We have stories to tell … from the short, whimsical, and inventive caricatures by Jan Bach for Flute and Horn, to the broad landscape of Sibelius’ En Saga, to the heartfelt patriotism of Dvorak’s striking String Quintet with double bass—the one he dedicated “To my Nation.” Stories you’ll want to... [Read More]
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon supporting music that brightens the future for our community, with inspired cuisine and a spectacular live performance featuring our own world-class musicians! 3:00pm A season like this needs a concluding celebration! The pyrotechnics begin with Dora Pejačević’s romantically sumptuous Piano Quartet followed by our... [Read More]
Discover the enchanting power of intimate musical storytelling. Join us! This Autumn Music Fest opening night concert is the only Salon Concert of the October series. As MM's first ever concert was held at the Trenchard residence in Sister Bay, it is fitting that Dianne Trenchard hosts the first concert... [Read More]
Discover the enchanting power of intimate musical storytelling. Join us! Lindsay Flowers, Oboe JJ Koh, Clarinet Garret Ross, Piano Trio in G Minor (1919) by Paul Gilson (1865-1942) Oboe Concerto No. 2 (2000) by Frigyes Hidas (1928-2007) Clarinet Sonata No. 2, Op. 120 (1894) by Johannes Brahms (1833-1897) The Lovers... [Read More]
Discover the enchanting power of intimate musical storytelling. Join us! This concert features Wisconsin's famed Pro Arte Quartet. String Quartet No. 22 in B-flat Major, K.589 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart String Quartet No. 8 in C Minor, Op. 110, by Dmitri Shostakovich String Quartet No. 12, Op. 96, “American" by... [Read More]
Discover the enchanting power of intimate musical storytelling. Join us! This concert features Wisconsin’s famed Pro Arte Quartet and Midsummer’s resident ensemble, the Griffon String Quartet. String Quartet No. 22 in B-flat Major, K.589 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart String Quartet No. 8 in C Minor, Op. 110, by Dmitri Shostakovich String... [Read More]
On her Wisconsin Classical program, Lori Skelton pays tribute to MM co-founder Jean Berkenstock, who passed away in early October. Tune in on November 19 to hear Christoph Willibald Gluck's "Dance of the Blessed Spirits," Gaetano Donizetti's Trio in F Major, and Josef Rheinberger's Nonet, Op. 139. Wisconsin Classical airs... [Read More]
The Seven Last Words of Our Savior on the Cross (German: Die sieben letzten Worte unseres Erlösers am Kreuze) is an orchestral work by Franz Joseph Haydn, commissioned in 1786 for the Good Friday service at Oratorio de la Santa Cueva (Holy Cave Oratory) in Cádiz, Spain. Midsummer’s Music presents the Pro Arte... [Read More]
The Seven Last Words of Our Savior on the Cross (German: Die sieben letzten Worte unseres Erlösers am Kreuze) is an orchestral work by Franz Joseph Haydn, commissioned in 1786 for the Good Friday service at Oratorio de la Santa Cueva (Holy Cave Oratory) in Cádiz, Spain. Midsummer’s Music presents the Pro Arte... [Read More]
Mendelssohn was 16 when he wrote his Sextet for Piano and Strings. Mozart was 10 years older when he penned his 2nd Piano Quartet. Both composers wrote them to show off their own amazing piano virtuosity, creating breath-taking masterpieces. We begin the program with a Phantasy for piano trio by... [Read More]
Coffee Talks are free, engaging, informal lectures on music topics by MM ensemble members, staff, and friends. From time immemorial, people have intuitively felt that sound promotes healing. For centuries, chants, songs, and various instruments have been used to restore harmony of body, mind and spirit. Nowadays, Midsummer’s Music lovers... [Read More]
This concert is in memory of Loralee Holton. Mendelssohn was 16 when he wrote his Sextet for Piano and Strings. Mozart was 10 years older when he penned his 2nd Piano Quartet. Both composers wrote them to show off their own amazing piano virtuosity, creating breath-taking masterpieces. We begin the... [Read More]