On Friday, Dec. 5, at 7 p.m., audiences from Marblehead and neighboring communities are invited to settle in for an evening of expressive piano and chamber music. The program brings together accomplished musicians who will perform works by Beethoven, Liszt, Rachmaninoff, and other celebrated composers.
The concert will be held in the event space/parish hall at St. Andrew’s Church, 135 Lafayette St., Marblehead. The concert is free to the public, and donations will be gratefully accepted.
The performance opens with award-winning pianist Eleena Gelfgatt, whose solo program highlights her technical brilliance and nuanced artistry. She will be followed by a trio presenting chamber works by Felix Mendelssohn — an ensemble designed to showcase the interplay and emotional depth that define the genre. The evening promises a warm blend of virtuosity, intimacy, and musical storytelling.
About the Musicians
Eleena Gelfgatt, classical pianist, earned her Master’s Degree in Piano Performance and Pedagogy at the National Music Academy in Kiev, Ukraine. She has performed widely throughout Europe as both a soloist and chamber musician. She has received Ukraine’s National Stravinsky Award in Piano Performance, and, in 2018, made her solo debut at Carnegie Hall. Recent engagements include performances at the Assisi Festival of Music in Italy, the Shalin Liu Performance Center at Endicott College, and venues across the North Shore.
Diane Hastings, a violinist, is an experienced music educator, arts administrator, and performer with over two decades of experience in both academic and professional settings. She has toured nationally with artists such as Josh Groban, Michael Bublé, and Il Divo, and performs locally with the Plymouth Philharmonic, North Shore Philharmonic, and The Orchestra on the Hill. She holds a Master of Music and teaches at Salem State University and St. John’s Preparatory School in Danvers.
Dorothy Braker, cellist, performs on a French cello crafted in 1727 by Jacques Bouquay — a treasured instrument whose history, she often notes, she wishes she could hear firsthand. She is a graduate of the Juilliard School and has built a distinguished career as both a chamber musician and soloist throughout New England.
For more information, call the church office at 781-631-4951. Publicity inquiries may be directed to Amy Berenson at amyberenson1@gmail.com.
