The Meetinghouse Sessions
Exiting news! We just wrapped Strange Interlude’s most recent recording project at the historic Housatonic Friends Meetinghouse in New Milford, CT. Interested in hearing what we’ve been recording? Come hear these pieces in concert at the meetinghouse on Sunday April 23rd at 2pm or on the Candlelight Concert Series at the Old Ship Church in Hingham, … Continue reading
Soprano in the City and Strange Interlude
This time of year always includes a mix of festive time with friends and family and lots and lots of music-making. Recently, Strange Interlude, with a little help from Groupmuse, was part of an incredible house concert experience in Somerville, MA. The evening was chilly, the company was warm and the food and beverage spread was … Continue reading
Summer House Concerts
Strange Interlude plays house concerts throughout the year, but there’s something special about sultry summer evenings. Our hosts last week were kind enough to take this beautiful photo of the summer sun over their back porch. The evening began with a classic summer cookout (the burgers definitely stole the show – I’m not sure what kind of … Continue reading
Pardon me while I have a Strange Interlude…
Hello everyone! We made it through the winter and spring (and now summer!) are finally finally here!!! Over the course of this year’s long winter we have been hard at work preparing a variety of programs and performances that we’ve very excited to be sharing with the world in the coming weeks and months. The next … Continue reading
SillyBird Updates – We’re coming to YOUR HOUSE on Friday
SillyBird has been spending the past few weeks busily rehearsing and practicing our repertory. We had a great time playing a mix of classical, jazz and contemporary music at the Salem Farmer’s market last week and are excited to share some of the work we’ve been doing this coming weekend. Today we learned that due … Continue reading
What is sillybird?
sillybird is a new summer music festival! Its primary members are: Myself, Simon Linn-Gerstein, cello Lily Press, harp (Click here for Lily’s site) Robin Rhodes, bass Hamed Shadad, clarinet in addition to guests with instruments of all shapes and sizes. Our primary musical focus is performing contemporary chamber music in a fun and relaxed environment. … Continue reading
Masters Recital on Saturday May 4!
8:00 pm at Longy School of Music of Bard College, Wolfinsohn Recital Room photo credit: Kelly Davidson
New Video!
You may have noticed that there is a new video at the top of my home page – it’s from my most recent recital in December. Stay tuned for more videos from this concert. The piece is Mendelssohn’s Cello Sonata No. 2 in D major, and I’m playing with pianist Patrick Yacono. Here’s the video … Continue reading
Simon with composer Charles Strouse
I recently performed in a concert of Charles Strouse’s early classical compositions. Strouse is best known for his Broadway work, including Bye Bye Birdie and Annie. Strouse also performed some of his songs, such as “Put on a Happy Face” and “Tomorrow”. The Boston Musical Intelligencer wrote a review of the event, referring to the performers as “Longy’s best … Continue reading
Simon Linn-Gerstein, cello | Los Angeles | Solo, chamber, orchestral, weddings 