On Sunday, November 16 at 3 PM, Friends of Music of Stamford, NY presents Nina Bernat (double bass) and Anthony Ratinov (piano). The two internationally acclaimed American chamber musicians will play works by Beethoven, Janáček, Achron, and Brahms.

Double bassist Nina Bernat has carved out a distinctive career as a soloist, redefining the role of her instrument on the world stage. In 2023, Nina was honored as a recipient of the Avery Fisher Career Grant and winner of the CAG Elmaleh Competition. Recent first prizes include the Barbash J.S. Bach String Competition, the Minnesota Orchestra Young Artist Competition, the Juilliard Double Bass Competition, and the 2019 International Society of Bassists Solo Competition. A passionate chamber musician, Nina has performed at the Marlboro Music Festival, Verbier Festival, Music@Menlo, and Chamber Music Northwest. She joined the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center as a member of the Bowers Program in 2024.

Pianist Anthony Ratinov’s solo concert tours have spanned the Netherlands, Spain, Italy, and the United States, with appearances at renowned venues such as Amsterdam’s The Royal Concertgebouw, Vienna’s ORF RadioKulturhaus, and Washington D.C.’s Kennedy Center. He was the third prize winner at the prestigious 2024 Concours Musical International de Montréal and second prize at the 2025 National U.S. Chopin Competition and the 2023 Busoni International Piano Competition.

This event is generously hosted by the First Presbyterian Church at 96 Main Street, Stamford, NY. Admission is by donation at the door; the suggested donation is $15 per person, $10 for seniors & students. There is no charge for those under age 13. Cash or check only; no reservations or advance sales.