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  • The Bardavon Announces the 48th Annual Hudson Valley Philharmonic String Competition

    The Bardavon is excited to announce that they are holding the 48th Annual Hudson Valley Philharmonic String Competition virtually on March 14, 2021 at 3pm. The event will be lived streamed on the Bardavon Youtube channel.

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    The Hudson Valley Philharmonic String Competition is often credited for launching the careers of world-renowned orchestral and solo string musicians. Many previous winners have gone on to illustrious classical music careers. Previous notables include: violist Marcus Thompson ’67, Boston Chamber Players; violinist Ani Kavafian ’73, Lincoln Center Chamber Players soloist; violinist Adela Pena ’85, Eroica Trio; and violinist Judith Ingolfsson ’96, 1998 Indianapolis International Violin Competition winner.

    The judges for this years competition are: Daniel Phillips, a violinist and resident at the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center; Lucie Roberts, a violinist and a professor at the Manhattan School of Music and the Mannes College of Music; and Susan Seligman, a cellist and a professor at SUNY New Paltz. The 2021 first-prize winner will receive $4000, a solo performance with the HVP during its 2021-22 Season, and a solo performance at the “Musical Landscapes of Italy” festival in August.

    The Bardavon is the oldest continually operating theatre is the state of New York, dating all the way back to 1986. The Bardavon offers affordable, world-class arts education programs, music, dance, theater, Live in HD broadcasts, and classic films for the diverse audiences of the Hudson Valley. The company also partners with others local venues such as the Mid-Hudson Civic Center and Kingston’s Ulster Performing Arts Center.

    More information can be found on the Bardavon website.

  • “Albums Revisited” Streaming Series Announces All Female Tribute to Carole King

    “Albums Revisited” streaming series hosted by Bardavon Presents has announced their upcoming tribute to Carole King, featuring her album Tapestry on February 10, 2021 at 8PM EST. The headliners of the performance are Annie Lennox and Carly Simon with an all-female lineup joining them. 

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    Bardavon is a venue in Poughkeepsie, NY and was founded in 1869. It’s owned by the Bardavon 1869 Opera House, Inc. (the Bardavon) which was incorporated in 1976. It’s a New York State nonprofit corporation that owns and operates a 944-seat historic theater in Poughkeepsie and the region’s premiere orchestra, the Hudson Valley Philharmonic (the HVP). The Bardavon presents arts education programs, music, dance, theater, Live in HD broadcasts, classic films, and as of late, live stream performances. “Albums Revisited” streaming series is being curated by Bardavon Production Manager Stephen LaMarca with commentary by Bardavon Executive Director Chris Silva and others. These live stream shows are free and are being presented on Bardavon Presents YouTube channel. 

    Carole King is an american singer songwriter who has been an active member of the music community since the 1950’s. She is famous not only as a performer but as a writer having written or co-written 118 pop hits on the Billboard Hot 100. Her most well known songs include “It’s Too Late” “You’ve Got a Friend” and “I Feel the Earth Move” all of which are off of her album Tapestry which was released in 1971.  

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    Annie Lennox was named as one of the 100 Greatest Singers of All Time by Rolling Stone Magazine. She is known for her work in the Eurythmics and The Tourists. In the early 90’s she went on to establish an acclaimed solo career and is known for songs like “I Put a Spell on You” “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)” and “Walking on Broken Glass.” 

    Carly Simon rose to fame back in the 1970’s with back-to-back hit records. She started a band with her sister initially called The Simon Sisters’ but went solo in 1971 with her self-titled album ‘Carly Simon.’ She had 13 Top 40 U.S. hits. Her most well known songs include “You’re So Vain” “Coming Around Again” and “Nobody Does it Better.” 

    Although the live- stream performance is free, any donations made will have a portion of them benefit People’s Place in Kingston & Dutchess Outreach in Poughkeepsie. For more information visit Bardavon’s website. 

    Bardavon Presents these original performances of Carole King classics created especially for the Bardavon set list and performers are listed below:

    I Feel the Earth Move – Kat Quinn

    So Far Away – Dar Williams

    It’s Too Late – Jonatha Brooke

    Home Again – Jill Sobule

    Beautiful – Patti Rothberg

    Way Over Yonder – The Texas Guitar Women:

    Marcia Ball performing on piano & vocals 

    Sarah Brown performing on bass

    Cindy Cashdollar performing on lap steel

    Shelley King performing on guitar & vocals

    Lisa Pankratz performing on drums

    Carolyn Wonderland performing on guitar & vocals

    You’ve Got a Friend – Carly Simon

    Where You Lead – Katie Kadan

    Will You Love Me Tomorrow – Laura Stevenson

    Smackwater Jack – Lara Hope

    Tapestry – Annie Lennox

    Natural Woman – Kate Pierson