By David Perry When Allyson Fleck and the Midsummer’s Music Board asked me to write to you, I was glad for the opportunity. In July, Jim surprised me with a certificate for 20 summers of performing at Midsummer’s. (I knew the years were adding up, but not the decades!) Had I been less stunned I […]
On Giving Tuesday, Consider a Donation to Midsummer’s Music
With the recent tax changes, most taxpayers now no longer itemize deductions for their donations to organizations like Midsummer’s Music. However, it is still possible for you to receive a sizable deduction by making your donation from your retirement plan directly to Midsummer’s Music. By donating to Midsummer’s Music from your retirement plan, you meet your Required Minimum Distribution requirements and reduce your […]
Four Winter Concerts by The Griffon String Quartet Scheduled for Dec. 13-15
Midsummer’s Music has announced four new Winter Concerts by the renowned Griffon String Quartet in early December. The Quartet, which launched in the fall of 2018, is composed of four of the finest young professional musicians in the country. The four string players, each with advanced degrees and performances around the world to their credit, […]
Griffon String Quartet to Visit Three Door County Schools
In supporting their mission of enhancing student learning and academic achievement through increased exposure to – and participation in – music, the Griffon String Quartet, hailed for their “superb playing, palpable chemistry, spirit, and emotional connection,” will visit three Door County schools on November 12. The schools participating in this series of residency activities currently do […]
Griffon String Quartet to Perform Four Concerts in Northeast Wisconsin
Midsummer’s Music’s resident string quartet, the Griffon String Quartet, celebrates their second season of concerts and community and educational events with a series of performances throughout Northeast Wisconsin. Hailed for their “superb playing, palpable chemistry, spirit, and emotional connection,” their program will feature Shostakovich’s String Quartet No. 8 in C Minor, Op. 110, and Schubert’s String […]
Midsummer’s Music: Powerful Music, Brilliant Musicians, Intimate Settings
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 […]
