Comfy Classical at Dyckman Farmhouse

A music salon reminiscent of a comfy night at your best friend’s house, made special by 2 local virtuosic string musicians, Sasha Ono and Emily Garrison, playing classical, tango music, and some of your favorite pop songs. Guests and Artists wear loungewear and indulge in refreshments.

Dress Code: Comfy clothes

Optional: BYO blanket or pillow if you want to sit on the floor.

Please register in advance as space is limited. Due to the layout of Dyckman Farmhouse, some guests may be in a different room and have a restricted view of the concert. Seating is first come, first serve.

Visiting Dyckman Farmhouse Museum requires ascending and descending multiple flights of stairs to enter the park and Museum, access all floors inside of the Museum, and navigate the surrounding grounds. We encourage visitors with accessibility concerns to contact info@dyckmanfarmhouse.org.

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Mission: At Comfy Classical, a multi-sensory music salon, everyone is invited to relax and enjoy in a comfortable setting while being treated to performances by top-tier classical musicians. This carefully curated event is founded on the idea that relaxation, comfort, and creative socialization are essential for a fulfilling and creative life. Comfy Classical offers a sanctuary where you can unwind and recharge, allowing you to re-enter the world feeling well-rested rejuvenated.

Sasha Ono is an award winning cellist and concert curator based in New York City where she is known for her versatility and unique sound. Sasha is a featured as a soloist, chamber musician, and orchestral musician with Miley Cyrus, Ariana Grande, Itzahk Perlman, Olivia Rodrigo, Joshua Bell, Michael Bublé, and more. Sasha’s recorded work can be found on GRAMMY Award winning songs by the 8-Bit Big Band and Geoffrey Keezer, as well as on soundtracks for Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu TV shows, Disney Pixar, and more. Sasha regularly works on Broadway shows and is involved with a variety of musical theater projects. She has also founded the series “Comfy Classical” which has introduced many new audiences to classical chamber music. Sasha is currently touring with Zach Bryan as a part of his band and recently recorded on “Young Manhood and Other Donatable Organs”.

Emily Garrison is a multi-faceted violinist performing at renowned venues such as Carnegie Hall, Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center, and the Kennedy Center. Emily regularly performs with orchestras all over the Tri-State area, including the Albany Symphony, Hudson Valley Philharmonic, Binghamton Philharmonic, and the NEPA Philharmonic, where she sits as assistant Principal second violin. In addition to her orchestral career, Emily regularly is invited to perform in chamber music projects throughout the northeast, including the NEPA Philharmonic’s chamber series, where she has performed challenging works such as Messiaen’s Quartet for the End of Time. At home, Emily enjoys exploring unconventional instrumentation with partner and jazz saxophonist/composer Matt Garrison in their duo “Scroll and Reed.”

This project is made possible in part with funds from UMEZ Arts Engagement a regrant program supported by the funding agency Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone (UMEZ) and administered by LMCC.