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Somebody is going to meet an untimely end. You’re there when it happens. And you’re called
upon to discover who did it. “Murder in C Major” is a new, immersive murder-mystery event,
specially devised for the Musicians of Ma’alwyck’s Hallowe’en fundraiser, and includes quite a
few treats and plenty of tricks. It all takes place at A Taste of Europe (3630 State Route 145,
Cobleskill, NY), a restaurant renowned for its excellent and far-ranging cuisine.
Can violent felons be cured by music? Psychiatrist-conductor Cornwall Mellish believes so, and
is presenting the proof of his research at this dinner party, featuring a performance by an
ensemble of misfits. You know them as the Musicians of Ma’alwyck, who will perform music
for the occasion, include Saint-Saëns bone-rattling “Danse Macabre” and the rarely heard Henry
Russell classic “The Maniac.” Also in the evening’s musical fare will be Gerald Finzi’s eerie
Clock of the Years.
You’re one of the psychiatrists in attendance, but you won’t need your DSM-5. You’ll be solving
the mystery and identifying the killer by following the clues that point to a complicated series of
relationships ... and a thirst for revenge! Before that, you and your fellow sleuths will sit down to
a gourmet dinner prepared by chef Jeannette Balins. Who would want to miss Ghoulish Goulash,
Devil’s Eggs, or Chicken-run-a-mock?
And then . . . well, and then it’s murder, and you’re going to help policeman-turned-psychiatrist
Ainsley “Bulldog” Shepherd figure out who did it and why. There will be prizes for the three
best solutions, including a gift certificate to A Taste of Europe, concert tickets, and more. And
the satisfaction of knowing that you wouldn’t be caught dead in a situation like this.
Tickets are $100, and the price includes dinner and the murder-mystery event. A cash wine and
beer bar is available. Attendance is strictly limited to 40 guests. Reservations are necessary and
must be received by October 26. Reservations may be made on line at
www.musiciansofmaalwyck.org or by calling 518/377-3623.
Musicians of Ma’alwyck is a professional chamber music ensemble in residence at the Schuyler
Mansion State Historic Site, Schenectady County Community College and the First Reformed
Church in Schenectady’s Stockade. The group is recognized, not only for its historic program,
but for its unique and innovative work with collaborators and other artistic media.
Byron Nilsson (writer, Monk Lewis) last appeared with Musicians of Ma’alwyck performing the
cantata Buxtehude’s Daughter, which he wrote with composer Tom Savoy. He was also seen as
Father Luke when the ensemble revived The Poor Soldier a few years ago. Byron’s play Mr.
Sensitivity was featured at the NY Fringe Festival, Drivers was seen at NY’s Ensemble Studio
Theatre, and Humoresque recently had readings in the Hudson area, directed by Broadway
veteran Bernie Kukoff. His musicals also include Pirate Pip, commissioned and performed by
the Lake George Opera and iFind You @ Last, commissioned for the Arts Festival at Mohonk
Mountain House. As an actor, he worked for over ten years with the NYS Theatre Institute,
creating several new roles along the way. He has performed his popular cabaret show, Songs to
Amuse, at Caffè Lena, The Van Dyck, and Mohonk, among other literate venues. He is a member
of the Dramatists Guild, Actors Equity, and SAG-AFTRA.