Join Festival Artistic Directors Melinda Lee Masur and Ken-David Masur as they sit down with Bill Barclay — director, writer, and producer of Concert Theater Works and former Director of Music at Shakespeare’s Globe — for an intimate Sunday Brunch conversation at the stylish CW Bistro at Pier 57 in Chelsea. Over a curated, Mark Twain-inspired, American menu, the three collaborators offer guests a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Copland & Twain and the creative vision driving the 2026 Festival. It is a rare opportunity to hear directly from the artists shaping the week's programming in one of New York's most vibrant waterfront settings.

Bill Barclay, director and producer at Concert Theater Works

Ken-David Masur, Festival Co-Artistic Director and conductor

Melinda Lee Masur, Festival Co-Artistic Director and pianist

Yuyu Ikeda, violin

Carlos Rafael Martinez Arroyo, violin

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Farm Egg Scramble -

Buttermilk Fried Chicken & Waffle

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Saratoga Potatoes

Heirloom Tomato

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Warm Apple Pie

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Wine by City Winery (red, white, sparking, rose), craft beers, soda & juices

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