By Beverly Ann Conroy I just came from the final performance of the Midsummer’s Music summer festival – a splendid gala at Björklunden that was so delightful – and I couldn’t wait to tell you about it! The bittersweet Ashokan Farewell was followed by a bubbly Martinů Serenade and the most infectious quartet of four […]
Griffon String Quartet to Welcome Public with Free Season-Opening Night Market Performance
The acclaimed Griffon String Quartet will open their second full season as the Midsummer’s Music resident ensemble with a free performance at Green Bay’s Night Market on Saturday, September 21, at 7:30pm. Hailed for their “superb playing, palpable chemistry, spirit, and emotional connection,” the Griffon String Quartet will perform previews of pieces they will perform […]
Midsummer’s Music Presents the Pro Arte Quartet at Kress Pavilion
Hailed by the San Francisco Chronicle as “one of the greatest quartets of our time,” the Pro Arte Quartet will perform Sunday, September 15 at 3:00pm at the Kress Pavilion in Egg Harbor in a concert presented by Midsummer’s Music Ltd. Comprised of internationally acclaimed musicians, David Perry and Suzanne Beia, violins, Sally Chisholm, viola, […]
Midsummer’s Music Concludes Memorable 2019 Concert Series
The Midsummer’s Music 2019 summer concert series presented 41 powerful concerts showcasing 29 works – including a breathtaking world premiere by Composer-in-Residence Jacob Beranek – played by 20 brilliant, world-class musicians at 16 intimate venues throughout the Door County Peninsula. Tickets are now available for the final concerts of the Midsummer’s Music 2019 season, as well […]
Midsummer’s Music Welcomes New Musicians
Midsummer’s Music draws on the extraordinary talent of musicians from the Chicago Symphony, Chicago’s Lyric Opera, Milwaukee Symphony, St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, Indianapolis Symphony, Aspen Music Festival, China National Symphony and the Ravinia Festival, among others. Each year, in order to provide complete instrumentation for pieces ranging from solos to octets and larger ensembles, Artistic Director […]
Midsummer’s Music Celebrates Violinist David Perry’s 20th Season
During an exclusive, private event in Ephraim on July 30, Midsummer’s Music celebrated 20 years of concerts with world-renowned violinist David Perry. Artistic Director Jim Berkenstock attributes great credit for the success of Midsummer’s Music to Perry: “When David Perry joined our ensemble as first violinist 20 years ago, it changed everything. His outstanding musicianship, […]
Midsummer’s Music Presents Brilliant Baroque Composers Czech and Triple Czech Concerts in July
Midsummer’s Music presents a Baroque Brilliance series of concerts from Wednesday, July 24 through Sunday, July 28. The program includes Handel’s Concerto Grosso in B-flat Major, Op. 3, No. 2 (1734) for two oboes, bassoon, strings, and harpsichord; Albinoni’s Concerto Grosso in C Major, Op. 9, No. 9 (1722) for two oboes, strings and continuo; […]
Midsummer’s Music Explores the Piano Trios of Clara and Robert Schumann, and Mendelssohn
From Saturday, June 29 – Sunday, July 7, Door County’s Midsummer’s Music presents a series of concerts dedicated to the Piano Trios of Felix Mendelssohn, and Robert and Clara Schumann, including Clara Schumann’s Trio in G Minor, Op. 17 (1846), Robert Schumann’s Trio in D Minor, Op. 63 (1847), and Felix Mendelssohn’s Trio in C Minor, Op. 66 (1845). Featured Midsummer’s […]
The Griffon Quartet To Perform at Egg Harbor’s Kress Pavilion May 25
Hailed for their “superb playing, palpable chemistry, spirit, and emotional connection, the Griffon Quartet, will appear at Egg Harbor’s Kress Pavilions’ Great Hall, with wrap-around porches that offer sweeping views of the bay and surrounding orchards, on May 25 at 7pm. The program, a celebration of the conclusion of the quartet’s first season as Midsummer’s […]
Midsummer’s Music 2019: Mendelssohn, Mozart and More!
Midsummer’s Music of Door County, Wisconsin, announces its 2019 concert season with Mendelssohn, Mozart and More! Presenting concerts hailed as “exciting, pulse-pounding and riveting,” Midsummer’s Music provides unique and diverse cultural, historical and scenic musical experiences. The 2019 season, running June 14 through September 2, features 41 concerts performed by world-class musicians. The inspiring concerts, […]