Chamber music masterworks come to life in an evening of octets and tribute.
Sister Bay, Wis. (July 21, 2025) – Experience the combined brilliance of the acclaimed strings of Midsummer’s Music and the popular Griffon String Quartet as they unite under the inspiring leadership of violinist David Perry for four powerful concerts. This unique collaboration features two stunning String Octets, each enriched by the warm, orchestral depth of the double bass, lending an expansive sonic texture rarely heard in chamber performances.
Extraordinary evenings of chamber music await as the distinguished ensemble of string musicians presents a compelling program featuring Krzysztof Penderecki’s Ciaccona in Memoriam Giovanni Paolo II (2005), performed by two violins, two violas, and two cellos. This poignant tribute to Pope John Paul II opens a program rich with emotional depth and classical brilliance.
The evening continues with Carl Schuberth’s Octet in E Major, Op. 23, and Max Bruch’s rarely heard yet captivating Octet in B-flat Major, Op. Posthumous. Both works are scored for four violins, two violas, cello, and bass—offering a lush and dynamic soundscape.
The ensemble features acclaimed musicians David Perry, Roy Meyer, Alex Norris, and Ann Palen on violin; Allyson Fleck and Oryann Tsaig on viola; Mara McClain and Jesse Nummelin on cello; and Kris Saebo on bass—each bringing depth, virtuosity, and passion to this unique program. The Griffon String Quartet is an affiliate of Midsummer’s Music.
Concert Schedule:
July 27 at 4:00 pm
Kress Pavilion, Egg Harbor
Sponsored by Anne Egan in memory of Dick Egan
July 30 at 7:00 pm
Sister Bay Moravian Church
August 1 at 7:00 pm
MUSE, Sturgeon Bay
Sponsored by Cal & Barbara Lawton
August 2 at 7:00 pm
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Sister Bay
Tickets are $39.99 for adults, $19.99 for students, and children 12 and under are free with an adult. Premium prices apply for special events. Flex-packs of six tickets for the price of five tickets are also available. Order tickets at www.midsummersmusic.com or by phone at 920-854-7088.
A complete 2025 summer brochure can be downloaded at www.midsummersmusic.com.
Midsummer’s Music was co-founded in 1991 by Jim and Jean Berkenstock, long-time Door County summer residents and principal orchestral players with the Lyric Opera of Chicago. What began as two concerts among friends has become one of the Midwest’s most anticipated chamber music series, bringing thousands of chamber music enthusiasts from around the globe to the magical Door County Peninsula.
ALL CONTENT © 2025 BY DOOR GUIDE PUBLISHING
