Our world-class musicians are from organizations such as the Lyric Opera of Chicago, Pro Arte Quartet, Milwaukee Symphony and the Marlboro Music Festival, and perform with faculty from notable Midwestern universities. Over 25 chamber music concerts are presented each year at unique venues throughout Door County. Jim and Jean Berkenstock… [Read More]
Archive for Tag: Sally Chisholm
Royalty Intervenes After Viola Creates International Incident
It was a close call. I’m glad I didn’t know about it at the time. I’m not much of a Nervous Nellie, but some things can give me a little indigestion or a sleepless night. We artistic director types worry mostly about illness or accidents. A sprained arm or wrist… [Read More]
Midsummer’s Music Festival is a Door County Experience Like No Other
The Door County arts scene will be in full swing in just a few months. Leading the pack is Midsummer’s Music, Door County’s premiere chamber ensemble, as we kick off our 21st festival on June 10. Let us help get you in the mood as we describe a typical Midsummer’s… [Read More]
Midsummer’s Music and United Way Partner in Labor Day Benefit Concert at Ellison Bay Estate, Sept 2
More than 200 people were in attendance at the first public event ever held at the Ellison Bay Estate on July 17, 2013. They enjoyed a complete, guided tour of the largest home in the state of Wisconsin followed by a fantastic chamber music concert performed by members of Door… [Read More]
Midsummer’s Music Festival – Door County’s Premiere Classical Ensemble!
Midsummer’s Music Festival is Door County, Wisconsin’s premiere classical music ensemble. Our world-class musicians are from organizations such as the Lyric Opera of Chicago, Pro Arte Quartet, and the Marlboro Music Festival, and perform with faculty from notable Midwestern universities. Lyric principles Jim and Jean Berkenstock (bassoonist and flutist) are… [Read More]
Pro Arte Quartet Celebrates 100th Anniversary in Door County!
Midsummer’s Music is proud to present the Pro Arte Quartet on Wednesday, May 11 at Ephraim Moravian Church in Door County, WI, 7:30 PM. The legendary Pro Arte Quartet is the oldest continually active string quartet in the world. They are celebrating their 100th anniversary in 2011/2012. The program features… [Read More]
Woodwalk Gallery to Feature Pro Arte Quartet on Friday, September 12, 2014 at 7:30 p.m.
The world’s only string quartet in continuous existence for more than a hundred years will perform a repertoire of classical chamber music: After being founded in Brussels by Alphonse Onnou in 1912, the Pro Arte became Court Quartet to Queen Elizabeth of Belgium. They first visited America in 1926, playing… [Read More]
Pro Arte Quartet opens Midsummer’s Concert Season, May 5, 2014
The legendary Pro Arte Quartet, in continuous existence since 1911-1912, will present an evening of classical chamber music at the Ephraim Moravian Church on Monday, May 5 at 7:30 pm. Featuring David Perry, violin; Suzanne Beia, violin; Sally Chisholm, viola; and Parry Karp, violoncello. Pro Arte never fails to delight audiences with classic string works… [Read More]
Midsummer’s Music Violist Places Second in Primrose International Viola Competition!
The Primrose International Viola Competition announced that Elias Goldstein, who will be performing in the Midsummer’s Music Festival in Door County, Wisconsin this season, is the runner-up in the intensive competition held in Albuquerque, New Mexico this past weekend. “We couldn’t be more thrilled for Elias, or for… [Read More]
Midsummer’s Music Festival – Door County’s Premiere Classical Ensemble!
Midsummer’s Music Festival is Door County, Wisconsin’s premiere classical music ensemble. Our world-class musicians are from organizations such as the Lyric Opera of Chicago, Pro Arte Quartet, and the Marlboro Music Festival, and perform with faculty from notable Midwestern universities. Lyric principles Jim and Jean Berkenstock (bassoonist and flutist) are… [Read More]