Beethoven Septet • Woodwalk Gallery, Egg Harbor
2024-09-01 17:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Woodwalk Gallery, 6746 County Rd. G, Egg Harbor, WI, 54209
Immediately before he wrote his First Symphony, Beethoven wrote this Septet as a prototype or practice run. He was so ready for the nine symphonies that followed that this Septet became his most popular piece during his lifetime. You could almost call it his Tenth Symphony. Thrill to the full symphonic sound of this work and the Ireland Sextet that precedes it. J.J. Koh (clarinet), Judith Farmer (bassoon), and Fritz Foss (horn) join our string section led so expertly by David Perry. John Ireland’s colorful and dramatic Sextet for Clarinet, Horn, and Strings, probably inspired by the Beethoven, is a neglected masterpiece. It’s romantic English charm and colorful and dramatic scoring will make you happy you’ve discovered it.
Sextet (1898) • John Ireland
Clarinet, Horn, and String Quartet
Septet in E-flat Major, Op. 20 • Ludwig van Beethoven
Clarinet, Bassoon, Horn, Violin, Viola, Cello, and Bass

Musicians
JJ Koh, Clarinet
Fritz Foss, Horn
Judith Farmer, Bassoon
David Perry & Ann Palen, Violin
Sally Chisholm, Viola
Cole Randolph, Cello
Jeremy Attanaseo, Bass
Sponsored by Sandy Zingler
The 2024 Season is sponsored by the Jean Berkenstock Family Fund and the Susan DeWitt Davie Legacy Fund.

David Perry, Jeannie Yu—Chausson Concerto! • Labor Day Gala at Björklunden, Baileys Harbor
2024-09-02 15:00 - 20:00 | Björklunden – Vail Hall, 7590 Boynton Ln, Baileys Harbor, WI, 54202
The Gala is presented in memory of long-time MM cheerleader and former board member/Vice President Judy Widen.
One of the most dramatic and rapturous works in the literature concludes our season. You will be swept away by Chausson’s surging and impulsive masterwork, expertly and passionately realized by our soloists, David Perry, violin, and Jeannie Yu, piano, framed by our string quartet including Ann Palen, Dawn Wohn, Sally Chisholm, and Cole Randolph. It’s a unique work, orchestral in concept and monumental in scope. Fellow Frenchman Théodore Dubois’s Quintet, featuring oboist Lindsay Flowers, sets the tone with gaiety and élan. You only have two chances to hear this program. We strongly suggest the Gala on Labor Day for all the festivities and fine food to celebrate another glorious season.

Our gala is an opportunity to celebrate the power of music, while also raising awareness and funds for MM. We believe that music has the power to bring people together and create positive change in the world, and we hope that this event will inspire and uplift all who attend. Please join us for an unforgettable afternoon of music, entertainment, and philanthropy. We look forward to seeing you at Björklunden!

Schedule
3:00 pm • Wine and appetizers
4:00 pm • Concert with emcee storyteller Geoffrey Sandler, activities, and fundraiser
6:00 pm • Inspired dinner buffet by Fresh Chefs
7:30 pm • Conclusion
Sponsorship opportunities are available. Join the party!
Call Allyson or Koki at 920-854-7088 for details.

Quintet in F Major (1905) • Théodore Dubois
Oboe, Violin, Viola, Cello, and Piano
Concerto for Violin, Piano, and String Quartet, Op. 21 • Ernest Chausson
Solo Violin, Solo Piano, and String Quartet

With storyteller emcee Geoffrey Sandler

Musicians
Lindsay Flowers, Oboe
Jeannie Yu, Piano
David Perry, Ann Palen, and Dawn Wohn, Violin
Sally Chisholm, Viola
Cole Randolph, Cello
Thank You, Sponsors:
Platinum
Nancy T. and David A. Borghesi Fund
Jean Berkenstock Family Fund
Gould Family Fund
Dianne Trenchard
Gold
Fortifi Bank
Sugar Maple Asset Management
Silver
Arnold Widen Living Trust in honor of Judy Widen, of Blessed Memory, Board Member (2007–2019)
Supporting
George & Julie Fiedler
The 2024 Season is sponsored by the Jean Berkenstock Family Fund and the Susan DeWitt Davie Legacy Fund.
