Dunderberg Gallery Brings the Sound of Music to Gilbertsville

GILBERTSVILLE—A second season of concerts at Dunderberg Gallery, 118 Marion Avenue, has begun. The 2025 theme is “Intersections,” referring to the exploration of musical crossroads from 1965 to the present. The concerts will explore how classical, jazz, new music, and folk music have influenced one another and how historical events, cultural shifts, and artistic innovations have shaped and transformed these musical forms.

“I’m excited to be presenting concerts this summer that juxtapose classical, jazz, new music, and folk music in the same concerts to find connection and community, and to reflect on the changes these forms have undergone since 1965. For example how have jazz and new electronic music influenced each other in form, improvisation, and extended techniques; how has modern flute repertoire changed with the addition of electronics and improvisation; how did the politics of the 1960s influence the music of today?” said Barbara Siesel, curator and organizer of the series.

The first concert, with a theme of “Banned Composers throughout History,” took place on June 26, featuring Siesel (flute), John Colonna (piano), and Rick Mollin (bass) performing works by Marin Marais, Thelonious Monk, and Billy Strayhorn.

The July 11 concert is titled “American Songbook with a Twist.” It explores the folk revival of the 1960s and the modern folk revival of today. Performance musicians will be Khalil Jade, Liam Herbert and Keith Torgan. Songs performed will range from classic favorites by Joni Mitchell. Bob Dylan, and Paul Simon to some surprises by Tom Lehrer and Boris Fomin. Originals by Herbert, Jade and Torgan will also be featured.

All concerts will begin at 7 p.m. The remaining summer playbill includes:

• Thursday, July 24: New Compositions by John Colonna Trio, with John Colonna (piano), Kenji Tokunaga (bass), Joelle Proctor (drums), Thad Wheeler with Evan Jagels (bass), Francesca Vanescu (cello) and Marshall Coid (violin).
• Thursday, August 21: Electronic Music/New Media, with Patrick Rost (keyboard and electronics), Siesel (flute and video) and Colonna (piano).
• Sunday, August 24: “All Flutes—Plugged and Unplugged!” with flutists Carol Wincenc, Yidi Wang, Ana Laura Gonzalez, and Siesel.

The Dunderberg Gallery is a renovated hardware store showcasing both the ceramic and visual art of its owner, Marcus Villagran, as well as exhibiting works by local, national, and international artists. Gallery hours are Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.