Music, live, and in person
Her body in tune with her instrument, Bulgarian violinist virtuoso Bella Hristova poured her heart into her performance for The Stissing Center’s first in-person concert of 2021 on Sunday, June 26. Photo submitted

Music, live, and in person

PINE PLAINS — It was with great joy that The Stissing Center (TSC) welcomed the community back into its halls at 2950 Church St. in Pine Plains on Sunday, June 26, for its first in-person concert since the COVID-19  lock-down last March. 

Spotlighting the talents of Bulgarian violinist virtuoso Bella Hristova in a 4 p.m. solo concert, the performance also marked the start of the second season of The Stissing Center’s chamber music series, “LIVE! from The Stissing Center.” 

Even as the audience abided by COVID-19 restrictions, both TSC team and those who attended the concert were grateful to be back in the still-under-renovation building to enjoy the one-of-a-kind performance in the already beautiful venue.

For more information on upcoming events at The Stissing Center, go to www.thestissingcenter.org.

— Kaitlin Lyle

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