Music in the Mansion: Floral Show Concert in the Ten Broeck Mansion

Join us for a spring concert in the historic Ten Broeck Mansion parlor. Music, flowers, gardens & history: Stringwynd, a duo made up of flutist Melanie Chirignan and Celtic harpist Dr. Darhon Rees‑Rohrbacher, will perform pieces including “Flower Duet” (Sous le dôme épais) from Delibes’ opera Lakmé, Georg Philipp Telemann’s Fantasies for Solo Flute, and other classical and contemporary pieces inspired by the gardens of the Ten Broeck Mansion.

While enjoying the music in the parlors, stroll through the mansion to view custom floral displays by local artisans. This salon-style concert allows you to move through the rooms experiencing fresh floral displays while listening to musicians. Limited seating will also be available.

Doors open at 3:20 pm. No prior entry will be permitted. Concert is indoors and by advanced registration only.

All proceeds support the Education Center at the Ten Broeck Mansion. You are encouraged to add an ACHA membership or make a special Education Center gift (donations are tax deductible to the full extent of the law; the ACHA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community-centered museum).

Other special events (separate registration for each):
- Floral tours and tea tasting: Thursday May 28, Friday May 29, Saturday May 30, and Sunday May 31.
- Free floral tour for families with children: Sunday May 31, 2 pm.

To make your visit safe and enjoyable for all:

Getting here
- Free off-street parking: Livingston Avenue parking lot (GPS: 136 Livingston Avenue, Albany, NY).
- Walking: neighborhood sidewalks provide easy access.
- Public transportation: CDTA bus routes 100 and 106 stop about a four-minute walk away.
- Visit the museum website for a map and additional travel information.

Making your visit safe and comfortable
- Wear comfortable shoes suitable for historic, sometimes uneven surfaces; spike heels are not permitted.
- Bags should be smaller than a standard backpack; larger bags must be left in the reception area.
- Please do not touch historic collections.
- Water in closed containers is permitted; glass containers are not allowed.

Accessibility
- Visitors with accessibility needs are encouraged to contact the museum in advance with any questions.
- Service dogs are welcome. Emotional support and therapy dogs are not permitted.
- The ACHA does not currently have a fully ADA-accessible restroom; a ground-floor restroom is available.
- Museum spaces and gardens offer very limited seating.

Gardens & grounds
- Gardens and parking lot are reserved for registered museum program visitors during regular tour and program hours.
- The site is pack-in, pack-out; please take all waste with you. Light lunches (brown-bag type) may be enjoyed on the grounds; no parties, buffets, hammocks, additional chairs and tables, or tents may be brought in or used.
- Pets must be kept on a 6-foot or shorter leash at all times, and all pet waste must be removed. Please do not have pets relieve themselves in garden beds or near walks.
- No smoking, vaping, or alcohol consumption.
- Free educational kits and self-guided tours are available at the garden kiosk. Hours may change; see the website for full garden regulations.

Registration & program timing
- Advance registration is required.
- Admission, seating, or program materials cannot be guaranteed for unregistered or late-arriving visitors.
- The ACHA often runs concurrent programs; please respect other programs’ spaces and access.
- Late arrivals cannot remain past the scheduled program end time, and programs cannot be extended.

Ensuring a positive experience
- The ACHA is committed to a welcoming, respectful environment. Visitors must follow all guidelines and the instructions of ACHA staff. Disrespectful, abusive, threatening, or otherwise inappropriate behavior is not permitted; visitors who do not follow expectations will be asked to leave.

These regulations are subject to change; please visit the museum website for current information.

About the performing artists

Melanie Chirignan: A chamber musician at her core, Melanie has been awarded grants from the Schenectady Community Arts Council, the Saratoga Community Arts Council, and the New York Women Composer's Seed Money Grant. She has performed with the New York Chamber Players Orchestra, Albany Pro Musica, Octavo Chamber Orchestra, Glens Falls Symphony Orchestra, Garden State Philharmonic, the Chelsea Symphony, Gateway Classical Music Society, S. E. M. Ensemble, and Hartt Independent Chamber Orchestra. As a soloist she has been featured with the Chelsea Symphony. She holds a BA in music performance and music education (magna cum laude) from SUNY Fredonia and an MM in flute performance from the Hartt School. She is an artist in residence at Troy Savings Bank Music Hall.

Dr. Darhon Rees‑Rohrbacher: She holds degrees from Capital University, The Ohio State University, and Indiana University (Doctor of Music). Originally trained as a vocalist and pianist, she later turned to the harp and has built a career as a performer, arranger, and composer. Her work has been recognized internationally, including honors at the Royal National Eisteddfod of Wales. She has published more than 300 harp arrangements and compositions; her solo recording Strings of the Spirit features original hymn-tune settings for Celtic harp. Her articles have appeared in Harp Column Magazine and Folk Harp Journal. She has taught extensively in music and nursing in higher education.

Performance made possible in part by the Music Performance Trust Fund arranged by the Albany Musicians Association.

Highlights:
- 1 hour
- In person

Refund policy: No refunds