Featuring Performances By:

• Houry Schmeizl, pianist, educator, and collaborator, known for her expressive interpretations and passion for culturally diverse music. Houry is the founder of the Piano Academy of New Marlborough and author of My Childhood Reflections, Mangootyan Hoosherus.

• Eric Martin, violinist, violist, and fiddler, brings joy and passion to every genre. A graduate of Ithaca College and the University of Limerick, Eric performs with classical ensembles and traditional dance bands across the U.S. and abroad.

• Robert Kelly, pianist and vocalist, has performed globally with the U.S. Coast Guard Band and collaborated with artists like Roberta Flack and Larry Coryell. He currently performs with the Wanda Houston Band and the Carpenters tribute band Yesterday Once More.

• Courtney Shayne Karl, vocalist, is a nationally recognized tribute artist known for her portrayal of Patsy Cline. She also performs nostalgic duets with Rob Kelly, bringing the music of Karen and Richard Carpenter to life.

Program Highlights:

• Robert and Houry will perform the fiery and passionate Libertango by the Argentinian composer Piazzola written for four hands, one piano.

• Chopin Preludes performed by Houry Schmeizl

• Classical violin and Americana fiddle by Eric Martin

• Collaborative classical, jazz, and tango pieces by Houry & Eric

• Beloved selections from the American Songbook performed by Robert Kelly & Courtney Shayne Karl