rachell Ellen Wong, violin
Program: ARCADIAN VISIONS
Featuring works by Celeste Oram, Handel, Thomas Arne, William Billings, and more
Tickets: adults: $69, $49, $29; children: $69, $24.50, $14.50
For tickets and info: Call (914) 232-1252, email boxoffice@caramoor.org, or visit caramoor.org/ruckus
The Crossing
Date: Sunday, July 9 at 4pm
Venue: Caramoor’s Sunken Garden 149 Girdle Ridge Rd, Katonah, NY 10536 (see transportation details below)
Artists: The Crossing
Donald Nally, conductor
Program: TED HEARNE: FARMING (NY premiere)
Tickets: Free; RSVP here
For info and to RSVP: Call (914) 232-1252, email boxoffice@caramoor.org, or visit caramoor.org/farming-the-crossing
Pre-concert talk with Ted Hearne, Donald Nally, and Ashley Tata
Getting to Caramoor
Getting to Caramoor is simple by car or train. All parking is free and close to the performance areas. Accessible parking is also free and readily available. The Westchester estate is just one hour’s drive from Manhattan.
By train from Grand Central Station, take the Harlem Division Line of the Metro-North Railroad heading to Southeast, and exit at Katonah. Caramoor is a 3.5-mile drive from the Katonah station, where taxi service is always available. A FREE shuttle from Katonah station to and from Caramoor runs before and after every concert. For current information, check the Metro-North schedule and contact the Box Office for more information.
Health and safety
Caramoor is committed to maintaining the health and safety of its guests, artists, and staff, while ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable visit. Click here for more information and up-to-date health and safety policies.
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