﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title>zankel</title><link>http://calendar.skidmore.edu/MasterCalendar/</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 10 Aug 2013 01:08:12 GMT</pubDate><lastBuildDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2016 18:17:18 GMT</lastBuildDate><category>Calendar of Events</category><atom:link href="http://calendar.skidmore.edu/MasterCalendar/RSSFeeds.aspx?data=brsmCHWO1FinSXDSstpxf7g7ezrDjWs6" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><generator>:: Master Calendar ::</generator><copyright>2026</copyright><ttl>30</ttl><item><title><![CDATA[American Patchwork Quartet 9/19/2026 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM]]></title><description xml:space="preserve"><![CDATA[ 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM - Zankel Music Center Helen Filene Ladd Concert Hall: American Patchwork Quartet (APQ) brings new life to old songs. Led by multi-GRAMMY Award-winning guitarist and vocalist Clay Ross, the ensemble binds timeless American folk songs with jazz sophistication, country twang, West African hypnotics, and East Asian ornamentation.   A southern-born roots music aficionado, Ross is also the founder of the world-renowned Gullah group Ranky Tanky. In APQ, Ross intertwines with other Grammy-winning artists: Falguni Shah, an eleventh-generation Hindustani classical vocalist, Moto Fukushima, an internationally acclaimed Issei jazz bassist, and Rudy Royston, a renowned jazz drummer whose fibers were honed by African American church traditions. Together, they approach American roots music as a living practice: something carried, questioned, transformed, and passed on.    Their GRAMMY-nominated self-titled debut album reveals the United States as a place of overlapping histories and evolving traditions, where folk songs become vessels for memory and migration, struggle and hope. In APQ’s hands, familiar melodies open into new textures and unexpected connections, inviting audiences to hear American music as a shared but unfinished story.   About the Artists:  Clay Ross is a 2x Grammy Award-winning artist and the founder of the Billboard chart-topping band Ranky Tanky. A native of South Carolina, Ross moved to NYC in 2002 and has since collaborated with artists as diverse as Gregory Porter, Snarky Puppy, and Bobby McFerrin. Winning multiple grants through the U.S. State Department, he has toured worldwide as a Cultural Ambassador.  Rudy Royston, a Texas-born, Colorado-bred drummer and educator, is known for his dynamic percussion skills honed over three decades. His career, deeply influenced by the celebrated late trumpeter Ron Miles, has seen him explore various genres. Since obtaining a Masters in Music from Rutgers University and relocating to New Jersey in 2006, Royston has collaborated with jazz icons like Bill Frisell, Jason Moran, and Ravi Coltrane. His dedication to music propels him to continually expand his horizons.  Falu (Faluguni Shah) is a GRAMMY Award-winning artist acclaimed for her innovative fusion of modern styles with classical Indian vocal traditions. She has collaborated with renowned musicians such as Yo-Yo Ma, Wyclef Jean, Philip Glass, Ricky Martin, Blues Traveler, and A.R. Rahman. Notably, Falu performed at the world's largest stadium before 132,000 attendees, an event broadcast to billions globally. She has graced the GRAMMYs pre-telecast ceremony, entertained President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama at the White House, and was the featured performer at the Time 100 Gala in 2009. Since 2006, Falu has served as Carnegie Hall's ambassador of Indian music.  Moto Fukushima, bassist and Grammy-nominated co-leader of House of Waters, blends Western classical, traditional Japanese, and South American music into unique jazz compositions. A Berklee alumnus, he has worked with artists like Mike Stern and Dave Weckl. House of Waters' albums have topped iTunes charts, and Moto has earned accolades like the Sports Emmy and ASCAP Plus Award. Currently based in NYC, his talents continue to resonate globally.    Presented by the Arthur Zankel Music Center. Made possible by the Zankel Music Fund, the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, and the Alfred Z. Solomon Community Fund for Children, Youth, and the Arts.   Additional Info This event offers two ways to attend: a standard General Admission ticket at $25 plus fees, or Pay-What-You-Will admission for patrons who would like to choose their own price. Paying at the suggested level, or above it when possible, helps support our programming and keeps concerts at Zankel accessible to students, families, and community members. Skidmore students, faculty, and staff can access free or discounted tickets by using the Single Sign On option. Tickets are free for children 18 and under.]]></description><author>trockwell@skidmore.edu</author><category>Performance - Music</category><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 23:30:00 GMT</pubDate><link>http://calendar.skidmore.edu/MasterCalendar/EventDetails.aspx?data=hHr80o3M7J6rvDgxjt2RICWlZEHpOsQuISeooGiHdTSVg43a5i6F3ddpag0wb3Hg</link><guid>http://calendar.skidmore.edu/MasterCalendar/EventDetails.aspx?data=hHr80o3M7J6rvDgxjt2RICWlZEHpOsQuISeooGiHdTSVg43a5i6F3ddpag0wb3Hg</guid><enclosure url="http://calendar.skidmore.edu/MasterCalendar/imagewriter.aspx?imageId=5393" length="5000" type="image/png" /></item><item><title><![CDATA[Billy Hart Quartet 9/25/2026 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM]]></title><description xml:space="preserve"><![CDATA[ 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM - Zankel Music Center Helen Filene Ladd Concert Hall: Billy Hart is one of jazz’s great living drummers: a bandleader, educator, and master collaborator whose career spans more than six decades. A 2022 NEA Jazz Master, Hart has helped shape the sound of modern jazz through landmark work with Wes Montgomery, Jimmy Smith, McCoy Tyner, Wayne Shorter, Joe Zawinul, Pharoah Sanders, Herbie Hancock, Stan Getz, Quest, and many others. He also appears on Miles Davis’s On the Corner, placing him in the lineage of some of the music’s most transformative recordings.   Hart’s discography includes more than 600 recordings as a leader and sideman. His life in music is also the subject of Oceans of Time: The Musical Autobiography of Billy Hart, as told to longtime collaborator Ethan Iverson. His current Billy Hart Quartet—with saxophonist Mark Turner, pianist Ethan Iverson, and bassist Ben Street—has released three acclaimed albums on ECM Records.    Presented by the Skidmore College Department of Music. Ticketing Info This event offers two ways to attend: a standard General Admission ticket at $25 plus fees, or Pay-What-You-Will admission for patrons who would like to choose their own price. Paying at the suggested level, or above it when possible, helps support our programming and keeps concerts at Zankel accessible to students, families, and community members. Skidmore students, faculty, and staff can access free or discounted tickets by using the Single Sign On option. Tickets are free for children 18 and under. ]]></description><author>vtremper@skidmore.edu</author><category>Performance - Music</category><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 23:30:00 GMT</pubDate><link>http://calendar.skidmore.edu/MasterCalendar/EventDetails.aspx?data=hHr80o3M7J5yyTRP5FZlwG48bwG%2ftdf4dqS6Rk8HP2ywTfhwSjrwmWJF9yc5b7g2</link><guid>http://calendar.skidmore.edu/MasterCalendar/EventDetails.aspx?data=hHr80o3M7J5yyTRP5FZlwG48bwG%2ftdf4dqS6Rk8HP2ywTfhwSjrwmWJF9yc5b7g2</guid><enclosure url="http://calendar.skidmore.edu/MasterCalendar/imagewriter.aspx?imageId=5394" length="5000" type="image/jpg" /></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sterne Virtuoso Series: Pola Baytelman 10/3/2026 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM]]></title><description xml:space="preserve"><![CDATA[ 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM - Zankel Music Center Helen Filene Ladd Concert Hall:  A Musical Journey Through Latin AmericaUn viaje musical por América Latina  A solo piano recital that highlights works by Alberto Ginastera (Argentina), Villa-Lobos (Brazil), and French composer Darius Milhaud’s Brazil-inspired pieces. It also features selections from American composer Frederic Rzewski’s The People United Shall Never Be Defeated, a set of 36 variations based on Sergio Ortega’s Chilean protest song. The performer will briefly introduce each piece, and the recital will last one hour without intermission.    About the Artist Pianist Pola Baytelman has been acclaimed for her superb artistry: "...A formidable pianist, quite the equal of performances by keyboard wizards who go by last name only: Horowitz, Pollini, Ashkenazy” “...Baytelman has the kind of talent that stamps a personality upon any concert she plays…” Chilean-born pianist Pola Baytelman immerses herself fully in the music she performs. As a Steinway Artist celebrated for her interpretations of Spanish and Latin American repertoire, Baytelman honors each composer’s vision with her flawless technique and luminous articulation.    Since her debut at the age of 17 with the Chilean Symphony Orchestra, Baytelman has performed with numerous orchestras and has toured extensively in North and South America, Europe, and Asia, with performances often broadcast on radio and television. Also, a highly respected educator, Baytelman has taught master classes in mainland China, England, Hong Kong, India, and throughout the US, and has been a sought-after judge for international competitions.    Baytelman studied under renowned pianists Russell Sherman and Nancy Garrett and also worked with Claude Frank and Menahem Pressler. She graduated from the University of Chile’s National Conservatory, and subsequently earned a Master’s degree and an Artist Diploma from the New England Conservatory under a Fulbright Grant. She also holds a Doctorate in Music from the University of Texas (Austin). Baytelman is a Distinguished Artist-in-Residence Emerita at Skidmore College, in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. where she was honored to present the Moseley Lecture-Recital, the highest distinction awarded by the Skidmore faculty to a colleague.      Baytelman has released records on Élan, Centaur, and Albany Records.  Her critically acclaimed recording of Iberia by Isaac Albéniz, was reissued by Élan in 2019  and she collaborated with noted Albéniz scholar Walter Clark for a video documentary about the Spanish composer. Her recording of Schumann’s Humoreske was listed by American Record Guide as one of the top performances of the classic work.    Presented by the Skidmore Department of Music. Made possible by Jean Sterne '32. Ticketing Info This event offers two ways to attend: a standard General Admission ticket at $25 plus fees, or Pay-What-You-Will admission for patrons who would like to choose their own price. Paying at the suggested level, or above it when possible, helps support our programming and keeps concerts at Zankel accessible to students, families, and community members. Skidmore students, faculty, and staff can access free or discounted tickets by using the Single Sign On option. Tickets are free for children 18 and under.]]></description><author>vtremper@skidmore.edu</author><category>Performance - Music</category><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 19:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>http://calendar.skidmore.edu/MasterCalendar/EventDetails.aspx?data=hHr80o3M7J5o2Alh5%2be6gxeaA%2fzKifU3LFvQjJhheQmACOniiUeGSq%2fqcdsawKK%2b</link><guid>http://calendar.skidmore.edu/MasterCalendar/EventDetails.aspx?data=hHr80o3M7J5o2Alh5%2be6gxeaA%2fzKifU3LFvQjJhheQmACOniiUeGSq%2fqcdsawKK%2b</guid><enclosure url="http://calendar.skidmore.edu/MasterCalendar/imagewriter.aspx?imageId=5395" length="5000" type="image/png" /></item></channel></rss>