Caramoor Launches Free Digital Guide to the Estate's Gardens, Grounds and History on Bloomberg Connects
Caramoor Launches Free Digital Guide to the Estate's Gardens, Grounds and History on Bloomberg Connects
Caramoor Launches Free Digital Guide to the Estate's Gardens, Grounds and History on Bloomberg Connects
The Bloomberg Connects App is Available via the Apple App Store or Google Play Store
KATONAH, NY – Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts has launched its official digital guide on Bloomberg Connects, the free arts and culture app from Bloomberg Philanthropies. The guide invites visitors to explore Caramoor's 81-acre estate in Westchester County at their own pace, with a 23-stop, one-mile walking tour of the gardens, architecture, and outdoor performance venues that have defined the property since Walter and Lucie Rosen opened it to the public in 1946. Because Caramoor's grounds are free and open to the public daily, any visitor can now walk the estate with expert commentary in hand — no ticket, no guide, no admission fee. The guide is available in multiple languages and was made possible through the support of Bloomberg Philanthropies.
The Caramoor guide is available now on Bloomberg Connects, a free digital guide to cultural organizations around the world, which can be downloaded from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, and viewed online at guides.bloombergconnects.org. The app requires no ticket, login, or subscription. Caramoor's gardens and grounds are free and open to the public every day from 10:00am to 4:00pm, unless otherwise noted. Visitors can walk the entire tour without a ticket or reservation.
At the center of the guide is Caramoor's Gardens and Grounds, a self-guided tour of roughly 90 minutes that traces a one-mile loop across the estate. Stops include the Pegasus Gates by sculptor Malvina Hoffman, the open-air Venetian Theater designed by Frederick Kiesler, the Spanish Courtyard and Italian Pavilion by Christian Rosborg, the Sunken Garden and Tapestry Hedge laid out by landscape designer Flora MacDonald Potter, and Friends Field and Stage by Beyer Blinder Belle Architects with Avant Garden Designs. Along the way, visitors encounter the Dovecote and Marjorie Carr Adams Sense Circle, the Woodland Garden, and the bronze Caldwell doors that once hung in the Rosens' New York townhouse. The tour also introduces five permanent sound art installations sited across the grounds: Dyning in the Dovecote by Liz Phillips, t(ch)ime by Taylor Deupree, Wild Energy by Annea Lockwood and Bob Bielecki, in“C” by Trimpin, and Stone Song by Ranjit Bhatnagar.
The guide's second tour, Five Essays on Caramoor, a Sound Walk, is a five-stop, hour-long audio and visual work by artist Lisa Renée Coons. Created for the estate, the piece moves across the grounds through a sequence of essays that draw on Caramoor's history, its landscape, and the archival record, pairing Coons's compositions with collaged visual scores installed on site.
Throughout the guide, eighteen audio clips bring Caramoor's history and its people into the visitor's ear. Among them is an excerpt from a 1962 broadcast of the television program Camera Three, in which Lucie Rosen welcomes host James Macandrew to Caramoor and describes how music became central to the family's life. Anne Bigelow Stern, the Rosens' daughter, recalls the Italian-American gardeners who tended the estate's grounds. Caramoor trustee David Pogue explains what makes the Italian Pavilion noteworthy; Floy Kaminski, chair of the Rosen House Committee, discusses the Caldwell doors; and artists Liz Phillips and Taylor Deupree describe the thinking behind their installations. Lisa Renée Coons introduces the sound walk in her own voice.
A Welcome to Caramoor section orients first-time visitors with a message from President and CEO Gillian Fox, a short history of the institution, and a profile of Walter and Lucie Rosen — the art collectors and music patrons whose Mediterranean-style country house, built between 1929 and 1939 and now listed on the National Register of Historic Places, anchors the estate and remains a stop on the walking tour.
The guide also includes a detailed Accessibility at Caramoor section covering parking, complimentary wheelchairs, restrooms, service animals, and pathway surfaces across the grounds, along with a mapped location for Caramoor's wellness and sensory-friendly space — a quiet room with rocking chairs, children's books, and a changing table where guests can rest, take a break from live music, or nurse in privacy. Caramoor's accessibility work has been supported by Floy and Amos Kaminski and Nicole and Gerald Mayer.
Every audio clip in the guide is accompanied by a full text transcript. Content can be used on site while walking the grounds or explored remotely from anywhere.
About Caramoor
Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts is a vibrant cultural destination nestled on 81 acres of historic gardens and woodlands in Katonah, NY. Once the home of music and art lovers Walter and Lucie Rosen, Caramoor has evolved into one of the region’s most distinctive destinations for live performances, cultural engagement, and exploration – a sanctuary for music, art, and nature.
Each year, Caramoor presents an exciting array of concerts across genres – from classical, opera, and chamber music to jazz, American roots, global sounds, and the American songbook. Caramoor’s acclaimed Summer Season brings audiences together for unforgettable outdoor performances from June into August in five distinct settings (the Venetian Theater, Friends Field, Spanish Courtyard, Sunken Garden, and the Music Room), while the intimate Rosen House Concert Series runs from October through May in the historic Rosen House, a Mediterranean-style villa listed on the National Register of Historic Places and filled with treasures from around the world. With a mission to engage audiences of all ages, Caramoor also offers a selection of concerts and programs for families and our youngest listeners. Caramoor’s concert schedule is available at caramoor.org/events/concerts.
Caramoor is a place where music, history, and nature come together to create moments of beauty and connection for all who visit. Caramoor has expanded its Beyond the Music slate of community and family programming to include tours, teas, yoga, and more, giving visitors a wide variety of ways to experience this unique setting in addition to its world-class concerts. In addition to hearing concerts, visitors to Caramoor can tour the spectacular Rosen House, explore its intriguing collections, enjoy a picnic, and experience the lush gardens and grounds – including Caramoor’s unique collection of site-specific Sound Art, permanently installed sound sculptures that draw inspiration from their environment. Caramoor also offers a formal afternoon tea service year-round in the Music Room (by reservation), the seasonal summer concessions Bravo Bar, and a selection of public programs such as yoga, art classes, and large-scale community events. Beyond the Music programs are announced on a rolling basis at caramoor.org/events/beyond-the-music.
Caramoor’s official digital guide is available on Bloomberg Connects, the free arts and culture app from Bloomberg Philanthropies, via the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. The guide invites visitors to explore the estate at their own pace, with a 23-stop, one-mile walking tour. The app requires no ticket, login, or subscription. Visitors can walk the entire tour without a ticket or reservation.
For Caramoor’s complete concert and events schedule, visit: caramoor.org/events/calendar
Caramoor is located at 149 Girdle Ridge Road in Katonah, NY. How to get to Caramoor: caramoor.org/visit-us/amenities
More information about visiting Caramoor: caramoor.org/visit
Oct. 16: Caramoor Continues 2026-2027 Rosen House Concert Series with Indie-Folk-Pop Trio Bandits on the Run
Oct. 16: Caramoor Continues 2026-2027 Rosen House Concert Series with Indie-Folk-Pop Trio Bandits on the Run
Photo of Bandits on the Run by Hunter Brown. Available in hi-resolution here.
Caramoor Continues 2026-2027 Rosen House Concert Series
with Indie-Folk-Pop Trio Bandits on the Run
Friday, October 16, 2026 at 7:30pm
Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts | Rosen House
149 Girdle Ridge Drive | Katonah, NY
Tickets & Information
“[Bandits on the Run] bring a theatrical feel to their performances,” –Strings
“[Bandits on the Run blends] rotating lead vocals, vibrant instrumentation, and a shared storytelling spirit that feels at once timeless and entirely their own.” –Atwood Magazine
KATONAH, NY – Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts, a vibrant cultural destination nestled on 81 acres of historic gardens and woodlands in Katonah, NY, continues its intimate Rosen House Concert Series for 2026-2027 with a performance by Brooklyn based indie-folk-pop trio, Bandits on the Run, on Friday, October 16, 2026 at 7:30pm. Caramoor, once the estate of music and art lovers Walter and Lucie Rosen, is one of the region’s most distinctive destinations for live performance, cultural engagement, and exploration. Caramoor’s Rosen House Concert Series runs from October through May, held in the exquisite Music Room of the historic home – a Mediterranean-style villa from 1939 filled with treasures from around the world. Audiences enjoy performances by some of today’s most in-demand artists in the same living room salon setting where the Rosens once entertained their many friends.
Bandits on the Run is an indie-folk-pop group consisting of cellist and vocalist Sydney Shepherd, guitarist and vocalist Adrian Enscoe, percussionist, xylophonist, toy sound player, and vocalist Regina Strayhorn. The trio hail from Brooklyn, NY and are known for their vivacious performance style, genre-defying sound, soaring harmonies, and ability to make music-magic happen everywhere from subway platforms to concert halls. Their three-part harmonies have been heard filling iconic venues while opening for The Wood Brothers’ 2025 East Coast tour, on the main stages at Colorado’s Rocky Mount Folks Fest and Michigan’s Blissfest, and in a sold out residency at Manhattan’s Bowery Electric.
About Bandits on the Run
Bandits on the Run are a musical trio from the Brooklyn-Queens border. Born from a chance encounter busking on the subway, Adrian Blake Enscoe, Sydney Shepherd, and Regina Strayhorn defy convention with an impressive trade-off of lead vocals and instruments. The Bandits marry acoustic, electric, and bass guitar sounds with cello, accordion, suitcases-turned-kick drums, and (if you’re lucky) sometimes even a megaphone.
The Bandits’ songs have been featured by NPR’s Tiny Desk and The Moth Story Slam, as well as in Netflix’s Ask the StoryBots and the feature film The Same Storm. The Bandits tour nationally and internationally, with appearances at Cambridge Folk Festival, Floydfest, Summerfest Milwaukee, Americanafest, F1 Singapore Grand Prix, Mile of Music, and more. Their theatrical indie-folk lends itself quite well to storytelling and their work adapting text for a musical production of As You Like It later became their EP The Shakespeare Tapes.
In addition to all their touring and recording work, Bandits on the Run are also in the business of writing musicals, sometimes as a trio and sometimes with collaborators. The stage musical adaptation of the novel What’s Eating Gilbert Grape with actor-musician-longtime friend Christopher Sears and newfound friend Academy Award Nominee Peter Hedges, supported by MCC Theater,will be opening off-Broadway in June 2027. Bandits on the Run are also developing an original musical, Yukon Ho, about a group of Black prospectors in the Alaskan gold rush. Yukon Ho was researched on the ground in Skagway, Alaska with support from the NEA, and has been workshopped with support from Prospect Musicals. They are alumni of several musical theater writing development programs, including Berkeley Rep Ground Floor, Rhinebeck Writers Retreat, and the Johnny Mercer Songwriters Grove at Goodspeed Musicals.
Adrian, Sydney, and Regina bring their individual corners of the creative universe into the room when they collaborate. Adrian Blake Enscoe made their Broadway debut in The Avett Brothers’ Swept Away in 2024 and can be seen playing Austin Dickinson in the Apple TV+ Series Dickinson. Sydney Shepherd was most recently seen in the 2025 world premiere of The Ruins at the Guthrie Theater. Regina Strayhorn also works in casting, bringing to life shows for HBO, Amazon, Apple TV, CBS & Hulu.
Beyond the Music: Yoga, Teas, Talks, & More
Caramoor has expanded its slate of community and family programming to include tours, teas, yoga and more, giving visitors a wide variety of ways to experience this unique setting in addition to its world-class concerts. Caramoor offers Rosen House Signature Tours on Fridays and Saturdays, inviting visitors to explore the historic Rosen House through a docent-led experience which shares the stories behind the House’s carefully assembled treasures. Caramoor will also continue its popular Afternoon Teas, offering a variety of tea sandwiches, scones with crème fraîche and preserves, delicious desserts, and a selection of fragrant teas. Tea is served in the Music Room, a unique opportunity to relax with friends and family in a breathtaking historic setting. In addition, Caramoor invites the community to unwind and restore in a serene setting with Sunset Yoga in the Sunken Garden in September and Yoga in the Music Room in January. This special yoga series is designed to nurture both body and mind. Each session offers a gentle, mindful practice led by an experienced instructor, with an emphasis on breath, alignment, and presence. Caramoor also offers family activities in all seasons including making Halloween treats and winter wreaths during Halloween Dessert Decorating Kids Cooking Class and Winter Wreath-Making for Families. Caramoor also offers Rosen House Studio Nights: Art and Aperitifs for adults on select Wednesday evenings, with themes including ceramic tile painting, stained glass mosaics, and jewelry design.
New this season, Caramoor is teaming up with The Juilliard School to offer a series of six Extension classes, no pre-requisite knowledge required, offering audiences the opportunity to dive deeper into the themes presented on stage throughout the Rosen House Concert Series. Participants will learn from some of the most acclaimed professors and lecturers and engage in thoughtful discussion with fellow music lovers. Classes can be taken individually or as an entire series. Topics include Beethoven to Bartók: The Expanding World of Chamber Music; The String Quartet Across Three Centuries; Music, Faith, and Power in the Baroque World; and more.
Please visit the Caramoor website for the full schedule of Beyond the Music programs, which are announced on a rolling basis: caramoor.org/events/beyond-the-music
About Caramoor
Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts is a vibrant cultural destination nestled on 81 acres of historic gardens and woodlands in Katonah, NY. Once the home of music and art lovers Walter and Lucie Rosen, Caramoor has evolved into one of the region’s most distinctive destinations for live performances, cultural engagement, and exploration – a sanctuary for music, art, and nature.
Each year, Caramoor presents an exciting array of concerts across genres – from classical, opera, and chamber music to jazz, American roots, global sounds, and the American songbook. Caramoor’s acclaimed Summer Season brings audiences together for unforgettable outdoor performances from June into August in five distinct settings (the Venetian Theater, Friends Field, Spanish Courtyard, Sunken Garden, and the Music Room), while the intimate Rosen House Concert Series runs from October through May in the historic Rosen House, a Mediterranean-style villa listed on the National Register of Historic Places and filled with treasures from around the world. With a mission to engage audiences of all ages, Caramoor also offers a selection of concerts and programs for families and our youngest listeners.
Caramoor is a place where music, history, and nature come together to create moments of beauty and connection for all who visit. In addition to hearing concerts, visitors to Caramoor can tour the spectacular Rosen House, explore its intriguing collections, enjoy a picnic, and experience the lush gardens and grounds – including Caramoor’s unique collection of site-specific Sound Art, permanently installed sound sculptures that draw inspiration from their environment. Caramoor also offers a formal afternoon tea service year-round in the Music Room (by reservation), the summer seasonal concessions Bravo Bar, and a selection of public programs such as yoga, art classes, and large-scale community events.
Ticketing Information
Concert tickets are available for purchase online at caramoor.org; by phone at 914.232.1252 Tuesdays through Fridays from 10am-4pm; and on site from the Box Office two hours before each performance.
Caramoor is located at 149 Girdle Ridge Road in Katonah, NY.
How to get to Caramoor: caramoor.org/visit-us/amenities
More information about visiting Caramoor: caramoor.org/visit
At-a-Glance Calendar: 2026-27 Rosen House Concert Series Performances
Friday, October 2, 2026 at 7:30pm: Nobuntu
Friday, October 16, 2026 at 7:30pm: Bandits on the Run
Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 3:00pm: Countertenor Iestyn Davies and Harpist Oliver Wass
Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 3:00pm: Pianist Jonathan Biss
Saturday, October 31 and Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 3:00pm: Evnin Rising Stars
Friday, November 6, 2026 at 7:30pm: Pianist Aaron Diehl
Sunday, November 15, 2026 at 3:00pm: Renaissance Quartet
Sunday, December 6, 2026 at 2:00pm and 4:00pm: Christmas with Cantus
Sunday, March 7, 2027 at 3:00pm: Schwab Vocal Rising Stars
Sunday, April 4, 2027 at 3:00pm: Viano Quartet
Friday, April 9, 2027 at 7:30pm: The Summer Camargo Quintet
Sunday, April 11, 2027 at 3:00pm: ACRONYM and Countertenor Reginald Mobley
Sunday, April 25, 2027 at 3:00pm: Pianist Inon Barnatan
Sunday, May 2, 2027 at 3:00pm: Renaissance Quartet
Friday, May 7, 2027 at 7:30pm: Sister Sadie
Friday, May 14, 2027 at 7:30pm: Cabaret in the Music Room with Vocalist Mandy Gonzalez
For Caramoor's complete schedule, including the Rosen House Concert Series and Beyond the Music events: caramoor.org/events/calendar
Caramoor’s Rosen House Concert Series runs from October through May, held in the exquisite Music Room of the Rosens’ historic home – a Mediterranean-style villa from 1939 filled with treasures from around the world.
Photo by Gabe Palacio available in high resolution here.
Oct & Nov: Classical Music Highlights at Caramoor - Countertenor Iestyn Davies and Harpist Oliver Wass, Pianist Jonathan Biss, and Anthony Roth Costanzo on his New Book
Oct & Nov: Classical Music Highlights at Caramoor - Countertenor Iestyn Davies and Harpist Oliver Wass, Pianist Jonathan Biss, and Anthony Roth Costanzo on his New Book
Photos available in high resolution here.
October and November Classical Highlights at Caramoor
Rosen House Concert Series: Countertenor Iestyn Davies and Harpist Oliver Wass
Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 3:00pm
Rosen House Concert Series: Pianist Jonathan Biss
Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 3:00pm
Conversations at Caramoor: Anthony Roth Costanzo on his New Book Countertenor
Sunday, November 8, 2026 at 3:00pm
Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts | Rosen House
149 Girdle Ridge Road | Katonah, NY
Tickets & Information
Getting to Caramoor from NYC: Caramoor is an approximately one-hour ride on Metro-North from Grand Central to Katonah, NY.
KATONAH, NY – Caramoor, a vibrant cultural destination nestled on 81 acres of historic gardens and woodlands in Katonah, NY, continues its intimate 2026-2027 Rosen House Concert Series with two October performances plus a very special installment of Conversations at Caramoor in November. Celebrated British countertenor Iestyn Davies and harpist Oliver Wass perform on Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 3:00pm and renowned pianist Jonathan Biss performs on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 3:00pm, as part of the Rosen House Concert Series. On Sunday, November 8, 2026 at 3:00pm, countertenor and author Anthony Roth Costanzo will speak about his new book, Countertenor (Farrar, Straus, Giroux, October 27, 2026) as part of the Conversations at Caramoor series. All three events take place in the Music Room at the Rosen House.
Caramoor, once the estate of music and art lovers Walter and Lucie Rosen, is one of the region’s most distinctive destinations for live performance, cultural engagement, and exploration. Caramoor’s Rosen House Concert Series runs from October through May, held in the exquisite Music Room of the historic home – a Mediterranean-style villa from 1939 filled with treasures from around the world. Audiences enjoy performances by some of today’s most in-demand artists in the same living room salon setting where the Rosens once entertained their many friends. The estate’s gardens and grounds are also open year round to visitors, free of charge, for picnicking and walking daily from 10:00am to 4:00pm.
Countertenor Iestyn Davies is known for his vocal beauty and technical dexterity. An esteemed Handelian, he is a GRAMMY-winner and recipient of multiple Gramophone awards, with appearances at The Metropolitan Opera, La Scala, and Carnegie Hall. He earned an Olivier Award nomination for his performance in the play Farinelli and the King in London and New York. In 2022, Davies appeared with lutenist Thomas Dunford in the Music Room, and on October 18 he returns to Caramoor with Oliver Wass, the first harpist ever to win the prestigious Guildhall Gold Medal, for a recital that includes Dowland’s Flow My Tears; In Darkness Let Me Dwell; Now, O Now I Needs Must Part; Say Love if Ever Thou Didst Find; Time Stands Still; Can She Excuse My Wrongs; and My Thoughts Are Wing'd With Hopes; Purcell’s “Strike the viol, touch the lute” from Come, ye sons of art, away, Handel’s “Sento Amor” from Partenope and “Oh Lord Whose Mercies Numberless” from Saul; Gluck’s Orfeo ed Euridice Cantata (arranged by Davies), selections from J.S. Bach’s French Suite No.3 BWV 814; Mozart’s Rondo Alla Turka; Monteverdi’s Laudate Dominum in sanctis eius SV287; and Trabaci’s Toccata Seconda and Ligature per l'arpa.
Pianist Jonathan Biss is recognized globally for his impeccable taste and formidable technique. He has appeared as a soloist with the foremost ensembles of the world, including the Los Angeles and New York Philharmonics, the Boston Symphony, and the Royal Concertgebouw. Biss is particularly renowned for his deep engagement with the music of Beethoven. An alum of the Evnin Rising Stars program, he has a rich history with Caramoor, performing many times over the years and last appearing with the Orchestra of St. Luke’s in Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 3 during the 2019 Summer Season. He has recorded the complete piano sonatas of the composer, created a widely viewed Coursera lecture series, spearheaded the Beethoven/5 commissioning project, and is the author of the acclaimed book Unquiet: My Life with Beethoven. Beyond his extensive touring and advocacy for newly commissioned works, Biss serves as the Co-Artistic Director of the Marlboro Music School and Festival. He is a frequent contributor to The New York Times and the recipient of numerous prestigious honors, including the Leonard Bernstein Award, an Avery Fisher Career Grant, and a Gilmore Young Artist Award. At Caramoor on October 25, he will present his program Words Fail! featuring selections from Mendelssohn’s Songs Without Words, Janáček’s “Words Fail!” from On the Overgrown Path, Kurtág’s “Quiet talk with the Devil” and “Silence” from Játékok, Amy Beth Kirsten’s (speak to me), and Schumann’s Variations on an Original Theme and Fantasy in C Major, Op. 17.
Anthony Roth Costanzo, one of today’s leading opera singers, will celebrate his debut book, Countertenor (Farrar, Strauss, Giroux, October 27, 2026), with a talk at Caramoor on November 8. Part memoir, part cultural history, the book traces the countertenor voice from its origins in the castrati of the baroque era to its singular place in opera today, exploring how this extraordinary range continues to challenge our ideas of gender, identity, and sound itself. With the same wit and vitality that define his performances, Costanzo reflects on his own path as a singer, producer, and curator shaping the future of the art form. This is a rare opportunity to hear one of opera's most compelling voices speak candidly about the instrument that made his career. Copies of Countertenor will be available for purchase, with a book signing to follow the talk.
Beyond the Music: Yoga, Teas, Talks, & More
Caramoor has expanded its slate of community and family programming to include tours, teas, yoga, and more, giving visitors a wide variety of ways to experience this unique setting in addition to its world-class concerts. Caramoor offers Rosen House Signature Tours on Fridays and Saturdays, inviting visitors to explore the historic Rosen House through a docent-led experience which shares the stories behind the House’s carefully assembled treasures. Caramoor will also continue its popular Afternoon Teas, offering a variety of tea sandwiches, scones with crème fraîche and preserves, delicious desserts, and a selection of fragrant teas. Tea is served in the Music Room, a unique opportunity to relax with friends and family in a breathtaking historic setting. In addition, Caramoor invites the community to unwind and restore in a serene setting with Sunset Yoga in the Sunken Garden in September and Yoga in the Music Room in January. This special yoga series is designed to nurture both body and mind. Each session offers a gentle, mindful practice led by an experienced instructor, with an emphasis on breath, alignment, and presence. Caramoor also offers family activities in all seasons, including making Halloween treats and winter wreaths during Halloween Dessert Decorating Kids Cooking Class and Winter Wreath-Making for Families. Caramoor also offers Rosen House Studio Nights: Art and Aperitifs for adults on select Wednesday evenings, with themes including ceramic tile painting, stained glass mosaics, and jewelry design.
New this season, Caramoor is teaming up with Juilliard Extension to offer six classes that give audiences the opportunity to dive deeper into the themes presented on stage throughout the Rosen House Concert Series and Summer Season. Participants will learn from acclaimed professors and lecturers and engage in thoughtful discussion with fellow music lovers. Topics include Beethoven to Bartók: The Expanding World of Chamber Music; The String Quartet Across Three Centuries; Music, Faith, and Power in the Baroque World; and more. Classes can be taken individually or as an entire series.
Please visit the Caramoor website for the full schedule of Beyond the Music programs, which are announced on a rolling basis: caramoor.org/events/beyond-the-music
About Caramoor
Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts is a vibrant cultural destination nestled on 81 acres of historic gardens and woodlands in Katonah, NY. Once the home of music and art lovers Walter and Lucie Rosen, Caramoor has evolved into one of the region’s most distinctive destinations for live performances, cultural engagement, and exploration – a sanctuary for music, art, and nature.
Each year, Caramoor presents an exciting array of concerts across genres – from classical, opera, and chamber music to jazz, American roots, global sounds, and the American songbook. Caramoor’s acclaimed Summer Season brings audiences together for unforgettable outdoor performances from June into August in five distinct settings (the Venetian Theater, Friends Field, Spanish Courtyard, Sunken Garden, and the Music Room), while the intimate Rosen House Concert Series runs from October through May in the historic Rosen House, a Mediterranean-style villa listed on the National Register of Historic Places and filled with treasures from around the world. With a mission to engage audiences of all ages, Caramoor also offers a selection of concerts and programs for families and our youngest listeners.
Caramoor is a place where music, history, and nature come together to create moments of beauty and connection for all who visit. In addition to hearing concerts, visitors to Caramoor can tour the spectacular Rosen House, explore its intriguing collections, enjoy a picnic, and experience the lush gardens and grounds – including Caramoor’s unique collection of site-specific Sound Art, permanently installed sound sculptures that draw inspiration from their environment. Caramoor also offers a formal afternoon tea service year-round in the Music Room (by reservation), the summer seasonal concessions Bravo Bar, and a selection of public programs such as yoga, art classes, and large-scale community events.
At-a-Glance Calendar: 2026-27 Rosen House Concert Series Performances
Friday, October 2, 2026 at 7:30pm: Nobuntu
Friday, October 16, 2026 at 7:30pm: Bandits on the Run
Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 3:00pm: Countertenor Iestyn Davies and Harpist Oliver Wass
Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 3:00pm: Pianist Jonathan Biss
Saturday, October 31 and Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 3:00pm: Evnin Rising Stars
Friday, November 6, 2026 at 7:30pm: Pianist Aaron Diehl
Sunday, November 15, 2026 at 3:00pm: Renaissance Quartet
Sunday, December 6, 2026 at 2:00pm and 4:00pm: Christmas with Cantus
Sunday, March 7, 2027 at 3:00pm: Schwab Vocal Rising Stars
Sunday, April 4, 2027 at 3:00pm: Viano Quartet
Friday, April 9, 2027 at 7:30pm: The Summer Camargo Quintet
Sunday, April 11, 2027 at 3:00pm: ACRONYM and Countertenor Reginald Mobley
Sunday, April 25, 2027 at 3:00pm: Pianist Inon Barnatan
Sunday, May 2, 2027 at 3:00pm: Renaissance Quartet
Friday, May 7, 2027 at 7:30pm: Sister Sadie
Friday, May 14, 2027 at 7:30pm: Cabaret in the Music Room with Vocalist Mandy Gonzalez
For Caramoor's complete schedule, including the Rosen House Concert Series and Beyond the Music events: caramoor.org/events/calendar
Ticketing Information
Concert tickets are available for purchase online at caramoor.org; by phone at 914.232.1252 Tuesdays through Fridays from 10am-4pm; and on site from the Box Office two hours before each performance.
Caramoor is located at 149 Girdle Ridge Road in Katonah, NY.
How to get to Caramoor: caramoor.org/visit-us/amenities
More information about visiting Caramoor: caramoor.org/visit
Caramoor Celebrates the Holiday Season & New Year - Christmas with Cantus Concerts, Holiday Tea Musicales, Holiday Rosen House Tours, and Much More
Caramoor Celebrates the Holiday Season & New Year - Christmas with Cantus Concerts, Holiday Tea Musicales, Holiday Rosen House Tours, and Much More
Photos available in high resolution here.
Caramoor Celebrates the Holiday Season & New Year
November 19: Juilliard Extension Class – Sacred Songs, Folk Roots: The Making of the Christmas Carol
December 3: Rosen House Studio Nights – Winter Wreath-Making
December 5: Kids Crafts at Caramoor – Winter Wreath-Making
December 6: Christmas with Cantus Concerts
December 9 to 20: Holiday Rosen House Tours
December 9 to 20: Holiday Tea Musicales
December 19: Gingerbread House Decorating for Families
January 5 to 26: Yoga in the Music Room Series
Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts | Rosen House
149 Girdle Ridge Road | Katonah, NY
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KATONAH, NY – Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts, a vibrant cultural destination nestled on 81 acres of historic gardens and woodlands in Katonah, NY, celebrates the season and welcomes the New Year with holiday-themed performances, classes, workshops, house tours, and teas from November through January. Highlights include Christmas with Cantus as part of the Rosen House Concert Series on Sunday, December 6, 2026 at 2:00pm and 4:00pm; plus Holiday Rosen House Tours, showing off the house decked for the holidays, running from December 9 to 20, 2026 at 12:30pm and 1:00pm (by advance ticket purchase only); Holiday Tea Musicales from December 9 to 20, 2026; and two Winter Wreath-Making workshops, one for adults on December 3 and one for children on December 5, 2026. Caramoor will also offer a Gingerbread House Decorating event for families, in collaboration with local bakery BreadsNBakes, on December 19, 2026 at 10:00am. New this year, through its inaugural lifelong-learning collaboration with Juilliard Extension Caramoor offers the class Sacred Songs, Folk Roots: The Making of the Christmas Carol on November 19, 2026. Additionally, from December 9 to 20, 2026 Caramoor’s Summer Dining Room is transformed into a Holiday Gift Shop, which includes locally made artisan goods. In January, Caramoor invites guests to reset for the New Year with Yoga in the Music Room, on Tuesday evenings throughout the month. Once the estate of music and art lovers Walter and Lucie Rosen, Caramoor is one of the region’s most distinctive destinations for live performance, cultural engagement, and exploration. The estate’s gardens and grounds are also open year round to visitors, free of charge, for picnicking and walking daily from 10am to 4pm.
Caramoor’s Rosen House Concert Series runs from October through May, held in the exquisite Music Room of the historic home – a Mediterranean-style villa from 1939 filled with treasures from around the world. Audiences enjoy performances by some of today’s most in-demand artists in the same living room salon setting where the Rosens once entertained their many friends. As part of this Series, Caramoor rings in the season with Christmas with Cantus in two performances Sunday, December 6, 2026 at 2:00pm and 4:00pm. Now in its 32nd season, the widely acclaimed low-voice ensemble Cantus is known for its trademark warmth, blend, and innovative programming. Lessons and Carols for Our Time invites audiences to a rich, contemplative holiday experience that merges tradition with timely resonance. Cantus reimagines the beloved format of Lessons and Carols, exploring themes of hope, peace, and unity through classic carols, music from around the world, and a captivating blend of poetry curated by award-winning author Michael Kleber-Diggs. Celebrate the season with the timeless beauty of carols such as “Silent Night” and “I Saw Three Ships,” alongside recent works from bold, fresh compositional voices like Zanaida Robles, Kim Andre Arnesen, and Sarah Quartel. The program unfolds with a dynamic range of emotions and textures, featuring pieces by Eric Whitacre and Taku Izumi that spark reflections on faith and humanity. At once classic and modern, Lessons and Carols for Our Time is a heartfelt program that evokes the spirit of celebration and reflection.
Prior to Christmas with Cantus, audiences have the opportunity to learn more about the caroling tradition on Thursday, November 19, 2026 from 6:00 to 8:00pm with Sacred Songs, Folk Roots: The Making of the Christmas Carol, one of the six classes that Caramoor is offering this season through a new collaboration with Juilliard Extension. Participants will learn from acclaimed professors and lecturers and engage in thoughtful discussion with fellow music lovers. Long before becoming synonymous with Christmas, carols originated in medieval Europe as lively folk dances, before eventually giving rise to some of the world's most cherished anthems. This lecture explores that rich evolution through the surprising backstories of several iconic carols, including Veni Emmanuel, O Tannenbaum, and Stille Nacht. Together, these vignettes reveal how local folk customs and monastic devotion intersected to forge a global holiday tradition. Taught by Juilliard Extension Music Theory and Analysis Chair Patrick Kreeger, who serves as associate organist at New York City’s historic Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church where he works with a 20-voice professional choir, this class is a great primer for Christmas with Cantus.
From December 9 to 20, 2026, Caramoor invites guests to step into a holiday wonderland on special Holiday Rosen House Tours at 12:30pm and 1:00pm daily (by advance ticket purchase only). The art-filled Rosen House is decked out for the holidays with enchanting decorations inspired by the cherished Rosen family archive. Beloved favorites like the towering Music Room tree will return, but there are new decorations as well, so returning visitors and first-time guests will be beguiled. The House offers a number of treasures, including complete 18th-century rooms, originally from private villas and chateaux in Italy, France, and England. The Burgundian Library is a French 17th-century, paneled room with a brilliant blue groin-vaulted ceiling. An exquisite 16th-century painted Spanish ceiling resides in an alcove off the Music Room. The Formal Dining Room features doors thought to have been designed by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo (1695-1770), made for a Venetian palace, along with turquoise Chinese export wallpaper featuring birds perched in flowering trees. The Music Room includes Renaissance furniture and architectural elements such as the intricately carved coffered ceiling from a house in Lecce, Italy; a pair of pink marble twisted columns from Verona, once in the collection of William Randolph Hearst; and a magnificent Franco-Flemish tapestry titled “The Holy Family.” With the holiday decor enhancing these extraordinary rooms, Caramoor’s Holiday Rosen House Tours offer a unique seasonal experience steeped in art, history, and beauty.
From December 9 to 20, 2026 at 2:00pm, Caramoor also offers Holiday Tea Musicales (by reservation only), featuring tea service in the Music Room and seasonal performances by vocalist Kimberley Hawkey with pianist Peter Yarin on December 9, 10, and 11; plus alumni of Caramoor’s Schwab Vocal Rising Stars program including mezzo-soprano Kate Morton with pianist Michele Wong on December 12, 13, and 15; tenor Nathan Romportl on December 16 and 17; and soprano Sophia Baete with pianist Francesco Barfoed on December 18, 19, and 20. Following the spirited performances, the tea service includes an assortment of finger sandwiches, scrumptious holiday treats, a variety of teas, and hot chocolate with marshmallows for children.
On Thursday, December 3, 2026 from 6:30 to 8:00pm, Caramoor hosts Rosen House Studio Nights: Winter Wreath-Making. In this seasonal hands-on art workshop, floral designer Abby Blatte guides participants in creating their very own holiday wreath using fresh flowers and fragrant greens. Taking inspiration from the Rosen House’s beautiful holiday décor, the event will start with a self-guided tour of the West Corridor of the Rosen House. Participants will craft a stunning, personalized wreath that reflects their unique style, creating the perfect festive centerpiece to take home and enjoy all season long. All premium materials will be provided. On Saturday, December 5, 2026 from 10:00 to 11:30am, children can enjoy their own wreath making workshop with Kids Crafts at Caramoor: Winter Wreath-Making, also led by Abby Blatte. Parents or guardians must stay for the duration of the class.
On Saturday, December 19, 2026 at 10:00am, Caramoor invites families to celebrate the season with a festive Gingerbread House Decorating event in collaboration with BreadsNBakes. Perfect for children ages 4 and up (accompanied by an adult), this cozy, hands-on class offers a creative morning of holiday magic as participants bring their own candy cottages to life while sipping warm hot chocolate. Before the class begins, families can stroll through the Rosen House to gather inspiration from its holiday decor. Each child will take home their own decorated gingerbread house and gingerbread friend, wrapped and ready to display (or eat!). All materials are included: pre-baked gingerbread house pieces, icing bags, candies, and packaging.
Following the holidays, Caramoor begins the New Year with a special yoga series on Tuesdays at 5:30pm throughout the month of January. Yoga in the Music Room is designed to nurture both body and mind. Each session offers a gentle, mindful practice led by an experienced instructor, with an emphasis on breath, alignment, and presence, providing a peaceful way to end the day while experiencing Caramoor from a new perspective.
About Caramoor
Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts is a vibrant cultural destination nestled on 81 acres of historic gardens and woodlands in Katonah, NY. Once the home of music and art lovers Walter and Lucie Rosen, Caramoor has evolved into one of the region’s most distinctive destinations for live performances, cultural engagement, and exploration – a sanctuary for music, art, and nature.
Each year, Caramoor presents an exciting array of concerts across genres – from classical, opera, and chamber music to jazz, American roots, global sounds, and the American songbook. Caramoor’s acclaimed Summer Season brings audiences together for unforgettable outdoor performances from June into August in five distinct settings (the Venetian Theater, Friends Field, Spanish Courtyard, Sunken Garden, and the Music Room), while the intimate Rosen House Concert Series runs from October through May in the historic Rosen House, a Mediterranean-style villa listed on the National Register of Historic Places and filled with treasures from around the world. With a mission to engage audiences of all ages, Caramoor also offers a selection of concerts and programs for families and our youngest listeners.
Caramoor is a place where music, history, and nature come together to create moments of beauty and connection for all who visit. In addition to hearing concerts, visitors to Caramoor can tour the spectacular Rosen House, explore its intriguing collections, enjoy a picnic, and experience the lush gardens and grounds – including Caramoor’s unique collection of site-specific Sound Art, permanently installed sound sculptures that draw inspiration from their environment. Caramoor also offers a formal afternoon tea service year-round in the Music Room (by reservation), the summer seasonal concessions Bravo Bar, and a selection of public programs such as yoga, art classes, and large-scale community events.
Ticketing Information
Concert tickets are available for purchase online at caramoor.org; by phone at 914.232.1252 Tuesdays through Fridays from 10am-4pm; and on site from the Box Office two hours before each performance.
Caramoor is located at 149 Girdle Ridge Road in Katonah, NY.
How to get to Caramoor: caramoor.org/visit-us/amenities
More information about visiting Caramoor: caramoor.org/visit
At-a-Glance Calendar: 2026-27 Rosen House Concert Series Performances
Friday, October 2, 2026 at 7:30pm: Nobuntu
Friday, October 16, 2026 at 7:30pm: Bandits on the Run
Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 3:00pm: Countertenor Iestyn Davies and Harpist Oliver Wass
Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 3:00pm: Pianist Jonathan Biss
Saturday, October 31 and Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 3:00pm: Evnin Rising Stars
Friday, November 6, 2026 at 7:30pm: Pianist Aaron Diehl
Sunday, November 15, 2026 at 3:00pm: Renaissance Quartet
Sunday, December 6, 2026 at 2:00pm and 4:00pm: Christmas with Cantus
Sunday, March 7, 2027 at 3:00pm: Schwab Vocal Rising Stars
Sunday, April 4, 2027 at 3:00pm: Viano Quartet
Friday, April 9, 2027 at 7:30pm: The Summer Camargo Quintet
Sunday, April 11, 2027 at 3:00pm: ACRONYM and Countertenor Reginald Mobley
Sunday, April 25, 2027 at 3:00pm: Pianist Inon Barnatan
Sunday, May 2, 2027 at 3:00pm: Renaissance Quartet
Friday, May 7, 2027 at 7:30pm: Sister Sadie
Friday, May 14, 2027 at 7:30pm: Cabaret in the Music Room with Vocalist Mandy Gonzalez
For Caramoor's complete schedule, including the Rosen House Concert Series and Beyond the Music events: caramoor.org/events/calendar
Caramoor Announces a New Collaboration with Juilliard Extension - Six Continuing Education Classes Dive Deeper into the Music Presented Onstage
Caramoor Announces a New Collaboration with Juilliard Extension - Six Continuing Education Classes Dive Deeper into the Music Presented Onstage
Caramoor Announces a New Collaboration with Juilliard Extension
Six Classes Dive Deeper into the Themes Presented Onstage During Caramoor's Rosen House Concert Series and Summer Season
October 22, 2026 through April 7, 2027
Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts | Rosen House
149 Girdle Ridge Road | Katonah, NY
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KATONAH, NY – Caramoor, a vibrant cultural destination nestled on 81 acres of historic gardens and woodlands in Katonah, NY, announces further expansion of its public programming through a new collaboration with Juilliard Extension, Juilliard’s flagship continuing education program. Caramoor and Juilliard Extension will offer a series of six classes between October 22, 2026 and April 7, 2027, giving audiences the opportunity to dive deeper into the themes presented on stage throughout Caramoor's Rosen House Concert Series and Summer Season. Classes can be taken individually or as an entire course.
Participants will learn from acclaimed professors and lecturers and engage in thoughtful discussion with fellow music lovers. Topics include Beethoven to Bartók: The Expanding World of Chamber Music; The String Quartet Across Three Centuries; Music, Faith, and Power in the Baroque World; and more.
Caramoor, once the estate of music and art lovers Walter and Lucie Rosen, is one of the region's most distinctive destinations for live performance, cultural engagement, and exploration. Caramoor's Rosen House Concert Series runs from October through May, held in the exquisite Music Room of the historic home – a Mediterranean-style villa from 1939 filled with treasures from around the world. Audiences enjoy performances by some of today's most in-demand artists in the same living room salon setting where the Rosens once entertained their many friends.
“…Caramoor has been dedicated to the proposition that cultural, mental and spiritual recreation…are necessary to the pursuit of happiness to all human beings. It…is my hope and intent that Caramoor shall be an artistic, music and educational center with lasting benefits to Bedford, the State and the Nation…” – Lucie Bigelow Rosen
“We are committed to expanding how guests experience Caramoor beyond our concert offerings, with a deeper focus on lifelong learning,” said Gillian Fox, President and CEO of Caramoor. “We are thrilled to collaborate with Juilliard Extension to offer world-class continuing education directly to our community, welcoming everyone regardless of their prior musical background.”
“Juilliard Extension believes that engagement with the arts should continue across a lifetime,” said John-Morgan Bush, Dean of Juilliard Extension. “This collaboration with Caramoor brings together two institutions with a shared commitment to curiosity, music, and education. These classes invite audiences to go deeper into the music they hear on stage and build a richer connection to the works, artists, and ideas behind each performance.”
The Juilliard Extension program classes will take place in Caramoor’s Rosen House Music Room, and will include:
From Beethoven to Bartók: The Expanding World of Chamber Music
Thursday, October 22, 2026 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Across more than a century, chamber music transformed from an elegant form of domestic entertainment into one of the most powerful vehicles for personal expression in Western art. This lecture follows that evolution through the works of Beethoven, Brahms, and Bartók, three composers who reimagined what could be said through a small ensemble of instruments. Beginning with Beethoven's bold reworking of Classical forms, moving through the warmth and grandeur of Brahms's late Romantic voice, and culminating in the haunting introspection of Bartók's final string quartet, participants will explore how chamber music became a laboratory for innovation and artistic risk. Along the way, we will examine the changing social and cultural worlds that shaped these works and consider why the string quartet remains one of music's most enduring genres.
This class, taught by Juilliard faculty member Sam Nester, is a great primer for the Evnin Rising Stars performance on November 1, 2026.
Sacred Songs, Folk Roots: The Making of the Christmas Carol
Thursday, November 19, 2026 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Long before becoming synonymous with Christmas, carols originated in medieval Europe as lively folk dances structured around alternating stanzas and refrains. Over centuries, this versatile genre moved from communal revelry into sacred traditions, giving rise to some of the world's most cherished anthems. This lecture explores that rich evolution through the surprising backstories of several iconic carols, including “Veni Emmanuel,” which originated as a funeral chant; “O Tannenbaum,” a tribute to nature that doubled as a Civil War anthem; and “Stille Nacht,” written in a quiet Austrian village before famously echoing across a World War I battlefield. Together, these vignettes reveal how local folk customs and monastic devotion intersected to forge a global holiday tradition.
This class, taught by Juilliard Extension Music Theory and Analysis Chair Patrick Kreeger, is a great primer for the Christmas With Cantus performance on December 6, 2026.
Night, Memory, and Imagination: The Romantic Piano Tradition
Thursday, January 14, 2027 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
The piano became the defining instrument of the nineteenth century because it could capture both the grandest emotions and the most intimate reflections. Centered on the music of Chopin and the composers who inspired and followed him, this lecture explores the poetic traditions of the nocturne, ballade, and mazurka. Participants will discover how John Field established the nocturne as a musical genre, how Chopin transformed it into a vehicle for profound artistic expression, and how later composers such as Samuel Barber, Karol Szymanowski, and Thomas Adès engaged with this legacy. Through these works, we will consider how composers use music to evoke memory, storytelling, longing, and imagination, creating some of the most personal and enduring works in the piano repertoire.
This class, taught by Juilliard Extension instructor, Juilliard Creative Enterprise Fellow, and pianist Derek Wang, is a great primer for Inon Barnatan's performance on April 25, 2027.
Mendelssohn's Grand Tour: Travel, Discovery, and the Sound of Europe
Wednesday, February 24, 2027 from 3:00 to 5:00 pm
During the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, the Grand Tour became a defining educational experience for Europe's young artists, writers, and aristocrats. Travel offered an opportunity to encounter great works of art, ancient ruins, dramatic landscapes, and vibrant musical traditions. The journey shaped taste, inspired creativity, and influenced a generation of cultural leaders. Felix Mendelssohn embraced this tradition with enthusiasm. His travels through Scotland, Italy, and across Europe inspired some of his finest orchestral works, including the Hebrides Overture, the Scottish Symphony, and the Italian Symphony. This lecture explores the places, people, and experiences that found their way into these beloved compositions through musical excerpts, letters, paintings, and historical context.
This class, taught by a Juilliard Extension instructor, is a great primer for an upcoming Summer Season concert featuring Orchestra of St Luke's.
The String Quartet Across Three Centuries
Wednesday, March 24, 2027 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Few musical genres have proven as adaptable, resilient, and expressive as the string quartet. Spanning works by Haydn, Mendelssohn, Dvořák, and contemporary composer Reena Esmail, this lecture traces the remarkable journey of the quartet from its eighteenth-century origins to the present day. Participants will explore how successive generations of composers expanded the possibilities of the genre while maintaining a dialogue with tradition. Particular attention will be given to questions of cultural exchange, national identity, and musical inheritance, revealing how the string quartet continues to serve as a meeting place for history, innovation, and artistic imagination.
This class, taught by Juilliard Extension instructor and cellist Mitchell Lyon, is a great primer for the Viano Quartet performance on April 4, 2027.
Music, Faith, and Power in the Baroque World
Wednesday, April 7, 2027 from 6:00 to 8:00pm
The courts, churches, and noble households of seventeenth-century Europe were vibrant centers of artistic experimentation, where music served as both spiritual expression and political spectacle. Drawing on the repertoire performed by ACRONYM and countertenor Reginald Mobley, this lecture introduces participants to the rich musical world of the early Baroque. Through works by Monteverdi, Leonarda, Sances, Bertali, and others, we will examine how composers navigated the intersections of devotion, drama, and authority during a period of profound cultural transformation. Participants will also explore the rise of the countertenor voice, the emergence of new expressive styles, and the enduring influence of this remarkable era on Western musical culture.
This class, taught by Juilliard Extension's Chair of Music History Jonathan Yaeger, is a great primer for the ACRONYM and Reginald Mobley performance on April 11, 2027.
At-a-Glance Calendar: 2026-27 Rosen House Concert Series Performances
Friday, October 2, 2026 at 7:30pm: Nobuntu
Friday, October 16, 2026 at 7:30pm: Bandits on the Run
Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 3:00pm: Countertenor Iestyn Davies and Harpist Oliver Wass
Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 3:00pm: Pianist Jonathan Biss
Saturday, October 31 and Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 3:00pm: Evnin Rising Stars
Friday, November 6, 2026 at 7:30pm: Pianist Aaron Diehl
Sunday, November 15, 2026 at 3:00pm: Renaissance Quartet
Sunday, December 6, 2026 at 2:00pm and 4:00pm: Christmas with Cantus
Sunday, March 7, 2027 at 3:00pm: Schwab Vocal Rising Stars
Sunday, April 4, 2027 at 3:00pm: Viano Quartet
Friday, April 9, 2027 at 7:30pm: The Summer Camargo Quintet
Sunday, April 11, 2027 at 3:00pm: ACRONYM and Countertenor Reginald Mobley
Sunday, April 25, 2027 at 3:00pm: Pianist Inon Barnatan
Sunday, May 2, 2027 at 3:00pm: Renaissance Quartet
Friday, May 7, 2027 at 7:30pm: Sister Sadie
Friday, May 14, 2027 at 7:30pm: Cabaret in the Music Room with Vocalist Mandy Gonzalez
For Caramoor's complete schedule, including the Rosen House Concert Series and Beyond the Music events: caramoor.org/events/calendar
Beyond the Music: Yoga, Teas, Talks, & More
In addition to the new collaboration with Juilliard, Caramoor has expanded its slate of community and family programming to include tours, teas, yoga and more, giving visitors a wide variety of ways to experience this unique setting in addition to its world-class concerts. Caramoor offers Rosen House Signature Tours on Fridays and Saturdays, inviting visitors to explore the historic Rosen House through a docent-led experience which shares the stories behind the House's carefully assembled treasures. Caramoor will also continue its popular Afternoon Teas, offering a variety of tea sandwiches, scones with crème fraîche and preserves, delicious desserts, and a selection of fragrant teas. Tea is served in the Music Room, a unique opportunity to relax with friends and family in a breathtaking historic setting. In addition, Caramoor invites the community to unwind and restore in a serene setting with Sunset Yoga in the Sunken Garden in September and Yoga in the Music Room in January. This special yoga series is designed to nurture both body and mind. Each session offers a gentle, mindful practice led by an experienced instructor, with an emphasis on breath, alignment, and presence. Caramoor also offers family activities in all seasons including making Halloween treats and winter wreaths during Halloween Dessert Decorating Kids Cooking Class and Winter Wreath-Making for Families. Caramoor also offers Rosen House Studio Nights: Art and Aperitifs for adults on select Wednesday evenings, with themes including ceramic tile painting, stained glass mosaics, and jewelry design.
On November 8 as part of the Conversations at Caramoor series, Anthony Roth Costanzo, one of today’s leading opera singers, will celebrate his debut book, Countertenor (Farrar, Strauss, Giroux, October 27, 2026). Part memoir, part cultural history, the book traces the countertenor voice from its origins in the castrati of the baroque era to its singular place in opera today, exploring how this extraordinary range continues to challenge our ideas of gender, identity, and sound itself. With the same wit and vitality that define his performances, Costanzo reflects on his own path as a singer, producer, and curator shaping the future of the art form. This is a rare opportunity to hear one of opera's most compelling voices speak candidly about the instrument that made his career. Copies of Countertenor will be available for purchase, with a book signing to follow the talk.
Please visit the Caramoor website for the full schedule of Beyond the Music programs, which are announced on a rolling basis: caramoor.org/events/beyond-the-music
About Caramoor
Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts is a vibrant cultural destination nestled on 81 acres of historic gardens and woodlands in Katonah, NY. Once the home of music and art lovers Walter and Lucie Rosen, Caramoor has evolved into one of the region's most distinctive destinations for live performances, cultural engagement, and exploration – a sanctuary for music, art, and nature.
Each year, Caramoor presents an exciting array of concerts across genres – from classical, opera, and chamber music to jazz, American roots, global sounds, and the American songbook. Caramoor's acclaimed Summer Season brings audiences together for unforgettable outdoor performances from June into August in five distinct settings (the Venetian Theater, Friends Field, Spanish Courtyard, Sunken Garden, and the Music Room), while the intimate Rosen House Concert Series runs from October through May in the historic Rosen House, a Mediterranean-style villa listed on the National Register of Historic Places and filled with treasures from around the world. With a mission to engage audiences of all ages, Caramoor also offers a selection of concerts and programs for families and our youngest listeners.
Caramoor is a place where music, history, and nature come together to create moments of beauty and connection for all who visit. In addition to hearing concerts, visitors to Caramoor can tour the spectacular Rosen House, explore its intriguing collections, enjoy a picnic, and experience the lush gardens and grounds – including Caramoor's unique collection of site-specific Sound Art, permanently installed sound sculptures that draw inspiration from their environment. Caramoor also offers a formal afternoon tea service year-round in the Music Room (by reservation), the seasonal concessions Bravo Bar, and a selection of public programs such as yoga, art classes, and large-scale community events.
About Juilliard
Founded in 1905, The Juilliard School is a world leader in performing arts education. The school’s mission is to cultivate excellence through the highest caliber of education in music, dance, and drama for gifted students from around the world, so they may achieve their fullest potential, expanding the reach and elevating the impact of the arts. Juilliard is led by Damian Woetzel, seventh president of the school, who has prioritized affordability and access to the highest level of artistic education while championing Juilliard’s tradition of excellence.
Located at Lincoln Center in New York City, Juilliard offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in dance, drama (acting and playwriting), and music (classical, jazz, historical performance, and vocal arts). More than 800 artists from 42 states and 50 countries and regions are enrolled in Juilliard’s College Division, where they appear in more than 800 annual performances in the school’s five theaters; at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully and David Geffen halls and at Carnegie Hall; as well as at other venues around New York City, the U.S., and the world. The continuum of learning at Juilliard also includes nearly 400 students from elementary through high school enrolled in the Preparatory Division—Pre-College and Music Advancement Program (MAP); MAP serves students from diverse backgrounds often underrepresented in the classical music field. More than 1,200 students are enrolled in Juilliard Extension, the flagship continuing education program taught both in person and remotely by a dedicated faculty of performers, creators, and scholars. Beyond its New York campus, Juilliard is defining new directions in performing arts education for a range of learners and enthusiasts through a global K–12 educational curricula and preparatory and graduate studies at The Tianjin Juilliard School in China.
Ticketing Information
Concert tickets are available for purchase online at caramoor.org; by phone at 914.232.1252 Tuesdays through Fridays from 10am-4pm; and on site from the Box Office two hours before each performance.
Caramoor is located at 149 Girdle Ridge Road in Katonah, NY.
How to get to Caramoor: caramoor.org/visit-us/amenities
More information about visiting Caramoor: caramoor.org/visit
Oct. 2: Caramoor Opens 2026-2027 Rosen House Concert Series with Zimbabwean A Capella Quartet Nobuntu
Oct. 2: Caramoor Opens 2026-2027 Rosen House Concert Series with Zimbabwean A Capella Quartet Nobuntu
Photo of Nobuntu by SaDee. Press photos available here.
Caramoor Opens 2026-2027 Rosen House Concert Series
with Zimbabwean A Capella Quartet Nobuntu
Friday, October 2, 2026 at 7:30pm
Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts | Rosen House
149 Girdle Ridge Drive | Katonah, NY
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“[Nobuntu’s] sound was mesmeric. It was a unique, contralto blended unison, its richness the result of years of discipline and training.” – The Royal Gazette
“rich voices and exhilarating rhythms” – Sarasota Herald-Tribune on Nobuntu
KATONAH, NY – Caramoor, a vibrant cultural destination nestled on 81 acres of historic gardens and woodlands in Katonah, NY, launches its intimate 2026-2027 Rosen House Concert Series with a performance by Zimbabwean a capella ensemble Nobuntu, on Friday, October 2, 2026 at 7:30pm. Caramoor, once the estate of music and art lovers Walter and Lucie Rosen, is one of the region’s most distinctive destinations for live performance, cultural engagement, and exploration. Caramoor’s Rosen House Concert Series runs from October through May, held in the exquisite Music Room of the historic home – a Mediterranean-style villa from 1939 filled with treasures from around the world. Audiences enjoy performances by some of today’s most in-demand artists in the same living room salon setting where the Rosens once entertained their many friends.
Nobuntu, the internationally acclaimed female a cappella quartet from Zimbabwe, brings its vibrant artistry to Caramoor for the first time. Nobuntu’s inventive performances range from Zimbabwean songs to Afro-Jazz and Gospel, utilizing pure voices along with percussion such as the Mbira (thumb piano) and organic, and traditional, authentic dance movements. Named for an African concept valuing humility, love, and unity, the award-winning ensemble preserves its cultural heritage while championing music's power to transcend social and economic boundaries. Beyond the group’s extensive international tours and three studio recordings, Nobuntu leads vital community initiatives at home, empowering a new generation of young women in the arts.
About Nobuntu
Nobuntu was nominated for Best Musician of the Year at the Zimbabwe International Women Awards in London in 2015 and are currently a two-time winner for the Best Imbube Group at the Bulawayo Arts Awards 2017 and 2019. In the last few seasons, the group has performed at festivals and concert halls in Italy, Austria, Germany, Belgium, the Czech Republic and throughout the African continent. The ensemble was a huge critical success at “Trans-Vocal” in Frankfurt and “Voice Mania” in Vienna. Their first tour to Canada, in 2016, included performances in Toronto, Winnipeg, Vancouver, and Victoria.
The word Nobuntu is an African concept that values humbleness, love, unity and family from a woman’s perspective. The ensemble represents a new generation of young African women singers who celebrate and preserve their culture, beauty, and heritage through art. The ensemble’s mission is the belief that music can be an important vehicle for change, one that transcends racial, tribal, religious, gender, and economic boundaries.
Back at home, Nobuntu holds a number of community initiatives, one of which is The Nobuntu Pad Bank where they gather sanitary pads for young women in the arts in underprivileged communities.
Nobuntu has released three recordings – Thina in 2013, Ekhaya in 2016 and Obabes beMbube in 2018. The group has made dozens of television and radio appearances throughout Africa and Europe promoting these recordings and the culture of their homeland.
Beyond The Music: Yoga, Teas, Talks, & More
Caramoor has expanded its slate of community and family programming, giving visitors more ways to experience this unique setting in addition to its world-class concerts. Highlights for the 2026-2027 season include the continuation through September 5 of Caramoor’s 2026 Rosen House Focus Tour: Inside Lucie's Wardrobeon Fridays and Saturdays, inviting visitors to discover Lucie Rosen's fashions through a docent-led experience. For the first time in over thirty years, Lucie’s unique fashions are displayed in the Rosen House, enlivened by photos and new research. In related programming, on Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 7:00pm in the Music Room at the Rosen House, Caramoor presents Conversations at Caramoor: Spotlight on Lucie’s Jewelry. Beth Carver Wees, Curator Emerita of the American Wing at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and co-author of Marcus & Company: Three Generations of New York Jewelers, will place Lucie’s jewelry into historic context and speak about the well-known Manhattan jewelers of the Rosens’ era.
After September 5, 2026 Caramoor offers Rosen House Signature Tours on Fridays and Saturdays, inviting visitors to explore the historic Rosen House through a docent-led experience which shares the stories behind the House’s carefully assembled treasures, including Asian and Renaissance art, period rooms imported from European villas and châteaux, and architectural details that reveal the Rosens’ global tastes and vision for a home that celebrates beauty and culture.
Caramoor will also continue its popular Afternoon Teas, offering a variety of tea sandwiches, scones with crème fraîche and preserves, delicious desserts, and a selection of fragrant teas.Afternoon Tea was one of the English traditions Lucie Rosen enjoyed during her time living in England in the early 1910s. She kept up the practice of inviting friends and guests to tea for many years, using the time for conversation and for planning concerts and other social events. Tea is served in the Music Room, a unique opportunity to relax with friends and family in a breathtaking historic setting.
In addition, Caramoor invites the community to unwind and restore in a serene setting with Yoga in the SunkenGarden in September and Yoga in the Music Room in January. This special yoga series is designed to nurture both body and mind. Each session offers a gentle, mindful practice led by an experienced instructor, with an emphasis on breath, alignment, and presence. Whether you are new to yoga or returning to your mat, these sessions provide a peaceful way to end your day while experiencing Caramoor from a new perspective.
Caramoor also offers family activities in all seasons including making Halloween treats and winter wreaths during Halloween Dessert Decorating Kids Cooking Class and Winter Wreath-Making for Families. In 2027, Young Artists at Caramoor workshops return to let kids explore new media and the forms it can take. Caramoor also offers Rosen House Studio Nights: Art and Aperitifs for adults on select Wednesday evenings, with themes including ceramic tile painting, stained glass mosaics, and jewelry design.
Check the Caramoor website for the schedule of Beyond the Music programs, which is announced on a rolling basis: caramoor.org/events/beyond-the-music
New Collaboration with Juilliard Extension: Six Faculty-Led Lectures at Caramoor
New this season, Caramoor is teaming up with Juilliard to offer a series of six Extension courses, open to all, offering audiences the opportunity to dive deeper into the themes presented on stage throughout the Rosen House Concert Series. Participants will learn from some of the most acclaimed professors and lecturers and engage in thoughtful discussion with fellow music lovers. Classes can be taken individually or as an entire series. Topics include Beethoven to Bartók: The Expanding World of Chamber Music; The String Quartet Across Three Centuries; Music, Faith, and Power in the Baroque World; and more. Details will be announced soon.
About Caramoor
Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts is a vibrant cultural destination nestled on 81 acres of historic gardens and woodlands in Katonah, NY. Once the home of music and art lovers Walter and Lucie Rosen, Caramoor has evolved into one of the region’s most distinctive destinations for live performances, cultural engagement, and exploration – a sanctuary for music, art, and nature.
Each year, Caramoor presents an exciting array of concerts across genres – from classical, opera, and chamber music to jazz, American roots, global sounds, and the American songbook. Caramoor’s acclaimed Summer Season brings audiences together for unforgettable outdoor performances from June into August infive distinct settings (the Venetian Theater, Friends Field, Spanish Courtyard, Sunken Garden, and the Music Room), while the intimate Rosen House Concert Series runs from October through May in the historic Rosen House, a Mediterranean-style villa listed on the National Register of Historic Places and filled with treasures from around the world. With a mission to engage audiences of all ages, Caramoor also offers a selection of concerts and programs for families and our youngest listeners.
Caramoor is a place where music, history, and nature come together to create moments of beauty and connection for all who visit. In addition to hearing concerts, visitors to Caramoor can tour the spectacular Rosen House, explore its intriguing collections, enjoy a picnic, and experience the lush gardens and grounds – including Caramoor’s unique collection of site-specific Sound Art, permanently installed sound sculptures that draw inspiration from their environment. Caramoor also offers a formal afternoon tea service year-round in the Music Room (by reservation), the seasonal concessions Bravo Bar, and a selection of public programs such as yoga, art classes, and large-scale community events.
Ticketing Information
Concert tickets are available for purchase online at caramoor.org; by phone at 914.232.1252 Tuesdays through Fridays from 10am-4pm; and on site from the Box Office two hours before each performance.
Caramoor is located at 149 Girdle Ridge Road in Katonah, NY.
How to get to Caramoor: caramoor.org/visit-us/amenities
More information about visiting Caramoor: caramoor.org/visit
At-a-Glance Calendar: 2026-27 Rosen House Concert Series Performances
Friday, October 2, 2026 at 7:30pm: Nobuntu
Friday, October 16, 2026 at 7:30pm: Bandits on the Run
Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 3:00pm: Countertenor Iestyn Davies and Harpist Oliver Wass
Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 3:00pm: Pianist Jonathan Biss
Saturday, October 31 and Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 3:00pm: Evnin Rising Stars
Friday, November 6, 2026, 7:30pm: Aaron Diehl
Sunday, November 15, 2026 at 3:00pm: Renaissance Quartet
Saturday, December 5, 2026 at 8:00pm: Guitarist Julian Lage - Benefit Concert
Sunday, December 6, 2026 at 2:00pm and 4:00pm: Christmas with Cantus
Sunday, March 7, 2027 at 3:00pm: Schwab Vocal Rising Stars
Sunday, April 4, 2027 at 3:00pm: Viano Quartet
Friday, April 9, 2027 at 7:30pm: The Summer Camargo Quintet
Sunday, April 11, 2027 at 3:00pm: ACRONYM and Countertenor Reginald Mobley
Saturday April 17, 2027 at 7:30pm and Sunday, April 18, 2027 at 3:00pm: The Other Mozart with Creator &Actress Sylvia Milo
Sunday, April 25, 2027 at 3:00pm: Pianist Inon Barnatan
Sunday, May 2, 2027 at 3:00pm: Renaissance Quartet
Friday, May 7, 2027 at 7:30pm:Sister Sadie
Friday, May 14, 2027 at 7:30pm: Cabaret in the Music Room with Vocalist Mandy Gonzalez
For Caramoor’s complete schedule: caramoor.org/events
Caramoor’s Rosen House Concert Series runs from October through May, held in the exquisite Music Room of the Rosens’ historic home – a Mediterranean-style villa from 1939 filled with treasures from around the world. Photo by Gabe Palacio available in high resolution here.
Sept 13: Caramoor Presents K-Pop Sensation Big Ocean
Caramoor Presents K-Pop Sensation Big Ocean
Press photo available here.
Caramoor Presents K-Pop Sensation Big Ocean on September 13
Sunday, September 13, 2026 at 7:30pm
Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts | Rosen House Music Room
149 Girdle Ridge Road | Katonah, NY
Tickets on Sale to the Public on August 7 at 10:00am: caramoor.org/event/big-ocean-2026
Getting to Caramoor from NYC: Caramoor is an approximately one-hour ride on Metro-North from Grand Central to Katonah, NY.
For press tickets, please contact Christina Jensen, christina@jensenartists.com.
KATONAH, NY – Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts, a vibrant cultural destination nestled on 81 acres of historic gardens and woodlands in Katonah, NY, will present a special concert featuring K-Pop sensation Big Ocean on Sunday, September 13, 2026 at 7:30pm in the Rosen House Music Room.
Big Ocean is the world's first K-pop group composed of artists who are hard of hearing, redefining what performance and accessibility can look like on a global stage. Since their debut in 2024, the trio has gained international recognition for seamlessly incorporating Korean Sign Language (KSL), American Sign Language (ASL), and visual storytelling into their performances, proving that music can be experienced far beyond sound. Their mission is simple yet powerful: to create a world where music is accessible to everyone.
Consisting of PJ, Chanyeon, and Jiseok, Big Ocean has been featured by major international outlets including The New York Times, BBC, ABC News, CNN, and the Associated Press, while collaborating with multiple United Nations agencies and organizations advocating for accessibility and inclusion. Through their music, performances, and global outreach, Big Ocean continues to inspire audiences around the world, demonstrating that differences can become strengths and that music has the power to connect people across every language and barrier.
When Big Ocean visited Caramoor this past June, they fell in love with the historic Rosen House and all Caramoor has to offer. They tested out Lucie Rosen's theremin, played the piano, and gave an impromptu private performance on the Music Room stage. They enjoyed the space so much that they are returning to Katonah for this very special evening.
Caramoor, once the estate of music and art lovers Walter and Lucie Rosen, is one of the region’s most distinctive destinations for live performance, cultural engagement, and exploration. This concert, as well as Caramoor’s Rosen House Concert Series, will be held in the exquisite Music Room of the historic home – a Mediterranean-style villa from 1939 filled with treasures from around the world. Audiences enjoy performances by some of today’s most in-demand artists in the same living room salon setting where the Rosens once entertained their many friends. The estate’s gardens and grounds are also open year round to visitors, free of charge, for picnicking and walking daily from 10:00am to 4:00pm.
About Caramoor
Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts is a vibrant cultural destination nestled on 81 acres of historic gardens and woodlands in Katonah, NY. Once the home of music and art lovers Walter and Lucie Rosen, Caramoor has evolved into one of the region’s most distinctive destinations for live performances, cultural engagement, and exploration – a sanctuary for music, art, and nature.
Each year, Caramoor presents an exciting array of concerts across genres – from classical, opera, and chamber music to jazz, American roots, global sounds, and the American songbook. Caramoor’s acclaimed Summer Season brings audiences together for unforgettable outdoor performances from June into August infive distinct settings (the Venetian Theater, Friends Field, Spanish Courtyard, Sunken Garden, and the Music Room), while the intimate Rosen House Concert Series runs from October through May in the historic Rosen House, a Mediterranean-style villa listed on the National Register of Historic Places and filled with treasures from around the world. With a mission to engage audiences of all ages, Caramoor also offers a selection of concerts and programs for families and our youngest listeners.
Caramoor is a place where music, history, and nature come together to create moments of beauty and connection for all who visit. In addition to hearing concerts, visitors to Caramoor can tour the spectacular Rosen House, explore its intriguing collections, enjoy a picnic, and experience the lush gardens and grounds – including Caramoor’s unique collection of site-specific Sound Art, permanently installed sound sculptures that draw inspiration from their environment. Caramoor also offers a formal afternoon tea service year-round in the Music Room (by reservation), the seasonal concessions Bravo Bar, and a selection of public programs such as yoga, art classes, and large-scale community events.
How to get to Caramoor: caramoor.org/visit-us/amenities
More information about visiting Caramoor: caramoor.org/visit
For Caramoor’s complete schedule: caramoor.org/events
Caramoor Announces Rosen House Concert Series - 21 Classical, Jazz, Folk, and Global Music Concerts - October 2026 to May 2027
Caramoor Announces Rosen House Concert Series - 21 Classical, Jazz, Folk, and Global Music Concerts - October 2026 to May 2027
Press photos available here.
Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts Announces 2026-2027 Rosen House Concert Series
Featuring 21 Classical, Jazz, Folk, and Global Music Concerts from October 2026 through May 2027 in the Music Room of the Historic Rosen House
Plus Expanded Public Programming and a New Collaboration with Juilliard Extension
“a year-round powerhouse of cultural activity” – BBC Music Magazine
Information & Tickets: caramoor.org
Tickets on Sale July 21 at 10:00am
(Member Pre-Sale Runs from July 14 to 20)
Getting to Caramoor from NYC: Caramoor is an approximately one-hour ride on Metro-North from Grand Central to Katonah, NY.
KATONAH, NY – Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts, a vibrant cultural destination nestled on 81 acres of historic gardens and woodlands in Katonah, NY, announces the 2026-2027 season of its intimate Rosen House Concert Series, which includes twenty-one performances featuring classical, jazz, folk, and global music held from October 2026 through May 2027. Caramoor also continues its commitment to mentoring the next generation of classical musicians with its annual Evnin Rising Stars and Schwab Vocal Rising Stars programs, as well as the Ernst Stiefel String Quartet-in-Residence, held this season by the Renaissance String Quartet. In addition, Caramoor will offer expanded public programs, going Beyond the Music with Yoga, Teas, Talks and More and giving the community more opportunities to engage with this special location. These include a new collaboration with Juilliard Extension, Juilliard’s flagship program for nonmatriculated students, presenting the inaugural set of six faculty-led lectures complementing the Rosen House Concert Series.
Caramoor, once the estate of music and art lovers Walter and Lucie Rosen, is one of the region’s most distinctive destinations for live performance, cultural engagement, and exploration. Caramoor’s Rosen House Concert Series is held in the exquisite Music Room of the historic home – a Mediterranean-style villa from 1939 filled with treasures from around the world. Audiences enjoy performances by some of today’s most in-demand artists in the same living room salon setting where the Rosens once entertained their many friends. The estate’s gardens and grounds are also open year round to visitors, free of charge, for picnicking and walking daily from 10:00am to 4:00pm.
2026-2027 Rosen House Concerts Series
Nobuntu
Friday, October 2, 2026 at 7:30pm
Nobuntu, the internationally acclaimed female a cappella quartet from Zimbabwe, brings its vibrant artistry to Caramoor for the first time. Nobuntu’s inventive performances range from traditional Zimbabwean songs to Afro-Jazz and Gospel, utilizing pure voices along with traditional dance and percussion. Named for an African concept valuing humility, love, and unity, the award-winning ensemble preserves its cultural heritage while championing music's power to transcend social and economic boundaries. Beyond the group’s extensive international tours and three studio recordings, Nobuntu leads vital community initiatives at home, empowering a new generation of young women in the arts.
Bandits on the Run
Friday, October 16, 2026 at 7:30pm
Presented in collaboration with City Winery
Bandits on the Run is an indie-folk-pop-Americana outfit consisting of three lead singers who also play guitar, cello, suitcase drum, accordion, and various toy instruments. They hail from Brooklyn and are known for their vivacious performance style, genre-defying sound, soaring harmonies, and ability to make music-magic happen everywhere from subway platforms to concert halls. Their three-part harmonies have been heard filling iconic venues while opening for The Wood Brothers’ 2025 East Coast tour, on the main stages at Colorado’s Rocky Mount Folks Fest and Michigan’s Blissfest, and in a sold-out residency at Manhattan’s Bowery Electric.
Countertenor Iestyn Davies and Harpist Oliver Wass
Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 3:00pm
Celebrated British countertenor Iestyn Davies is known for his vocal beauty and technical dexterity. An esteemed Handelian, he is a GRAMMY-winner and recipient of multiple Gramophone awards, with appearances at The Metropolitan Opera, La Scala, and Carnegie Hall. He earned an Olivier Award nomination for his performance in the play Farinelli and the King in London and New York. In 2022, Davies appeared with lutenist Thomas Dunford in the Music Room, and now he returns with Oliver Wass, the first harpist ever to win the prestigious Guildhall Gold Medal, for a recital of works by Dowland, Purcell, Handel, Gluck, Monteverdi and more.
Pianist Jonathan Biss
Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 3:00pm
Pianist Jonathan Biss is recognized globally for his impeccable taste and formidable technique. He has appeared as a soloist with the foremost ensembles of the world, including the Los Angeles and New York Philharmonics, the Boston Symphony, and the Royal Concertgebouw. Biss is particularly renowned for his deep engagement with the music of Beethoven. He has recorded the complete piano sonatas of the composer, created a widely viewed Coursera lecture series, spearheaded the Beethoven/5 commissioning project, and is the author of the acclaimed book Unquiet: My Life with Beethoven. Beyond his extensive touring and advocacy for newly commissioned works, Biss serves as the Co-Artistic Director of the Marlboro Music School and Festival. He is a frequent contributor to The New York Times and the recipient of numerous prestigious honors, including the Leonard Bernstein Award, an Avery Fisher Career Grant, and a Gilmore Young Artist Award. At Caramoor, he will present his program Words Fail! featuring selections from Mendelssohn’s Songs Without Words, Janáček’s “Words Fail!” from On the Overgrown Path, Kurtág’s “Quiet talk with the Devil” and “Silence” from Játékok, Amy Beth Kirsten’s (speak to me), and Schumann’s Variations on an Original Theme and Fantasy in C Major, Op. 17.
Evnin Rising Stars
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 3:00pm
Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 3:00pm
These two performances feature participants in Caramoor’s Evnin Rising Stars mentoring program, which has nurtured emerging talent since 1992. Each year, the program’s Artistic Director Marcy Rosen identifies some of the most promising musicians at the cusp of their careers, bringing them to Caramoor for a weeklong chamber music residency with distinguished artist mentors. In addition to Rosen, this year’s mentors are violinist Soovin Kim and violist Dmitri Murrath, both alumni of the Evnin Rising Stars program. The 2026 Evnin Rising Stars are Isabelle Ai Durrenberger, violin; Stephen Kim, violin; Julian Rhee, violin; Laura Liu, viola; Emad Zolfaghari, viola; Andrew Byun, cello; Annie Jacobs-Perkins, cello; and Albert Cano Smit, piano. The Evnin Rising Stars and the artist mentors will perform chamber music by Mozart, Janáček, and Franck on October 31 and music by Beethoven, Bartók, and Brahms on November 1. Tickets are free for audience members ages 18 and under.
Pianist Aaron Diehl
Friday, November 6, 2026, 7:30pm
Presented in collaboration with Jazz at Lincoln Center
Pianist Aaron Diehl has quietly re-defined the lines between jazz and classical, and built a global career around his nuanced, understated approach to music-making. He has collaborated with musical giants such as Wynton Marsalis, Cécile McLorin Salvant, and Philip Glass. Diehl serves as the Artistic Director of the Jazz in July Festival at 92NY and frequently performs as a soloist with the New York Philharmonic, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, and the Cleveland Orchestra. A familiar presence at Caramoor, Diehl recorded his debut solo album, Live at Caramoor, at the venue in 2008 and most recently returned for a performance with The Knights of Mary Lou Williams’ Zodiac Suite, following his landmark recording of the work in 2023.
Renaissance String Quartet
Sunday, November 15, 2026 at 3:00pm
2026-2027 Ernst Stiefel String Quartet-in-Residence
The Renaissance String Quartet makes the first of three appearances at Caramoor as part of Caramoor’s yearlong mentorship program dedicated to supporting rising ensembles. Founded in 2021 by violinists Randall Goosby and Jeremiah Blacklow, violist Jameel Martin, and cellist Daniel Hass, the quartet was built on over a decade of friendship formed at The Perlman Music Program and The Juilliard School. Driven by a desire to reimagine the capacity of the string quartet, the ensemble commands a diverse repertoire of classic, underrepresented, and new works to champion an inclusive vision for the future of classical music. As recipients of a 2024 Salon de Virtuosi career grant, the quartet has performed extensively across the globe, featuring recent international debuts at Queen Elizabeth Hall in London and Muziekhaven in Amsterdam alongside dynamic collaborations and educational residencies spanning from Princeton University to Kingston, Jamaica. At Caramoor, the Renaissance Quartet will perform W.A. Mozart’s Adagio and Fugue in C minor, K. 546; Florence Price’s String Quartet No. 2 in A minor; and Béla Bartók’s String Quartet No. 1. Tickets are free for audience members ages 18 and under.
Guitarist Julian Lage – Benefit Concert
Saturday, December 5, 2026 at 8:00pm
Hailed as one of the most prodigious guitarists of his generation and “highest category of improvising musicians” (The New Yorker), Julian Lage is known for blending jazz traditions with American roots music through virtuosic technique and improvisation. A former child prodigy who performed at the 2000 GRAMMYs, he has released acclaimed albums from his GRAMMY-nominated debut Sounding Point to his 2026 Blue Note release Scenes from Above.
A pre-concert Benefit Dinner in the Formal Dining Room offers a way to support Caramoor in a meaningful way. Attendees will enjoy a three-course meal, fine wine, and conversation with Caramoor's most ardent supporters. Select concert tickets also include a post-concert reception with Julian Lage.
Christmas with Cantus
Sunday, December 6, 2026 at 2:00pm and 4:00pm
Now in its 32nd season, the widely acclaimed low-voice ensemble Cantus is known for its trademark warmth, blend, and innovative programming. Lessons and Carols for Our Time invites audiences to a rich, contemplative holiday experience that merges tradition with timely resonance. Cantus reimagines the beloved format of Lessons and Carols, exploring themes of hope, peace, and unity through classic carols, music from around the world, and a captivating blend of poetry curated by award-winning author Michael Kleber-Diggs.
Celebrate the season with the timeless beauty of carols such as “Silent Night” and “I Saw Three Ships,” alongside recent works from bold, fresh compositional voices like Zanaida Robles and Marian L. Harrison. The program unfolds with a dynamic range of emotions and textures, featuring pieces by Rachmaninoff, Ariel Ramirez, and Eric Whitacre that spark reflections on faith and humanity. At once classic and modern, Lessons and Carols for Our Time is a heartfelt program that evokes the spirit of celebration and reflection.
Schwab Vocal Rising Stars
Sunday, March 7, 2027 at 3:00pm
The spring Rosen House Concert Series opens with the Schwab Vocal Rising Stars’ culminating performance. Every year, Schwab Vocal Rising Stars’s Artistic Director Steven Blier selects four promising singers and a pianist for a week-long Caramoor residency with Blier and Associate Artistic Director Bénédicte Jourdois that includes daily coaching, rehearsals, and workshops, culminating in this concert in the Music Room. Together they will present Guilty Pleasures, a program of secrets, admonitions, parables, guilt, and delights from many cultures and centuries. This bracing dive into the Seven Deadly Sins (with a side tour to some sweeter peccadillos) includes songs by Strauss, Britten, John Jacob Niles, Brahms, and Irving Berlin. Tickets are free for audience members ages 18 and under.
Viano Quartet
Sunday, April 4, 2027 at 3:00pm
The Viano Quartet has quickly soared to international acclaim as a dynamic and in demand string ensemble. Formed in 2015 at the Colburn Conservatory of Music, the group achieved major recognition after winning First Prize at the Banff International String Quartet Competition. The quartet was awarded the Avery Fisher Career Grant in 2025. Equally committed to classical masterworks and contemporary repertoire, the ensemble actively collaborates with leading modern composers. The discography of the quartet highlights a diverse range across traditional and modern eras, featuring the 2023 debut EP Portraits and the 2025 full-length album Voyager. The quartet also shares a deep passion for chamber music education by working with young artists at leading music institutions around the world. At Caramoor, the Viano Quartet will give the New York premiere of String Quartet No. 2: Dhara by celebrated composer Reena Esmail, whose music weaves together the traditions of Hindustani and Western classical music, alongside Haydn’s String Quartet in C Major, selections from Dvořák’s Cypresses, and Mendelssohn’s String Quartet No. 4 in E Minor.
The Summer Camargo Quintet
Friday, April 9, 2027 at 7:30pm
Presented in collaboration with Jazz at Lincoln Center
Twenty-four-year-old jazz trumpeter Summer Camargo is a composer and bandleader recently named a "25 for the Future" rising jazz star by DownBeat magazine. In 2022 she became the newest and youngest member of the Saturday Night Live house band, and is also enjoying her most recent role as a band member in Broadway’s new musical, Just in Time. She is a regular performer at notable New York City jazz clubs like Dizzy’s and Birdland, as well as a member of the Mingus Big Band. Camargo has toured with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra on the Big Band Holidays tour, performed with Jon Batiste at the Newport Jazz Festival, was a guest artist at Wynton at 60, and performed her original composition “Alalazoo” at the 2022 Jazz at Lincoln Center Gala.
ACRONYM
Reginald Mobley, countertenor
Sunday, April 11, 2027 at 3:00pm
GRAMMY-nominated American countertenor Reginald Mobley and the acclaimed Baroque band ACRONYM join forces for Lasciatemi Morire: Songs of Love, Death and Devotion. Globally renowned for his purity of tone and deft interpretations of early music, Mobley regularly performs with top orchestras across the globe and serves as a leading advocate for diversity in classical programming. He shares the stage with ACRONYM, an early music string ensemble dedicated to premiering forgotten instrumental works of the seventeenth century. Since forming in 2012, the ensemble has released numerous critically acclaimed albums and captivated audiences with their consummate style. Together, they present a historically rich program featuring vocal and instrumental compositions by Claudio Monteverdi, Barbara Strozzi, Antonio Vivaldi, Isabella Leonarda, and other notable figures of the Baroque era.
The Other Mozart
Sylvia Milo, creator & actress
Nathan Davis, composer & sound designer
Phyllis Chen, composer
Saturday, April 17, 2027 at 7:30pm
Sunday, April 18, 2027 at 3:00pm
The Other Mozart is an award-winning play telling the true, forgotten story of Nannerl Mozart, the sister of Amadeus – a prodigy, keyboard virtuoso and composer, who performed throughout Europe with her brother to equal acclaim, but her work and her story faded away, lost to history. Created, written and performed by Sylvia Milo, The Other Mozart had a critically acclaimed Off-Broadway run in New York City at HERE Arts Center, earning Drama Desk and Off Broadway Alliance nominations. It also had eight New York Innovative Theatre (NYIT) nominations, winning Outstanding Solo Performance and Original Music. It has had over 350 performances worldwide to date. The New York Times describes the play as “strikingly beautiful,” while The Los Angeles Times raves, “With an emotional precision that captures and rewards attention throughout, Sylvia Milo rescues Nannerl’s genius."
Pianist Inon Barnatan
Sunday, April 25, 2027 at 3:00pm
Recognized as a highly admired pianist of his generation, Inon Barnatan has established a uniquely varied career as a soloist, curator, and collaborator. He performs regularly with leading orchestras worldwide and served as the inaugural Artist in Association of the New York Philharmonic. The versatile musician has appeared with prominent ensembles including the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the Chicago Symphony, and the Leipzig Gewandhaus. As a curator, he serves as the Music Director for the SummerFest of the La Jolla Music Society. He maintains close partnerships in chamber music, frequently performing alongside cellist Alisa Weilerstein and soprano Renée Fleming. At Caramoor, Barnatan presents a program framed by Chopin's Four Ballades, which creates a dialogue across time between Chopin, his influences, and his successors. It includes music by the originator of the nocturne as a solo piano piece, Irish composer John Field; Samuel Barber (whose Nocturne, Op. 33 is an homage to Field); along with mazurkas by Karol Szymanowski and Thomas Ades, revealing how Chopin’s incorporation of Polish idioms continued to inspire composers in the 20th and 21st centuries.
Renaissance String Quartet
Sunday, May 2 , 2027 at 3:00pm
2026-27 Ernst Stiefel String Quartet-in-Residence
For its second of three performances as the 2026-27 Ernst Stiefel String Quartet-in-Residence, the Renaissance String Quartet presents a program that places Mozart and Ravel in dialogue with a bold new work by founding cellist Daniel Hass, reflecting the ensemble’s commitment to both classical mastery and contemporary creation. The program features the world premiere of Suite for String Quartet by Hass, paired with Mozart’s String Quartet No. 22 in B-flat Major, K. 589 and Ravel’s String Quartet in F Major. Tickets are free for audience members ages 18 and under.
Sister Sadie
Friday, May 7, 2027 at 7:30pm
Presented in collaboration with City Winery
Sister Sadie is a GRAMMY-nominated all female bluegrass supergroup renowned for its hard driving acoustic sound and breathtaking vocal harmonies. Formed after a spontaneous jam session at the legendary Station Inn in Nashville, the acclaimed ensemble quickly made history as the first all female band to win the prestigious Entertainer of the Year award from the International Bluegrass Music Association in 2020. Having also secured multiple Vocal Group of the Year titles from the organization, the band bridges the gap between traditional mountain music and a vibrant contemporary edge. Delivering fiery and high energy performances with exceptional instrumental prowess, Sister Sadie continues to tour extensively and captivate audiences at major music festivals and historic concert venues across the nation.
Vocalist Mandy Gonzalez
Friday, May 14, 2027 at 7:30pm
Cabaret in the Music Room
Mandy Gonzalez is an accomplished film, television, and stage actor celebrated for her starring roles on Broadway. She is widely known for her portrayal of Nina Rosario in the original cast of In the Heights, as well as her acclaimed performances as Angelica Schuyler in Hamilton and Elphaba in Wicked. Beyond her extensive theatrical credits, Gonzalez is a familiar presence on television with recurring roles in programs such as Madam Secretary and Quantico. As a versatile recording artist and concert performer, she released her debut solo album Fearless, which features a title track written by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Her captivating cabaret performances showcase a dynamic vocal range and a deeply personal storytelling style. Gonzalez is also the founder of the Fearless Squad, a community focused on inclusivity and positivity, and she brings this inspiring energy to audiences worldwide.
Beyond the Music: Yoga, Teas, Talks, & More
Caramoor has expanded its slate of community and family programming, giving visitors more ways to experience this unique setting in addition to its world-class concerts. Highlights for the 2026-2027 season include the continuation through September 5 of Caramoor’s 2026 Rosen House Focus Tour: Inside Lucie's Wardrobe on Fridays and Saturdays, inviting visitors to discover Lucie Rosen's fashions through a docent-led experience. For the first time in over thirty years, Lucie’s unique fashions are displayed in the Rosen House, enlivened by photos and new research. In related programming, on Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 7:00pm in the Music Room at the Rosen House, Caramoor presents Conversations at Caramoor: Spotlight on Lucie’s Jewelry. Beth Carver Wees, Curator Emerita of the American Wing at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and co-author of Marcus & Company: Three Generations of New York Jewelers, will place Lucie’s jewelry into historic context and speak about the well-known Manhattan jewelers of the Rosens’ era.
After September 5, 2026 Caramoor offers Rosen House Signature Tours on Fridays and Saturdays, inviting visitors to explore the historic Rosen House through a docent-led experience which shares the stories behind the House’s carefully assembled treasures, including Asian and Renaissance art, period rooms imported from European villas and châteaux, and architectural details that reveal the Rosens’ global tastes and vision for a home that celebrates beauty and culture.
Caramoor will also continue its popular Afternoon Teas, offering a variety of tea sandwiches, scones with crème fraîche and preserves, delicious desserts, and a selection of fragrant teas. Afternoon Tea was one of the English traditions Lucie Rosen enjoyed during her time living in England in the early 1910s. She kept up the practice of inviting friends and guests to tea for many years, using the time for conversation and for planning concerts and other social events. Tea is served in the Music Room, a unique opportunity to relax with friends and family in a breathtaking historic setting.
In addition, Caramoor invites the community to unwind and restore in a serene setting with Yoga in the Sunken Garden in September and Yoga in the Music Room in January. This special yoga series is designed to nurture both body and mind. Each session offers a gentle, mindful practice led by an experienced instructor, with an emphasis on breath, alignment, and presence. Whether you are new to yoga or returning to your mat, these sessions provide a peaceful way to end your day while experiencing Caramoor from a new perspective.
Caramoor also offers family activities in all seasons including making Halloween treats and winter wreaths during Halloween Dessert Decorating Kids Cooking Class and Winter Wreath-Making for Families. In 2027, Young Artists at Caramoor workshops return to let kids explore new media and the forms it can take. Caramoor also offers Rosen House Studio Nights: Art and Aperitifs for adults on select Wednesday evenings, with themes including ceramic tile painting, stained glass mosaics, and jewelry design.
Check the Caramoor website for the schedule of Beyond the Music programs, which is announced on a rolling basis: caramoor.org/events/beyond-the-music
New Collaboration with Juilliard Extension: Six Faculty-Led Lectures at Caramoor
New this season, Caramoor is teaming up with Juilliard to offer a series of six Extension courses, open to all, offering audiences the opportunity to dive deeper into the themes presented on stage throughout the Rosen House Concert Series. Participants will learn from some of the most acclaimed professors and lecturers and engage in thoughtful discussion with fellow music lovers. Classes can be taken individually or as an entire series. Topics include Beethoven to Bartók: The Expanding World of Chamber Music; The String Quartet Across Three Centuries; Music, Faith, and Power in the Baroque World; and more. Details will be announced soon.
About Caramoor
Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts is a vibrant cultural destination nestled on 81 acres of historic gardens and woodlands in Katonah, NY. Once the home of music and art lovers Walter and Lucie Rosen, Caramoor has evolved into one of the region’s most distinctive destinations for live performances, cultural engagement, and exploration – a sanctuary for music, art, and nature.
Each year, Caramoor presents an exciting array of concerts across genres – from classical, opera, and chamber music to jazz, American roots, global sounds, and the American songbook. Caramoor’s acclaimed Summer Season brings audiences together for unforgettable outdoor performances from June into August in five distinct settings (the Venetian Theater, Friends Field, Spanish Courtyard, Sunken Garden, and the Music Room), while the intimate Rosen House Concert Series runs from October through May in the historic Rosen House, a Mediterranean-style villa listed on the National Register of Historic Places and filled with treasures from around the world. With a mission to engage audiences of all ages, Caramoor also offers a selection of concerts and programs for families and our youngest listeners.
Caramoor is a place where music, history, and nature come together to create moments of beauty and connection for all who visit. In addition to hearing concerts, visitors to Caramoor can tour the spectacular Rosen House, explore its intriguing collections, enjoy a picnic, and experience the lush gardens and grounds – including Caramoor’s unique collection of site-specific Sound Art, permanently installed sound sculptures that draw inspiration from their environment. Caramoor also offers a formal afternoon tea service year-round in the Music Room (by reservation), the seasonal concessions Bravo Bar, and a selection of public programs such as yoga, art classes, and large-scale community events.
Ticketing Information
Concert tickets are available for purchase online at caramoor.org; by phone at 914.232.1252 Tuesdays through Fridays from 10am-4pm; and on site from the Box Office two hours before each performance.
Caramoor is located at 149 Girdle Ridge Road in Katonah, NY.
How to get to Caramoor: caramoor.org/visit-us/amenities
More information about visiting Caramoor: caramoor.org/visit
At-a-Glance Calendar: 2026-27 Rosen House Concert Series Performances
Friday, October 2, 2026 at 7:30pm: Nobuntu
Friday, October 16, 2026 at 7:30pm: Bandits on the Run
Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 3:00pm: Countertenor Iestyn Davies and Harpist Oliver Wass
Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 3:00pm: Pianist Jonathan Biss
Saturday, October 31 and Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 3:00pm: Evnin Rising Stars
Friday, November 6, 2026, 7:30pm: Aaron Diehl
Sunday, November 15, 2026 at 3:00pm: Renaissance Quartet
Saturday, December 5, 2026 at 8:00pm: Guitarist Julian Lage - Benefit Concert
Sunday, December 6, 2026 at 2:00pm and 4:00pm: Christmas with Cantus
Sunday, March 7, 2027 at 3:00pm: Schwab Vocal Rising Stars
Sunday, April 4, 2027 at 3:00pm: Viano Quartet
Friday, April 9, 2027 at 7:30pm: The Summer Camargo Quintet
Sunday, April 11, 2027 at 3:00pm: ACRONYM and Countertenor Reginald Mobley
Saturday April 17, 2027 at 7:30pm and Sunday, April 18, 2027 at 3:00pm: The Other Mozart with Creator & Actress Sylvia Milo
Sunday, April 25, 2027 at 3:00pm: Pianist Inon Barnatan
Sunday, May 2, 2027 at 3:00pm: Renaissance Quartet
Friday, May 7, 2027 at 7:30pm: Sister Sadie
Friday, May 14, 2027 at 7:30pm: Cabaret in the Music Room with Vocalist Mandy Gonzalez
For Caramoor’s complete schedule: caramoor.org/events
Caramoor’s Rosen House Concert Series runs from October through May, held in the exquisite Music Room of the Rosens’ historic home – a Mediterranean-style villa from 1939 filled with treasures from around the world. Photo by Gabe Palacio available in high resolution here.
Caramoor Presents Mark Morris Dance Group on July 30 as Part of 2026 Summer Season
Caramoor Presents Mark Morris Dance Group on July 30 as Part of 2026 Summer Season
Photo of Mark Morris Dance Group available in hi-resolution here
Caramoor Presents Mark Morris Dance Group on July 30
Part of Caramoor’s 2026 Summer Season
More than 30 Concerts from June 20-August 2
Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 7:30pm
Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts | Venetian Theater
149 Girdle Ridge Road | Katonah, NY
Tickets & Information
Getting to Caramoor from NYC: Caramoor is an approximately one-hour ride on Metro-North from Grand Central to Katonah, NY. From the Katonah station, Caramoor runs a free shuttle every 20 minutes for 2 1/2 hours before and 30 minutes following afternoon and evening concerts during the Summer Season.
For press tickets, please contact Christina Jensen, christina@jensenartists.com.
KATONAH, NY – Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts – a vibrant cultural destination nestled on 81 acres of historic gardens and woodlands in Katonah, NY – presents Mark Morris Dance Group (MMDG) on Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 7:30pm in the iconic Venetian Theater, as part of Caramoor’s 2026 Summer Season of over thirty performances between June 20 and August 2, 2026. Caramoor, once the estate of music and art lovers Walter and Lucie Rosen, is one of the region’s most distinctive destinations for live performance, cultural engagement, and exploration. The Summer Season immerses the entire estate in music, with concerts happening in five distinct settings – the Venetian Theater, Spanish Courtyard, Friends Field, Sunken Garden, and the Music Room.
Mark Morris Dance Group last performed at Caramoor in 2024, and returns with a program showcasing its signature blend of wit, grace, and profound musicality. MMDG has been hailed as "the preeminent modern dance organization of our time" by none other than Yo-Yo Ma. Morris, celebrated as the most musical of living choreographers, treats audiences to a feast for eyes and ears. This performance of thought-provoking repertory works set to American music by acclaimed composers of the 20th and 21st centuries captures the sheer joy and human authenticity that make this company an enduring treasure, and includes Three Preludes (1992, music by George Gershwin), Northwest (2025, music by John Luther Adams), Jenn and Spencer (2013, music by Henry Cowell), and Dancing Honeymoon (1998, music by Ethan Iverson) – all performed live by the Mark Morris Dance Group Music Ensemble.
Watch an Excerpt from Jenn and Spencer by Mark Morris Dance Group
Related Events
Dance for PD: A Free Movement Class
Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 12:00pm
Diane Moss Education Center at Caramoor
Come explore movement and music in ways that are enjoyable, stimulating and creative. Based on the award-winning Dance for PD method, this interactive, research-backed class is appropriate for anyone with PD, at all levels of ability and mobility. No dance experience is required. You’ll explore elements of modern dance, ballet, creative movement, jazz, and social dancing in a non-pressured, social environment in which music energizes, enriches and empowers. Classes modeled after Dance for PD are available in more than 500 communities in 30 countries around the world. This class is open to anyone living with Parkinson’s and their families, friends and care partners. The workshop will be led by David Leventhal, Program Director and Founding Teacher of Dance for PD. This program is presented in collaboration with Mark Morris Dance Group. Tickets are free, but advance registration is required.
About Mark Morris Dance Group
Celebrating 45 years of groundbreaking artistry, the Mark Morris Dance Group (MMDG) continues to inspire, innovate, and connect through the power of dance. Founded in 1980, the company made its debut in New York City and quickly rose to prominence with a touring schedule that expanded across the U.S. and around the globe. In 1986, MMDG captivated national audiences with its first television appearance on PBS’s Dance in America, and just two years later, it was named the national dance company of Belgium, enjoying a prestigious three-year residency at Brussels’ Théâtre Royal de la Monnaie. Returning to the U.S. in 1991, MMDG solidified its reputation as one of the world’s leading dance companies.
MMDG has a long and celebrated history of performing at the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM). Since 1984, the company has performed at BAM for 37 seasons and continues to appear regularly. MMDG also has a 20-year legacy of performing at Lincoln Center’s Mostly Mozart and White Light Festivals and will soon be presenting its 3rd annual summer season at The Joyce. The company also maintains deep-rooted partnerships with major cultural institutions, including its West Coast home, Cal Performances in Berkeley, and its Midwest home at the Krannert Center at the University of Illinois.
MMDG’s international acclaim includes two Laurence Olivier Awards and a Critics’ Circle Dance Award for Best Foreign Dance Company, earned during its celebrated London seasons. True to founder Mark Morris’s vision, the company has performed with live music at every show since the creation of the MMDG Music Ensemble in 1996. Collaborations with world-renowned artists such as Yo-Yo Ma, Emanuel Ax, Stephanie Blythe, and Ethan Iverson, as well as leading orchestras have become hallmarks of the company’s performances.
MMDG also boasts a rich history of interdisciplinary collaborations with visual artists and designers including Robert Bordo, Howard Hodgkin, Adrianne Lobel, Allen Moyer, Isaac Mizrahi, and Martin Pakledinaz. Its film and television work includes Dido and Aeneas, Falling Down Stairs, and PBS’s Great Performances broadcast of The Hard Nut, Mozart Dances and L’Allegro, il Penseroso ed il Moderato.
Beyond the stage, MMDG is deeply committed to community engagement, offering inclusive arts and humanities programs at home and on tour. In 2001, the Mark Morris Dance Center opened in Brooklyn, NY to provide a home for the Dance Group and its Dance for PD program, subsidized rental space for local artists, and dance classes for students of all ages and abilities.
Dining at Caramoor
Caramoor’s on-site dining options include Pre-Ordered Gourmet Picnics available for pick-up two hours prior to each mainstage concert, which can be pre-ordered until the Tuesday before the performance. The menu is prepared by local coffee and sandwich purveyor G.E. Brown with curated artisanal cheese boards from Second Mouse Cheese Shop. In addition, the Bravo Bar is open two hours before each performance, offering snacks and lemonade, iced tea, wine, cocktails, and buzz-free beverages as well as a rotating selection of offerings from local food creators including It Must Have Been the Bake, Bark and Brine BBQ, G.E. Brown, Pizza Girls, Walter’s Hot Dogs,Second Mouse Cheese Shop, LMNOP, and Miss Mona Makes Ice Cream. Specific offerings are noted for each performance on Caramoor’s website. For more information on Dining at Caramoor and to pre-order picnics, visit caramoor.org/visit-us/amenities.
About Caramoor
Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts is a vibrant cultural destination nestled on 81 acres of historic gardens and woodlands in Katonah, NY. Once the home of music and art lovers Walter and Lucie Rosen, Caramoor has evolved into one of the region’s most distinctive destinations for live performances, cultural engagement, and exploration – a sanctuary for music, art, and nature.
Each year, Caramoor presents an exciting array of concerts across genres – from classical, opera, and chamber music to jazz, American roots, global sounds, and the American songbook. Caramoor’s acclaimed Summer Season brings audiences together for unforgettable outdoor performances from June into August infive distinct settings (the Venetian Theater, Friends Field, Spanish Courtyard, Sunken Garden, and the Music Room), while the intimate Rosen House Concert Series runs from October through May in the historic Rosen House, a Mediterranean-style villa listed on the National Register of Historic Places and filled with treasures from around the world. With a mission to engage audiences of all ages, Caramoor also offers a selection of concerts and programs for families and our youngest listeners.
Caramoor is a place where music, history, and nature come together to create moments of beauty and connection for all who visit. In addition to hearing concerts, visitors to Caramoor can tour the spectacular Rosen House, explore its intriguing collections, enjoy a picnic, and experience the lush gardens and grounds – including Caramoor’s unique collection of site-specific Sound Art, permanently installed sound sculptures that draw inspiration from their environment. Caramoor also offers a formal afternoon tea service year-round in the Music Room (by reservation), the seasonal Bravo Bar concessions stand, and a selection of public programs such as yoga, art classes, and large-scale community events.
For Caramoor’s complete schedule: caramoor.org/events
Ticketing Information
Concert tickets are available for purchase online at caramoor.org; by phone at 914.232.1252 Tuesdays through Fridays from 10am-4pm; and on site from the Box Office two hours before each performance.
Caramoor is located at 149 Girdle Ridge Road in Katonah, NY.
How to get to Caramoor: caramoor.org/visit-us/amenities
More information about visiting Caramoor: caramoor.org/visit
July 23: Caramoor Presents Electrifying Pianist Yuja Wang and Latin Music Supergroup People of Earth in First Public Performance Together
July 23: Caramoor Presents Electrifying Pianist Yuja Wang and Latin Music Supergroup People of Earth in First Public Performance Together
L-R Yuja Wang, People of Earth, Ahmed Alom, courtesy of the artists. Available in high resolution here.
Caramoor Presents GRAMMY®-Winning Pianist Yuja Wang and Latin Music Supergroup People of Earth in First Public Performance Together
Part of Caramoor’s 2026 Summer Season
More than 30 Concerts from June 20-August 2
Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 7:30pm
Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts | Venetian Theater
149 Girdle Ridge Road | Katonah, NY
Tickets & Information
Getting to Caramoor from NYC: Caramoor is an approximately one-hour ride on Metro-North from Grand Central to Katonah, NY. From the Katonah station, Caramoor runs a free shuttle every 20 minutes for 2 1/2 hours before and 30 minutes following afternoon and evening concerts during the Summer Season.
For press tickets, please contact Christina Jensen, christina@jensenartists.com.
KATONAH, NY – Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts – a vibrant cultural destination nestled on 81 acres of historic gardens and woodlands in Katonah, NY – presents GRAMMY®-winning pianist Yuja Wang in her Caramoor debut, performing with Latin music supergroup People of Earth (PoE) on Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 7:30pm in Caramoor’s iconic Venetian Theater. The concert, which is Wang and PoE’s first public performance together and only concert on the East Coast this summer, will take listeners on a vibrant journey through the sounds of Latin America, composed and music directed by Cuban piano phenom Ahmed Alom. It is one of the many highlights of Caramoor’s 2026 Summer Season of over thirty performances between June 20 and August 2. Caramoor, once the estate of music and art lovers Walter and Lucie Rosen, is one of the region’s most distinctive destinations for live performance, cultural engagement, and exploration. The Summer Season immerses the entire estate in music, with concerts happening in five distinct settings – the Venetian Theater, Spanish Courtyard, Friends Field, Sunken Garden, and the Music Room.
Music Director Ahmed Alom says of this collaboration, “The concept is rooted in this supergroup of musicians who come from different parts of the world: Cuba, Venezuela, Puerto Rico, among others. When curating this program, the guiding ideas were creativity, originality, connection, and unpredictability. Collaborating with Yuja, a true musical force of nature, rooted in classical music yet possessing a fascinating imagination and curiosity to expand and integrate other musical structures into her playing, the challenge is to find common ground between seemingly different musical worlds and put them together in genuine service of the music.”
Yuja Wang and PoE’s program together includes Leonard Bernstein’s “Mambo” from West Side Story; works by Cuban composers Ernesto Lecuona and Arturo Márquez; and selections by Pete Rodriguez, Camila Cabello, Nikolai Kapustin, and Dizzy Gillespie arranged for piano four-hands by Alom. The program closes with La Diáspora, a newly commissioned piano concerto written by Ahmed Alom and dedicated to Yuja Wang, which combines all of these traditions creating something unmistakably New York. Alom's compositional language bridges classical music, jazz, and Latin American tradition, with every musical element tailored to each member of People of Earth. The piece calls for electronics, violin, trumpet, percussion, and piano, and traverses a wide range of styles: Son Montuno, Bolero, Rumba, Cha-Cha-Chá, Timba, and Merengue.
GRAMMY®-winning pianist Yuja Wang is celebrated for her charismatic artistry, emotional honesty and captivating stage presence. She has performed with the world’s most venerated conductors, musicians and ensembles, and is renowned not only for her virtuosity, but her spontaneous and lively performances, famously telling The New York Times “I firmly believe every program should have its own life, and be a representation of how I feel at the moment.”
People of Earth (PoE) is a global music collective that has emerged as one of the United States' most exciting Latin and tropical bands. With an electrifying blend of music from Cuba, Puerto Rico, Brazil, and beyond, PoE delivers a high-energy experience that transcends borders. This supergroup features a dynamic lineup of world-class musicians hailing from Cuba, Puerto Rico, Colombia, Canada, Switzerland, Haiti, Greece, and more. Together, they create a sound that is as diverse as it is powerful. People of Earth includes Raul Rios, trumpet and vocals; Jesus Ricardo, trumpet and vocals; Rubén Rengel, violin and vocals; Ivan Llanes, percussion and vocals; and Gabriel Globus-Hoenich, percussion and bandleader.
About the Artists
Yuja Wang: askonasholt.com/artist/yuja-wang
Ahmed Alom: ahmedalom.com/bio
People of Earth: peopleofearthmusic.com
Dining at Caramoor
Caramoor’s on-site dining options include Pre-Ordered Gourmet Picnics available for pick-up two hours prior to each mainstage concert, which can be pre-ordered until the Tuesday before the performance. The menu is prepared by local coffee and sandwich purveyor G.E. Brown with curated artisanal cheese boards from Second Mouse Cheese Shop. In addition, the Bravo Bar is open two hours before each performance, offering snacks and lemonade, iced tea, wine, cocktails, and buzz-free beverages as well as a rotating selection of offerings from local food creators including It Must Have Been the Bake, Bark and Brine BBQ, G.E. Brown, Pizza Girls, Walter’s Hot Dogs,Second Mouse Cheese Shop, LMNOP, and Miss Mona Makes Ice Cream. Specific offerings are noted for each performance on Caramoor’s website. For more information on Dining at Caramoor and to pre-order picnics, visit caramoor.org/visit-us/amenities.
About Caramoor
Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts is a vibrant cultural destination nestled on 81 acres of historic gardens and woodlands in Katonah, NY. Once the home of music and art lovers Walter and Lucie Rosen, Caramoor has evolved into one of the region’s most distinctive destinations for live performances, cultural engagement, and exploration – a sanctuary for music, art, and nature.
Each year, Caramoor presents an exciting array of concerts across genres – from classical, opera, and chamber music to jazz, American roots, global sounds, and the American songbook. Caramoor’s acclaimed Summer Season brings audiences together for unforgettable outdoor performances from June into August infive distinct settings (the Venetian Theater, Friends Field, Spanish Courtyard, Sunken Garden, and the Music Room), while the intimate Rosen House Concert Series runs from October through May in the historic Rosen House, a Mediterranean-style villa listed on the National Register of Historic Places and filled with treasures from around the world. With a mission to engage audiences of all ages, Caramoor also offers a selection of concerts and programs for families and our youngest listeners.
Caramoor is a place where music, history, and nature come together to create moments of beauty and connection for all who visit. In addition to hearing concerts, visitors to Caramoor can tour the spectacular Rosen House, explore its intriguing collections, enjoy a picnic, and experience the lush gardens and grounds – including Caramoor’s unique collection of site-specific Sound Art, permanently installed sound sculptures that draw inspiration from their environment. Caramoor also offers a formal afternoon tea service year-round in the Music Room (by reservation), the seasonal Bravo Bar concessions stand, and a selection of public programs such as yoga, art classes, and large-scale community events.
For Caramoor’s complete schedule: caramoor.org/events
Ticketing Information
Concert tickets are available for purchase online at caramoor.org; by phone at 914.232.1252 Tuesdays through Fridays from 10am-4pm; and on site from the Box Office two hours before each performance.
Caramoor is located at 149 Girdle Ridge Road in Katonah, NY.
How to get to Caramoor: caramoor.org/visit-us/amenities
More information about visiting Caramoor: caramoor.org/visit
July 19 at Caramoor: Free, Immersive Outdoor Premiere by Christopher Cerrone, Sandbox Percussion & the Young People's Chorus of NYC
July 19 at Caramoor: Free, Immersive Outdoor Premiere by Christopher Cerrone, Sandbox Percussion & the Young People's Chorus of NYC
Center: Sandbox Percussion by Alex Lee and The Young People’s Chorus of New York City (photo courtesy YPC). Left & Right: Sandbox Percussion performs at Caramoor in the Sunken Garden in 2024, by Gabe Palacio. Available in high resolution here.
Caramoor Presents Free, Immersive Outdoor World Premiere of The Only Way is Through by GRAMMY Award-Winning Composer Christopher Cerrone on July 19
Co-Commissioned by Caramoor
Featuring Sandbox Percussion
The Young People’s Chorus of NYC – Francisco J. Núñez, Artistic Director
Mary Birnbaum, Director
Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 4:00pm | Pre-Concert Conversation at 3:00pm | FREE
Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts | 149 Girdle Ridge Road | Katonah, NY
RSVP & Information
Getting to Caramoor from NYC: Caramoor is an approximately one-hour ride on Metro-North from Grand Central to Katonah, NY. From the Katonah station, Caramoor runs a free shuttle every 20 minutes for 2 1/2 hours before and 30 minutes following afternoon and evening concerts during the Summer Season.
KATONAH, NY – Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts – a vibrant cultural destination nestled on 81 acres of historic gardens and woodlands in Katonah, NY – presents the world premiere of Christopher Cerrone’s The Only Way is Through, an immersive new piece performed by the “utterly mesmerizing” (The Guardian) Sandbox Percussion and the celebrated Young People’s Chorus of New York City, on Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 4:00pm outdoors in the Sunken Garden. The performance, which is free (RSVP recommended), is part of Caramoor’s 2026 Summer Season of over thirty performances between June 20 and August 2. Caramoor, once the estate of music and art lovers Walter and Lucie Rosen, is one of the region’s most distinctive destinations for live performance, cultural engagement, and exploration. The Summer Season immerses the entire estate in music, with concerts happening in five distinct settings – the Venetian Theater, Spanish Courtyard, Friends Field, Sunken Garden, and the Music Room.
In The Only Way is Through, GRAMMY Award-winning composerChristopher Cerrone traces how people and things change — slowly, with determination and joy. The work, which is co-commissioned by Caramoor and directed by Mary Birnbaum, begins with a processional: Sandbox Percussion and the Young People's Chorus of New York City move through the Sunken Garden, weaving among the audience before finding their places. From there, the piece unfolds as a gradual revelation — the choristers sing alongside the percussionists, at times lending their voices to guide and shape the music, as a single phrase slowly comes into focus: the only way is through. Inspired by the first year of Cerrone's son's life, the work reaches beyond autobiography toward something more universal — the experience of having come through something hard, and the recognition that this is simply how we move forward. Throughout, the audience is free to move through the Sunken Garden.
There will be a pre-concert conversation with Christopher Cerrone and Sandbox Percussion at 3:00pm. In the event of rain, the performance will take place in the Venetian Theater.
Continuing Caramoor’s tradition of free outdoor performances, The Only Way is Through joins a series of annual immersive presentations that, since 2018, has included John Luther Adams' Inuksuit and Ten Thousand Birds, Terry Riley’s In C, Ted Hearne’s Farming, and Michael Gordon’s Field of Vision.
About the Artists
Christopher Cerrone: christophercerrone.com/biography
Sandbox Percussion: sandboxpercussion.com/about
The Young People’s Chorus of New York City: ypc.org/our-story
Mary Birnbaum: marybirnbaum.com
More New Music at Caramoor
Poiesis Quartet – A Love Letter to the Queer Community
Featuring a World Premiere by Jeff Scott Commissioned by Caramoor
Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 7:30pm, Music Room
The prize-winning Poiesis Quartet gives its third and final performance as the 2025-26 Ernst Stiefel String Quartet-in-Residence at Caramoor, returning with a bold program titled A Love Letter to the Queer Community that explores queer identity and heritage through a contemporary lens. The concert (one of the group’s first with new violinist Coco Mi) features the world premiere of a new work commissioned by Caramoor for the Poiesis Quartet as the culmination of the group’s residency – GRAMMY-winning composer Jeff Scott’s Tapestry of the Beloved Beatified, which honors and celebrates the lives of activists Marsha P. Johnson, Harvey Milk, Xulhaz Mannan, and Jeanne Manford. The program will also include Max Lang’s commonplace little perils, Daniel Lasagna’s Circus of the Mind, Maya Irizarry Lambright’s forest of taldeni, and Calvin Ray Shawler’s Order – all recently commissioned by the Poiesis Quartet. This performance highlights the ensemble's commitment to social narrative and musical innovation, offering a unique window into the future of the string quartet. The Quartet’s November concert at Caramoor was chosen as one of the best classical performances of 2025 by The New York Times.
Johnny Gandelsman: This is America
Featuring a New York Premiere by Tyshawn Sorey Co-Commissioned by Caramoor
Sunday, July 5, 2026 at 1:00pm, Caramoor Grounds
Violinist, producer, and 2024 MacArthur Fellow Johnny Gandelsman caps off Caramoor’s America at 250 commemoration concerts with an extended program of solo violin works from his project This is America, featuring the New York premiere ofCapriccio for Violin – a Caramoor co-commission by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Tyshawn Sorey. This is America is Gandelsman’s 2020 collection of over 20 new works he commissioned for solo violin, written by American and US-based composers reflecting on the challenges of living through the pandemic and concurrent worldwide turmoil. Gandelsman brings these intimate musical portraits of joy, uncertainty, isolation, and love, by composers including Justin Messina, Layale Chaker, Tyshawn Sorey, Dana Lyn, Kinan Azmeh, Akshaya Tucker, Ebun Oguntola, Tomeka Reid, Christina Courtin, Olivia Davis, and Rhiannon Giddens to Caramoor. This profound, emotional journey is presented in two parts at 1pm in the Sunken Garden and 3pm in the Spanish Courtyard. In between, at 2:15pm, there will be a talk with Johnny Gandelsman, Dana Lyn, and Christina Courtin.
Conor Hanick, piano in Hans Otte’s The Book of Sounds
Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 7:30pm, Spanish Courtyard
In the 1980s, the German composer and broadcaster Hans Otte released a series of solo piano pieces called Das Buch der Klänge (The Book of Sounds). Inspired by Buddhist thought and American Minimalism, Otte created a series of works that are lyrical, alternately contemplative and energetic, and possibly a little psychedelic. It was an overlooked masterpiece until pianist Conor Hanick, praised as one of his generation’s most inquisitive interpreters of music new and old, began playing it a few years ago, to great acclaim. Otte wrote of the work, “This Book of Sounds rediscovers the listener as a partner of sound and silence, who in the quest for his world, wishes for once to be totally at one with sound.” A fierce advocate for the music of today, Conor Hanick has premiered over 200 pieces; The New York Times has raved that his “technical refinement, color, crispness and wondrous variety of articulation benefit works by any master.” He has recently performed at the Barbican Centre in London, Cal Performances in Berkeley, Da Camera in Houston, and with the BBC Philharmonic.
Dining at Caramoor
Caramoor’s on-site dining options include Pre-Ordered Gourmet Picnics available for pick-up two hours prior to each mainstage concert, which can be pre-ordered until the Tuesday before the performance. The menu is prepared by local coffee and sandwich purveyor G.E. Brown with curated artisanal cheese boards from Second Mouse Cheese Shop. In addition, the Bravo Bar is open two hours before each performance, offering snacks and lemonade, iced tea, wine, cocktails, and buzz-free beverages as well as a rotating selection of offerings from local food creators including It Must Have Been the Bake, Bark and Brine BBQ, G.E. Brown, Pizza Girls, Walter’s Hot Dogs,Second Mouse Cheese Shop, LMNOP, and Miss Mona Makes Ice Cream. Specific offerings are noted for each performance on Caramoor’s website. For more information on Dining at Caramoor and to pre-order picnics, visit caramoor.org/visit-us/amenities.
About Caramoor
Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts is a vibrant cultural destination nestled on 81 acres of historic gardens and woodlands in Katonah, NY. Once the home of music and art lovers Walter and Lucie Rosen, Caramoor has evolved into one of the region’s most distinctive destinations for live performances, cultural engagement, and exploration – a sanctuary for music, art, and nature.
Each year, Caramoor presents an exciting array of concerts across genres – from classical, opera, and chamber music to jazz, American roots, global sounds, and the American songbook. Caramoor’s acclaimed Summer Season brings audiences together for unforgettable outdoor performances from June into August infive distinct settings (the Venetian Theater, Friends Field, Spanish Courtyard, Sunken Garden, and the Music Room), while the intimate Rosen House Concert Series runs from October through May in the historic Rosen House, a Mediterranean-style villa listed on the National Register of Historic Places and filled with treasures from around the world. With a mission to engage audiences of all ages, Caramoor also offers a selection of concerts and programs for families and our youngest listeners.
Caramoor is a place where music, history, and nature come together to create moments of beauty and connection for all who visit. In addition to hearing concerts, visitors to Caramoor can tour the spectacular Rosen House, explore its intriguing collections, enjoy a picnic, and experience the lush gardens and grounds – including Caramoor’s unique collection of site-specific Sound Art, permanently installed sound sculptures that draw inspiration from their environment. Caramoor also offers a formal afternoon tea service year-round in the Music Room (by reservation), the seasonal Bravo Bar concessions stand, and a selection of public programs such as yoga, art classes, and large-scale community events.
For Caramoor’s complete schedule: caramoor.org/events
Ticketing Information
Concert tickets are available for purchase online at caramoor.org; by phone at 914.232.1252 Tuesdays through Fridays from 10am-4pm; and on site from the Box Office two hours before each performance.
Caramoor is located at 149 Girdle Ridge Road in Katonah, NY.
How to get to Caramoor: caramoor.org/visit-us/amenities
More information about visiting Caramoor: caramoor.org/visit
Caramoor Caters to All Five Senses with Expanded Community and Family Programming this Summer
Caramoor Caters to All Five Senses with Expanded Community and Family Programming this Summer
Clockwise from top left: Inside Lucie’s Wardrobe Focus Tour; Sandbox Percussion performs in the Sunken Garden; Plein Air Painting; Nature Walk; Sunset Yoga in the Sunken Garden. Photos by Gabe Palacio, available in high resolution here.
Caramoor Caters to All Five Senses
with Expanded Community and Family Programming this Summer
Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts | 149 Girdle Ridge Road | Katonah, NY
Information
KATONAH, NY – Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts – a vibrant cultural destination nestled on 81 acres of historic gardens and woodlands in Katonah, NY – is expanding its slate of community and family programming as part of its 2026 Summer Season of over thirty performances between June 20 and August 2. The augmented programming gives visitors more ways to experience Caramoor’s unique setting in addition to its world-class concerts. Caramoor, once the estate of music and art lovers Walter and Lucie Rosen, is one of the region’s most distinctive destinations for live performance, cultural engagement, and exploration. The Summer Season immerses the entire estate in music, with concerts happening in five distinct settings – the Venetian Theater, Spanish Courtyard, Friends Field, Sunken Garden, and the Music Room.
Highlights of Caramoor community and family programming this summer include Inside Lucie’s Wardrobe, a Rosen House Focus Tour offering a rare look at Lucie Rosen’s incredible fashions; the return of Dancing at Dusk, Caramoor’s concert series for young listeners; the immersive outdoor world premiere of GRAMMY-nominated composer Christopher Cerrone’s new work for Sandbox Percussion co-commissioned by Caramoor and featuring the Young People's Chorus of New York City; Dance for PD presented with Mark Morris Dance Group, an interactive, research-backed class appropriate for anyone with Parkinson’s Disease; Sunset Yoga in the Sunken Garden; Afternoon Teas; Music and Meditation in the Garden, and much more.
Caramoor President and CEO Gillian Fox says, “These programs reflect our commitment to expanding how audiences experience this remarkable destination, inviting them to engage not only through world-class performances but also through nature, history, creativity, and community.”
2026 Rosen House Focus Tour & Related Conversations at Caramoor
Rosen House Focus Tour: Inside Lucie’s Wardrobe
Every Friday and Saturday, various times; through September 5, 2026
Rosen House
Every Friday and Saturday through September 5, Caramoor offers the 2026 Rosen House Focus Tour: Inside Lucie's Wardrobe, inviting visitors to discover Lucie Rosen's fashions through a curated, docent-led experience. For the first time in over thirty years, Lucie’s unique fashions will be displayed in the Rosen House, enlivened by photos and new research. The garments Lucie treasured and saved, from the shimmering silks of the 1930s to the bold colors of the 1960s, together with her fancy dress costume based upon Sandro Botticelli’s Primavera and her joyful approach to dressing, provide the inspiration for a lively and fascinating tour. Guests will step into the Mediterranean-style villa that Walter and Lucie Rosen created as a home filled with music, art, and extraordinary collections. Docents will share the stories behind the Rosens’ carefully assembled treasures and share new discoveries about the fascinating characters that helped shape Lucie's signature style. The tour lasts approximately 45 minutes.
Related Events:
Conversations at Caramoor: Behind the Seams
Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 5:30pm
Music Room at Rosen House
Free and Open to the Public
Join Jessa Krick, Caramoor's Director of Interpretation, Collection, and Archives, for a free talk exploring nearly two years of research into Lucie Rosen's clothing and accessories. Hear how the 2026 Focus Tour came together, what intense study of the garments and archives revealed, what didn't make the cut, and the true identity of Lucie's favorite dressmaker.
Conversations at Caramoor: Flowers in Fashion and Music
Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 6:00pm
Music Room at Rosen House
Flower historian Jill Brooke, author of The Genius of Flowers: What Life’s Most Beautiful Creations Can Teach Us, will share fascinating ways that music and fashion – both integral to Caramoor – have been used by famous designers and musicians to tell universal stories of love and family and create lasting connections. Lucie Rosen, whose unique style is on display in this summer’s Inside Lucie’s Wardrobe Focus Tour, was also inspired by nature. Particularly striking is her Flora costume, covered in flowers and inspired by Botticelli’s Primavera. Brooke will reveal some of the hidden meanings and secrets behind Botticelli’s masterpiece. The evening begins with a chance to view dresses and accessories from Inside Lucie’s Wardrobe in the West Corridor and Music Room, followed by this inspiring talk.
Conversations at Caramoor: Spotlight on Lucie’s Jewelry
Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 7:00pm
Music Room at Rosen House
From Caramoor’s archives (and from a recent sale of her ruby necklace), we know Lucie Rosen had an impressive and varied jewelry collection, as unique as her clothing choices. Beth Carver Wees, Curator Emerita of the American Wing at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and co-author of Marcus & Company: Three Generations of New York Jewelers, will place Lucie’s jewelry into historic context and speak about the well-known Manhattan jewelers of the Rosens’ era.
Immersive Outdoor World Premiere
World Premiere of Christopher Cerrone’s The Only Way is Through – Sandbox Percussion and the Young People’s Chorus of NYC
Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 4:00pm
Sunken Garden
Free and Open to the Public
In this immersive outdoor premiere, co-commissioned by Caramoor, GRAMMY Award-winning composerChristopher Cerrone traces how people and things change — slowly, with determination and joy. The work begins with a processional: Sandbox Percussion and the Young People's Chorus of New York City move through the Sunken Garden, weaving among the audience before finding their places. From there, the piece unfolds as a gradual revelation — the choristers sing alongside the percussionists, at times lending their voices to guide and shape the music, as a single phrase slowly comes into focus: the only way is through. Inspired by the first year of Cerrone's son's life, the work reaches beyond autobiography toward something more universal — the experience of having come through something hard, and the recognition that this is simply how we move forward. Throughout, the audience is free to move through the Sunken Garden. There will be a pre-concert conversation with Christopher Cerrone and Sandbox Percussion at 3:00pm.
Great for Families
Dancing at Dusk
Wednesdays at 5:30pm; July 8, July 15, July 22, 2026
Friends Field
Dancing at Dusk, interactive concerts for young listeners, returns to Caramoor for three Wednesday concerts in July. Bring your own picnic, pre-order one crafted by GE Brown, or enjoy a fresh pie made on the spot by Pizza Girls. Or, start your evening with a pre-concert family-friendly cooking class and prepare your own meal inspired by the music, presented by Feeding Young Foodies (listed below).
July 8 – WindSync Plays Peter and the Wolf
WindSync brings Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf to life as a playful, participatory musical adventure. Families and young listeners are invited to experience a timeless story in Friends Field’s beautiful and spacious setting.
July 15 – Flor Bromley’s Fiesta Global
Flor Bromley lights up Dancing at Dusk with a vibrant, interactive program that weaves together Latin American rhythms, bilingual storytelling, and family-focused fun. Expect an uplifting community dance party filled with color, rhythm, and joyful energy.
July 22 – Hopalong Andrew
Hopalong Andrew brings his high-spirited “urban cowboy” music to Dancing at Dusk, turning Caramoor’s Friends Field into a joyful, family-friendly hoedown. With playful Western-themed songs, call-and-response games, and plenty of chances to move, he delights kids and grownups alike.
Kids Cooking Class: Presented by Feeding Young Foodies
Wednesdays at 4:30pm; July 8, July 15, July 22, 2026
Summer Dining Room
Come to Caramoor for a series of hands-on culinary classes designed for children, where they make dishes from scratch and enjoy what they create. Kids and their parents will create a dish themed to the evening’s Dancing at Dusk performance and get to enjoy it during the show! Feeding Young Foodies believes that it’s never too early to introduce children to a sophisticated and diverse flavor profile. They feel about food the way we do about music – it’s all about creating an experience that brings families closer together. Please Note: All Parents/Guardians must complete and submit a waiver before the class.
July 8 – Pelmeni Making and mini-cake decorating
July 15 – Mexican Cuisine
July 22 – Taco Making & Mocktails
Teddy Bear Teas
Sunday, July 19 and Friday, July 31, 2026 at 1:00pm
Music Room at Rosen House
Inspired by founder Lucie Rosen’s love of the English tea tradition, this special event invites families to experience the charm of tea service in the elegant Music Room. Enjoy an assortment of tea sandwiches, scones with créme fraiche and preserves, and an array of sweet treats, served alongside a selection of fragrant teas and hot chocolate for the little ones. Each child will also receive a Caramoor Activity Book, filled with fun and creative ways to explore the Music Room! So bring your teddy bear, doll, or favorite plush companion to share in conversation, laughter, and imagination at a memorable tea party in one of Westchester’s most special settings.
Caramoor Jazz Festival - Family Set: Musical Storytime with Kate and Jake Goldbas
Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 1:00pm (Festival runs from 12:30pm to 7:00pm)
Caramoor Grounds
Kate and Jake Goldbas explore the building blocks of music - rhythm, melody, tempo and dynamics - in this interactive performance. Through shared music making experiences families will explore how these elements help tell the story and bring Kate's debut songbook I Wish That I Could Be A Whale to Life!
Teas & More
Afternoon Tea at Caramoor
Most Fridays and Sundays at 1:00pm; June 26 to August 2, 2026
Music Room at Rosen House
Afternoon Tea was one of the English traditions Lucie Rosen, founder of Caramoor, enjoyed during her time living in England in the early 1910s. She kept up the practice of inviting friends and guests to tea for many years, using the time for conversation and for planning concerts and other social events. Tea is served in the Music Room, a unique opportunity for you to relax with friends and family in a breathtaking historic setting, featuring a large portrait of Lucie herself. The service includes a variety of tea sandwiches, scones with créme fraiche and preserves, delicious desserts, and a selection of fragrant teas. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy free menus are available. A waiting list is available for dates that have sold out.
Cheese Pairing Classes
Thursdays at 5:00pm; July 9, 23, 30, 2026
Summer Dining Room at the Rosen House
Come to Caramoor’s stunning historic Summer Dining Room at the Rosen House for an unforgettable evening of cheese, drinks, and good company. In partnership with Second Mouse Cheese Shop, passionate cheese expert Ivy Ronquillo will guide attendees through a delicious journey of artisanal cheeses and their perfect pairings with beer. Come mingle with fellow music lovers, sip, taste, and leave with a whole new appreciation for what's in your glass and on your plate. Following each cheese pairing class, stay for that evening’s concert. Tickets for the concerts must be purchased separately.
July 9 – Beer and Cheese before Ricardo Lemvo & Makina Loca
July 23 – Wine and Cheese before Yuja Wang & People of Earth
July 30 – Whiskey and Cheese before Mark Morris Dance Group
Nature & Wellness
Sunset Yoga in the Sunken Garden
Tuesdays at 6:30pm; through July 28, 2026
Sunken Garden
Unwind and restore in the serene setting of Caramoor’s Sunken Garden with a special yoga series designed to nurture both body and mind. Each session offers a gentle, mindful practice led by an experienced instructor, with an emphasis on breath, alignment, and presence. The atmosphere of the Sunken Garden offers a uniquely calming environment, inviting participants to slow down and reconnect. This series will occur throughout the summer and is open to all levels. Whether you are new to yoga or returning to your mat, these sessions provide a peaceful way to begin or end your day while experiencing Caramoor from a new perspective. Please bring a yoga mat and wear comfortable clothing. In the event of inclement weather, this series will take place in a covered or indoor space.
Plein Air Painting and Drawing
Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 9:00am
The Italian Pavilion and Butterfly Garden
Explore architectural drawing in watercolor and pen as you capture the elegant lines of the Rosen House and the dramatic Tapestry Hedge. The instructor, Kristen Lowe, will offer a mini demo on drawing buildings and structures, then circulate to assist as you work at your own pace. Recommended for ages 14 and up; teens are welcome with a parent or guardian. Watercolors and charcoal provided, or feel free to bring supplies from home if you prefer.
Music and Meditation in the Garden
Saturdays at 11:00am; July 11, July 18, and August 1, 2026
Sunken Garden
Caramoor continues its Music and Meditation in the Garden, a series of three Saturday morning gatherings for deep listening in the tranquil Sunken Garden. Each event begins with a short meditation led by Jennifer Llewellyn of Katonah’s Majestic Hudson. Fresh coffee, tea, and treats are available for purchase before or after the concert.
July 11 – Flutist Adam W. Sadberry and Bassoonist Alexander Davis
July 18 – Guitarist Kyle Sanna and Violinist Dana Lyn
August 1 – Harpist Emily Levin and Violinist Julia Choi
Butterfly Walk
Friday, July 24, 2026 at 11:00am
The Sunken Garden
The Sunken Garden teems with butterflies and other pollinators when its native plants are in peak summer bloom. Planted intentionally with local flora, the garden was designed to attract and sustain the native species that call this region home, creating a living ecosystem where butterflies, bees, and other pollinators can truly thrive.
This summer, Caramoor is proud to partner with Greenwich Audubon to bring these wings and wildflowers to life through guided walks of the garden. Guide Ryan MacLean, Senior Coordinator of Public Programs at Greenwich Audubon, brings a wealth of knowledge about local butterflies, birds, and their migration patterns and habits to every walk. A musician as well as a naturalist, Ryan has a remarkable gift for hearing and mimicking birdsong. Keep your ears perked as he leads you through the garden, and don't be surprised if he stops to point out a warbler passing through on its way north, or names a butterfly you've walked past a hundred times without ever truly seeing. This program is free for children under 12.
Dance for PD: A Free Movement Class
Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 12:00pm
Diane Moss Education Center
Come explore movement and music in ways that are enjoyable, stimulating and creative. Based on the award-winning Dance for PD® method, this interactive, research-backed class is appropriate for anyone with PD, at all levels of ability and mobility. No dance experience is required. You’ll explore elements of modern dance, ballet, creative movement, jazz, and social dancing in a non-pressured, social environment in which music energizes, enriches and empowers. Classes modeled after Dance for PD are available in more than 500 communities in 30 countries around the world. This class is open to anyone living with Parkinson’s and their families, friends and care partners. The workshop will be led by David Leventhal, Program Director and Founding Teacher of Dance for PD. This program is presented in collaboration with Mark Morris Dance Group in advance of their performance at Caramoor on July 30. Tickets are free, but advance registration is required.
Sonic Innovations
Sonic Innovations is Caramoor’s seasonal (June through October) exhibition of sound art, which uses the historic grounds as the site for multiple works and grew out of the 2014 site-specific commissioning initiative In the Garden of Sonic Delights. Each artist has drawn inspiration from their chosen location, creating work that is mindful of the natural and human-made sounds and systems present in the environment, while engaging each site’s unique characteristics, be they acoustic, historic, architectural, or aesthetic. Sonic Innovations encourages us to hear and see Caramoor differently, bringing a listener’s awareness to the surroundings and the change of seasons.
Currently on display are Trimpin's in "C"; Lisa Renée Coons’ Five Essays on Caramoor; Liz Phillips’ Dyning in the Dovecote; Annea Lockwood and Bob Bielecki’s Wild Energy; Ranjit Bhatnagar’s Stone Song; and Taylor Deupree’s t(ch)ime. Learn more.
Dining at Caramoor
Caramoor’s on-site dining options include Pre-Ordered Gourmet Picnics available for pick-up two hours prior to each mainstage concert, which can be pre-ordered until the Tuesday before the performance. The menu is prepared by local coffee and sandwich purveyor G.E. Brown with curated artisanal cheese boards from Second Mouse Cheese Shop. In addition, the Bravo Bar is open two hours before each performance, offering snacks and lemonade, iced tea, wine, cocktails, and buzz-free beverages as well as a rotating selection of offerings from local food creators including It Must Have Been the Bake, Bark and Brine BBQ, G.E. Brown, Pizza Girls, Walter’s Hot Dogs,Second Mouse Cheese Shop, LMNOP, and Miss Mona Makes Ice Cream. Specific offerings are noted for each performance on Caramoor’s website. For more information on Dining at Caramoor and to pre-order picnics, visit caramoor.org/visit-us/amenities.
About Caramoor
Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts is a vibrant cultural destination nestled on 81 acres of historic gardens and woodlands in Katonah, NY. Once the home of music and art lovers Walter and Lucie Rosen, Caramoor has evolved into one of the region’s most distinctive destinations for live performances, cultural engagement, and exploration – a sanctuary for music, art, and nature.
Each year, Caramoor presents an exciting array of concerts across genres – from classical, opera, and chamber music to jazz, American roots, global sounds, and the American songbook. Caramoor’s acclaimed Summer Season brings audiences together for unforgettable outdoor performances from June into August infive distinct settings (the Venetian Theater, Friends Field, Spanish Courtyard, Sunken Garden, and the Music Room), while the intimate Rosen House Concert Series runs from October through May in the historic Rosen House, a Mediterranean-style villa listed on the National Register of Historic Places and filled with treasures from around the world. With a mission to engage audiences of all ages, Caramoor also offers a selection of concerts and programs for families and our youngest listeners.
Caramoor is a place where music, history, and nature come together to create moments of beauty and connection for all who visit. In addition to hearing concerts, visitors to Caramoor can tour the spectacular Rosen House, explore its intriguing collections, enjoy a picnic, and experience the lush gardens and grounds – including Caramoor’s unique collection of site-specific Sound Art, permanently installed sound sculptures that draw inspiration from their environment. Caramoor also offers a formal afternoon tea service year-round in the Music Room (by reservation), the seasonal Bravo Bar concessions stand, and a selection of public programs such as yoga, art classes, and large-scale community events.
For Caramoor’s complete schedule: caramoor.org/events
Ticketing Information
Concert tickets are available for purchase online at caramoor.org; by phone at 914.232.1252 Tuesdays through Fridays from 10am-4pm; and on site from the Box Office two hours before each performance.
Caramoor is located at 149 Girdle Ridge Road in Katonah, NY.
How to get to Caramoor: caramoor.org/visit-us/amenities
More information about visiting Caramoor: caramoor.org/visit
Opera at Caramoor in July - Paris's Les Arts Florissants and San Francisco's Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra - Only Tri-State Performances
Opera at Caramoor in July - Paris's Les Arts Florissants and San Francisco's Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra - Only Tri-State Performances
Les Arts Florissants by Julien Gazeau. Photos available in high resolution, here.
Opera at Caramoor’s Historic Venetian Theater in July
Friday, July 17 at 7:00pm: Les Arts Florissants in a Charpentier Double Bill
William Christie, Music Director
Marie Lambert-Le Bilhan and Stéphane Facco, Stage Directors
Featuring Singers from Les Jardin des Voix and Choreography by Martin Chaix
Tickets & Information
Sunday, July 26 at 4:00pm: Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra in Handel’s Tolomeo
Peter Whelan, Music Director and James Darrah Black, Stage Director
Featuring Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen as Tolomeo and Lauren Snouffer as Seleuce
Tickets & Information
Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts | 149 Girdle Ridge Road | Katonah, NY
Information
KATONAH, NY – Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts – a vibrant cultural destination nestled on 81 acres of historic gardens and woodlands in Katonah, NY – will present two operas in July in its historic Venetian Theater, in both cases offering the only opportunity in the tri-state area to see these works this summer. Following the magical production of Purcell’s The Fairy Queen at Caramoor in 2024, pioneering conductor and harpsichordist William Christie returns to present the work that gave his renowned Baroque ensemble its name, Les Arts Florissants, on Friday, July 17, 2026 at 7:00pm. The Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra, which has presented memorable performances of Handel’s Atalanta and Acisand Galatea at Caramoor in the past, returns on Sunday, July 26, 2026 at 4:00pm for a semi-staged production of Handel’s masterpiece, Tolomeo, re d'Egitto, led by newly appointed Music Director Peter Whelan and directed by James Darrah Black. These signature performances are part of Caramoor’s 2026 Summer Season featuring over thirty concerts throughout the grounds between June 20 and August 2, 2026. Caramoor, once the estate of music and art lovers Walter and Lucie Rosen, is one of the region’s most distinctive destinations for live performance, cultural engagement, and exploration.
For the first time since the 1980s and to celebrate the group’s 80th anniversary, William Christie has revived the short opera by Marc-Antoine Charpentier that gave its name to the ensemble –Les Arts Florissants. Presented with another operatic work by the same composer, La Descente d’Orphée aux Enfers (Orpheus' Descent into the Underworld), this new staged production will offer the opportunity to discover the voices of the ten new laureates of Le Jardin des Voix (The Garden of Voices), Les Arts Florissants’ international academy for young singers. In this double bill, these two miniature operatic gems shimmer with expressive choruses, eloquent declamation, courtly airs, and vibrant instrumental colors, revealing the French composer’s dramatic genius. Truly a celebration of the arts, the production is directed by Marie Lambert-Le Bilhan and Stéphane Facco, with choreography by Martin Chaix for his dancers. A pre-concert talk by Julia I. Doe, Associate Professor of Music at Columbia University, starts at 6:00pm.
Celebrated Irish conductor, harpsichordist, and bassoonist Peter Whelan opens his first season as Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra’s Music Director with a semi-staged production of Handel’s Tolomeo, combining historically informed performance with theatrical elements that sharpen the drama. Stripped of power and living in exile under an assumed identity, Tolomeo must navigate betrayal, shifting loyalties, and enduring love as political order collapses around him. Countertenor Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen takes the title role, leading an exceptional cast in one of Handel’s most emotionally charged scores. Stage director James Darrah Black brings a character-driven approach known for clear storytelling and psychological depth. Sung in Italian with English supertitles and performed on period instruments, the opera reflects the sound world Handel’s first audiences would have known. The elite cast of Baroque specialists also includes soprano Lauren Snouffer as Seleuce, soprano Nicole Heaston as Elisa, countertenor Kangmin Justin Kim as Alessandro, and bass-baritone Dashon Burton as Araspe. A pre-concert talk by MIT professor emeritus and Handel scholar Ellen T. Harris starts at 3:00pm.
Dining at Caramoor
Caramoor’s on-site dining options include Pre-Ordered Gourmet Picnics available for pick-up two hours prior to each concert, which can be pre-ordered until the Tuesday before the performance. The menu is prepared by local coffee and sandwich purveyor G.E. Brown with curated artisanal cheese boards from Second Mouse Cheese Shop. In addition, the Bravo Bar is open two hours before each performance, offering snacks and lemonade, iced tea, wine, cocktails, and buzz-free beverages as well as a rotating selection of offerings from local food creators including It Must Have Been the Bake, Bark and Brine BBQ, G.E. Brown, Pizza Girls, Walter’s Hot Dogs, Second Mouse Cheese Shop, LMNOP, and Miss Mona Makes Ice Cream. Specific offerings are noted for each performance on Caramoor’s website. For more information on Dining at Caramoor and to pre-order picnics, visit caramoor.org/visit-us/amenities.
About Caramoor
Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts is a vibrant cultural destination nestled on 81 acres of historic gardens and woodlands in Katonah, NY. Once the home of music and art lovers Walter and Lucie Rosen, Caramoor has evolved into one of the region’s most distinctive destinations for live performances, cultural engagement, and exploration – a sanctuary for music, art, and nature.
Each year, Caramoor presents an exciting array of concerts across genres – from classical, opera, and chamber music to jazz, American roots, global sounds, and the American songbook. Caramoor’s acclaimed Summer Season brings audiences together for unforgettable outdoor performances from June into August in five distinct settings (the Venetian Theater, Friends Field, Spanish Courtyard, Sunken Garden, and the Music Room), while the intimate Rosen House Concert Series runs from October through May in the historic Rosen House, a Mediterranean-style villa listed on the National Register of Historic Places and filled with treasures from around the world. With a mission to engage audiences of all ages, Caramoor also offers a selection of concerts and programs for families and our youngest listeners.
Caramoor is a place where music, history, and nature come together to create moments of beauty and connection for all who visit. In addition to hearing concerts, visitors to Caramoor can tour the spectacular Rosen House, explore its intriguing collections, enjoy a picnic, and experience the lush gardens and grounds – including Caramoor’s unique collection of site-specific Sound Art, permanently installed sound sculptures that draw inspiration from their environment. Caramoor also offers a formal afternoon tea service year-round in the Music Room (by reservation), the seasonal Bravo Bar concessions stand, and a selection of public programs such as yoga, art classes, and large-scale community events.
For Caramoor’s complete schedule: caramoor.org/events
Ticketing Information
Concert tickets are available for purchase online at caramoor.org; by phone at 914.232.1252 Tuesdays through Fridays from 10am-4pm; and on site from the Box Office two hours before each performance.
Caramoor is located at 149 Girdle Ridge Road in Katonah, NY.
More information about visiting Caramoor: caramoor.org/visit
June 21-Aug. 1: American Roots, Jazz, and Global Music at Caramoor – Eleven Summer Performances and Events
June 21-Aug. 1: American Roots, Jazz, and Global Music at Caramoor – Eleven Summer Performances and Events
Friends Field at Caramoor. Photo by Gabe Palacio, available in high resolution here.
American Roots, Jazz, and Global Music at Caramoor
Eleven Festivals and Concerts from June 21 to August 1, 2026
Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts | 149 Girdle Ridge Road | Katonah, NY
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KATONAH, NY – Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts – a vibrant cultural destination nestled on 81 acres of historic gardens and woodlands in Katonah, NY – embraces American Roots, Jazz, and Global Music with eleven events and concerts from June 21 to August 1, 2026. Part of Caramoor’s 2026 Summer Season of over thirty performances between June 20 and August 2, 2026, these concerts underscore the musical diversity Caramoor embraces in its programming, highlighting the creativity of artists across genres. Caramoor, once the estate of music and art lovers Walter and Lucie Rosen, is one of the region’s most distinctive destinations for live performance, cultural engagement, and exploration. The Summer Season immerses the entire estate in music, with performances happening in five distinct settings – the Venetian Theater, Spanish Courtyard, Friends Field, Sunken Garden, and the Music Room.
“I think the musical diversity on our stages is what transforms Caramoor from a standard concert venue into a vibrant cultural ecosystem where different musical traditions live side-by-side,” says VP and Artistic Director Kathy Schuman. ”And, the breadth of our multi-genre programming matches the expansive nature of the Caramoor grounds.”
Dedicated Men of Zion – Celebrating Juneteenth
Sunday, June 21, 2026 at 4:00pm, Gala Tent (Free)
With roots in gospel and their voices in harmony, the Dedicated Men of Zion bring a jubilant sacred soul tradition to Caramoor for the annual free Juneteenth celebration. Their sound carries the strength of their Eastern North Carolina church upbringing, blending praise, joy, and deep-rooted family ties. This performance offers a powerful reminder of the resilience and joy at the heart of this vital day in American history.
Isaac Mizrahi and his Jazz Band
Friday, June 26, 2026 at 7:30pm, Venetian Theater
Presented in collaboration with The LOFT LGBTQ+ Community Center
Caramoor celebrates Pride Month with a concert by entertainment and fashion legend Isaac Mizrahi and his jazz band (Mizrahi, vocals; Ben Waltzer, music director/pianist; Kellen Hanas, trumpet; Chloe Rowlands, trumpet; Neal Miner, bass; Joe Strasser, drums; and Dan Aran, percussion). Mizrahi has spent over 35 years at the intersection of entertainment, media, and fashion, earning acclaim as a performer, singer, host, writer, designer, and producer. Performing with his incredible jazz band, Mizrahi brings his signature wit and musical flair to concert stages across the country. His multi-week residency at New York City’s Café Carlyle sells out every year, and he celebrates his 10th anniversary of playing this iconic venue in 2026. Mizrahi will serenade the Caramoor audience with iconic tunes by artists from Madonna to Stephen Sondheim and everything in between, all interspersed with his signature, unfiltered storytelling. Expect a hilarious, sophisticated, and undeniably fabulous evening. Note: This performance may include mature themes and is not recommended for children.
American Roots Music Festival
Saturday, June 27, 2026 from 12:30 to 7:00pm, Caramoor Grounds
Presented in collaboration with City Winery
Caramoor’s annual American Roots Music Festival fills the stunning grounds with the sounds of Americana, folk, bluegrass, and more. Audiences can wander from stage to stage and discover their next favorite artist as an incredible lineup of bands performs at Caramoor’s picturesque venues. This year’s festival features the high-energy Memphis soul of Southern Avenue; an acoustic exploration of the Grateful Dead songbook with Deadgrass; the rich, evocative storytelling of Caleb Caudle & The Sweet Critters; the next-generation alt-country flair of Chloe Kimes; the energetic and introspective folk, bluegrass, and Americana-inspired music of Low Lily; the vintage-inspired sounds of The Moonrise Cartel; and the exceptional fingerstyle guitar performance of Henry Ferland.
Louis Armstrong Hot Five Centennial Celebration
Friday, July 3, 2026 at 7:30pm, Friends Field
Presented in collaboration with Jazz at Lincoln Center
The music Louis Armstrong created in the 1920s with his small group, the Hot Five, remains among the most influential, timeless, and joyous in the history of American music. Under the auspices of the Louis Armstrong House Museum, and on the eve of what Armstrong always claimed to be his birthday (the Fourth of July), two-time GRAMMY®-winning trumpeter Alphonso Horne will lead an all-star ensemble of today’s finest jazz musicians in celebration of the 100th anniversary of this groundbreaking group. Co-hosted byHorne and pianist Ricky Riccardi, the evening honors the recordings that transformed jazz from a collective style into a soloist’s art form, forever changing the course of popular music. While Armstrong is celebrated worldwide as the beloved entertainer behind classics like What a Wonderful World and Hello, Dolly, it was these revolutionary recordings from a century ago that reshaped the sound and future of jazz.
Ricardo Lemvo & Makina Loca – Afro-Cuban Rhythms
Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 7:30pm, Friends Field
Los Angeles-based singer Ricardo Lemvo and his band Makina Loca, which Lemvo formed in 1990, channel the rich currents of the Afro-Cuban global diaspora, blending Congolese soukous music, salsa horn blasts, and Angolan cadence into one irresistible groove. The group’s joyous, multilingual songs invite every dancer in the house to join in, making them a perfect addition to Caramoor’s festive Summer Season.
Patty Griffin
Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 7:30pm, Venetian Theater
Presented in collaboration with City Winery
Patty Griffin, one of the most consequential singer-songwriters of her generation, brings her emotive spirit and deeply personal music to share with audiences at Caramoor. Over two decades, the two-time GRAMMY® Award winner – and seven-time nominee – and Americana Music Association Lifetime Achievement award winner, has crafted a remarkable body of work that prompted TheNew York Times to hail her for “[writing] cameo-carved songs that create complete emotional portraits of specific people…[her] songs have independent lives that continue in your head when the music ends.” Griffin’s latest album, Crown of Roses, released in July 2025, is a deeply personal and introspective work that explores themes of identity, nature, family, and womanhood.
Punch Brothers
Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 7:30pm, Venetian Theater
Presented in collaboration with City Winery
Punch Brothers are a virtuosic American string band with bluegrass roots, but one whose imagination spans classical, jazz, and folk traditions, earning them acclaim from The New Yorker as “one of the most incredible bands this country has ever produced.” With impeccable acoustic musicianship and emotional depth, they have won a GRAMMY® for Best Folk Album and bring both precision and spontaneity to the stage.
Yuja Wang, piano and People of Earth
Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 7:30pm, Venetian Theater
One of today’s most electrifying pianists, Yuja Wang, makes her Caramoor debut in a new project with New York City’s most exciting Latin music supergroup, People of Earth. Their date at Caramoor is the first public performance of this brand new collaboration and the only opportunity to hear them on the East Coast this summer. Wang and People of Earth join forces for a vibrant journey through the sounds of the Caribbean, composed and music-directed by Cuban piano phenom Ahmed Alom. People of Earth includes Raul Rios, trumpet and vocals; Jesus Ricardo, trumpet and vocals; Rubén Rengel, violin and vocals; Ivan Llanes, percussion and vocals; and Gabriel Globus-Hoenich, percussion and bandleader.
Caramoor Jazz Festival
Saturday, July 25, 2026 from 12:30pm to 9:00pm, Caramoor Grounds
Presented in collaboration with Jazz at Lincoln Center
Caramoor is all about jazz with its annual all-day Jazz Festival, featuring an abundance of lively performances that invite audiences to wander, listen, and discover music unfolding across the gardens and open-air stages. Spend the day immersed in sound and shared experience with performances by Caramoor favorite Emmet Cohen Trio with special guest vocalist Lucy Yeghiazaryan; The Music of Miles Davis and John Coltrane Centennial Celebrationwith theWalter Blanding Quintet; Miguel Zenon & Luis Perdomo; Dion Parson & 21st Century Band; Sofia ReiandJorge Roeder; Georgia Heers; William Hill III Trio; Fabiano do Nascimento; Jazz at Lincoln Center Summer Jazz Academy Big Bands; Family Set: Musical Storytime with Kate and Jake Goldbas.
Ruckus: The Edinburgh Rollick
Friday, July 31, 2026 at 7:30pm, Spanish Courtyard
In The Edinburgh Rollick, Ruckus and violinist Keir GoGwilt celebrate the legacy of Niel Gow (b. Perthshire, 1727-1807), one of Scotland’s most important musicians, in this dynamic folk-Baroque feast of Scottish dance music. Weaving together these jubilant, hard-driving and nostalgic tunes into large-scale dramatic forms, Ruckus and GoGwilt bring the 18th-century tradition of blending folk and art music to the present day. Ruckus is a shapeshifting, collaborative Baroque ensemble with a visceral and playful approach to early music. Described as “the world’s only period-instrument rock band” (San Francisco Classical Voice), Ruckus’ core is a continuo group, the Baroque equivalent of a jazz rhythm section: guitars, keyboards, cello, bassoon and bass.
Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers
Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 7:30pm, Venetian Theater
Presented in collaboration with City Winery
A three-time GRAMMY® winner and one of America’s most adventurous songwriters, Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers engage in genre-defying performances that blur the lines between rock, jazz, bluegrass, and improvisational jam. Known for hits like The Way It Is as well as collaborations with the Grateful Dead, Hornsby continues to reinvent his sound while staying rooted in masterful songwriting and brilliant piano work. The band’s live shows are known for virtuosity, spontaneity, and Hornsby’s unmistakable piano touch. Their Caramoor performance will feature music from throughout Hornsby’s extensive and musically diverse career, including music from his new 2026 album, Indigo Park.
Dining at Caramoor
Caramoor’s on-site dining options include Pre-Ordered Gourmet Picnics available for pick-up two hours prior to each concert, which can be pre-ordered until the Tuesday before the performance. The menu is prepared by local coffee and sandwich purveyor G.E. Brown with curated artisanal cheese boards from Second Mouse Cheese Shop. In addition, the Bravo Bar is open two hours before each performance, offering snacks and lemonade, ice tea, wine, cocktails, and buzz-free beverages as well as a rotating selection of offerings from local food creators including It Must Have Been the Bake, Bark and Brine BBQ, G.E. Brown, Pizza Girls, Walter’s Hot Dogs,Second Mouse Cheese Shop, LMNOP, and Miss Mona Makes Ice Cream. Specific offerings are noted for each performance on Caramoor’s website. For more information on Dining at Caramoor and to pre-order picnics, visit caramoor.org/visit-us/amenities.
About Caramoor
Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts is a vibrant cultural destination nestled on 81 acres of historic gardens and woodlands in Katonah, NY. Once the home of music and art lovers Walter and Lucie Rosen, Caramoor has evolved into one of the region’s most distinctive destinations for live performances, cultural engagement, and exploration – a sanctuary for music, art, and nature.
Each year, Caramoor presents an exciting array of concerts across genres – from classical, opera, and chamber music to jazz, American roots, global sounds, and the American songbook. Caramoor’s acclaimed Summer Season brings audiences together for unforgettable outdoor performances from June into August infive distinct settings (the Venetian Theater, Friends Field, Spanish Courtyard, Sunken Garden, and the Music Room), while the intimate Rosen House Concert Series runs from October through May in the historic Rosen House, a Mediterranean-style villa listed on the National Register of Historic Places and filled with treasures from around the world. With a mission to engage audiences of all ages, Caramoor also offers a selection of concerts and programs for families and our youngest listeners.
Caramoor is a place where music, history, and nature come together to create moments of beauty and connection for all who visit. In addition to hearing concerts, visitors to Caramoor can tour the spectacular Rosen House, explore its intriguing collections, enjoy a picnic, and experience the lush gardens and grounds – including Caramoor’s unique collection of site-specific Sound Art, permanently installed sound sculptures that draw inspiration from their environment. Caramoor also offers a formal afternoon tea service year-round in the Music Room (by reservation), a seasonal concessions tent, and a selection of public programs such as yoga, art classes, and large-scale community events.
For Caramoor’s complete schedule: caramoor.org/events
Ticketing Information
Concert tickets are available for purchase online at caramoor.org; by phone at 914.232.1252 Tuesdays through Fridays from 10am-4pm; and on site from the Box Office two hours before each performance.
Caramoor is located at 149 Girdle Ridge Road in Katonah, NY.
More information about visiting Caramoor: caramoor.org/visit
June 26: Caramoor Presents Isaac Mizrahi in Concert with his Jazz Band in Celebration of Pride Month
June 26: Caramoor Presents Isaac Mizrahi in Concert with his Jazz Band in Celebration of Pride Month
Photo of Isaac Mizrahi by Gregg Richards, available in high resolution here.
Caramoor Presents Isaac Mizrahi in Concert with his Jazz Band
in Celebration of Pride Month
Part of Caramoor’s 2026 Summer Season
More than 30 Concerts from June 20-August 2
Friday, June 26, 2026 at 7:30pm
Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts | Venetian Theater
149 Girdle Ridge Road | Katonah, NY
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“[Isaac Mizrahi] is determined to challenge the cultural status quo and help blaze a path into a more liberated future where few subjects are off-limits…” – The New York Times
“Mizrahi is the real deal when it comes to cabaret: He’s charming, he sounds great, and he is seriously funny.” – TheaterMania
KATONAH, NY – Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts – a vibrant cultural destination nestled on 81 acres of historic gardens and woodlands in Katonah, NY – celebrates Pride Month with a concert by entertainment and fashion legend Isaac Mizrahi and his jazz band (Mizrahi, vocals; Ben Waltzer, music director/pianist; Kellen Hanas, trumpet; Chloe Rowlands, trumpet; Neal Miner, bass; Joe Strasser, drums; and Dan Aran, percussion), on Friday, June 26, 2026 at 7:30pm in Caramoor’s iconic Venetian Theater. Part of Caramoor’s 2026 Summer Season of over thirty concerts between June 20 and August 2, 2026, this is Caramoor’s third annual celebration of Pride month, presented in collaboration with The LOFT LGBTQ+ Community Center. Caramoor, once the estate of music and art lovers Walter and Lucie Rosen, is one of the region’s most distinctive destinations for live performance, cultural engagement, and exploration.
Isaac Mizrahi has spent over 35 years at the intersection of entertainment, media, and fashion, earning acclaim as a performer, singer, host, writer, designer, and producer. Performing with his incredible jazz band, Mizrahi brings his signature wit and musical flair to concert stages across the country. His multi-week residency at New York City’s Café Carlyle sells out every year, and he celebrates his 10th anniversary of playing this iconic venue in 2026.
Mizrahi will serenade the Caramoor audience with iconic tunes by artists from Madonna to Stephen Sondheim and everything in between, all interspersed with his signature, unfiltered storytelling. Expect a hilarious, sophisticated, and undeniably fabulous evening!
Please note that this performance may include mature themes and is not recommended for children.
More About Isaac Mizrahi
Isaac Mizrahi made his Broadway debut playing Amos Hart in the musical Chicago in 2022. The New York Times praised him as “a founding father of a genre that fuses performance art, music and stand-up comedy.”
In 2025, the cult classic documentary Unzipped – which Mizrahi co-created and stars in – celebrates its 30th anniversary at the Sundance Film Festival. He hosted the Emmy-winning Isaac Mizrahi Show for seven years, served as a judge on all seven seasons of Project Runway: All Stars, and continues to appear widely across television and film.
Mizrahi has directed productions for the Opera Theatre of St. Louis and designed for the Metropolitan Opera. He also annually narrates and directs the children’s classic, Peter and the Wolf; a production he created for the Guggenheim Museum in New York City.
Through his company IM Entertainment, Mizrahi develops original projects in television, theater, and publishing. He is currently a Consulting Producer on Hulu’s Mid Century Modern. His New York Times bestselling memoir I.M. was published in 2019.
Dining at Caramoor
Caramoor’s on site dining options include Pre-Ordered Gourmet Picnics available for pick-up two hours prior to each concert, which can be pre-ordered until the Tuesday before the performance. The menu is prepared by local coffee and sandwich purveyor G.E. Brown with curated artisanal cheese boards from Second Mouse Cheese Shop. In addition, the Bravo Bar is open two hours before each performance, offering snacks and lemonade, ice tea, wine, cocktails, and buzz-free beverages as well as a rotating selection of offerings from local food creators including It Must Have Been the Bake, Bark and Brine BBQ, G.E. Brown, Pizza Girls, Walter’s Hot Dogs, Second Mouse Cheese Shop, LMNOP, and Miss Mona Makes Ice Cream. Specific offerings are noted for each performance on Caramoor’s website. For more information on Dining at Caramoor and to pre-order picnics, visit caramoor.org/visit-us/amenities.
About Caramoor
Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts is a vibrant cultural destination nestled on 81 acres of historic gardens and woodlands in Katonah, NY. Once the home of music and art lovers Walter and Lucie Rosen, Caramoor has evolved into one of the region’s most distinctive destinations for live performances, cultural engagement, and exploration – a sanctuary for music, art, and nature.
Each year, Caramoor presents an exciting array of concerts across genres – from classical, opera, and chamber music to jazz, American roots, global sounds, and the American songbook. Caramoor’s acclaimed Summer Season brings audiences together for unforgettable outdoor performances from June into August in five distinct settings (the Venetian Theater, Friends Field, Spanish Courtyard, Sunken Garden, and the Music Room), while the intimate Rosen House Concert Series runs from October through May in the historic Rosen House, a Mediterranean-style villa listed on the National Register of Historic Places and filled with treasures from around the world. With a mission to engage audiences of all ages, Caramoor also offers a selection of concerts and programs for families and our youngest listeners.
Caramoor is a place where music, history, and nature come together to create moments of beauty and connection for all who visit. In addition to hearing concerts, visitors to Caramoor can tour the spectacular Rosen House, explore its intriguing collections, enjoy a picnic, and experience the lush gardens and grounds – including Caramoor’s unique collection of site-specific Sound Art, permanently installed sound sculptures that draw inspiration from their environment. Caramoor also offers a formal afternoon tea service year-round in the Music Room (by reservation), the seasonal concessions Bravo Bar, and a selection of public programs such as yoga, art classes, and large-scale community events.
For Caramoor’s complete schedule: caramoor.org/events
Ticketing Information
Concert tickets are available for purchase online at caramoor.org; by phone at 914.232.1252 Tuesdays through Fridays from 10am-4pm; and on site from the Box Office two hours before each performance.
Caramoor is located at 149 Girdle Ridge Road in Katonah, NY.
More information about visiting Caramoor: caramoor.org/visit
June 28-July 5: Caramoor Commemorates America at 250 with Five Summer Concerts Throughout the Grounds
June 28-July 5: Caramoor Commemorates America at 250 with Five Summer Concerts Throughout the Grounds
(Clockwise from top left): Poiesis Quartet, The Knights, Conrad Tao, Curt Ebersole, Johnny Gandelsman, MaryKay Messenger, and Louis Armstrong, available in high resolution here.
Caramoor Commemorates America at 250 from June 28 to July 5, 2026
June 28: The Knights and Pianist Conrad Tao – Rhapsody in Blue
July 2: Poiesis Quartet – A Love Letter to the Queer Community
July 3: Centennial Celebration of Louis Armstrong’s Hot Five
July 4: Pops, Patriots, and Fireworks
July 5: Violinist Johnny Gandelsman – This is America
Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts | 149 Girdle Ridge Road | Katonah, NY
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KATONAH, NY – Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts – a vibrant cultural destination nestled on 81 acres of historic gardens and woodlands in Katonah, NY – commemorates America at 250 in five concerts from June 28 to July 5, 2026. Part of Caramoor’s 2026 Summer Season of over thirty concerts between June 20 and August 2, 2026, these performances showcase a variety of artists and genres honoring the nation’s milestone anniversary, including premieres of two new works commissioned by Caramoor – Jeff Scott’s Tapestry of the Beloved Beatified (world premiere) composed for the Poiesis Quartet and Tyshawn Sorey’s Capriccio for Violin (New York premiere) composed for violinist Johnny Gandelsman. Caramoor, once the estate of music and art lovers Walter and Lucie Rosen, is one of the region’s most distinctive destinations for live performance, cultural engagement, and exploration.
On Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 4pm, GRAMMY®-nominated orchestra The Knights, led by co-Artistic Directors Eric and Colin Jacobson, perform in Caramoor’s Venetian Theater with acclaimed pianist Conrad Tao and violinist and vocalist Christina Courtin, in a vibrant concert highlighting the American sound. The program anchors the spirit of George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, featuring Tao’s acclaimed, explosive interpretation within a broader narrative of musical innovation. From the pastoral beauty of Aaron Copland’s Appalachian Spring Suite and Margaret Bonds’ soulful Troubled Water, to contemporary rhapsodies by Jessie Montgomery, and The Knights’ own Christina Courtin, this performance bridges the gap between classical tradition and modern energy.
The Poiesis Quartet gives its third and final performance as the 2025-26 Ernst Stiefel String Quartet-in-Residence at Caramoor on Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 7:30pm in the Rosen House Music Room, returning with a bold program titled A Love Letter to the Queer Community that explores queer identity and heritage through a contemporary lens. The concert (one of the group’s first with new violinist Coco Mi) features the world premiere of a new work commissioned by Caramoor for the Poiesis Quartet as the culmination of the group’s residency – GRAMMY-winning composer Jeff Scott’s Tapestry of the Beloved Beatified, which honors and celebrates the lives of activists Marsha P. Johnson, Harvey Milk, Xulhaz Mannan, and Jeanne Manford. The program will also include Max Lang’s commonplace little perils, Daniel Lasagna’s Circus of the Mind, Maya Irizarry Lambright’s forest of taldeni, and Calvin Ray Shawler’s Order – all recently commissioned by the Poiesis Quartet. This performance highlights the ensemble's commitment to social narrative and musical innovation, offering a unique window into the future of the string quartet. The Quartet’s November concert at Caramoor was chosen as one of the best classical performances of 2025 by The New York Times.
On Friday, July 3, 2026 at 7:30pm – the eve of what Louis Armstrong always claimed to be his birthday (July 4) – Caramoor presents a special Centennial Celebration of Louis Armstrong’s Hot Five on Friends Field, in collaboration with Jazz at Lincoln Center. The music Armstrong created in the 1920s with the Hot Five remains among the most influential, timeless, and joyous in the history of American music. Under the auspices of the Louis Armstrong House Museum, the evening honors the recordings that transformed jazz from a collective style into a soloist’s art form, forever changing the course of popular music. Co-hosts GRAMMY®-winning trumpeter Alphonso Horne and pianist Ricky Riccardi are joined by all-star artists including clarinetist Evan Arntzen, trombonist Ron Wilkins, and drummer Charles Goold, performing revolutionary recordings from a century ago that reshaped the sound and future of jazz.
Caramoor presents Pops, Patriots, and Fireworks in the Venetian Theater on Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 8pm. Caramoor’s most festive tradition returns for a historic Independence Day program, featuring the Westchester Symphonic Winds conducted by Curt Ebersole, with assistant conductor Jessica Stein-Natale. The program honors 250 years of American spirit with patriotic favorites including The Star-Spangled Banner (Arr. J. Williams) by John Stafford Smith, WSW American Overture by Barton Green, The White Rose (Arr. K. Brion) by John Philip Sousa, An American Elegy by Frank Ticheli, 1812 Overture (Arr. M. Lake) by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, and The Stars And Stripes Forever (Arr. K. & L. Schissel) by John Philip Sousa. MaryKay Messenger, the former premier vocalist for the West Point Band, will join for a selection of songs. Messenger first sang with the West Point Band in 1980 at the age of 12 and continued to perform as a guest vocalist for a variety of concerts until joining the Army in 1996. She recently retired in 2025 after 29 years of service. The evening concludes with a dazzling fireworks display that lights up the sky, making a perfect 4th of July party for the whole family.
On Sunday, July 5, 2026, violinist, producer, and 2024 MacArthur Fellow Johnny Gandelsman caps off Caramoor’s commemoration concerts with an extended program of solo violin works from his project This is America, featuring the New York premiere of Capriccio for Violin – a Caramoor co-commission by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Tyshawn Sorey. This is America is Gandelsman’s 2020 collection of over 20 new works he commissioned for solo violin, written by American and US-based composers reflecting on the challenges of living through the pandemic and concurrent worldwide turmoil. Gandelsman brings these intimate musical portraits of joy, uncertainty, isolation, and love, by composers including Justin Messina, Layale Chaker, Tyshawn Sorey, Dana Lyn, Kinan Azmeh, Akshaya Tucker, Ebun Oguntola, Tomeka Reid, Christina Courtin, Olivia Davis, and Rhiannon Giddens to Caramoor. This profound, emotional journey is presented in two parts at 1pm in the Sunken Garden and 3pm in the Spanish Courtyard. In between, at 2:15pm, there will be a talk with Johnny Gandelsman, Dana Lyn, and Christina Courtin.
“I've come to think of [This is America] as an anthology, a snapshot in time, documenting a tiny slice of the creative thought and output in this country,” says Gandelsman. “Six years have passed, yet the works which encapsulated moments of 2020 are still relevant today. I invite you to stop listening to pundits, extend your ears, open up your imagination, and trust the music to guide you into a complicated, challenging and thrilling sound world.”
Caramoor’s America at 250 Schedule At-a-Glance
The Knights and Pianist Conrad Tao – Rhapsody in Blue
Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 4pm in the Venetian Theater
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Poiesis Quartet – A Love Letter to the Queer Community
2025-26 Ernst Stiefel String Quartet-in-Residence
Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 7:30pm in the Rosen House Music Room
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Centennial Celebration of Louis Armstrong’s Hot Five
Friday, July 3, 2026 at 7:30pm at Friends Field
Presented in collaboration with Jazz at Lincoln Center
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Pops, Patriots, and Fireworks
Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 8pm in the Venetian Theater
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Violinist Johnny Gandelsman – This is America
Sunday, July 5, 2026 at 1pm in the Sunken Garden and 3pm in the Spanish Courtyard
Talk with Johnny Gandelsman, Dana Lyn, and Christina Courtin at 2:15pm
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Dining at Caramoor
Caramoor’s on site dining options include Pre-Ordered Gourmet Picnics available for pick-up two hours prior to each concert, which can be pre-ordered until the Tuesday before the performance. The menu is prepared by local coffee and sandwich purveyor G.E. Brown with curated artisanal cheese boards from Second Mouse Cheese Shop. In addition, the Bravo Bar is open two hours before each performance, offering snacks and lemonade, ice tea, wine, cocktails, and buzz-free beverages as well as a rotating selection of offerings from local food creators including It Must Have Been the Bake, Bark and Brine BBQ, G.E. Brown, Pizza Girls, Walter’s Hot Dogs, Second Mouse Cheese Shop, LMNOP, and Miss Mona Makes Ice Cream. Specific offerings are noted for each performance on Caramoor’s website. For more information on Dining at Caramoor and to pre-order picnics, visit caramoor.org/visit-us/amenities.
About Caramoor
Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts is a vibrant cultural destination nestled on 81 acres of historic gardens and woodlands in Katonah, NY. Once the home of music and art lovers Walter and Lucie Rosen, Caramoor has evolved into one of the region’s most distinctive destinations for live performances, cultural engagement, and exploration – a sanctuary for music, art, and nature.
Each year, Caramoor presents an exciting array of concerts across genres – from classical, opera, and chamber music to jazz, American roots, global sounds, and the American songbook. Caramoor’s acclaimed Summer Season brings audiences together for unforgettable outdoor performances from June into August in five distinct settings (the Venetian Theater, Friends Field, Spanish Courtyard, Sunken Garden, and the Music Room), while the intimate Rosen House Concert Series runs from October through May in the historic Rosen House, a Mediterranean-style villa listed on the National Register of Historic Places and filled with treasures from around the world. With a mission to engage audiences of all ages, Caramoor also offers a selection of concerts and programs for families and our youngest listeners.
Caramoor is a place where music, history, and nature come together to create moments of beauty and connection for all who visit. In addition to hearing concerts, visitors to Caramoor can tour the spectacular Rosen House, explore its intriguing collections, enjoy a picnic, and experience the lush gardens and grounds – including Caramoor’s unique collection of site-specific Sound Art, permanently installed sound sculptures that draw inspiration from their environment. Caramoor also offers a formal afternoon tea service year-round in the Music Room (by reservation), the seasonal concessions Bravo Bar, and a selection of public programs such as yoga, art classes, and large-scale community events.
For Caramoor’s complete schedule: caramoor.org/events
Ticketing Information
Concert tickets are available for purchase online at caramoor.org; by phone at 914.232.1252 Tuesdays through Fridays from 10am-4pm; and on site from the Box Office two hours before each performance.
Caramoor is located at 149 Girdle Ridge Road in Katonah, NY.
More information about visiting Caramoor: caramoor.org/visit
Caramoor Presents Inside Lucie’s Wardrobe Through Sept 5 - First Display in Thirty Years of Lucie Rosen's Unique Wardrobe
Caramoor Presents Inside Lucie’s Wardrobe Through Sept 5 - First Display in Thirty Years of Lucie Rosen's Unique Wardrobe
Photo of Lucie Rosen by Cecil Beaton available in hi-resolution here.
Additional photos will be available on request in early June.
Caramoor Presents 2026 Rosen House Focus Tour: Inside Lucie’s Wardrobe
Every Friday and Saturday through Saturday, September 5, 2026
Rosen House at Caramoor | 149 Girdle Ridge Road | Katonah, NY
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Conversations at Caramoor: Behind the Seams
with Jessa Krick, Director of Interpretation, Collection, and Archives
Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 5:30pm (Free)
Rosen House Music Room at Caramoor
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KATONAH, NY – Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts, a vibrant cultural destination nestled on 81 acres of historic gardens and woodlands in Katonah, NY, is now offering its 2026 Rosen House Focus Tour: Inside Lucie’s Wardrobe every Friday and Saturday through Saturday, September 5, 2026, inviting visitors to discover Lucie Rosen’s fashions through a curated, docent-led experience. Jessa Krick, Director of Interpretation, Collection, and Archives at Caramoor, will lead a free talk about Lucie Rosen’s wardrobe, Conversations at Caramoor: Behind the Seams, on Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 5:30pm in the Rosen House Music Room.
Lucie Rosen’s unique personal style made her one of New York City’s most recognizable women during her lifetime. For the first time in over thirty years, her unique fashions are displayed in the Rosen House, enlivened by photos and new research. The garments she treasured and saved, from the shimmering silks of the 1930s to the bold colors of the 1960s, together with her fancy dress costume based upon Sandro Botticelli’s Primavera and her joyful approach to dressing, provide the inspiration for a lively and fascinating tour.
Guests step into the Mediterranean-style villa that Walter and Lucie Rosen created as a home filled with music, art, and extraordinary collections. Docents share the stories behind the Rosens’ carefully assembled treasures and share new discoveries about the fascinating characters that helped to shape Lucie's signature style, in these 45-minute tours.
Jessa Krick has developed this Focus Tour informed by the trove of Lucie’s garments dating from the mid-1920s through the 1960s, as well as by photos and other archival materials. The tour features eighteen dressed mannequins throughout the rooms of the Rosen House, plus accessories from the collection.
“We know she had many more dresses and outfits throughout her lifetime, based on the photos,” Krick says, “so the pieces Lucie saved must have had a sentimental value for her. They were the items she treasured.”
The central theme of the Focus Tour is how Lucie Rosen developed and displayed her personal style. Examples of her diaries and scrapbooks show her early interest in fashion, and images of her as a young woman demonstrate her nascent personal style. References to Rosen in the fashion press of the 1920s and 1930s are displayed in the early part of the tour.
Lucie Rosen in Vogue, February 1, 1926
Few of the surviving garments in Rosen’s closets have labels. Although custom-made clothing was not a rarity among women of Rosen’s social standing, Krick’s recent examination of her datebooks has revealed the name of her favored designer: Alan Kramer (1893–1985), mysteriously also known as Prince Tirtoff. This year’s tour is the first time Kramer’s name will be linked to Rosen’s sartorial choices, together with new biographical information about him and the extent of the long-standing professional relationship between the designer and his client.
Another notable piece on view is one of Rosen’s evening coats, which Krick now attributes to famed French designer Paul Poiret. Krick says, “This coat was previously mis-cataloged as a costume, but based on the embroidered orange velvet and striking color combination of orange and magenta velvet, which are both seen in a Poiret example from 1913 in the Victoria & Albert Museum, I am confident that this is a Poiret. We know Lucie was a Poiret client in the 1920s, so it may date from that period.”
Other examples in the collection show Lucie Rosen’s preference for dress designs apart from the mainstream of fashion, including a two-piece at-home ensemble newly identified as by her friend Ethel Wallace, Fortuny outerwear (and a dress of Fortuny fabric made outside of the Venetian atelier), custom-made fancy dress costumes, and a dress like those she wore for theremin concert promotion.
The Focus Tour traces the inspiration for Rosen’s unique dress sense, emphasizes her working relationship with designers and makers, and showcases how her choices fit into the historically inspired homes she and her husband Walter Rosen created in New York City and at Caramoor.
About Caramoor
Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts is a vibrant cultural destination nestled on 81 acres of historic gardens and woodlands in Katonah, NY. Once the home of music and art lovers Walter and Lucie Rosen, Caramoor has evolved into one of the region’s most distinctive destinations for live performances, cultural engagement, and exploration – a sanctuary for music, art, and nature.
Each year, Caramoor presents an exciting array of concerts across genres – from classical, opera, and chamber music to jazz, American roots, global sounds, and the American songbook. Caramoor’s acclaimed Summer Season (June 20-August 2, 2026) brings audiences together for unforgettable outdoor performances from June into August in five distinct settings (the Music Room, Venetian Theater, Spanish Courtyard, Friends Field, and the Sunken Garden), while the intimate Rosen House Concert Series runs from October through May in the historic Rosen House, a Mediterranean-style villa listed on the National Register of Historic Places and filled with treasures from around the world. With a mission to engage audiences of all ages, Caramoor also offers a selection of concerts and programs for families and our youngest listeners.
Caramoor is a place where music, history, and nature come together to create moments of beauty and connection for all who visit. In addition to hearing concerts, visitors to Caramoor can tour the spectacular Rosen House, explore its intriguing collections, enjoy a picnic, and experience the lush gardens and grounds – including Caramoor’s unique collection of site-specific Sound Art, permanently installed sound sculptures which draw inspiration from their environment. Caramoor also offers a formal afternoon tea service year-round in the Music Room (by reservation), a seasonal concessions tent, and a selection of public programs such as yoga, art classes, and large-scale community events. The estate’s gardens and grounds are also open year round to visitors, free of charge, for picnicking and walking daily from 10am to 4pm.
Sept. 6: Caramoor Announces the 2026 Bedford Music Festival with The Motet Headlining
Sept. 6: Caramoor Announces the 2026 Bedford Music Festival with The Motet Headlining
Bedford Music Festival Logo available in hi-resolution here.
Caramoor Announces the 2026 Bedford Music Festival with The Motet Headlining
Sunday, September 6, 2026 at 2pm
Caramoor | 149 Girdle Ridge Road | Katonah, NY
Friends Field (Rain Location: Venetian Theater)
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KATONAH, NY – Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts, a vibrant cultural destination nestled on 81 acres of historic gardens and woodlands in Katonah, NY, announces the return of Bedford Music Festival, taking place on Sunday, September 6, 2026 at 2pm. This year’s Bedford Music Festival will be headlined by The Motet, and will also feature the Jamie McLean Band, Summer Fling, and The Rock and Roll Playhouse Plays the Music of Taylor Swift. All performances will be held outdoors at Friends Field, set amid the picturesque gardens and grounds of Caramoor, with the Venetian Theater serving as the location in the case of inclement weather.
Advance and VIP tickets are available now. VIP tickets include concert tickets, access to an exclusive VIP Tent & Artist Lounge, featuring food, drinks, and the opportunity to mix and mingle with the artists, plus guaranteed seating for each performance in the event of rain. Tickets are free for all children under the age of 12.
The Bedford Music Festival is a celebration of live music and local community spirit, bringing an exceptional lineup of artists to Caramoor and the broader Bedford communities. Once the home of music and art lovers Walter and Lucie Rosen, Caramoor has evolved into one of the region’s most distinctive destinations for live performances, cultural engagement, and exploration – a sanctuary for music, arts, and nature.
L-R: The Motet, Jamie McLean, Summer Fling, and the Rock and Roll Playhouse Plays Music of Taylor Swift.
Artist photos available in hi-resolution here.
Doors for the festival open at 2pm with a family set at 2:45 by the Rock and Roll Playhouse, the largest national kid-friendly live concert series, performing the music of pop icon Taylor Swift. New York City-based Summer Fling brings its exhilarating live show and groove-driven sound of funk, soul, pop, and jazz to the festival at 4pm. The Jamie McLean Band, known for creating a “musical gumbo” of New Orleans soul, middle Americana roots, Delta blues and New York City swagger –– will perform at 5:15 pm, sponsored by The Town of Bedford. Funk luminaries The Motet with vocal powerhouse Sarah Clarke close out the day at 7:00 pm with their unique style and musical chemistry that blends funk, soul, jazz, and rock. All performance times are approximate.
In addition to the great music, attendees will get to enjoy exploring Caramoor’s grounds and its collection of sound art, Sonic Innovations. The weekend closes out the summer-long Rosen House Focus Tour of Inside Lucie’s Wardrobe. Attendees can get a final peek at some of the pieces in the free Open House of the Music Room, or book a tour to see the full collection. Kids and families can discover Caramoor’s treasures together through scavenger hunts across the grounds, I Spy clues throughout the House, musical crafts, lawn games, and more!
The festival will feature community restaurants serving a variety of local culinary delights, including Second Mouse Cheese Shop, Miss Mona Makes Ice Cream, It Must Have Been the Bake, and Taiguey Company. Guests are encouraged to support these local businesses and enjoy the variety of their fare.
Caramoor is grateful to this year’s festival sponsors, including Gold Level sponsors: The Katonah Shopping Center, Acadia Realty Group and Prager Metis, CPAs. Also joining are Friend level sponsors, Bradsell Contracting. Caramoor is proud to highlight these local businesses whose sponsorship enhances the vibrancy of the Festival and the Bedford community as a whole. Sponsorship opportunities are still available.
The Bedford Music Festival began in 2022 as an initiative of destination 39.3, a resident-led organization established to foster connection and community engagement across the three hamlets of the Town of Bedford. In 2025, the Festival moved to the Caramoor grounds as a co-presentation, an exciting new chapter made possible through the dedication and hard work of a small group of volunteers whose commitment helped lay the foundation for the Festival to grow and thrive in its new long-term home.
“We are excited about the next chapter of the Festival and proud to pass the torch to Caramoor who has the staff and infrastructure to support and grow this beloved local tradition in all the ways we envisioned,” say Nell Shapiro and Sherri Owles of destination 39.3.
For tickets and more information, visit caramoor.org/event/bedford-music-festival-at-caramoor-2026
About Caramoor
Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts is a vibrant cultural destination nestled on 81 acres of historic gardens and woodlands in Katonah, NY. Once the home of music and art lovers Walter and Lucie Rosen, Caramoor has evolved into one of the region’s most distinctive destinations for live performances, cultural engagement, and exploration – a sanctuary for music, art, and nature.
Each year, Caramoor presents an exciting array of concerts across genres – from classical, opera, and chamber music to jazz, American roots, global sounds, and the American songbook. Caramoor’s acclaimed Summer Season brings audiences together for unforgettable outdoor performances from June into August in five distinct settings (the Music Room, Venetian Theater, Spanish Courtyard, Friends Field, and the Sunken Garden), while the intimate Rosen House Concert Series runs from October through May in the historic Rosen House, a Mediterranean-style villa listed on the National Register of Historic Places and filled with treasures from around the world. With a mission to engage audiences of all ages, Caramoor also offers a selection of concerts and programs for families and our youngest listeners.
Caramoor is a place where music, history, and nature come together to create moments of beauty and connection for all who visit. In addition to hearing concerts, visitors to Caramoor can tour the spectacular Rosen House, explore its intriguing collections, enjoy a picnic, and experience the lush gardens and grounds – including Caramoor’s unique collection of site-specific Sound Art, permanently installed sound sculptures which draw inspiration from their environment. Caramoor also offers a formal afternoon tea service year-round in the Music Room (by reservation), a seasonal concessions tent, and a selection of public programs such as yoga, art classes, and large-scale community events. The estate’s gardens and grounds are also open year round to visitors, free of charge, for picnicking and walking daily from 10am to 4pm.
Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts Appoints Lee Ramsey as Vice President of Philanthropy
Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts Appoints Lee Ramsey as Vice President of Philanthropy
Lee Ramsey, courtesy photo, available here.
Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts
Appoints Lee Ramsey as Vice President of Philanthropy
KATONAH, NY – Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts, a vibrant cultural destination nestled on 81 acres of historic gardens and woodlands in Katonah, NY, announces the appointment of Lee Ramsey as Vice President of Philanthropy, effective May 26.
Ramsey brings two decades of experience in philanthropy to the position. Most recently, she served as Director of Development with Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, where she led fundraising strategy and donor engagement initiatives in support of the organization’s artistic programming, educational outreach, and long-term institutional growth. Prior to Orpheus, she served as Director of Development at Music@Menlo in Atherton, California.
At these organizations, and others, Ramsey has focused on building devoted communities around causes close to her heart. Her new role at Caramoor continues this mission. Originally from Northern Westchester, Ramsey has been a lifelong attendee of Caramoor. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Biology at St. Mary’s College of Maryland, with a minor in flute performance, and currently resides in Hastings on Hudson with her husband and two children.
“Throughout my life, Caramoor has been the site of so many inspiring and formative experiences,” she says. “I have always found that the magic of the gardens enhances the power of the music in an almost spiritual way. I am delighted to bring my experience in fundraising and community building to the incredible team at Caramoor to help others share these experiences for decades to come.”
Caramoor President and CEO Gillian Fox says, “Lee brings a strong record of leadership in arts philanthropy, with extensive experience designing and executing comprehensive fundraising strategies that advance both institutional growth and mission impact. Known for her strategic mindset and collaborative approach, she has consistently increased contributed revenue while deepening donor engagement and aligning philanthropic efforts with long-term vision. We are thrilled to welcome someone who brings not only exceptional professional experience, but also a lifelong, deeply personal connection to Caramoor — her first classical music experience was right here, in the Venetian Theater. I look forward to all we will accomplish together.”
Lee Ramsey will lead the Caramoor team in securing crucial philanthropic support to advance and sustain the mission of Caramoor, strategically guiding all aspects of fundraising. With a focus on stewardship, prospect development, and operational excellence, she will build the resources necessary to sustain and grow Caramoor’s programs and impact.
About Caramoor
Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts is a vibrant cultural destination nestled on 81 acres of historic gardens and woodlands in Katonah, NY. Once the home of music and art lovers Walter and Lucie Rosen, Caramoor has evolved into one of the region’s most distinctive destinations for live performances, cultural engagement, and exploration – a sanctuary for music, art, and nature.
Each year, Caramoor presents an exciting array of concerts across genres – from classical, opera, and chamber music to jazz, American roots, global sounds, and the American songbook. Caramoor’s acclaimed Summer Season brings audiences together for unforgettable outdoor performances from June into August in five distinct settings (the Music Room, Venetian Theater, Spanish Courtyard, Friends Field, and the Sunken Garden), while the intimate Rosen House Concert Series runs from October through May in the historic Rosen House, a Mediterranean-style villa listed on the National Register of Historic Places and filled with treasures from around the world. With a mission to engage audiences of all ages, Caramoor also offers a selection of concerts and programs for families and our youngest listeners.
Caramoor is a place where music, history, and nature come together to create moments of beauty and connection for all who visit. In addition to hearing concerts, visitors to Caramoor can tour the spectacular Rosen House, explore its intriguing collections, enjoy a picnic, and experience the lush gardens and grounds – including Caramoor’s unique collection of site-specific Sound Art, permanently installed sound sculptures which draw inspiration from their environment. Caramoor also offers a formal afternoon tea service year-round in the Music Room (by reservation), a seasonal concessions tent, and a selection of public programs such as yoga, art classes, and large-scale community events. The estate’s gardens and grounds are also open year-round to visitors, free of charge, for picnicking and walking daily from 10am to 4pm.
For Caramoor’s complete schedule: caramoor.org/whats-on
June 20-Aug 2: Caramoor's Summer Season Immerses Estate in Music - Over Thirty Unforgettable Performances
June 20-Aug 2: Caramoor's Summer Season Immerses Estate in Music - Over Thirty Unforgettable Performances
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Caramoor's Summer Season Features Over Thirty Performances from June 20 to August 2, 2026
Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts
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KATONAH, NY – Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts, a vibrant cultural destination nestled on 81 acres of historic gardens and woodlands in Katonah, NY, continues its intimate Rosen House Concert Series with three performances in March. On Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 3:00pm, Caramoor presents the Schwab Vocal Rising Stars’ culminating performance. Goitse, a traditional Irish quintet, takes the stage on Friday, March 20, 2026, at 7:30pm. Acclaimed Icelandic pianist Víkingur KATONAH, NY – Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts, a vibrant cultural destination nestled on 81 acres of historic gardens and woodlands in Katonah, NY, presents its highly anticipated Summer Season, bringing audiences together for over 30 unforgettable performances from June 20 to August 2, 2026. Once the home of music and art lovers Walter and Lucie Rosen, Caramoor has evolved into one of the region’s most distinctive destinations for live performances, cultural engagement, and exploration – a sanctuary for music, arts, and nature. The Summer Season immerses the entire estate in music, with performances happening in five distinct settings – the Venetian Theater, Spanish Courtyard, Friends Field, Sunken Garden, and the Music Room.
Caramoor’s Summer Season extends across genres – highlights this year include opening night with Tony Award-winner Kelli O’Hara and the Orchestra of St. Luke’s (June 20); superstar pianist Yuja Wang and People of Earth (July 23) in a thrilling new collaboration exploring the vibrant rhythms and colors of Afro-Latin and Caribbean music; performances by classical music luminaries including HélèneGrimaud (June 25), Les Arts Florissants (July 17) in a Charpentier opera double bill, and Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra (July 26) in Handel’s opera Tolomeo; a Summer Season finale featuring one of the foremost violinists of our time, Gil Shaham, with the Orchestra of St. Luke’s conducted by Xian Zhang (August 2); virtuosic American string band Punch Brothers (July 18); evocative singer-songwriter Patty Griffin (July 11); the incomparable Mark Morris Dance Group (July 30); the legendary Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers (August 1); plus special community celebrations including the Dedicated Men of Zion celebrating Juneteenth (June 21); Isaac Mizrahi in a Pride Month performance (June 26); and Pops, Patriots, and Fireworks featuring the Westchester Symphonic Winds for America’s 250th (July 4); and much, much more. This summer also brings the return of Dancing at Dusk, Caramoor’s series for young listeners and the continuation of Music and Meditation in the Garden, pairing chamber music and meditation in an idyllic setting.
“Each summer at Caramoor, we invite audiences to experience the extraordinary intersection of music, nature, and community,” says Gillian Fox, Caramoor President & CEO. “This season reflects our commitment to presenting exceptional artists spanning a broad range of musical traditions while creating welcoming pathways for audiences of every age. I am especially delighted to welcome back Dancing at Dusk, our beloved children’s concert series, which invites families to experience the joy of music together and helps spark a lifelong connection to the arts here at Caramoor.”
Kathy Schuman, Caramoor Vice President and Artistic Director says, “The unique Caramoor setting continues to inspire and inform our programs, from world-class celebrated artists to rising stars, in a multitude of genres. As part of each season we strive to bring one-of-a kind programs such as this year's Baroque opera performances by Les Arts Florissants and Philharmonia Baroque, the world premiere of a concert-length work by Christopher Cerrone, and one of the first performances of a new collaboration between Yuja Wang and People of Earth. We pride ourselves on the breadth and diversity of the musical experiences we bring to new and returning visitors each summer.”
Opening Night and Summer Gala
Opening Night & Summer Gala: An Evening with Kelli O’Hara and the Orchestra of St. Luke’s
Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 7:00pm, Venetian Theater
One of Broadway’s most beloved voices, Tony Award-winner Kelli O’Hara returns to Caramoor to kick off the 81st season, performing with the Orchestra of St. Luke’s conducted by Rob Fisher with Dan Lipton, music director. Experience the magic of this artist who continues to define the beauty and heart of the Broadway stage, with a program of American Songbook gems, Broadway favorites, and timeless pop standards. O’Hara can currently be seen on HBO’s The Gilded Age, which was nominated for a SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series, as well as on the CBS series Sheriff Country. Recently, she starred opposite Tom Hanks in the world premiere of the Off-Broadway play This World of Tomorrow. She is currently performing on Broadway in the revival of Fallen Angels opposite Rose Byrne.
Opera and Dance
Les Arts Florissants in Charpentier's Les Arts Florissants and La Descente d'Orphée aux enfers
Friday, July 17, 2026 at 7:00pm, Venetian Theater
6:00pm, Pre-concert talk by Julia I. Doe, Associate Professor of Music at Columbia University
Following the magical performance of Purcell’s The Fairy Queen at Caramoor in 2024, pioneering conductor and harpsichordist William Christie returns to present the work that gave his renowned Baroque ensemble its name: Les Arts Florissants. In this double bill, two miniature operatic gems by Marc-Antoine Charpentier shimmer with expressive choruses, eloquent declamation, courtly airs, and vibrant instrumental colors, revealing the French composer’s dramatic genius. The performance features soloists from Le Jardin des Voix (the ensemble’s international academy for young singers), choreography by Martin Chaix, and stage direction by Marie Lambert and Stéphane Facco.
Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra in Handel's Tolomeo
Sunday, July 26, 2026 at 4:00pm, Venetian Theater
3:00pm, Pre-concert talk by MIT professor emeritus and Handel scholar Ellen T. Harris)
The Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra returns to the Venetian Theater for a semi-staged production of Handel’s masterpiece, Tolomeo, re d'Egitto. The ensemble has previously brought memorable Handel productions of Atalanta and Acis and Galatea to Caramoor. This production, led by Music Director Designate Peter Whelan and directed by James Darrah, features an elite cast of Baroque specialists, including countertenor Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen in the title role and soprano Lauren Snouffer as Seleuce. Bass-baritone Dashon Burton and countertenor Kangmin Justin Kim round out a powerhouse lineup for this tale of exile, romance, and political intrigue.
Mark Morris Dance Group
Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 7:30pm, Venetian Theater
Hailed as "the preeminent modern dance organization of our time" by none other than Yo-Yo Ma, Mark Morris Dance Group returns to Caramoor with its signature blend of wit, grace, and profound musicality. Morris, celebrated as the most musical of living choreographers, treats the audience to a feast for eyes and ears. This performance captures the sheer joy and human authenticity that make this company an enduring treasure. The company performs Three Preludes with music by George Gershwin, Northwest with music by John Luther Adams, Jenn and Spencer with music by Henry Cowell, and Dancing Honeymoon with music by Ethan Iverson.
Orchestras
The Knights and Pianist Conrad Tao in Rhapsody in Blue
Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 4:00pm, Venetian Theater
Experience a vibrant celebration of the American sound with the boundary-breaking orchestral collective The Knights in an afternoon of fearless music-making. Led by Artistic Directors Eric and Colin Jacobson, the program anchors the spirit of Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, featuring Conrad Tao’s acclaimed, explosive interpretation within a broader narrative of musical innovation. From the pastoral beauty of Copland’s Appalachian Spring Suite and Margaret Bonds’ soulful Troubled Water to contemporary rhapsodies by Jessie Montgomery and the ensemble's own Christina Courtin, this performance bridges the gap between classical tradition and modern energy.
Apollo's Fire in Dueling Double Concertos
Sunday, July 12, 2026 at 4:00pm, Venetian Theater
The GRAMMY Award-winning Baroque orchestra Apollo’s Fire returns to the Venetian Theater with Dueling Double Concertos, a high-energy program directed by the charismatic Jeannette Sorrell. This "fencing match" themed performance pits soloists against one another in a brilliant display of 18th-century virtuosity. The afternoon features the driving rhythms of Vivaldi’s Concerto for Two Violins and Two Cellos, the intricate dialogue of Bach’s Double Violin Concerto, and the folk-inspired textures of Telemann. Moving beyond the traditional Baroque canon, the ensemble also performs René Schiffer’s tango-infused Concerto for Two Violas da Gamba and Sorrell’s own acclaimed arrangement of Vivaldi’s La Folia.
Summer Season Finale: Orchestra of St. Luke's and Violinist Gil Shaham
Sunday, August 2, 2026 at 4:00pm, Venetian Theater
3:00pm, Pre-concert conversation with Gil Shaham
The Orchestra of St. Luke’s returns to its summer home in the Venetian Theater for a cornerstone performance of the season led by the dynamic conductor Xian Zhang. This program reunites the orchestra with world-renowned violinist Gil Shaham, an audience favorite since his first performance at Caramoor in 1994. The afternoon features Shaham’s definitive interpretation of Samuel Barber’s Violin Concerto, a work he has championed with what critics describe as inherent sweetness and electrifying playfulness. Framed by the wit of Rossini’s L'italiana in Algeri Overture and the majestic architecture of Mozart’s Symphony No. 41 ("Jupiter"), the concert offers a masterclass in both lyrical intimacy and orchestral grandeur.
Chamber Music & Ensembles
Poiesis Quartet, Caramoor’s 2025-26 Ernst Stiefel String Quartet-in-Residence
Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 7:30pm, Music Room
The Poiesis Quartet concludes its time as 2025-26 Ernst Stiefel String Quartet-in-Residence with a bold program titled A Love Letter to the Queer Community. Performing in the intimate Music Room, Poiesis explores identity and heritage through a curated selection of modern works. The evening includes the Chickasaw-inspired textures of Jerod Impichchaachaaha’ Tate’s Pisachi alongside evocative works commissioned by Poiesis from Zola Saadi-Klein, Daniel Lasagna, Maya Irizarry Lambright, and Calvin Ray Shawler, as well as the world premiere of composer Jeff Scott’s Caramoor-commissioned Tapestry of the Beloved Beatified. This program highlights the ensemble's commitment to social narrative and musical innovation, offering a unique window into the future of the string quartet. Poiesis’s first concert in residence at Caramoor was chosen as one of the best classical performances of 2025 by The New York Times.
VOCES8 in Lead Me Home
Friday, July 10, 2026 at 7:30pm, Spanish Courtyard
The GRAMMY-nominated British a cappella octet returns to Caramoor for Lead Me Home, a celebration of the American choral landscape. Showcasing a wide array of American styles, the concert features traditional hymns and folk songs alongside contemporary compositions including music by Caroline Shaw, Bobby McFerrin, The Beatles, Samuel Barber, Cole Porter, Virgil Thomson, and more. Gramophone magazinedeclares, “The singing of VOCES8 is impeccable in its quality of tone and balance. They bring a new dimension to the word ‘ensemble’ with meticulous timing and tuning.”
Sandbox Percussion Premieres Christopher Cerrone’s The Only Way is Through
Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 4:00pm, Sunken Garden (Free)
In this immersive outdoor world premiere, GRAMMY-nominated composer Christopher Cerrone explores the fundamental human journey of learning to exist in the world. Inspired by Robert Frost's poetry, The Only Way is Through, co-commissioned by Caramoor, traces the path from first sounds to full understanding. During the piece, Sandbox Percussion will physically assemble their instruments from raw materials – loose wooden bars, individual bells, scattered pipes – and the sounds of construction will become the music itself: the clatter of materials, the testing of pitches, the gradual building of something coherent from elemental parts. The Young People's Chorus of New York City, led by Artistic Director Francisco J. Núñez and stage director Mary Birnbaum, will move among them, bringing components to the musicians, their physical journey mirroring their vocal evolution from wordless sounds to fully formed language. Throughout, the audience is invited to move freely through the Sunken Garden, navigating their own relationship with the unfolding work, experiencing the joy and struggle of watching consciousness take shape.
Verona Quartet in Inflection Points
Friday, July 24, 2026 at 7:30pm, Spanish Courtyard
The Verona Quartet returns to the Spanish Courtyard with Inflection Points, a program focusing on societal changes every 100 years through the lens of music. As the 2017-18 Ernst Stiefel String Quartet-in-Residence, the ensemble has a long-standing history with Caramoor, including a highly praised 2021 performance of Ligeti and Dvořák that showcased their “cohesive…vibrant, intelligent” (The New York Times) approach. This evening’s selection spans centuries, beginning with the Baroque elegance of Scarlatti’s Sonata a Quattro No. 4 before moving into the luminous, modern textures of Augusta Read Thomas’ Clara’s Ascent. The program concludes with two dramatic masterpieces: Janáček’s intense, psychological String Quartet No. 1 and the profound architectural beauty of Beethoven’s String Quartet Op. 127.
Ruckus in The Edinburgh Rollick
Friday, July 31, 2026 at 7:30pm, Spanish Courtyard
Ruckus is a shapeshifting, collaborative Baroque ensemble with a visceral and playful approach to early music. Described as “the world’s only period-instrument rock band” (San Francisco Classical Voice), Ruckus’ core is a continuo group, the Baroque equivalent of a jazz rhythm section: guitars, keyboards, cello, bassoon and bass. In The Edinburgh Rollick, Ruckus and violinist Keir GoGwilt celebrate the legacy of Niel Gow (b. Perthshire, 1727-1807), one of Scotland’s most important musicians, in this dynamic folk-Baroque feast of Scottish dance music. Weaving together these jubilant, hard-driving and nostalgic tunes into large-scale dramatic forms, Ruckus and GoGwilt bring the 18th-century tradition of blending folk and art music to the present day.
Featured Soloists & Recitals
Hélène Grimaud, piano
Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 7:30pm, Venetian Theater
Renowned Renaissance woman Hélène Grimaud returns to Caramoor for a deeply poetic recital exploring the profound emotional landscapes of the “Three Bs” – Bach, Beethoven, and Brahms. Known for a visceral intensity that has captivated Caramoor audiences since her 1998 debut and a celebrated 2015 residency, Grimaud brings her trademark technical control to this program of masterpieces. From the intimate, variation-rich Beethoven Piano Sonata No. 30, Op. 109 to the nostalgic textures of Brahms’ Fantasies and the monumental architecture of Bach’s Chaconne, this performance showcases the same unapologetically personal artistry that defines her work as both a world-class pianist and a dedicated wildlife conservationist.
Johnny Gandelsman: This is America
Sunday, July 5, 2026 at 1:00pm, Caramoor Grounds
Violinist, producer, and 2024 MacArthur Fellow Johnny Gandelsman will perform a solo violin program of works from his This is America project at Caramoor, featuring the New York premiere of a Caramoor co-commission by Pulitzer-Prize-winning composer Tyshawn Sorey. A reflection of the complex times in which we are living, this two-part performance at 1:00pm in the Sunken Garden and 3:00pm in the Spanish Courtyard features intimate musical portraits of joy, uncertainty, isolation, and love by composers including Justin Messina, Layale Chaker, Dana Lyn, Kinan Azmeh, Akshaya Tucker, Ebun Oguntola, Christina Courtin, Olivia Davis, and Rhiannon Giddens. At 2:15pm, Gandelsman, Lyn, and Courtin will give a talk offering insights on the program.
Aristo Sham, piano, 2025 Van Cliburn Gold Medalist
Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 4:30pm, Music Room
2025 Van Cliburn Gold Medalist Aristo Sham brings his lucid and gripping artistry to the intimate Music Room for a program centered on the transformative transcriptions of Ferruccio Busoni. This afternoon recital highlights Sham’s technical mastery through a curated selection of Brahms character pieces, including the soulful Intermezzo in A Major and the spirited Capriccio in C Major. The second half of the performance focuses on Busoni's iconic arrangements, featuring the monumental Bach Chaconne and Chopin’sVariations on Prelude in C minor. As the newest Cliburn winner, Sham continues the competition's legacy of elite pianism with a performance that balances late-Romantic introspection with towering virtuosity.
Conor Hanick, piano in Hans Otte’s The Book of Sounds
Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 7:30pm, Spanish Courtyard
In the 1980s, the German composer and broadcaster Hans Otte released a series of solo piano pieces called Das Buch der Klänge. Inspired by Buddhist thought and American Minimalism, Otte created a series of works that are lyrical, alternately contemplative and energetic, and possibly a little psychedelic. It was an overlooked masterpiece until pianist Conor Hanick, praised as one of his generation’s most inquisitive interpreters of music new and old, began playing it a few years ago, to great acclaim. Otte wrote of the work, “This Book of Sounds rediscovers the listener as a partner of sound and silence, who in the quest for his world, wishes for once to be totally at one with sound.”
Yuja Wang, piano and People of Earth
Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 7:30pm, Venetian Theater
One of today’s most electrifying pianists, Yuja Wang, makes her Caramoor debut in a collaboration with New York City’s most exciting Latin music supergroup, People of Earth. They join forces for a vibrant journey through the sounds of the Caribbean – composed and music directed by Cuban piano phenom Ahmed Alom. People of Earth includes Raul Rios, trumpet and vocals; Jesus Ricardo, trumpet and vocals; Rubén Rengel, violin and vocals; Ivan Llanes, percussion and vocals; and Gabriel Globus-Hoenich, percussion and bandleader.
Njioma Grevious, violin & Andrew Goodridge, piano
Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 4:30pm, Music Room
Violinist Njioma Grevious brings her vibrant and compelling artistry to the Music Room following a string of major milestones, including winning both the Robert F. Smith First Prize and the Audience Choice Award at the 2023 Sphinx Competition and a 2024 Avery Fisher Career Grant. With pianist Andrew Goodridge, Grevious presents a wide-ranging program that mirrors the versatility she has displayed as a member of the acclaimed Abeo Quartet (2023-24 Ernst Stiefel String Quartet-in-Residence) and in recent solo debuts with the Chicago and National Symphony Orchestras. The recital opens with the solemnity of Bach and the atmospheric modernism of Electra Perivolaris, moving through the fiery energy of Brahms’ Scherzo and the mystical architecture of Messiaen’s Theme and Variations. The afternoon concludes with Clarence Cameron White’s soulful Levee Dance and the soaring, lyrical brilliance of Prokofiev’s Sonata No. 2.
American Roots, Global, and Jazz
American Roots Music Festival
Saturday, June 27, 2026 from 12:30-7:00pm, Caramoor Grounds
Presented in collaboration with City Winery
Caramoor’s annual American Roots Music Festival fills the stunning grounds with the sounds of Americana, folk, bluegrass, and more. Audiences can wander from stage to stage and discover their next favorite artist as an incredible lineup of bands performs at Caramoor’s picturesque venues. This year’s festival features the Grateful Dead songbook with the acoustic string-band Deadgrass; the vintage-inspired sounds of The Moonrise Cartel; the rich, evocative storytelling of Caleb Caudle & The Sweet Critters; and the next-generation alt-country flair of Chloe Kimes; concluding with the high-energy Memphis soul of Southern Avenue. Additional artists and full schedule to be announced.
Louis Armstrong Hot Five Centennial Celebration
Friday, July 3, 2026 at 7:30pm, Friends Field
Presented in collaboration with Jazz at Lincoln Center
The music Louis Armstrong created in the 1920s with his small group, the Hot Five, remains among the most influential, timeless, and joyous in the history of American music. Under the auspices of the Louis Armstrong House Museum, and on the eve of what Armstrong always claimed to be his birthday (the Fourth of July), trumpeter Alphonso Horne will lead an all-star ensemble of today’s finest jazz musicians in celebration of the 100th anniversary of this groundbreaking group. Hosted by two-time GRAMMY Award winner Ricky Riccardi, the evening honors the recordings that transformed jazz from a collective style into a soloist’s art form, forever changing the course of popular music. While Armstrong is celebrated worldwide as the beloved entertainer behind classics like What a Wonderful World and Hello, Dolly, it was these revolutionary recordings from a century ago that reshaped the sound and future of jazz.
Ricardo Lemvo & Makina Loca – Afro-Cuban Rhythms
Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 7:30pm, Friends Field
Ricardo Lemvo and Makina Loca channel the rich currents of the Afro-Cuban global diaspora, blending Congolese soukous music, salsa horn blasts, and Angolan cadence into one irresistible groove. The group’s joyous, multilingual songs invite every dancer in the house to join in, making them a perfect addition to Caramoor’s festive Summer Season.
Patty Griffin
Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 7:30pm, Venetian Theater
Presented in collaboration with City Winery
Patty Griffin is among the most consequential singer-songwriters of her generation. Over two decades, the two-time GRAMMY Award winner – and seven-time nominee – and Americana Music Association Lifetime Achievement award winner, has crafted a remarkable body of work that prompted TheNew York Times to hail her for “[writing] cameo-carved songs that create complete emotional portraits of specific people…[her] songs have independent lives that continue in your head when the music ends.” Her latest album Crown of Roses, was released in July 2025.
Punch Brothers
Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 7:30pm, Venetian Theater
Presented in collaboration with City Winery
Punch Brothers are a virtuosic American string band with bluegrass roots, but one whose imagination spans classical, jazz, and folk traditions, earning them acclaim from The New Yorker as “one of the most incredible bands this country has ever produced.” With impeccable acoustic musicianship and emotional depth, they have won a GRAMMY for Best Folk Album and bring both precision and spontaneity to the stage.
Caramoor Jazz Festival
Saturday, July 25, 2026 from 12:30pm to 9:00pm, Caramoor Grounds
Presented in collaboration with Jazz at Lincoln Center
The Caramoor Jazz Festival fills the grounds with the spirit of jazz, inviting audiences to wander, listen, and discover music unfolding across the gardens and open-air stages. Spend the day immersed in sound and shared experience with performances by El Arte Del Bolero (Miguel Zenon & Luis Perdomo), Jazz at Lincoln Center Summer Jazz Academy Big Bands, and more to be announced, then come together for an unforgettable evening performance by Caramoor favorite Emmet Cohen Trio (7:30pm), bringing the Jazz Festival to a thrilling close.
Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers
Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 7:30pm, Venetian Theater
Presented in collaboration with City Winery
A three-time GRAMMY winner and one of America’s most adventurous songwriters, Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers engage in genre-defying performances that blur the lines between rock, jazz, bluegrass, and improvisational jam. Known for hits like The Way It Is as well as collaborations with the Grateful Dead, Hornsby continues to reinvent his sound while staying rooted in masterful songwriting and brilliant piano work. The band’s live shows are known for virtuosity, spontaneity, and Hornsby’s unmistakable piano touch.
Celebrations of Community
Dedicated Men of Zion – Celebrating Juneteenth
Sunday, June 21, 2026 at 4:00pm, Gala Tent (Free)
With roots in gospel and their voices in harmony, the Dedicated Men of Zion bring a jubilant sacred soul tradition to Caramoor for the annual Juneteenth celebration. Their sound carries the strength of their Eastern North Carolina church upbringing, blending praise, joy, and deep-rooted family ties. This performance offers a powerful reminder of the resilience and joy at the heart of the holiday.
Isaac Mizrahi – Celebrating Pride
Friday, June 26, 2026 at 7:30pm, Venetian Theater
Presented in collaboration with The LOFT LGBTQ+ Community Center
Entertainment and fashion icon Isaac Mizrahi lights up Caramoor with this special Pride Month performance. Accompanied by his jazz band, Mizrahi will serenade with iconic tunes from Madonna to Sondheim and everything in between, all interspersed with his signature, unfiltered storytelling. Expect a hilarious, sophisticated, and undeniably fabulous evening. Note: This performance may include mature themes and is not recommended for children.
Pops, Patriots, and Fireworks
Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 8:00pm, Venetian Theater
Celebrate America’s Semiquincentennial with Caramoor’s most festive tradition. This historic Independence Day spectacular featuring the Westchester Symphonic Winds, led by conductor Curt Ebersole with vocalist MaryKay Messenger, honors 250 years of American spirit with a program of patriotic favorites including music by John Philip Sousa, Harold Arlen, Earl Robinson, Barton Green, and Frank Ticheli, plus Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture. The evening concludes with a dazzling fireworks display.
Music and Meditation in the Garden – Chamber Music and Meditation in an Idyllic Setting
Music and Meditation in the Garden – Adam W. Sadberry, flute; Alexander Davis, bassoon; Jennifer Llewellyn, meditation coach
Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 11:00am, Sunken Garden
Flutist Adam W. Sadberry and bassoonist Alexander Davis bring Caramoor’s first woodwind duo to the Music and Meditation series. Sadberry is a winner of Concert Artists Guild’s 2021 Victor Elmaleh Competition, and is paving a distinctive career with his citizenry, creativity, and vibrancy both on and off stage. Davis's artistic intentions center on space-making, connection, and community-building within classical music. Join us for deep listening in the tranquil Sunken Garden, including a short led meditation led by Jennifer Llewellyn.
Music and Meditation in the Garden – Kyle Sanna, guitar; Dana Lyn, violin; Jennifer Llewellyn, meditation coach
Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 11:00am, Sunken Garden
Hailed as “a top-notch fiddle-and-guitar duo” by The New York Times, Dana Lyn and Kyle Sanna connect the dots between their experience as composers and improvisers and their deep admiration for traditional Irish music. Their passion for the environment will be keenly felt in the serene setting of the Sunken Garden.
Music and Meditation in the Garden – Emily Levin, harp; Julia Choi, violin; Jennifer Llewellyn, meditation coach
Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 11:00am, Sunken Garden
A morning of ethereal resonance concludes this summer’s Music and Meditation in the Garden series. The shimmering strings of harpist Emily Levin, praised for her “technical wizardry and artistic intuition” (Herald Times) and Metropolitan Opera violinist Julia Choi create a textured soundscape to cultivate focus, clarity, and a sense of tranquility.
Great for Families – Dancing at Dusk, Caramoor’s Series for Young Listeners
Dancing at Dusk – WindSync plays Peter and the Wolf
Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 5:30pm, Friends Field
WindSync brings Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf to life as a playful, participatory musical adventure. Families and young listeners are invited to experience a timeless story in Friends Field’s beautiful and spacious setting.
Dancing at Dusk – Flor Bromley’s Fiesta Global
Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 5:30pm, Friends Field
Flor Bromley lights up Dancing at Duskwith a vibrant, interactive program that weaves together Latin American rhythms, bilingual storytelling, and family-focused fun. Expect an uplifting community dance party filled with color, rhythm, and joyful energy.
Dancing at Dusk – Hopalong Andrew
Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 5:30pm, Friends Field
Hopalong Andrew brings his high-spirited “urban cowboy” music to Dancing at Dusk, turning Caramoor’s Friends Field into a joyful, family-friendly hoedown. With playful Western-themed songs, call-and-response games, and plenty of chances to move, he delights kids and grownups alike.
Sonic Innovations
Sonic Innovations is Caramoor’s seasonal (June through October) exhibition of sound art, which uses the historic grounds as the site for multiple works and grew out of the 2014 site-specific commissioning initiative In the Garden of Sonic Delights. Each artist has drawn inspiration from their chosen location, creating work that is mindful of the natural and human-made sounds and systems present in the environment, while engaging each site’s unique characteristics, be they acoustic, historic, architectural, or aesthetic. Sonic Innovations encourages us to hear and see Caramoor differently, bringing a listener’s awareness to the surroundings and the change of seasons.
Currently on display are Trimpin's in "C"; Lisa Renée Coons’ Five Essays on Caramoor; Liz Phillips’ Dyning in the Dovecote; Annea Lockwood and Bob Bielecki’s Wild Energy; Ranjit Bhatnagar’s Stone Song; and Taylor Deupree’s t(ch)ime. Learn more.
More about Caramoor
Each year, Caramoor presents an exciting array of concerts across genres – from classical, opera, and chamber music to jazz, American roots, global sounds, and the American songbook. In addition to the Summer Season, the intimate Rosen House Concert Series runs from October through May in the historic Rosen House, a Mediterranean-style villa listed on the National Register of Historic Places and filled with treasures from around the world. With a mission to engage audiences of all ages, Caramoor also offers a selection of concerts and programs for families and our youngest listeners.
Caramoor is a place where music, history, and nature come together to create moments of beauty and connection for all who visit. In addition to hearing concerts, visitors to Caramoor can tour the spectacular Rosen House, explore its intriguing collections, enjoy a picnic, and experience the lush gardens and grounds – including Caramoor’s unique collection of site-specific Sound Art, sound sculptures which draw inspiration from their environment. Caramoor also offers a formal afternoon tea service year-round in the Music Room (by reservation), a seasonal concessions tent, and a selection of public programs such as yoga, art classes, conversations, and large-scale community events.
Caramoor’s 2026 Summer Season Schedule At-A-Glance
Saturday, June 20 at 7:00pm: Opening Night & Summer Gala – An Evening with Kelli O'Hara (Venetian Theater)
Sunday, June 21 at 4:00pm: Dedicated Men of Zion – Celebrating Juneteenth (Gala Tent)
Thursday, June 25 at 7:30pm: Hélène Grimaud, piano (Venetian Theater)
Friday, June 26 at 7:30pm: Isaac Mizrahi – Celebrating Pride (Venetian Theater)
Saturday, June 27 from 12:30-7:00pm: American Roots Music Festival (Caramoor Grounds)
Sunday, June 28 at 4:00pm: The Knights & Conrad Tao, piano(Venetian Theater)
Thursday, July 2 at 7:30pm: Poiesis Quartet – Ernst Stiefel String Quartet-in-Residence (Music Room)
Friday, July 3 at 7:30pm: Louis Armstrong Hot Five Centennial Celebration (Friends Field)
Saturday, July 4 at 8:00pm: Pops, Patriots, and Fireworks (Venetian Theater)
Sunday, July 5 at 1:00pm: Johnny Gandelsman – This is America(Caramoor Grounds)
Wednesday, July 8 at 5:30pm: Dancing at Dusk – WindSync plays Peter and the Wolf(Friends Field)
Thursday, July 9 at 7:30pm: Ricardo Lemvo and Makina Loca (Friends Field)
Friday, July 10 at 7:30pm: VOCES8 – Lead Me Home (Spanish Courtyard)
Saturday, July 11 at 11:00am: Music and Meditation in the Garden – Adam W. Sadberry, flute and Alexander Davis, bassoon (Sunken Garden)
Saturday, July 11 at 4:30pm: Aristo Sham, piano (Music Room)
Saturday, July 11 at 7:30pm: Patty Griffin (Venetian Theater)
Sunday, July 12 at 4:00pm: Apollo's Fire – Dueling Double Concertos (Venetian Theater)
Wednesday, July 15 at 5:30pm: Dancing at Dusk – Flor Bromley’s Fiesta Global (Friends Field)
Thursday, July 16 at 7:30pm: Conor Hanick, piano – The Book of Sounds (Spanish Courtyard)
Friday, July 17 at 7:00pm: Les Arts Florissants in a Charpentier Opera Double Bill (Venetian Theater)
Saturday, July 18 at 11am: Music and Meditation in the Garden – Kyle Sanna, guitar andDana Lyn, violin (Sunken Garden)
Saturday, July 18 at 7:30pm: Punch Brothers (Venetian Theater)
Sunday, July 19 at 4:00pm: Sandbox Percussion Premieres Christopher Cerrone’s The Only Way is Through (Sunken Garden)
Wednesday, July 22 at 5:30pm: Dancing at Dusk – Hopalong Andrew (Friends Field)
Thursday, July 23 at 7:30pm: Yuja Wang, piano and People of Earth (Venetian Theater)
Friday, July 24 at 7:30pm: Verona Quartet – Inflection Points (Spanish Courtyard)
Saturday, July 25 from 12:30pm to 9:00pm: Caramoor Jazz Festival (Caramoor Grounds)
Sunday, July 26 at 4:00pm: Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra – Handel’s Tolomeo (Venetian Theater)
Thursday, July 30 at 7:30pm: Mark Morris Dance Group (Venetian Theater)
Friday, July 31 at 7:30pm: Ruckus – The Edinburgh Rollick (Spanish Courtyard)
Saturday, August 1 at 11:00am: Music and Meditation in the Garden – Emily Levin, harp and Julia Choi, violin (Sunken Garden)
Saturday, August 1 at 4:30pm: Njioma Grevious, violin and Andrew Goodridge, piano (Music Room)
Saturday, August 1 at 7:30pm: Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers (Venetian Theater)
Sunday, August 2 at 4:00pm: Summer Season Finale – Orchestra of St. Luke's and Gil Shaham (Venetian Theater)
For Caramoor’s complete schedule visit: caramoor.org/whats-on
Visitor & Ticketing Information
Tickets are available for purchase online at caramoor.org; by phone at 914.232.1252 Tuesdays through Fridays from 10:00am to 4:00pm; and on site from the Box Office two hours before each performance.
Caramoor is located at 149 Girdle Ridge Road in Katonah, NY and open daily from 10:00am to 4:00pm for free exploration.
About visiting Caramoor: caramoor.org/visit-us
Getting to Caramoor: caramoor.org/visit-us/getting-here