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A House Reawakened
Altalena launches its New York Salon with Silentwoods Collective in one of Manhattan’s most remarkable private cultural spaces.
Hosted in the historic studio of Clara Aich, the house has lived many lives: 19th-century foundry, sculptural atelier, photography studio, opera salon, jazz club, gathering place.
Recently featured in The New York Times, the building once housed Rochette & Parzini, whose sculptural models adorned landmarks such as Grand Central Terminal and St. Patrick’s Cathedral.
For decades, it has functioned quietly as an intimate artistic refuge. Altalena now begins a new chapter here — preserving the spirit of the house while building a living, international cultural circle rooted in New York.
PROGRAM
Leonard Bernstein (1918–1990) — Piano Trio
Adagio non troppo – Più mosso – Allegro vivace
Tempo di marcia
Largo – Allegro vivo et molto ritmico
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Bedřich Smetana (1824–1884) — Piano Trio in G minor, Op. 15
Moderato assai – Più animato
Allegro, ma non agitato
Finale. Presto
ABOUT THE TRIO
Giving performances that are “lithe, persuasive” (The New York Times) and “eloquent and enthralling” (The Boston Globe), the Horszowski Trio has quickly become a vital force in the international chamber music world since their formation in 2011. In 2019, they made their sold-out London debut presented by Wigmore Hall followed by a successful 21-concert tour of Germany. In 2023, the “Horszowski Trio Prize” was created by the prestigious Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition, to encourage the next generation.
In addition to giving masterclasses at major conservatories, They also have a partnership with the Midori & Friends Foundation, working with the young musicians of New York City, where the trio is based.
The trio was named after the legendary pianist, Mieczyslaw Horszowski, with whom their pianist studied as his last pupil at the Curtis Institute of Music.
A Global Cultural Club
Altalena Salon — New York is part of a growing constellation of salons across cities. Our long-term vision includes interconnected salons in Budapest, New York, Paris, London, and Shanghai. Members belong to one global circle. Access travels with them. This is not a concert series. It is a living cultural network connecting thoughtful, engaged individuals with artists and each other.
Collaboration
Altalena Salon — New York is launched in collaboration with Silentwoods Collective. Silentwoods Collective organizes workshops and events featuring professional musicians and artists with the mission to inspire hope, creativity, and harmony. This partnership bridges artistic excellence with community-rooted engagement.
Artistic and Executive Direction
Founded in 2014 in Bozsok, Hungary, Altalena was established by Hungarian pianist Alexandra Balog and is led under her artistic direction, together with Co-Artistic Directors Mihály Berecz and Dániel Dobri, who serves as Contemporary Music Director. The festival’s educational initiatives are overseen by Head of Educational Projects Barbara Toth.
Under her leadership, Altalena has evolved into a distributed global cultural ecosystem connecting artists, educators, and audiences across countries. The organization also runs festivals and masterclass series in Tuscany, Hungary, and France.
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