"CreArtBox fuses together a variety of art forms to create a wholly authentic, visually and aurally compelling experience." - Broadway World

This internationally-known chamber ensemble presents an exciting program blending music and visual design, performed by candlelight in the beautiful setting of the Angel Nyack. Featuring works for piano quartet by Mozart and Mahler; Debussy's Petite Suite and Dvořák's magnificent "American" String Quartet, arranged for flute, violin, viola, cello and piano. The program also features Thousandth Orange, a contemporary work by Pulitzer Prize and Grammy winning composer Caroline Shaw.

"Thousandth Orange, for violin, viola, cello and piano, creates a similar effect to the still-life paintings of Caravaggio and Van Gogh." - Gramophone.co.uk

CreArtBox brings together world-class musicians, composers, designers, and visual artists to create innovative multimedia performances combining classical and contemporary music with visual designs and projections.

The ensemble performs globally, including in Japan, Spain, the UK, and the US. They have served as ensemble-in-residence at the New York Society for Ethical Culture and produced acclaimed festivals in Queens, NY and in Spain. Founded in 2013 by pianist Josefina Urraca and flutist Guillermo Laporta, their work has been celebrated by The New Yorker, Time Out, Broadway World, and audiences around the world.

In addition to concert performances, CreArtBox has created theatrical touring shows including the opera-ballet "Two Roads" (2020), "Visuality" (2012/14), the opera "Noctum" (2011), the musical "London the Show" (2009), and "Cre.Art Project I" (2006).

Performers:
Guillermo Laporta, flute
Emilie-Anne Gendron, violin
Matthew Cohen, viola
Julia Yang, cello
Josefina Urraca, piano

ArtsRock and Rivertown Film Society present 40 film clips with live commentary by Grammy Award-winning conductor LEONARD SLATKIN and WQXR radio host Elliott Forrest.

ArtsRock and Rivertown Film present a very special evening with six-time Grammy award-winning conductor Leonard Slatkin. Elliott Forrest and Maestro Slatkin will present 40 film clips as they chronicle the history of movie music from silent films (that were never silent) to today. Leonard Slatkin was the long-time music director of the St. Louis and Detroit Symphony. Slatkin was born in LA, where both his parents played in orchestras for famous film scores. He will share his personal story as well his vast knowledge of the history of movie music. Mr. Forrest is the Midday Host on WQXR where he plays movie music every week day during his "Score at 4."

The Hudson Valley EcoTones Ensemble embeds throughout Upper Nyack's River Hook Preserve in an innovative and enchanting live music performance, inviting audience members to embark on a musical walking journey through the preserve with jazz and classical chamber ensembles highlighting the wisdom offered by River Hook's notable trees.

The Music Trail is followed by a sit-down concert set at the central Carriage House Stage by the world-class Hudson Valley EcoTones Ensemble alongside several intergenerational Nyack ensembles featuring voices, brass, and percussion.

Bring your own (BYO) camp chair, blanket, food, and drink, and wear good walking shoes; the trail is wheelchair and stroller accessible. Pay-as-you-choose tickets. Special thanks to the Village of Upper Nyack and ArtsRock for making this live music event possible!