ARC Ensemble, Music in Exile: New York

Established in 2002, the ARC Ensemble (Artists of the Royal Conservatory) is among Canada’s most distinguished cultural ambassadors; with three Grammy nominations and appearances at major festivals and venues around the world. ARC’s repertoire is unique to the ensemble and dedicated to the research and recovery of composers whose music was marginalized under the 20th century’s repressive regimes.

This program explores the works of the Polish composer Jerzy Fitelberg and the Viennese Frederick Block, both of whom fled Europe and settled in New York before WWII. Their compelling and exciting works are complemented by a Clarinet Sonata by the Czech composer Arthur Willner who found safety in England and whose archive is now in the Leo Baeck Institute.  The concert is generously supported by Holocaust Music Lost & Found.

Erika Raum, violin
Marie Bérard, violin
Steven Dann, viola
Thomas Wiebe, cello
Joaquin Valdepeñas, clarinet
Kevin Ahfat, piano

FREDERICK BLOCK – Piano Trio No. 2, Op. 26
ARTHUR WILLNER  – Clarinet Sonata, Op. 107
JERZY FITELBERG – String Quartet No. 2
JERZY FITELBERG  – Serenade for Viola and Piano
FREDERICK BLOCK – Piano Quintet, Op. 19

WHEN:
Saturday, November 15, 2025
7:30 PM

WHERE:
MERKIN HALL
Kaufman Music Center
129 West 67th Street
(btw Broadway and Amsterdam)
New York, NY 10023

COST:
$40 per ticket

$15 senior and student tickets are available. Call the box office at 212-501-3330.

BOX OFFICE HOURS:
Sun-Thu, 12 – 7 pm
Fri, 12 – 5 pm
Closed on Saturday

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