World-class stage. Intimate experiences.
Since its inception in 2010, the Arthur Zankel Music Center has been dedicated to cultivating artistic excellence and enriching cultural experiences for students, artists, audiences, and community partners. Home to Skidmore College's acclaimed Music department, the Center offers a robust schedule of programming throughout the academic year, and hosts prestigious summer programs such as the Skidmore Jazz Institute, now celebrating its 39th year. Our state-of-the-art facilities include the Helen Filene Ladd Concert Hall, which accommodates 600 attendees, and the intimate Elisabeth Luce Moore Hall, with 86 seats.
Named in honor of Arthur Zankel, a devoted Skidmore trustee and visionary philanthropist, the Center is a testament to his legacy of support and commitment to the arts. Our mission is to provide a vibrant and inclusive space for musical exploration and performance, fostering a diverse range of artistic expressions that honor the rich traditions of early music while reflecting the dynamic landscape of contemporary music.
Tarta Relena is the vocal duo of Marta Torrella and Helena Ros. Founded in 2016, the project brings together two singers exploring the possibilities of a cappella performance, drawing on diverse vocal styles and traditions. Their repertoire ranges from traditional Mediterranean music to original compositions, expanding the boundaries between the sacred and the secular.
At the Arthur Zankel Music Center, we make space for many voices and many ways of being in music. We believe access to the arts is essential to our health and to the practice of democracy. When we gather to listen, we exercise the same skills our society needs: patience, empathy, accountability, and imagination.
Our spring season reflects this commitment, moving between ancient and contemporary practices, solo and collective expression, familiar forms, and global traditions. Each performance invites artists and audiences alike to open themselves with courage to what is beautiful and what is difficult, all at once.
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A liberal arts tradition
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