Ron Ramsay's Berkshire Music Salon Series presents Voices of Valor

Join us this Veterans Day for a moving performance by Ron Ramsay’s Berkshire Music Salon Series featuring vocalist Samantha Talora!

From the Drawing Room of The Mount, Voices of Valor: Songs & Stories from the Front honors the legacy of World War I through a live performance of music that inspired courage, unity, and hope. American and French melodies from the Great War will be woven together with stories of Edith Wharton’s own humanitarian work on the front lines in France. Presented by Ron Ramsay’s Berkshire Music Salon Series, this unforgettable musical tribute celebrates veterans, humanitarians, and the enduring resilience of the human spirit.

*Please note that there will be two performances of Voices of Valor, the first at 3:00 pm and the second at 5:30 pm!*  The evening performance includes a complimentary cocktail reception with festive drinks and bites before the event.

Many readers of Edith Wharton don’t realize how active she was in World War I relief efforts. She founded and administered three separate organizations that cumulatively provided aid to some 10,000 displaced persons in France over a period of five years, and she organized the shipment of blankets, clothing, and other essentials to soldiers at the front. Read more about this history and access her short story, Son at the Front (1923), in this Library of America Story of the Week.

Ron Ramsay & Samantha Talora have been blending their voices in harmony since 2014, bringing an exhilarating vocal tour de force to audiences throughout the northeast. Launched in 2025, Ron Ramsay’s Berkshire Music Salon Series is an ongoing series dedicated to and inspired by Ron’s lifelong friend and mentor, the late great Berkshire socialite, singer, and entrepreneur Stephanie Barber, founder of The Music Inn and owner of the Gilded Age cottage, Wheatleigh. Together, Ron and Stephanie performed and sang the great songs of the American Songbook, French and German cabaret, and the music of their many famous composer friends throughout Berkshire County. Ron dedicates this series to the memory of Stephanie Barber, his esteemed and wonderful friend.

Ron Ramsay is a versatile performer, singer, pianist, organist, dancer, musical director, and coach specializing in new works and shows, the American Songbook, Broadway, pop, and sacred song repertoires. A Berkshire native, he pursued his early education at the Manhattan School of Music, focusing on classical voice and piano. After completing his studies, he remained in New York City, shifting his primary interest to Broadway theater. Ron’s cabaret performances have achieved critical acclaim, selling out esteemed venues such as the Algonquin, Feinstein’s, Town Hall, and Lincoln Center’s Rose Room. Collaborating with musical directors Billy Goldberg and Dick Gallagher, Ron takes his current cabaret acts and salon-themed shows across the United States and to exotic destinations including the French West Indies, London, Paris, Italy, and Greece. The New York Post has praised his work, stating it is “always a sublime Songbook.”

Samantha Talora  is a versatile vocalist and cabaret artist whose dynamic repertoire spans the Great American Songbook, Broadway, Blues, and Classical music. With a background in theater and voice, Samantha brings an eclectic and expressive range to her performances, blending storytelling with effortless musicality. She recently made her NYC solo debut at Don’t Tell Mama in NYC with Trust the Wind, The Music of David Friedman. In the Berkshires, she’s been a featured soloist with Berkshire Concert Choir and Stockbridge Festival Chorus, and has performed at various venues including Whitney Center for the Arts, Studio9, Canyon Ranch, The Colonial Theater, and Barrington Stage Company.

TICKETS ON SALE FOR TWO PERFORMANCES:

Tuesday, November 11, 3:00 – 4:00 pm

$25 / $20 Mount Members / $15 for Veterans*

Book Afternoon Tickets Here!

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Tuesday, November 11, 5:30 – 6:30 pm

This evening performance includes a complimentary cocktail reception; doors open at 5:00 pm!

$45 / $40 Mount Members / $35 for Veterans*

Book Evening Tickets Here!

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Proceeds from Voices of Valor will be donated to Foundation for Women Warriors, a 105-year-old nonprofit organization dedicated to honoring and empowering women veterans and their children through programs that enhance the personal and economic well-being of women veterans and address the growing needs of the increasing population of military women transitioning to civilian life. Foundation for Women Warriors offers: direct assistance for basic needs such as rent, utilities, and childcare support; access to the community and mental health resources; and resources for professional development including employment assistance, scholarships, internships, and mentorship opportunities.

This 60-70 minute performance takes place in The Mount’s Drawing Room in the Main House, seating is first come, first served. If you have seating preferences, we recommend arriving fifteen minutes early.

Doors open 30 minutes before each performance.

You are welcome to park in the upper or lower parking lots. Accessible parking is available in spaces directly adjacent to the Main House. If you park in the upper lot, we recommend arriving 15 minutes early to allow time to enjoy the quarter mile walk down the driveway to the Main House.

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What accessibility accommodations does The Mount offer? The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact us by phone: 413-551-5100 or by email: info@edithwharton.org to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event. Golf carts will be available to shuttle those with mobility concerns between the parking lot and event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines.