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Castle Village Presents: Opera Cowgirls

The Opera Cowgirls are an alt-country band where grand opera meets the grand ole opry.

Founded by Caitlin McKechney (mezzo-soprano/guitar/banjolele) after she was asked to open for a rock show at a local bar, the group also includes Sarah Beckham-Turner (soprano/cello), Maria Maxfield (soprano/egg shaker/tambourine), Jessica Sandidge (soprano/mandolin/rival egg shaker/tambourine) and Mila Henry (soprano sometimes/mini-keyboards/percussion).

By blending the greatest operatic hits with some country flavor, the Cowgirls have proven that they can truly cover Puccini to Parton. The Cowgirls have performed at venues ranging from dive bars to cabaret halls and beach bandshells to floating ferries, including the New York-based BAM Lepercq Space, Green Room 42, LIC Bar, Parkside Lounge, Pete’s Candy Store, Le Poisson Rouge and The Slipper Room, and regionally at Avaloch Farm Music Institute (NH), Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre (IA), Delaware Valley Opera (NY), Hopewell Valley Vineyards (NJ), Magic City Opera (FL), Mr. Smalls Funhouse (PA), NightBlue Theater (IL), Opera North (NH), Painted Sky Opera (OK), Pensacola Opera (FL), Sandhills Repertory Theatre (NC), San Francisco Ballet (CA), St. Pete Opera (FL) and West Texas A&M University (TX). They were also presented by Pittsburgh Opera as part of the opening celebrations for the 2023 OPERA America Conference.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xpnx2EKGIB8

TICKETS:
Email events@castlevillage.nyc to reserve.

House of Time – Queen of Parnassus: Elizabeth Jacquet de la Guerre

Elizabeth Jacquet de la Guerre

November 2nd, 2025 at 3pm

The Lounge at Hudson View Gardens
128 Pinehurst Ave. 
New York, NY 10033

 

One of the brightest stars in the musical firmament of the French court was a woman! The refinement and elegance of Versailles comes through vividly in Elisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre’s gorgeous sonatas and trios. House of Time is joined by viola da gamba virtuoso Adam Young in a program that shines a light on works by one of the king’s favorite musicians, a child prodigy when she first moved to court. Also included is one of Rameau’s earliest masterpieces, the “Piece de clavecin en concert” in C minor, a work that treats the harpsichord and viola da gamba in dramatically inventive ways, and a suite by Jacquet de la Guerre’s colleague and friend Marin Marais. Come join House of Time and hear for yourself what made her the Queen of Parnassus!

Our Savior’s Atonement: WHCO Family Concert “The Places That Inspire Us”

Bring the whole family to our “Meet the Instruments” petting zoo where even our youngest listeners can get up close and personal with their favorite instruments before seeing them come alive onstage. Then find your seats for our enchanting and engaging Family concert! Narrator Sarah will guide you through musical selections from our MainStage concert “The Places that Inspire Us.”
  • 2:15pm-2:45pm: Meet the Instruments
  • 3pm-3:45pm: Family Concert

Best for children age 1-10 and their families.
*All attendees must purchase a ticket. Infants under the age of 1 receive complimentary admission.

WHCO Family concerts are relaxed performances.