Mayhem & Madness

Step into the dark allure of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries with Musicians of Ma’alwyck’s Mayhem & Madness: Musical Intrigue from the Eighteenth Century. On Friday, November 1, join us at the beautiful Bethesda Episcopal in Saratoga Springs or experience the drama at the historic Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site in Albany with two spellbinding performances on Sunday, November 3. After the 4:00pm Schuyler concert, continue the evening with a memorable dinner gathering at the legendary Hattie’s in Albany. Don't miss this perfect blend of music, history, and the macabre! From music of Jean-Marie LeClair–the reigning French violinist of the 1700s–whose 1764 murder was never solved, to Guillaume-Pierre-Antoine Gatayes–guitar teacher of the unfortunate Jean-Paul Marat, found stabbed to death in his bathtub–to instrumental arrangements from the madcap opera Martha of Friedrich von Flotow, Musicians of Ma'alwyck celebrate the season with this irreverent and intriguing program. Join violinist Ann-Marie Barker Schwartz, guitarist Sten Isachsen, and flutist Norman Thibodeau for an entertaining and unforgettable concert experience. On Friday, November 1, make it a date with dinner at Brasserie Benelux on Broadway in downtown Saratoga. Show your Mayhem & Madness program for a 10% discount on your meal. On Sunday, November 3, Musicians of Ma’alwyck and guests will gather at Hattie’s Restaurant in downtown Albany at 6:00pm for delicious southern fare and great comradery. Dinner tickets are $65; drinks are not included. Reserve your tickets today at musiciansofmaalwyck.org and join in this celebration of the season with Mayhem & Madness! November 1, 7:30PM | Bethesda Episcopal Church | 26 Washington St, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 | Tickets $25 per person November 3, 2:00PM & 4:00PM | Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site | 32 Catherine St, Albany, NY 12202 | Tickets $40 per person. November 3, 6:00PM | Hattie’s Restaurant | 121 Madison Ave, Albany, NY 12202 | Tickets $65 per person. Free preview on October 30 at SUNY-Schenectady at noon. Musicians of Ma'alwyck's programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. Additional support is provided by the Opalka Family Donor Advised Fund of the Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region, the Albany County Convention and Visitors Bureau Fund of the Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region, and the W.G. Broughton Foundation. ABOUT MUSICIANS OF MA’ALWYCK Musicians of Ma’alwyck bring history to life through provocative musical performances in the Greater Capital Region and beyond. Now entering their 25th Anniversary Season, they have made a significant impact on the local arts scene through hundreds of unique classical music performances and projects. Founded in 2000 by violinist and artistic director Ann-Marie Barker Schwartz, Musicians of Ma’alwyck evolved from performing music that may have been heard in Albany in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries to an expanded repertory, including twentieth-century and contemporary works, in addition to commissioning new works from emerging composers. Based in the Capital Region but performing throughout New York State and beyond, the ensemble serves a diverse audience of music lovers, history enthusiasts, and supporters of the arts. Core musicians include Ann-Marie Barker Schwartz, artistic director and violin; Norman Thibodeau, flute; Sten Isachsen, guitar; André Laurent O’Neil, cello. The group frequently collaborates with local, national, and international artists and organizations from a diversity of backgrounds and artistic styles. The ensemble performs five concert programs per season in addition to specially curated events, including wine tastings and galas, at unique venues throughout the region. Performances are almost always multimedia, and each concert series includes a number of run-out shows at museums and historic venues, churches, and community and retirement centers. In addition to public performance, MofM has also explored the world of short film, and produces about one film per year. Musicians of Ma’alwyck have been in residence at the Schuyler Mansion in Albany for twenty-five years, and currently hold a residency at SUNY Schenectady. The ensemble released their first commercial CD in 2016, Music in the Schuyler Mansion, which the Times Union called “elegant and charming,” and their second in 2021, Hyde Hall & the Silver Goddess: Operatic Brilliance of Auber, Bellini, Meyerbeer, and Rossini from the Drawing Room. They have been nominated five times for a Thomas Edison Capital Region Music Award and have been featured on WMHT and WAMC radio stations and in film festivals.

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