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, […]
Midsummer’s Music Celebrates 29 Years of Extraordinary Chamber Music
Midsummer’s Music 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, many of which sell out, attract […]
Midsummer’s Music Celebrating 29 Years of Extraordinary Chamber Music in Door County
Presenting concerts hailed as “exciting, pulse-pounding and riveting,” Midsummer’s Music of Door County, Wisconsin, announces its 2019 concert season with Mendelssohn, Mozart, and More! Midsummer’s Music provides unique and diverse cultural, historical, and scenic musical experiences. The season, running June 14 through September 2, features 41 concerts performed by world-class musicians. The inspiring concerts, many […]
Midsummer’s Music Presents the Griffon String Quartet in Concert
The Griffon String Quartet will perform at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Ephraim on Friday, March 15. The quartet is the result of a collaboration between Midsummer’s Music Ltd. in Door County, the Fine Arts Institute at East High in Green Bay, and St. Norbert College in De Pere. With a mission of enhancing student […]
Midsummer’s Music Composer in Residence Wins Worldwide Choral Competition
The Gesualdo Six, a men’s vocal consort from the United Kingdom, recently announced the results of their worldwide choral competition and the Midsummer’s Music 20-year-old Composer In Residence is a winner. Jacob Beranek hails from Oconomowoc, WI, and was named the “21 years and under” category winner. His composition, Abendgebet (Evening Prayer) will be premiered […]
Door County Is Introduced to The Griffon String Quartet
New Music Group Launched Through Efforts of Midsummer’s Music, Fine Arts Institute and St. Norbert College By Laurel Ciohon In a lively press conference followed by a reception at Door County Maritime Museum on January 16, 2019, the Door County community was officially introduced to The Griffon String Quartet, a full-time, resident quartet made up […]
