Taconic Music owes a great deal to its musical ancestry, from pianist Eugene List and violinist Carroll Glenn (the progenitors of ongoing classical music in Manchester) to cellist Michael and pianist/teacher Judith Rudiakov, who (from 1983–2000) set in motion so much of the structure from which we were able to learn, develop and grow.

Violinist Joana Genova and violist/conductor Ariel Rudiakov met in Manchester in 1998 and picked up the baton from the previous Rudiakov generation in 2000, continuing a successful summer festival, organizing year-round concerts, running a music academy for area children, and performing numerous outreach concerts in the area for young and old.

With the addition of Jane Duda as Communications Director completing our small but able team, and a committed board of directors, Joana and Ariel established Taconic Music in October 2016 with its mission of providing high-quality classical music performance and instruction throughout the year while making it affordable and accessible.