Our 2023-2024 Season
Terry Barber, Countertenor, with Alina Kiryayeva, Piano, and Anthony M. Rodriguez, Woodwinds
September 29, 2023 • 7:30 PM
First United Methodist Church
66 Chestnut St.
Oneonta, NY 13820
With a voice appearing on every major label, Terry Barber always gives “performances of great vitality and verve,” states the Los Angeles Times. He has completed over 150 international solo tour performances, and is the first and only countertenor to ever be booked in the “Live on Stage” network. While in Oneonta, Terry will give an educational workshop in addition to his “Around the World in 80 Minutes” concert at the First United Methodist Church, where he’ll perform with Alina Kiryayeva, pianist, and Anthony M. Rodriguez on woodwinds.
Sponsored by: New York State Council on the Arts, and area businesses, foundations, and individual donors
Adam Kent, Piano
October 27, 2023 • 7:30 PM
First United Methodist Church
66 Chestnut St.
Oneonta, NY 13820
A winner of the American Pianists Association Fellowship and Simone Belsky Music Awards, Dr. Adam Kent has performed as a soloist and in chamber music groups throughout the United States, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, and Latin America. He has been a member of the music faculty of SUNY Oneonta since 2016. Dr. Kent will perform pieces he discovered in a Hyde Hall collection, so keep an eye out for a possible special concert in Cooperstown in addition to his performance in Oneonta.
Sponsored by: New York State Council on the Arts, and Community Bank
The Vanaver Caravan: EarthBeat!
November 17, 2023 • 7:30 PM
Goodrich Theater
Fine Arts Center, SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY 13820
We close 2023 with a riveting performance of “EarthBeat!” by The Vanaver Caravan in the Goodrich Theater on the SUNY Oneonta campus. A whirlwind of world dance and live music that brings the audience on a journey around the globe, “EarthBeat!” features a medley of forms and rhythms that different people and cultures have evolved to express their need to harmonize with the earth. In addition to the major performance, they will offer a participatory workshop, and a presentation to students in a multi-school assembly.
Promoting peace and the harmonious co-existence of world cultures and traditions through their performances and educational programs over 50 years of presenting original, world-infused choreography and music, both locally and internationally, The Vanaver Caravan inspires people in every walk of life to join together in song, dance, and celebration!
Sponsored by: New York State Council on the Arts, and SUNY Oneonta
PROJECT Trio
March 1, 2024 • 7:30 PM
First United Methodist Church
66 Chestnut St.
Oneonta, NY 13820
The Wall Street Journal hails PROJECT Trio for their “wide appeal, subversive humor and first-rate playing.” With over 100,000 subscribers and over 85 million views on their YouTube channel, this group is one of the most watched instrumental ensembles on the internet. Peter Seymour, double bassist, Greg Pattillo, flute, and Daniel Berkey, saxophonist, blend their classical training with an eclectic taste in music, which impacts audience members of all ages. In addition to their concert performance at the First United Methodist Church, PROJECT Trio will also give two educational workshops.
Sponsored by: New York State Council on the Arts, and Rotary International
Zodiac Trio
April 19, 2024 • 7:30 PM
First United Methodist Church
66 Chestnut Street
Oneonta, NY 13820
With their unconventional instrumental combination, the Zodiac Trio is known for their “truly exceptional sublime talent” (Nice-Matin, France). Comprised of Kliment Krylovskiy on clarinet, Vanessa Mollard on violin, and Riko Higuma on piano, this group has been in the forefront of innovative programming and has established itself as the leading international trio of its kind. They have even commissioned work from Grammy-award-winning composer Richard Danielpour. You won’t want to miss their stunning performance as the Oneonta Concert Association concludes its 95th season!
Sponsored by: New York State Council on the Arts, and New York Central Mutual Insurance
OCA’S LEAD SEASON SPONSOR
Five Star Subaru of Oneonta is proud to support the arts as Lead Sponsor of OCA’s 2023-2024 season. www.wedosubaru.com
Our other concert sponsors for this 95th season are: Rotary International, SUNY Oneonta, Community Bank, New York State Council on the Arts, and New York Central Mutual Insurance. OCA is also supported by the Dewar Foundation, Future for Oneonta Foundation, Hannaford Community Bag Program, other area foundations and businesses, and many individual donors.
The OCA would like to thank the First United Methodist Church of Oneonta for their support as a wonderful venue for performances and a welcoming space for our board meetings. We also thank the many individual donors who have helped keep live music and dance performance thriving in Oneonta.
Oneonta Concert Association programs are made possible in large part by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. Visit NYSCA at www.nysca.org.