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August 2025
Chamber Music Retreat
The Chamber Music Retreat, now in its sixth year, is designed for strings, woodwinds, and piano players. The program runs August 18 – 21 and offers participants the chance to collaborate in small ensembles under the guidance of professional coaches. Led by Ricardo Castañeda, Principal Oboist with The Chicago Sinfonietta, the program emphasizes chamber repertoire and ensemble techniques, concluding with a public concert showcasing the ensembles' work.
Find out more »The New World
Conductor: Maestro Rune Bergmann Dvorak: Concerto for Cello Dvorak: Symphony No. 9 in E minor, “From the New World” Sterling Elliott, cello soloist Step into a world of passion, power, and musical storytelling as the Peninsula Music Festival presents The New World, featuring Dvořák’s masterful Cello Concerto and the iconic Symphony No. 9, “From the New World.” Under the direction of Maestro Rune Bergmann, this captivating program blends Bohemian melodies, African American spirituals, and the grandeur of the American landscape,…
Find out more »Piano Retreat
The Piano Retreat, offered August 22 – 25, caters to piano enthusiasts, teachers, and semi-professionals aiming to deepen their artistry. Participants will benefit from masterclasses, lectures, and performance opportunities in a non-competitive setting. The retreat features instruction from renowned pianists Susan Tang, Jodie DeSalvo, and Soo Young Lee, each bringing a wealth of experience and pedagogical insight.
Find out more »Free Fridays
Free Sanctuary admission, educational activities 9am-12pm. Register at ridgessanctuary.org.
Find out more »Turtle Ridge Gallery: Christy Klug Jewelry Show
August 22-23, 10-5pm Christy Klug Jewelry Show Christy from Michigan will blow you away with her masterfully enameled jewelry pieces. Shapes, colors and textures will take you on an amazing journey. Location: Turtle Ridge Gallery-Boutique 11736 Mink River Rd Ellison Bay Contact: Asta at turtleridge@gmail.com
Find out more »Art/Speaks
A creative lab to encourage writing in response to visual art led by local poets Carrie and Peter Sherrill. Free. Miller Art Museum, 107 S. 4th Ave., Sturgeon Bay. Free. For more information, visit www.writeondoorcounty.org or call 920-868-1457.
Find out more »Piano Retreat
The Piano Retreat, offered August 22 – 25, caters to piano enthusiasts, teachers, and semi-professionals aiming to deepen their artistry. Participants will benefit from masterclasses, lectures, and performance opportunities in a non-competitive setting. The retreat features instruction from renowned pianists Susan Tang, Jodie DeSalvo, and Soo Young Lee, each bringing a wealth of experience and pedagogical insight.
Find out more »Mahler Symphony No. 2, Resurrection
Conductor: Maestro Rune Bergmann Jacquelyn Wagner, soprano Abigail Nims, Mezzo-soprano The Peninsula Music Festival’s 2025 season comes to a breathtaking close with one of the most powerful and transcendent works in orchestral music—Mahler’s Symphony No. 2, “Resurrection.” Under the baton of Maestro Rune Bergmann, this monumental masterpiece is brought to life by the Festival Orchestra, the Apollo Chorus of Chicago, and world-class vocal soloists Jacquelyn Wagner (soprano) and Abigail Nims (mezzo-soprano). A symphony that explores life, death, and redemption, it culminates…
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