St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church in Woodstock will play host Oct. 3 to musicians from the Paris-based Orphee Musique program as they begin a seven day/seven concert tour that kicks off in Woodstock and ends in New York City.
The St. Gregory’s concert, themed “When France Meets America”, begins at 6:30 pm on Oct. 3 and will also include a reception afterwards with the artists. The church is located at 2578 Route 212 in Woodstock. This concert is open to the public. No tickets are needed; donations greatly appreciated.
“We are so enthusiastic about bringing the talented Emma Gergely and Arthur Gautier to the U.S. for this challenging tour which marks the four-year anniversary of Orphee Musique’s U.S. venture,” said program head Mai Tran.
The association describes itself as a platform that “offers experiences and practical training” to support emerging talent in the transition to professional musical life. Gergely is a cellist and mezzo-soprano singer, while Gautier is a pianist. Gergely, winner of numerous awards, began her studies at the Mans Conservatory and completed her Master’s at CNSMDP, the French Juilliard School. Gautier, also a graduate of the French Juilliard School, was a finalist earlier this year in the Schubert International piano competition.
The Woodstock concert will feature works of Debussy, Copland, Crumb, and Bolcom.