Saturday, February 8, 2025
Classical Candlelight Concert Series
18 South Broadway, Nyack, NY 10960
"CreArtBox fuses together a variety of art forms to create a wholly authentic, visually and aurally compelling experience." -The New Yorker
This internationally-known chamber ensemble blends music and projected visuals, along with candlelight at The Angel Nyack housed in the historic sanctuary of the First Reformed Church.
This program features a selection of renowned works for this instrumentation, including trios by Mendelssohn and Weber. It also explores the minimalist landscape through the captivating compositions of Max Richter and Andrea Casarrubios, while the visceral expressiveness of Ravel's Kaddish and Scriabin's Romance add depth and diversity to the auditory experience.
Hosted by Elliott Forrest, WQXR Host and ArtsRock, Executive Artistic Director.
Friday, March 28, 2025
58 Depew Avenue, Nyack, New York 10960
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."
Sunday, June 1, 2025
626 North Broadway, Nyack, NY 10960
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!
Virtual Events
Now Streaming Online
in a Global Online Conversation with Elliott Forrest
Eddie Izzard is the much-loved actor and comedian, receiving rave accolades for her stand-up and work on stage, screen and stand-up. She's also a relentless runner, finishing multiple marathons on multiple days, raising money and awareness. Eddie, who recently changed her pronouns, talked with Peabody Award-winning host Elliott Forrest about her life, work and dreams. This was a Global Online Conversation giving fans world-wide the opportunity to ask Eddie questions.
This event was in support of the Arts in Rockland County, NY, Phyllis B. Frank Pride Center of Rockland and Eddie's Charities.
Now Streaming Online
11am/LA 2pm/NY 7pm/UK
Join ITZHAK PERLMAN, wife Toby, and special guests in an online conversation about their extraordinary work and lives, how they've coped and adapted to quarantine, and what's next as the world begins to reopen. Enjoy exclusive clips from AN EVENING WITH ITZHAK PERLMAN. Hosted by Elliott Forrest, with actor F. Murray Abraham, conductors Marin Alsop and Leonard Slatkin, flutists Sir James Galway and Lady Jeanne, violinist Sean Lee, and Rockland Conservatory of Music Executive Director Marigene Kettler.
Proceeds from the event benefit ArtsRock and The Perlman Music Program.
Now Streaming Online
This is the fourth annual celebration of the power of music to change society. This year's concert features Branford Marsalis, Suzanne Vega, Lady Jeanne and Sir James Galway, violinist Kelly Hall-Tompkins, Tom Chapin, The Chapin Sisters, Billy Roues, Lorena Mann, Lula Pilar, Sam Waymon, Rita Harvey and Neil Berg, Adam Falcon, John Forster, Michael Mark, Alice Leon and a few surprises.
ArtsRock aims to bring its programs to all audiences and allows you to choose the price that suits your budget. Ticket prices are per household. If multiple people will be viewing, please consider purchasing a $15 or $50 ticket in support of our mission and outstanding programming.