Recognized as one of the leading musical duos in Europe, violinist Jolente De Maeyer and pianist Nikolaas Kende have collaborated for more than 15 years. Praised for their “symbiotic playing,” “pervasive lyricism” and “powerful yet poetic” performances, the duo exhibits exceptional synergy and harmony. Having trained in London, Berlin, Brussels, and Munich, both are now professors at conservatories in Belgium and the Netherlands.

PRO MUSICAThe first session of Saugerties Pro Musica was held at Café Tamayo on Partition Street in 1995. Funds to hire well-known professional acts were limited, so Dr. Herman Ash enlisted local musicians, both amateur and established.

“With my limited experience, we kept it going, and gradually we accumulated a little cash and so once in a while we asked a professional to come here and give a little concert,” Ash said. “We survived on a shoestring.”

Not for long … as Saugerties Pro Musica became increasingly established, it began to raise funds by running advertisements for area businesses in its program. It also attracted the attention of “some very good people who would devote their time and money to help us.” Now SPM hosts regular performances from September until May, often featuring well-known musicians from around the world.

Saugerties Pro Musica offers a $1,000 Dr. Herman Ash Scholarship to a matriculating Saugerties student who is pursuing a music education. Applications are due by the first of May.

Visit www.saugertiespromusica.org to access the scholarship application, subscription information, and how to become a “Friend” of Saugerties Pro Musica.

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PERFORMANCE DATES

September 15, 2019October 20, 2019

November 10, 2019January 26, 2020

February 16, 2020March 15, 2020April 19, 2020May 17, 2020

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All concerts on Sunday afternoons at 3:00 PMSaugerties United Methodist Church

Corner of (#67) Washington Avenue & Post Street Adults - $15 • Seniors - $12 • Students - FREE

SAUGERTIES PRO MUSICA BOARD OF DIRECTORS Richard Frisbie • hopefarm@hopefarm.com

Edward Leavitt • Secretary • bellwether@edwardleavitt.comLisa Mayone • Treasurer • LisaMayone@msn.com

Marion Vail • EmeritaMarianne Burhans • Emerita

Saugerties Pro Musica is a section 501 (c) (3) organization

Trio Kisosen, named after the Abenaki Eagle Spirit who creates day and night by opening and closing his wings, these Yale School of Music graduates are internationally recognized and share an interest in standard trio repertoire, exploring new music, and a love of teaching.

Cellist An-Lin Bardin and pianist Naomi Niskala, formed Trio Kisosen in 2017. Brazilian violinist Matheus Sardinha Garcia Souza, joined in 2018.

CONTRAST OF LIGHT & SHADOW THROUGH MUSICMay 17, 2020

Trio Kisosen • Cello, Piano & Violin

With a simple goal to bring quality music to Saugerties, Dr. Herman Ash in 1995 founded

Saugerties Pro Musica. The tradition continues as we present national and internationally

renowned musicians on our stage!

SYMBIOTIC DUOApril 19, 2020

De Maeyer-Kende Duo • Violin & Piano

Ensemble Aubade is composed of Peter H. Bloom, flute, Francis Grimes, viola, and Mary Jane Rupert, harp.

Peter is an active recitalist and chamber musician whose music has been called “a revelation for unforced sweetness and strength” by The Boston Globe.

Francis is an esteemed chamber musician, orchestral player, and educator. He has performed with the Boston Pops, Boston Opera, Masterworks Chorale, Sinfonova, Boston Ballet, Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra, Harvard Chamber Orchestra, and toured with the Star Wars Orchestra.

Mary Jane, praised by The New York Times as exhibiting “indeed real sensitivity,” has performed throughout the world from Carnegie Recital Hall to the Beijing Concert Hall. She serves on the faculties of Boston College and Tufts University.

They will perform Claude Debussy’s Sonata for Flute, Viola and Harp, Sonatine en Trio by Maurice Ravel, Suite Brêve by Ladislas de Rohozinski, and Elegiac Trio by Arnold Bax.

Marc Peloquin is a refined and sensitive chamber musician applauded for his “energetic approach … refreshing performances … with remarkable definition and clarity.” He has been featured at Palacio de Belles Artes Mexico City, the American Academy Rome, Germany’s Darmstadt Festival, the Cultural Center of Roubaix in France, the Guggenheim, MoMA, and Bargemusic.

Marc will perform works by Ives, Chopin, and Franck as well as Joan Tower and Steven Burke.

From schools in and around New York’s Hudson Valley, these talented, fresh-faced, foot-stomping, good-time musicians perform traditional music from across the globe. Don’t miss their 11th exuberant appearance. Directed by Emily and Carole Schaad, they are part of Stringendo, Inc.

Cellist Natasha Farny and pianist Eliran Avni met while studying at Juilliard. After some exciting well-received concerts together, they formed Ekstasis, with a mission to perform celebrated lesser-known works and chamber music. Both are Associate Professors

of Music at SUNY Fredonia.They will play “Women’s Voices” – music by 19th-

century composers Fanny Mendelssohn and Clara Schumann, contemporary composers Lera Auerbach and Ellen Taafe Zwilich, plus an homage to jazz legend Nina Simone.

S ince forming Duo Mondo in 2014, Rebecca Hartka, cello and Jose Lezcano, guitar have presented imaginative, authentic, and powerful performances. Their first recording, Colors Couleurs Colores Cores, was released in the fall of 2017 on Becsta Records.

Both Hartka and Lezcano have extensive and impressive education credentials, and critically acclaimed U.S. and international performances.

WORLD RENOWNED PIANIST October 20, 2019

Marc Peloquin • Piano

STRINGS, SONG & DANCE January 26, 2020

Strawberry Hill Fiddlers

EUPHORIC DUETSMarch 15, 2020

Extasis • Piano & Cello

STRING VIRTUOSIFebruary 16, 2020

Duo Mondo • Cello & Guitar

BARD COLLEGE CONSERVATORY OF MUSICNovember 10, 2019

Future Stars of the Concert Stage

CHAMBER ENSEMBLE SEASON OPENER September 15, 2019

Ensemble Aubade • Flute, Viola & Harp

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B ard College Conservatory of Music returns by popular demand with their most talented and promising students, along with select faculty members will present a rewarding and unforgettable concert.