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Peninsula Music Festival, Door Community Auditorium, 3926 Hwy. 42, Fish Creek, WI. 54212

August 2025

American Dream

Conductor: Maestro Rune Bergmann Aaron Copland: Fanfare for the Common Man Aaron Copland: Quiet City Sergei Rachmaninoff: Rhapsody on a Theme by Paganini, Op. 43 with piano soloist Fei-Fei Dong George Gershwin: Cuban Overture George Gershwin: An American in Paris John Philip Sousa: Stars and Stripes Forever    The American Dream comes to life in a stirring evening of music that celebrates the heart, soul, and spirit of the nation. Featuring internationally acclaimed pianist Fei-Fei Dong, this unforgettable program brings together the grand majesty of Copland,…

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Scandinavian Evening

Conductor: Maestro Rune Bergmann Carl Nielsen: Overture to Maskarade Edvard Grieg: Concerto for Piano, Op. 16 with piano soloist Avery Gagliano Sibelius: Symphony No. 5   Immerse yourself in the rich musical landscapes of Scandinavia with an evening of passion, power, and breathtaking beauty. Featuring acclaimed pianist Avery Gagliano, this electrifying program, led by Maestro Rune Bergmann, highlights the energetic charm of Carl Nielsen, the soaring Romanticism of Edvard Grieg, and the sweeping grandeur of Jean Sibelius—culminating in a night of…

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The Drama of Brahms & Schumann

Conductor: Maestro Rune Bergmann Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel: Overture in C Robert Schumann: Concerto for Cello, Op. 129 with cello soloist Luka Coetzee Brahms: Symphony No. 4, Op. 98   Experience the emotional depth and passionate intensity of 19th-century German Romanticism as the Peninsula Music Festival presents “The Drama of Brahms & Schumann”. Featuring internationally acclaimed cellist Luka Coetzee, this emotionally charged program brings together the luminous brilliance of Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel, the poetic depth of Robert Schumann, and the raw power…

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Startles, Sonatas and Struggles

Guest Conductors: Stefano Boccacci and Ezra Calvino Joseph Haydn: Overture in D Joseph Haydn: Symphony No. 94, “Surprise” Franz Schubert: Overture to Rosamunde Schubert: Symphony No. 5   Experience the timeless brilliance of the Classical and early Romantic eras as the Peninsula Music Festival presents “Startles, Sonatas and Struggles,” a captivating evening showcasing masterworks by Haydn and Schubert. This special concert features the exceptional talents of Stefano Boccacci and Ezra Calvino, recipients of the prestigious Karen Smuda Emerging Conductor Scholarship, who bring…

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A Night at the Movies: Heroes

Conductor: Maestro Rune Bergmann and Yale conducting students. John Williams: “Raiders March” from Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark Charlie Chaplin and David Raskin: Smile from Chaplin Jeremy Chase: “Caribou” John Williams: “Viktor’s Tale” from The Terminal John Williams: “With Malice Towards None” from Lincoln John Williams: Theme from Schindler’s List John Williams: Theme from Jaws John Williams: Suite from Star Wars Conductor: Rune Bergmann Guest Conductors: Stefano Boccacci and Ezra Calvino Get ready for a thrilling cinematic adventure as the Peninsula Music Festival…

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A Night in Vienna

Conductor: Maestro Rune Bergmann Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Eine kleine Nachtmusic Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Sinfonia concertante in E-flat major, K. 364 Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony No. 1, Op. 21 Dennis Kim, violin soloist Joan DerHovsepian, viola soloist   Step into the elegance and grandeur of Vienna with a captivating evening of Viennese musical brilliance as the Peninsula Music Festival presents A Night in Vienna. Under the masterful direction of Maestro Rune Bergmann, this enchanting program celebrates the genius of Mozart and the early…

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Percussion Party

Conductor: Rune Bergmann Vincent Ho: The Shaman: Concerto for Percussion and Orchestra Dmitri Shostakovich: Symphony No. 10 Dame Evelyn Glennie, percussion soloist   Experience the extraordinary as the Peninsula Music Festival presents Percussion Party, an unforgettable evening showcasing the revolutionary talent of Dame Evelyn Glennie, the world’s first and foremost solo percussionist. Under the baton of Maestro Rune Bergmann, this remarkable program explores the power of rhythm, the depth of human expression, and the limitless possibilities of percussion, featuring works by Vincent Ho…

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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,…

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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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