Entertainment
Friday Nights at Rein
Piano by Ray Cohen
For Ray Cohen making music doesn't involve synthesizers, digital recorders, or crews of stage technicians. This is because Cohen is the product of a simpler time in the music business, before iPods, CDs, and even Elvis Presley. With a love for American classics, combined with incredible skill, this New York City-based pianist boasts an impressive career.
At age 72, he looks back on the highlights, which include performances for Live with Regis and Kathie Lee, the inaugurations of two US presidents, the 75th birthday party of Richard Rogers, of Rogers and Hammerstein, and work as pianist for Frank Sinatra from 1975 to 1980. Also, for 14 years, until 2010, Cohen was the pianist at The Palace hotel in New York City. As part of Derek and Ray, a duet he formed with pianist Derek Smith, Cohen performed on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, as well as The Mike Douglas Show and he produced five albums, four with RCA Victor records and one with Mercury Records. Cohen, now in his ninth year as pianist for crooner Vic Damone, continues to perform in New York City.
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Friday & Saturday Nights at Rein
Young Artist Program at Rein
Rein proudly presents the Young Artists Program, featuring the exquisite local talent of Long Island's blossoming musicians.
Beginning April 5th
Pianist Andrew Andron
Andrew's love of music began at the age of three, when he discovered the piano. aAfter five years of being 'self-taught' he began formal training in both classical
and jazz- primarily at the side of jazz great Barry Harris.
Learn more about Andrew
Saturday Nights at Rein
Guitarist Daniel Garcia
Daniel Garcia is among the most requested guitarists in New York City. A native of Madrid, Spain, Daniel holds a Masters degree in Classical guitar performance from the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music. In New York since 1998, Daniel is an active performer and educator.
Daniel is an Adjunct Professor pf Music at Manhattan College, he teaches at the Brooklyn Music Factory and holds a private teaching studio at his home in Brooklyn.
As a performer, Daniel plays guitar for Argentinean star Coral and Mexian/Middle-eastern singer Nuriya. He is an integral part of BRUXOS, a brazilian/world music band led by singer Monika Oliveira, and he is co-founder of CaneliBeat, a promising project that explores flamenco elements with a New York twist. Daniel also plays solo guitar throughout NYC and beyond.
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Saturday Afternoon Tea
Violinist Annette Homann
Originally from Germany, Annette Homann came to New York in 2005 and graduated with a Masters Degree from Manhattan School of Music in 2006. From 2008-2011 Mrs Homann toured the world with the critically acclaimed violin show Barrage. She currently resides in New York City where she is playing with various ensembles in venues such as Avery Fisher Hall, Carnegie Hall or Symphony Space.
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Saturday Afternoon Tea
Violinist Katie Thomas
Astonishing audiences with her musical vitality, Katie Thomas brings incredible confidence, versatility, and artistry to her musical performances. Her work attracts both critical and professional praise, and reflects her adaptability as a soloist, chamber musician, and an orchestral leader. Ms. Thomas has collaborated with many prominent orchestras, including the Mimesis Ensemble, North Carolina Symphony, New York Concert Artist Symphony Orchestra, New York City Master Chorale, Youth Orchestra of the Americas, and the Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional in Santo Domingo. She has worked with luminary conductors such as Valery Gergiev, Kurt Masur, Carlos Miguel Prieto, John Rutter, and Philippe Entremont.
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