Midsummer's Music and its affiliate, the Griffon String Quartet

Sex! (as in Six) • Kress Pavilion, Egg Harbor
2021-09-01 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor, WI, 54209
Symphony No. 6 (Fischer arrangement) • Ludwig van Beethoven
Sextet from the Opera, Capriccio • Richard Strauss
Verklärt Nacht • Arnold Schoenberg
David Perry & Eleanor Bartsch, Violins • Madlen Breckbill & Allyson Fleck, Violas • Cole Randolph & James Waldo, Cellos
Midsummer’s Music wants you and your family to enjoy our live, world-class performances while being safe. As the summer progresses and the epidemiological situation continues to evolve, Midsummer’s Music, its staff, musicians, and its in-person audiences will follow the latest recommended* COVID-19 measures to help ensure the health and well-being of all.
Before making concert plans or purchasing tickets, please review our COVID-19 policy.
All programs are subject to change.

Sex! (as in Six) • Hope UCC, Sturgeon Bay
2021-09-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Hope United Church of Christ, 141 S 12th Ave., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235, United States
Symphony No. 6 (Fischer arrangement) • Ludwig van Beethoven
Sextet from the Opera, Capriccio • Richard Strauss
Verklärt Nacht • Arnold Schoenberg
David Perry & Eleanor Bartsch, Violins • Madlen Breckbill & Allyson Fleck, Violas • Cole Randolph & James Waldo, Cellos
Ticket-buyers will be given the concert’s exact address.
Midsummer’s Music wants you and your family to enjoy our live, world-class performances while being safe. As the summer progresses and the epidemiological situation continues to evolve, Midsummer’s Music, its staff, musicians, and its in-person audiences will follow the latest recommended* COVID-19 measures to help ensure the health and well-being of all.
Before making concert plans or purchasing tickets, please review our COVID-19 policy.
All programs are subject to change.

Celebrating Our First 30 Years! • Kress Pavilion, Egg Harbor
2021-09-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor, WI, 54209
Four Encores for Stan • John Harbison
Four on the Floor (1983) • Libby Larsen
Quartet in G Major, Op. 202, No. 1 • Joachim Raff
Narrator: John Clare from SiriusXM and St. Louis 107.3
David Perry & Eleanor Bartsch, Violins • Sally Chisholm, Viola • James Waldo, Cello • Drew Banzhaf, Bass • Jeannie Yu, Piano
Midsummer’s Music wants you and your family to enjoy our live, world-class performances while being safe. As the summer progresses and the epidemiological situation continues to evolve, Midsummer’s Music, its staff, musicians, and its in-person audiences will follow the latest recommended* COVID-19 measures to help ensure the health and well-being of all.
Before making concert plans or purchasing tickets, please review our COVID-19 policy.
All programs are subject to change.

Coffee Talk with John Nasukaluk Clare • Kress Pavilion, Egg Harbor
2021-09-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor, WI, 54209
Join John Nasukaluk Clare from St. Louis 107.3 Classical and SiriusXM for a thrilling musical discussion.

Celebrating Our First 30 Years! • SWY231, Sturgeon Bay
2021-09-04 19:00 - 21:00 | SWY231, 231 N 3rd Ave., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235, United States

Sex! (as in Six) • Woodwalk Gallery, Egg Harbor
2021-09-05 16:00 - 18:00 | Woodwalk Gallery, 6746 County Rd. G, Egg Harbor, WI, 54209

Celebrating Our First 30 Years! Annual Fundraiser • Björklunden, Baileys Harbor
2021-09-06 15:00 - 18:00 | Björklunden – Vail Hall, 7590 Boynton Ln, Baileys Harbor, WI, 54202
Special Guest and Host John Clare from SiriusXM and St. Louis 107.3
Four Encores for Stan • John Harbison
Four on the Floor (1983) • Libby Larsen
Quartet in G Major, Op. 202, No. 1 • Joachim Raff
Narrator: John Clare
David Perry & Eleanor Bartsch, Violins • Sally Chisholm, Viola • James Waldo, Cello • Drew Banzhaf, Bass • Jeannie Yu, Piano
Midsummer’s Music wants you and your family to enjoy our live, world-class performances while being safe. As the summer progresses and the epidemiological situation continues to evolve, Midsummer’s Music, its staff, musicians, and its in-person audiences will follow the latest recommended* COVID-19 measures to help ensure the health and well-being of all.
Before making concert plans or purchasing tickets, please review our COVID-19 policy.
All programs are subject to change.

Pro Arte Quartet • Kress Pavilion, Egg Harbor
2021-09-19 15:00 - 17:00 | Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor, WI, 54209
Midsummer’s Music presents the Pro Arte Quartet in concert.
The all-Beethoven repertoire features the composer’s Quartet in C Major, Op. 59, No. 3, Quintet in C Major, Op. 29, and Fugue for String Quintet, Op. 137.
David Perry and Suzanne Beia, violins
Sally Chisholm, viola
Parry Karp, violincello
Special guest violist Allyson Fleck
Sponsored by Bob and Linda Graebner
The concert will be followed by a reception outside on the Kress Pavilion deck overlooking the waters of Green Bay.
Midsummer’s Music wants you and your family to enjoy our live, world-class performances while being safe. As the summer progresses and the epidemiological situation continues to evolve, Midsummer’s Music, its staff, musicians, and its in-person audiences will follow the latest recommended* COVID-19 measures to help ensure the health and well-being of all.
Before making concert plans or purchasing tickets, please review our COVID-19 policy.
All programs are subject to change.

Griffon String Quartet • Washington Middle School
2021-09-22 09:00 - 10:00, 2021-10-06 09:00 - 14:00 | Washington Middle School, 314 S Baird St., Green Bay, WI, 54301, United States
Griffon String Quartet visits Washington Middle School: Einstein Series program

Griffon String Quartet • St. Norbert College
2021-09-25 14:00 - 15:30 | St. Norbert College, 315 Third St., De Pere, WI, 54115
The Griffon String Quartet performs live in Birder Hall at St. Norbert College.
Tickets are free but must be reserved in advance through the college. Click on the Buy Tickets Online button to reserve tickets now.

Griffon String Quartet • Boys & Girls Club
2021-09-28 16:00 - 18:00 | Boys & Girls Club of Door County
Meet-and-greet Einstein Series program

Griffon String Quartet • Sunrise Elementary Visit
2021-09-29 12:00 - 15:00 | Sunrise Elementary School, 1414 Rhode Island St., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235, United States
Griffon String Quartet at Sunrise Elementary in Sturgeon Bay: Einstein Series program

Griffon String Quartet Memory Café • Green Bay
2021-10-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Green Bay Botanical Gardens, 2600 Larsen Rd., Green Bay, WI, 54303, United States
Griffon String Quartet B Double Sharp program
Green Bay Botanical Garden
2600 Larsen Rd.
Green Bay, WI 54303
A generous grant from the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation funds a portion of the Griffon’s B Double Sharp programming to present mini concerts for the aging or disabled, as well as their caregivers.

Griffon String Quartet • SWY231, Sturgeon Bay
2021-10-15 19:00 - 21:00 | SWY231, 231 N 3rd Ave., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235, United States
String Quartet No. 14 in G Major, K.387 • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Entr’acte • Caroline Shaw
String Quartet No. 12 in E-flat Major, Op. 127 • Ludwig van Beethoven
Tickets are free but must be reserved by clicking the Buy Tickets Online button now or by calling 920-854-7088 during business hours. We ask that you pay what you can.

Griffon String Quartet • First Presbyterian Church, Green Bay
2021-10-16 14:00 - 16:00 | First Presbyterian Church of Green Bay, 200 S Ashland Ave., Green Bay, WI, 54303, United States

Griffon String Quartet • igNight Market
2021-10-16 20:00 - 22:00
Griffon String Quartet performance at the igNight Market under the Mason St. Bridge in Green Bay: Community program

Griffon String Quartet • St. Luke's, Sister Bay
2021-10-17 15:00 - 17:00 | St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 2336 Canterbury Ln, Sister Bay, WI, 54234

Griffon String Quartet • Watertown School
2021-10-26 08:00 - 09:00
The Griffon String Quartet’s Einstein Series program

Gather with the Griffon • Green Bay
2021-10-27 11:30 - 12:30 | First Presbyterian Church of Green Bay, 200 S Ashland Ave., Green Bay, WI, 54303, United States
Intended for the senior members of our community, these sessions are designed to engage the mind and spirit through music and conversation.

Patchwork Narratives of Sound • Feat. Griffon String Quartet
2021-10-31 20:00 - 22:30 | SWY231, 231 N 3rd Ave., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235, United States
Narratives of Sound: 21st Century Explorations into the Qualities of Sound
Performers: David Gerhard Utzinger, the Griffon String Quartet, Jon Mueller
The Narratives of Sound concert brings together four disparate works by 21st century composers. While stylistically distinct, all works connect to the others via each composer’s exploration of an individual element of sound, and within each work, the chosen parameter of sound develops across the work, creating a distinct narrative that revolves around that sound and binds each work into a cohesive whole.
Bounce by David Gerhard Utzinger
Strum by Jessie Montgomery (Griffon String Quartet)
Entr’acte by Caroline Shaw (Griffon String Quartet)
Afterlife Cartoons by Jon Mueller

SOLD OUT • Jim Berkenstock: From Cradle to Grave: Music's Unsung Duet with the Brain • Sister Bay
2021-11-08 15:00 - 16:00 | St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 2336 Canterbury Ln, Sister Bay, WI, 54234
This program is sold out. Please see the Midsummer’s Music calendar for how to view the program online on Tuesday, November 9.
Jim Berkenstock, President and Artistic Director of Midsummer’s Music, invites you to a fascinating presentation entitled “Music and the Brain: The Unsung Duet” on Monday afternoon, November 8. He will be joined by the Griffon String Quartet in an interactive exploration with you to answer questions like, “Why do I enjoy music?” … “Do I have any hidden talent?” … “Is there innate musicality in infants that persist throughout life?” … “What hidden promises does music possess?” and “What musical secret did Einstein know about and employ?”

Along the way, learn how music works and how we work, especially from a musical standpoint. The presentation will be informal, informative, intriguing, and it will be enlivened by the talent of the wonderful Griffon String Quartet. Admission is free but reservations are necessary. The session will last about an hour and will include a question-and-answer period. This program will be recorded for a virtual presentation on November 9 by the Brain Center of Green Bay as a part of its Guest Speaker Series.

Jim Berkenstock: From Cradle to Grave: Music's Unsung Duet with the Brain • Brain Center
2021-11-09 13:00 - 14:00
A virtual program from the Brain Center of Green Bay
Jim Berkenstock presents From Cradle to Grave: Music’s Unsung Duo with the Brain
Within the last few decades, a bounty of research has led to new insights into how humans process, use, and enjoy music. We now know that infants (even prenatal) recognize certain musical components well before language comprehension begins. We also know that adults with late-stage dementia, who are beyond most normal means of communication, are able to be reached in remarkable ways that can improve their sense of contact, their behavior, and feelings of well-being.
Griffon String Quartet’s B Double Sharp program
Brain Center of Green Bay
https://www.braincentergb.org/better-together
A generous grant from the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation funds a portion of the Griffon’s B Double Sharp programming to present mini concerts for the aging or disabled, as well as their caregivers.

Griffon String Quartet • Sister Bay
2021-11-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Scandia, 10560 Applewood Rd., Sister Bay, WI, 54234
B Double Sharp program: Good Samaritan Society – Scandia Village, 10560 Applewood Rd, Sister Bay, WI 54234, USA

Gather with the Griffon • Green Bay
2021-11-17 11:30 - 12:30, 2021-12-15 11:30 - 12:30, 2022-02-09 11:30 - 12:30, 2022-03-09 11:30 - 12:30, 2022-04-13 11:30 - 12:30, 2022-05-11 11:30 - 12:30 | First Presbyterian Church of Green Bay, 200 S Ashland Ave., Green Bay, WI, 54303, United States
Intended for the senior members of our community, these sessions are designed to engage the mind and spirit through music and conversation.
A generous grant from the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation funds a portion of the Griffon’s B Double Sharp programming to present mini concerts for the aging or disabled, as well as their caregivers.

Music for Food • TBA
2021-11-19 20:00 - 21:00
Details, including the actual time, to come.

88 Key Society • Egg Harbor
2021-11-20 12:00 - 14:00 | Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor, WI, 54209
The Griffon String Quartet will perform for members of the 88 Key Society.
Mozart String Quartet No. 19 in C Major, K. 465, “Dissonance”
Adagio-Allegro
Andante cantabile
Menuetto-Trio
Allegro Molto
Light luncheon reception provided by Midsummer’s Music (mini-sandwiches, cheeses, cookies, coffee, and tea)

Griffon String Quartet • Music for Food
2021-11-20 17:30 - 18:30 | Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor, WI, 54209
This is a free musical event. We ask that you bring a food item or make a monetary donation to our partnering pantry, the Door County Food Pantry Coalition.
The need to address hunger insecurity has never been as great and the statistics are shocking. 1 in 7 people nationwide are food insecure. That means every sixth person you see walking in the city might be the one who is not sure if they or their children will partake in an evening meal. Music for Food exists because of the goodwill and faith the artists show, and because of the love, you show to those in need.
Program
Selections from Danish String Quartet’s Last Leaf album
Astor Piazzolla: Four for Tango
Intermission
Beethoven: String Quartet No.12 in E-Flat, Op.127
Maestoso-Allegro
Adagio, ma non troppo e molto cantabile
Scherzando vivace – Presto
Finale

Happy Thanksgiving!
2021-11-25
Happy Thanksgiving from our staff and board members! Our office will be closed.

Griffon String Quartet Roaming Caroling
2021-12-08 09:00 - 16:00
9-9:15 • Sturgeon Bay YMCA
9:45-10:00 • Nicolet on 4th
10:20-10:35 • Sturgeon Bay Library
11-11:15 • Nicolet on Maple
11:50-12:05 • Door County Medical skilled nursing facility
1:30-2:00 • Door County Daily News
3-3:15 • Kress Pavilion
3:30-4:00 • Main Street Market
Some locations may not be open to the public.

Griffon String Quartet Roaming Caroling
2021-12-09 09:00 - 16:45
9-9:15 • Brown County Central Library
10-10:30 • Fortify Bank
12:00-1:00 • Rotary
1:45-2:00 • Sister Bay Nicolet
2:30-2:45 • CWD outside MM office
3:30-3:45 • Northern Door YMCA
Some locations may not be open to the public.

Griffon String Quartet • B Double Sharp, Scandia Village
2021-12-10 10:00 - 11:00
The Griffon String Quartet presents a B Double Sharp program for the residents and caregivers at Scandia Village in Sister Bay

Griffon String Quartet • Sunshine Resources, Sturgeon Bay
2021-12-10 13:00 - 14:00 | Sunshine House, 55 W Yew St., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235
A community-based concert for the people serviced by Sunshine Resources.

Griffon String Quartet • Lessons and Carols, Sturgeon Bay
2021-12-12 16:00 - 17:00
The Griffon String Quartet performs for Christ the King Episcopal Church’s Lessons and Carols program in Sturgeon Bay.

Griffon String Quartet • Memory Café
2021-12-14 13:00 - 14:00

Griffon String Quartet • Merry-Time Festival of Trees
2021-12-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Door County Maritime Museum, 120 North Madison Ave., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235, United States
The Griffon String Quartet will perform during the Jingle Mixer Gala at the Maritime Museum’s Festival of Trees.
Visit http://www.dcmm.org/ for details.

Griffon String Quartet • Green Bay We Are Live
2021-12-15 09:00 - 10:00
Tune in to see the Griffon String Quartet interviewed by Lisa Malak and playing a selection of music on Green Bay’s Channel 5, WFRV.

Griffon String Quartet • Washington Middle School
2021-12-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Washington Middle School, 314 S Baird St., Green Bay, WI, 54301, United States
The Griffon String Quartet performs a concert at Washington Middle School in Green Bay. The event is a school concert that the Griffon is helping with for the Fine Arts Institute.

Griffon String Quartet Holiday Concert • Sturgeon Bay
2021-12-17 17:00 - 19:00 | SWY231, 231 N 3rd Ave., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235, United States
Four for Tango • Astor Piazzolla
Tango Ballet • Astor Piazzolla
String Quartet No. 7 in F-sharp Minor, Op. 108 • Dmitri Shostakovich
Plus a variety of holiday favorites
Tickets for this concert are free but must be reserved by clicking the Buy Tickets Now button or by calling 920-854-7088 during business hours. We ask that you pay what you can.
2021-2022 Season Sponsor: Phil & Laurey Clampitt

Griffon String Quartet Holiday Concert • Egg Harbor
2021-12-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor, WI, 54209

Griffon String Quartet Holiday Concert • Green Bay
2021-12-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Brown Co. Library, 515 Pine St., Green Bay, WI, 54301, United States

Happy Holidays!
2021-12-24
Happy Holidays from our staff and board members! Our office is closed.

Happy Holidays!
2021-12-25
Happy Holidays from the staff and board members! Our office is closed.

Gather with the Griffon • CANCELED
2022-01-12 11:30 - 12:30 | First Presbyterian Church of Green Bay, 200 S Ashland Ave., Green Bay, WI, 54303, United States
This event has been canceled. First Presbyterian Church has closed its building for worship and other events, due to increasing Covid numbers in the area.
Intended for the senior members of our community, these sessions are designed to engage the mind and spirit through music and conversation.
A generous grant from the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation funds a portion of the Griffon’s B Double Sharp programming to present mini concerts for the aging or disabled, as well as their caregivers.

Door County Reads, featuring the Griffon String Quartet
2022-02-12 14:00 - 16:00
The Griffon String Quartet will perform for the virtual Door County Reads event scheduled for 2:00pm, Saturday, February 12.
This special concert features John Harbison’s Four Encores for Stan, David Utzinger’s Tesserae : Tessellis, and Antonín Dvořák’s String Quartet No. 12 in F Major, Op. 96 “American.”
Click the link below to visit the Door County Reads website and learn how to access the virtual performance via Facebook and Zoom.

Door County Reads

Griffon String Quartet • Gibraltar School
2022-02-22 20:15 - 21:00 | Gibraltar School, 3924 WI-42, Fish Creek, Wisconsin, 54212
The Griffon String Quartet presents an event with music appreciation/history topics and plays works by a contemporary composer and/or a woman/minority composer to assist with the school’s mission for diversity and inclusivity.

Griffon String Quartet • Artigras, Ashwaubenon
2022-03-05 15:00 - 16:00 | Resch Center, 820 Armed Forces Dr., Ashwaubenon, WI, 54304, United States
The Griffon String Quartet plays at 2022 Artigras at the Resch Center in Ashwaubenon.
Order tickets from Mosaic Arts:
$6.00 in advance
$7.00 at the door
$4.00 ages 12 and under

Griffon String Quartet • Private Event
2022-03-10
The Griffon String Quartet plays for a private event.

Griffon String Quartet • Sunshine House
2022-03-10 11:00 - 12:00 | Sunshine House, 55 W Yew St., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235
The Griffon String Quartet plays for staff and clients at Sunshine House in Sturgeon Bay.

Griffon String Quartet • Horizon High School, Madison
2022-03-16 13:00 - 14:00 | Horizon High School, 659 N. Whitney Way, #110, Madison, WI, 53705, United States
The Griffon String Quartet will be visit Horizon High School from 1-2 pm on March 16th. This is a small recovery school with about 15 students, and they do not get many visitors or special events. This is a great opportunity for the quartet to demonstrate its skills and interactive school visits.
Horizon High School provides students with an alcohol- and drug-free school environment, supports students in recovery, and offers support in mental health disorders. The school fosters emotional, social, and academic growth for youth who would benefit from a student-centered learning environment with a low student-to-teacher & counselor ratio of 5:1.

Griffon String Quartet • Oakwood Village, Madison
2022-03-16 19:00 - 20:30 | Oakwood Village, 6205 Mineral Point Rd., Madison, WI, 53705, United States
Sponsored by Kato Perlman
String Quartet No. 19 in C Major, Op. 10, K.465, “Dissonance” • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Adagio – Allegro
Andante cantabile
Menuetto. Allegro
Allegro Molto
String Quartet No. 12 in E-flat Major, Op. 127 • Ludwig van Beethoven
Maestoso – Allegro
Adagio, ma non troppo e molto cantabile
Scherzando vivace – Presto
Finale

Griffon String Quartet Spring Concert • Sister Bay
2022-03-18 17:00 - 19:00 | St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 2336 Canterbury Ln, Sister Bay, WI, 54234
Mozart • String Quartet No.19 in C Major, K. 464
Adagio-Allegro
Andante Cantabile
Menuetto. Allegro
Allegro Molto
Hindemith • String Quartet No.1 in C Major, Op. 2
Sehr Lebhaft
Adagio: Im Anfang dann allmählich schneller werden
Scherzo: Sehr lebhaft
Ziemlich lebhaft
Pay What You Can: Donations at the door, via MM website, phone or on DC Tickets MM organizer’s page.
All donations support the Griffon String Quartet.

Griffon String Quartet Spring Concert • Green Bay
2022-03-19 14:00 - 15:30 | Brown Co. Library, 515 Pine St., Green Bay, WI, 54301, United States

Griffon String Quartet Spring Concert • Egg Harbor
2022-03-20 15:00 - 17:00 | Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor, WI, 54209

88 Key Society High Tea
2022-04-02 14:00 - 15:30 | Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor, WI, 54209
Members of the 88 Key Society are invited to participate in this high tea featuring cellist James Waldo.
2:00pm • Welcome. Snack/tea.
2:15pm • Music
2:45pm • Conversation with James
3:00-3:30pm • Closing
For information on joining the 88 Key Society, please see our web page.

Griffon String Quartet • Private Event
2022-04-24 14:30 - 17:00
The Griffon String Quartet plays a private event.

Griffon String Quartet • St. John's on the Lake, Milwaukee
2022-04-30 14:00 - 16:00 | St. John’s on the Lake, 1800 N Prospect Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53202
The Griffon String Quartet presents a special performance at St. John’s on the Lake in Milwaukee.
Sponsored by Dick & Annie Egan
Florence Price • Five Folksongs in Counterpoint
Calvary
Oh My Darlin’ Clementine
Drink to Me Only with Thine Eyes
Shortnin’ Bread
Swing Low Sweet Chariot
Paul Hindemith • String Quartet No. 1 in C Major, Op. 2
Sehr Lebhaft
Adagio: Im Anfang dann allmählich schneller werden
Scherzo: Sehr lebhaft
Ziemlich lebhaft

Griffon String Quartet • Private Event
2022-05-01 15:00 - 17:00
Eine Kleine Nachtmusik • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Allegro
String Quartet in D Major, Op. 64, No. 5, “The Lark” • Joseph Haydn
Allegro Moderato
Adagio: Cantabile
Menuet: Allegretto – Trio
Finale: Vivace
Intermission
String Quartet No. 10 in E-flat Major, Op. 51 • Antonín Dvořák
Allegro ma non troppo
Dumka: Andante con moto – Vivace
Romanza: Andante con moto
Finale: Allegro assai

Griffon String Quartet • Florence Price Program • SOLD OUT
2022-05-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Ephraim Moravian Church, 9970 Moravia St, Ephraim, WI, 54211
Tickets are available for the Sunday concert.
The Griffon String Quartet plays music by African American composer Florence Price.
String Quartet No. 2
Moderato
Andante Cantabile
Juba
Finale
Intermission
Five Folksongs in Counterpoint
Calvary
Clementine
Drink to me only with thine eyes
Shortnin’ Bread
Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
Suite No. 1*
Fantasy
Fughetta
Air
Toccato
* with Colin Welford, organist

Music for Food Concert • POSTPONED to MAY 28
2022-05-14 14:00 - 16:00 | Birch Creek Music Performance Center – Juniper Hall, 3821 County Rd. E, Egg Harbor, WI, 54209
POSTPONED TO MAY 28
A Music for Food musician has tested positive for COVID. For the health and safety of everyone involved, the event is being postponed to Saturday, May 28, at 2:00pm. Anyone who has reserved tickets for the May 14 event but cannot attend the rescheduled event should contact the Midsummer’s Music office at 920-854-7088 or email associatedirector@midsummersmusic.com. We appreciate your understanding and hope you can participate in the May 28 event.

This is a free musical event featuring Allyson Fleck, viola, and Mona Christenson, flute.
We ask that you bring a food item or make a monetary donation to our partnering pantry, the Door County Food Pantry Coalition.
The need to address hunger insecurity has never been as great and the statistics are shocking. 1 in 7 people nationwide are food insecure. That means every sixth person you see walking in the city might be the one who is not sure if they or their children will partake in an evening meal. Music for Food exists because of the goodwill and faith the artists show, and because of the love, you show to those in need.
Program
Selection’s from Hoffmeister’s Duo for Flute and Viola and other classical favorites.

Griffon String Quartet • Florence Price Program
2022-05-15 15:00 - 17:00 | SWY231, 231 N 3rd Ave., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235, United States
The Griffon String Quartet plays music by African American composer Florence Price.
Florence Price • Five Folksongs in Counterpoint
Calvary
Clementine
Drink to me only with thine eyes
Shortnin’ Bread
Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
Florence Price • String Quartet No. 2
Moderato
Andante Cantabile
Juba
Finale
Intermission
Antonín Dvořák • String Quartet No. 10
Allegro ma non troppo
Dumka (Elegia) – Andante con moto
Romanza – Andante con moto
Finale – Allegro assai

Griffon String Quartet • Green Bay Rotary Banquet
2022-05-16 17:30 - 21:00 | Green Bay Radisson Hotel and Conference Center, 3050 Airport Dr., Green Bay, Wisconsin, 54313
The Green Bay Rotary “Free Enterprise Banquet” is in its 35th year where they honor a local business or community leader.
The Griffon String Quartet will perform from 5:30 – 6:30pm.

Griffon String Quartet Concert • Sister Bay
2022-05-27 19:00 - 21:00 | St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 2336 Canterbury Ln, Sister Bay, WI, 54234
Haydn: String Quartet in E-flat Major, Op. 33/2 “the Joke”
Webern: Langsamer Satz
Beethoven: String Quartet No.10 in E-flat Major, Op. 74 “Harp”
Pay What You Can: Donations at the door, via MM website, phone or on DC Tickets MM organizer’s page.
All donations support the Griffon String Quartet.

Music for Food Concert • Birch Creek
2022-05-28 14:00 - 15:30 | Birch Creek Music Performance Center – Juniper Hall, 3821 County Rd. E, Egg Harbor, WI, 54209
Postponed from May 14 to May 28.
This is a free musical event featuring Allyson Fleck, viola, and Mona Christenson, flute.
We ask that you bring a food item or make a monetary donation to our partnering pantry, the Door County Food Pantry Coalition.
The need to address hunger insecurity has never been as great and the statistics are shocking. 1 in 7 people nationwide are food insecure. That means every sixth person you see walking in the city might be the one who is not sure if they or their children will partake in an evening meal. Music for Food exists because of the goodwill and faith the artists show, and because of the love, you show to those in need.
Program
Selection’s from Hoffmeister’s Duo for Flute and Viola and other classical favorites.

Griffon String Quartet Concert • Green Bay
2022-05-28 14:00 - 17:00 | Brown Co. Library, 515 Pine St., Green Bay, WI, 54301, United States

Griffon String Quartet Fundraiser Gala • Egg Harbor
2022-05-29 15:00 - 17:00 | Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor, WI, 54209
Please join us for a special, one-of-a-kind event!
The Griffon String Quartet and its strings students will perform at the ensemble’s inaugural Gala at the Kress Pavilion in Egg Harbor at 3:00pm, Sunday, May 29. The program includes a favorite piece from the Quartet’s past season: Beethoven’s String Quartet No. 12 in E-flat Major, Op. 127. In addition, seven students will perform solo pieces, and a student string quartet will play a special selection.
Fundraising Items include Lesson Scholarships, Instruments, Music, Private Griffon Performance, Concert Sponsorships, Green Bay Chamber Music Society Memberships, and two Griffon String Quartet Autographed Posters.
To sponsor this event, please contact Midsummer’s Music at 920-854-7088 or email office@midsummersmusic.com for details and perks.
All proceeds benefit the Griffon String Quartet’s residency and programs.
GOLD SPONSOR: NEW Music
Kim Jensen/Mojo Enterprises III will cater the event with heavy hors d’oeuvres, desserts, and beverages.

Griffon String Quartet • Woodwalk Gallery
2022-05-30 15:00 - 17:00 | Woodwalk Gallery, 6746 County Rd. G, Egg Harbor, WI, 54209
The Griffon String Quartet plays for Woodwalk Gallery’s 2022 season opening.
Haydn: String Quartet in E-flat Major, Op. 33/2 “the Joke”
Webern: Langsamer Satz
Beethoven: String Quartet No.10 in E-flat Major, Op. 74 “Harp”
Pay What You Can: Donations at the door, via MM website, phone or on DC Tickets MM organizer’s page.
All donations support the Griffon String Quartet.

Opening Night • Kress Pavilion
2022-06-09 19:00 - 22:00 | Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor, WI, 54209
Dedicated in memory of Karl Klug
Celebrate with Midsummer’s Music at our Opening Night Gala Thursday, June 9, at 7:00 pm at the Donald & Carol Kress Pavilion in Egg Harbor.
Wisconsin Public Radio host Norman Gilliland will be our master of ceremonies.
This magical evening begins with an Island Orchard Cider toast, and a reception with the artists follows the concert, compliments of the Board of Directors of Midsummer’s Music Ltd.
Sponsored by Lucy Klug and the Midsummer’s Music board.
Quartet No. 3 in G Major, Op. 50 • Friedrich Kiel
Piano, Violin, Viola, and Cello
Quartet No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 202 • Joachim Raff
Piano, Violin, Viola, and Cello

Best of the Unknown Greats: Kiel & Raff • Björklunden
2022-06-11 19:00 - 21:30 | Björklunden – Vail Hall, 7590 Boynton Ln, Baileys Harbor, WI, 54202
Quartet No. 3 in G Major, Op. 50 • Friedrich Kiel
Piano, Violin, Viola, and Cello
Quartet No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 202 • Joachim Raff
Piano, Violin, Viola, and Cello

Best of the Unknown Greats: Kiel & Raff • Hope UCC
2022-06-12 15:00 - 17:30 | Hope United Church of Christ, 141 S 12th Ave., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235, United States

Best of the Unknown Greats: Kiel & Raff • St. Luke's Episcopal Church
2022-06-14 19:00 - 21:30 | St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 2336 Canterbury Ln, Sister Bay, WI, 54234

English Connections • St. Luke's Episcopal Church
2022-06-16 19:00 - 21:30 | St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 2336 Canterbury Ln, Sister Bay, WI, 54234
Quartet No. 1, “Calvary” (1956) • Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson
String Quartet
Phantasy Quintet (1912) • Ralph Vaughan Williams
Two Violins, Two Violas, and Cello
Quintet No. 1 in F Major, Op. 85 • Charles Villiers Stanford
Two Violins, Two Violas, and Cello

English Connections • Woodwalk Gallery
2022-06-19 17:00 - 19:30 | Woodwalk Gallery, 6746 County Rd. G, Egg Harbor, WI, 54209
Quartet No. 1, “Calvary” (1956) • Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson
String Quartet
Phantasy Quintet (1912) • Ralph Vaughan Williams
Two Violins, Two Violas, and Cello
Quintet No. 1 in F Major, Op. 85 • Charles Villiers Stanford
Two Violins, Two Violas, and Cello

All Woodwalk Gallery Concerts, 5:00 pm
Bring your own picnic earlier and enjoy the beautifully landscaped gardens. Featured Woodwalk artists will give brief presentations and unveil a piece created for each of the four concerts. Please call Woodwalk Gallery in advance at (920) 629-4877 to reserve a table if you plan to bring a picnic.

Coffee Talk • Fish Creek
2022-06-21 11:00 - 12:00 | Old Gibraltar Town Hall, 4176 Maple St, Fish Creek, WI, 54212
Presented by Allyson Fleck and Noah Schaffrick – A Survey of Chamber Music
11:00am, Historic Town Hall, Fish Creek
Seating is on a first come, first served basis. This is not a ticketed event.

English Connections • Fish Creek Historic Town Hall
2022-06-21 17:00 - 21:30 | Old Gibraltar Town Hall, 4176 Maple St, Fish Creek, WI, 54212
Quartet No. 1, “Calvary” (1956) • Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson
String Quartet
Phantasy Quintet (1912) • Ralph Vaughn Williams
Two Violins, Two Violas, and Cello
Quintet No. 1 in F Major, Op. 85 • Charles Villiers Stanford
Two Violins, Two Violas, and Cello
The optional, post-concert dinner at Alexander’s in Fish Creek has limited seating. Advance reservations are required for the concert-and-dinner package.
Concert only: $35
Concert and Dinner: $85 — SOLD OUT

English Connections • Kress Pavilion
2022-06-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor, WI, 54209
Quartet No. 1, “Calvary” (1956) • Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson
String Quartet
Phantasy Quintet (1912) • Ralph Vaughn Williams
Two Violins, Two Violas, and Cello
Quintet No. 1 in F Major, Op. 85 • Charles Villiers Stanford
Two Violins, Two Violas, and Cello

Griffon String Quartet • St. Luke's Episcopal Church
2022-06-24 19:00 - 21:30 | St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 2336 Canterbury Ln, Sister Bay, WI, 54234
Quartet No. 8 in C Minor • Dmitri Shostakovich
String Quartet
Quartet No. 2 in A Minor, Op. 13 • Felix Mendelssohn
String Quartet

Griffon String Quartet • Hope United Church of Christ
2022-06-25 19:00 - 21:30 | Hope United Church of Christ, 141 S 12th Ave., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235, United States

Griffon String Quartet • Sister Bay Moravian Church
2022-06-26 15:00 - 17:30 | Sister Bay Moravian Church, 10924 Old Stage Rd, Sister Bay, WI, 54234

Griffon String Quartet • Kress Pavilion
2022-06-30 19:00 - 21:30 | Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor, WI, 54209

Mozart & Healy • Björklunden
2022-07-01 19:00 - 21:30 | Björklunden – Vail Hall, 7590 Boynton Ln, Baileys Harbor, WI, 54202
Trio in E-flat Major (“Kegelstatt”), K.498 • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Clarinet, Viola, and Piano
Trio (2022) • Will Healy
Clarinet, Viola, and Piano
Piano Concerto No. 14 in E-flat Major, K.449 (arr. Mozart) • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Piano and String Quartet

Coffee Talk • Egg Harbor
2022-07-02 14:00 - 15:00 | Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor, WI, 54209
Presented by Will Healy – Composer-in-Residence
2:00pm, Donald & Carol Kress Pavilion, Egg Harbor
Seating is on a first come, first served basis. This is not a ticketed event.

Mozart & Healy • Kress Pavilion
2022-07-02 19:00 - 21:30 | Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor, WI, 54209

Mozart & Healy • St. Luke's Episcopal Church
2022-07-03 15:00 - 17:30 | St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 2336 Canterbury Ln, Sister Bay, WI, 54234

Fourth of July Parades!
2022-07-04
Look for the Midsummer’s Music van and some of our musicians at the 4th of July parades in Baileys Harbor and Egg Harbor!

Mozart & Healy • Hope United Church of Christ
2022-07-05 19:00 - 21:30 | Hope United Church of Christ, 141 S 12th Ave., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235, United States

Scintillating Summer Serenades • Kress Pavilion
2022-07-07 19:00 - 21:30 | Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor, WI, 54209
Sextet in E-flat Major • Paul Wranitzky
Flute, Oboe, Violin, Two Violas, and Cello
Quartet in F Major, K.E. 386b • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Oboe, Violin, Viola, and Cello
Quintet in D Major, Op. 35 • Bernhard Molique
Flute, Oboe, Violin, Two Violas, and Cello

Scintillating Summer Serenades • First Baptist Church
2022-07-08 19:00 - 21:30 | First Baptist Church, 2622 S. Bay Shore Dr., Sister Bay, 54234, United States

Scintillating Summer Serenades • St. Luke's Episcopal Church
2022-07-09 19:00 - 21:30 | St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 2336 Canterbury Ln, Sister Bay, WI, 54234

Scintillating Summer Serenades • Woodwalk Gallery
2022-07-10 17:00 - 19:30 | Woodwalk Gallery, 6746 County Rd. G, Egg Harbor, WI, 54209
Sextet in E-flat Major • Paul Wranitzky
Flute, Oboe, Violin, Two Violas, and Cello
Quartet in F Major, K.E. 386b • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Oboe, Violin, Viola, and Cello
Quintet in D Major, Op. 35 • Bernhard Molique
Flute, Oboe, Violin, Two Violas, and Cello

All Woodwalk Gallery Concerts, 5:00 pm
Bring your own picnic earlier and enjoy the beautifully landscaped gardens. Featured Woodwalk artists will give brief presentations and unveil a piece created for each of the four concerts. Please call Woodwalk Gallery in advance at (920) 629-4877 to reserve a table if you plan to bring a picnic.

Trio Magic • St. Luke's Episcopal Church
2022-07-15 19:00 - 21:30 | St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 2336 Canterbury Ln, Sister Bay, WI, 54234
Serenade, Op. 50 (1895) • Laura Netzel
Piano, Violin, and Cello
Circulo, Op. 91 • Joachim Turina
Piano, Violin, and Cello
Trio in E-flat, Op. 100, D. 929 • Franz Schubert
Piano, Violin, and Cello

Trio Magic • Hope United Church of Christ
2022-07-16 19:00 - 21:30 | Hope United Church of Christ, 141 S 12th Ave., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235, United States

Trio Magic • Sister Bay Salon Concert
2022-07-17 15:00 - 17:00 | Trenchard Residence, Sister Bay, WI
Serenade, Op. 50 (1895) • Laura Netzel
Piano, Violin, and Cello
Circulo, Op. 91 • Joachim Turina
Piano, Violin, and Cello
Trio in E-flat, Op. 100, D. 929 • Franz Schubert
Piano, Violin, and Cello

Ticket buyers will receive the address of this salon concert in Sister Bay.
This inviting home was the site of our first home concert on June 12, 1991. Walls of windows offer a bird’s-eye view of the forest canopy.

Lush & Thrilling Romantic Poetry • Sister Bay Moravian Church
2022-07-20 19:00 - 21:30 | Sister Bay Moravian Church, 10924 Old Stage Rd, Sister Bay, WI, 54234
Quartettsatz in C Minor, D. 703 • Franz Schubert
String Quartet
Divertimento in E Major, Op. 53 • Friedrich Gernsheim
Flute, String Quartet, and Bass
Grand Quintetto in B-flat Major, Op. 34 • Carl Maria von Weber
Clarinet and String Quartet

Trio Magic • Kress Pavilion
2022-07-21 19:00 - 21:30 | Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor, WI, 54209

Lush & Thrilling Romantic Poetry • First Baptist Church
2022-07-22 19:00 - 21:30 | First Baptist Church, 2622 S. Bay Shore Dr., Sister Bay, 54234, United States

Coffee Talk • Sturgeon Bay
2022-07-23 11:00 - 12:00 | Margaret Lockwood Gallery, 7 S 2nd Ave., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235
Presented by Flautist Heather Zinninger Yarmel – Taoism and Alexander Technique in Music: A beginner’s journey to finding greater freedom in music-making
11:00am, Margaret Lockwood Gallery, Sturgeon Bay
Seating is on a first come, first served basis. This is not a ticketed event.

Lush & Thrilling Romantic Poetry • Hope United Church of Christ
2022-07-23 19:00 - 21:30 | Hope United Church of Christ, 141 S 12th Ave., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235, United States

Lush & Thrilling Romantic Poetry • Woodwalk Gallery
2022-07-24 17:00 - 19:30 | Woodwalk Gallery, 6746 County Rd. G, Egg Harbor, WI, 54209
Quartettsatz in C Minor, D. 703 • Franz Schubert
String Quartet
Divertimento in E Major, Op. 53 • Friedrich Gernsheim
Flute, String Quartet, and Bass
Grand Quintetto in B-flat Major, Op. 34 • Carl Maria von Weber
Clarinet and String Quartet

All Woodwalk Gallery Concerts, 5:00 pm
Bring your own picnic earlier and enjoy the beautifully landscaped gardens. Featured Woodwalk artists will give brief presentations and unveil a piece created for each of the four concerts. Please call Woodwalk Gallery in advance at (920) 629-4877 to reserve a table if you plan to bring a picnic.

Legacy Society Inaugural Luncheon
2022-07-29 11:30 - 14:30 | St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 2336 Canterbury Ln, Sister Bay, WI, 54234
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Sister Bay
11:30am • welcome
12:00pm • luncheon
12:30pm • program honoring Jim & Jean Berkenstock
Legacy Society members RSVP to 920-854-7088 by July 27.

Homeland Sentiments • Kress Pavilion
2022-07-29 19:00 - 21:30 | Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor, WI, 54209
Adagio from String Quartet in D Minor (1869) • Mykola Lysenko
String Quartet
Trio in C-sharp Major, Op. 100 • Philipp Scharwenka
Piano, Violin, and Cello
Quintet in A Major, Op. 81 • Antonín Dvořák
Piano and String Quartet

Homeland Sentiments • Hope United Church of Christ
2022-07-30 19:00 - 21:30 | Hope United Church of Christ, 141 S 12th Ave., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235, United States

Homeland Sentiments • St. Luke's Episcopal Church
2022-07-31 15:00 - 17:30 | St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 2336 Canterbury Ln, Sister Bay, WI, 54234

Down Home & Heavenly • Hope United Church of Christ
2022-08-21 15:00 - 17:30 | Hope United Church of Christ, 141 S 12th Ave., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235, United States
Divertimento No. 10 in F Major, K. 247 • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Two Horns and Strings
Rodeo Reina del Cielo (Rodeo Queen of Heaven) • Libby Larsen
Clarinet, Violin, Cello, and Piano
Septet in E-flat Major, Op. 25 • Ferdinand Ries
Clarinet, Two Horns, Violin, Cello, Bass, and Piano

Coffee Talk • Sister Bay
2022-08-23 14:00 - 15:00 | St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 2336 Canterbury Ln, Sister Bay, WI, 54234
Presented by Composer and Midsummer’s Music Board Member David Utzinger
2:00pm, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Sister Bay
Seating is on a first come, first served basis. This is not a ticketed event.

Down Home & Heavenly • St. Luke's Episcopal Church
2022-08-24 19:00 - 21:30 | St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 2336 Canterbury Ln, Sister Bay, WI, 54234

Down Home & Heavenly • Kress Pavilion
2022-08-25 19:00 - 21:30 | Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor, WI, 54209

Down Home & Heavenly • Birch Creek: Juniper Hall
2022-08-26 19:00 - 21:30 | Birch Creek Music Performance Center – Juniper Hall, 3821 County Rd. E, Egg Harbor, WI, 54209

Quintet Elegance • Sister Bay Salon Concert
2022-08-27 19:00 - 21:30 | Courtney/Reschka Residence, Sister Bay, WI, 54234, United States
Quintet in E Major, Op. 1 • Dame Ethel Smyth
Two Violins, Viola, and Two Cellos
Quintet in D Major, D. 956 • Franz Schubert
Two Violins, Viola, and Two Cellos

Ticket buyers will receive the address of this salon concert in Sister Bay.
You’ll find this custom manor, which boasts an ample concert space, tucked cozily into the woods. A porch leads to a large deck, where you can enjoy nature in a beautiful setting.
Sponsored by Nicolet National Bank

Quintet Elegance • Woodwalk Gallery
2022-08-28 17:00 - 19:30 | Woodwalk Gallery, 6746 County Rd. G, Egg Harbor, WI, 54209
Quintet in E Major, Op. 1 • Dame Ethel Smyth
Two Violins, Viola, and Two Cellos
Quintet in D Major, D. 956 • Franz Schubert
Two Violins, Viola, and Two Cellos

All Woodwalk Gallery Concerts, 5:00 pm
Bring your own picnic earlier and enjoy the beautifully landscaped gardens. Featured Woodwalk artists will give brief presentations and unveil a piece created for each of the four concerts. Please call Woodwalk Gallery in advance at (920) 629-4877 to reserve a table if you plan to bring a picnic.

Quintet Elegance • Kress Pavilion
2022-08-31 19:00 - 21:30 | Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor, WI, 54209
Quintet in E Major, Op. 1 • Dame Ethel Smyth
Two Violins, Viola, and Two Cellos
Quintet in D Major, D. 956 • Franz Schubert
Two Violins, Viola, and Two Cellos

A Date with Destenay • Kress Pavilion
2022-09-01 19:00 - 21:30 | Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor, WI, 54209
Trio in E-flat Major, Op. 44 • Louise Farrenc
Clarinet, Cello, and Piano
Trio in B Minor, Op. 27 • Edouard Destenay
Oboe, Clarinet, and Piano
Quintet in F Minor (1880) • César Franck
Piano, Two Violins, Viola, and Cello

Quintet Elegance • Sister Bay Moravian Church
2022-09-02 19:00 - 21:30 | Sister Bay Moravian Church, 10924 Old Stage Rd, Sister Bay, WI, 54234

A Date with Destenay • The Clearing Folk School
2022-09-03 15:00 - 17:30 | The Clearing Folk School – Schoolhouse, 12103 Garrett Bay Rd, Ellison Bay, WI, 54210

A Date with Destenay • Hope United Church of Christ
2022-09-04 15:00 - 17:30 | Hope United Church of Christ, 141 S 12th Ave., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235, United States

Labor Day Fundraiser Gala • Björklunden
2022-09-05 15:00 - 18:30 | Björklunden – Vail Hall, 7590 Boynton Ln, Baileys Harbor, WI, 54202
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! Ask about sponsorship opportunities.
Trio in E-flat Major, Op. 44 • Louise Farrenc
Trio in B Minor, Op. 27 • Edouard Destenay
Quintet in F Minor (1880) • César Franck
Special Guest Emcee Steve Robinson
Labor Day Gala Sponsors
Platinum: Jim & Jean Berkenstock
Platinum: David & Nancy Borghesi
Gold: Sandy Zingler
Gold: Fortify Bank
Gold: Sugar Maple Asset Management
Supporter: Mike & Ann Morgan
Additional sponsorship opportunities are available. Call Allyson at 920-854-7088 for details.
Catering by Fresh Chefs
Featured Musicians: Lindsay Flowers, Oboe • JJ Koh, Clarinet • David Perry & Eleanor Bartsch, Violins • Sally Chisholm, Viola • James Waldo, Cello • Jeannie Yu, Piano. Albert DeGenova will be the Write On, Door County guest poet.
David and Sally are sponsored by Nancy & David Borghesi.
Jeannie Yu is sponsored by Mary Hauser & Jerry Randall.
James Waldo is sponsored by Alice & Bob Chrismer.
Please click below to order tickets.

Eric Lewis and the Griffon String Quartet • Woodwalk Gallery
2022-09-15 19:00 - 22:30, 2022-09-16 19:00 - 22:30 | Woodwalk Gallery, 6746 County Rd. G, Egg Harbor, WI, 54209
Thursday, September 15 and Friday, September 16 | 7pm – $32, purchase tickets by calling 920-629-4877
Woodwalk Gallery, concert under the barn roof with plenty of fresh and flowing air, advance purchase required.
Memphis musician, Eric Lewis, returns to Door County for his first show since December of 2019. Eric Lewis is a multi-instrumentalist who performs and records with some of the top Memphis artists including Tommy Burroughs, Earl the Pearl and legendary Hi Rhythm. Lewis is also well known in Door County for his association with Buckets of Rain – The Songs of Bob Dylan, Northern Sky Theater and local songwriter, Katie Dahl. In 2003, Eric received the Premier Player Award for Strings by the Memphis Chapter of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. And in 2008, was named Best Male Musician in Door County Magazine’s readers poll. In 2017, Eric released 2 new CD’s, his solo effort, “Before The Last Time” and “Solid Ground: The Songs of Fred Alley” with Katie Dahl and Rich Higdon.
Joining Lewis will be special guests, The Griffon String Quartet. One of the most vibrant and engaging quartets of their generation, the Griffon String Quartet—Midsummer’s Music’s resident ensemble—was formed in 2018 to enrich the lives of children and adults throughout northeast Wisconsin through concerts, workshops, and music education outreach.

Eric Lewis and the Griffon String Quartet • Trueblood Performing Arts Center
2022-09-17 19:30 - 22:00 | Trueblood Performing Arts Center, 870 Main Rd., Washington Island, WI, 54246
Tickets – $20 plus fees – are available from the Trueblood Performing Arts Center here.
Eric Lewis is known for his consummate skill on a plethora of stringed instruments, playing and singing and more. A recipient of the Premier String Player Award from the Memphis chapter of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, he is known for his impeccable musical taste as much as for his hot guitar licks. Founded in 1990, Midsummer’s Music has been bringing chamber music to Door County, Wisconsin, audiences for more than three decades. The resident string quartet, the Griffon String Quartet, enriches the lives of children and adults throughout northeast Wisconsin through concerts, workshops, and music education. Collaborations involve poets and artists who create original works based on the music that inspired them.

Pro Arte Quartet • Kress Pavilion
2022-09-18 15:00 - 17:00 | Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor, WI, 54209
Midsummer’s Music presents the Pro Arte Quartet in concert.
Felix Mendelssohn’s Unfinished String Quartet, Op. 81
Ludwig van Beethoven’s String Quartet in G Major, Op. 18, No. 2
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s String Quintet in G Minor, K. 516, with Allyson Fleck, viola
Click HERE to purchase tickets, please.

Griffon String Quartet • Sawyer Elementary
2022-10-06 10:00 - 13:00
The Griffon String Quartet will visit Sawyer Elementary School in Sturgeon Bay to play for the children as part of the ensemble’s Einstein Series programming.

Gather with the Griffon • Brown County
2022-10-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Brown Co. Library, 515 Pine St., Green Bay, WI, 54301, United States
“Gather with the Griffon” miniconcerts are designed for midday audiences. B Double Sharp programs engage the mind and spirit through music and conversation.

Funded in part by grant from the Green Bay Packers Foundation

This is not a ticketed event.

Civic Symphony of Green Bay and the Griffon String Quartet • St. Norbert College
2022-10-08 19:00 - 21:00 | St. Norbert College, 315 Third St., De Pere, WI, 54115
The Civic Symphony of Green Bay’s opening night concert will take listeners on a journey from classical orchestral works to contemporary music from a living composer. The Griffon String Quartet will make a special appearance, first performing a traditional Haydn string quartet, and later joining alongside CSGB on a newer work by Utar Artun featuring soaring lyrical melodies and exciting jazz rhythms.
Habanera • Emmanuel Chabrier
L’Arlésienne Suite No. 1 • Georges Bizet
String Quartet in D Minor, Op. 9, No. 4, Hob. III:22 • Joseph Haydn
“Nemeth” String Quartet Concerto • Utar Artun
Musicians
Roy Meyer, Violin • Peter Miliczky, Violin • Madlen Breckbill, Viola • Sarah Hansen, Cello
$18 adult
$15 senior
$10 student
$18 livestream (plus fees)
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit https://gbcivic.org/events/october-classical-to-contemporary/

Griffon String Quartet • Webster Elementary
2022-11-11 13:30 - 14:30
The Griffon String Quartet presents its Because program to students at Webster Elementary.

Children's Concert • Sturgeon Bay
2022-11-12 11:00 - 12:00 | Door County Library, Sturgeon Bay, 107 S 4th Ave., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235
The Griffon String Quartet presents a children’s concert based on the picture book Because, which explores the ideas behind what inspires kids to learn music and audiences to attend concerts.
“Mo Willems, a number-one New York Times best-selling author and illustrator, composes a powerful symphony of chance, discovery, persistence, and magic in this moving tale of a young girl’s journey to center stage.”
This is not a ticketed event.

Children's Concert • Green Bay
2022-11-12 13:30 - 14:30 | Brown Co. Library, 515 Pine St., Green Bay, WI, 54301, United States
The Griffon String Quartet presents a children’s concert based on the book Because, which explores the ideas behind what inspires kids to learn music and audiences to attend concerts.
“Mo Willems, a number-one New York Times best-selling author and illustrator, composes a powerful symphony of chance, discovery, persistence, and magic in this moving tale of a young girl’s journey to center stage.”
This is not a ticketed event.

88 Key Society Mix & Mingle • Sister Bay
2022-12-10 14:00 - 16:00 | Trenchard Residence, Sister Bay, WI
88 Key Society members are invited to a festive Mix & Mingle on December 10 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm at the home of Dianne Trenchard in Sister Bay. Roy Meyer, founding member of the Griffon String Quartet, is the event’s special guest. Holiday-themed beverages and desserts will be provided.
Call 920-854-7088 or email office@midsummersmusic.com to RSVP by December 8, please.
For information about the 88 Key Society, click here.

Griffon Performance • UUF, Ephraim
2022-12-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Door County, 10341 Water Street HWY 42, Ephraim, WI, 54211
Originally scheduled for 11:00am, this concert time has changed to 10:00am. We apologize for any inconvenience. If you miss this concert, it will play again at 3:00pm at Christ the King Episcopal Church in Sturgeon Bay.
An all-Bach concert features solo violinist Roy Meyer
This is not a ticketed event.

Griffon Performance • Christ the King Episcopal Church
2022-12-11 15:00 - 16:30 | Christ the King Episcopal Church, 512 Michigan St., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235
An all-Bach concert features solo violinist Roy Meyer
This is not a ticketed event.

Griffon Pop-Up Caroling
2022-12-13 10:00 - 13:00
Northern Door County Locations Only
10:00 Scandia, Sister Bay
10:20 Midsummer’s Music Office Building, Sister Bay
10:40 Piggly Wiggly, Sister Bay
11:00 Nicolet Bank, Sister Bay
11:30 YMCA, Fish Creek
11:50 White Gull Inn, Fish Creek
12:15 Kress Library, Egg Harbor
12:45 Main Street Market, Egg Harbor
1:15 Peninsula Publishing, Baileys Harbor
Subject to change

Griffon Pop-Up Caroling
2022-12-14 11:00 - 14:00
Green Bay Locations Only
11:00 Wisconsin Public Radio
11:30 ADRC
12:00 Brown County Library (Pine St. Branch)
12:30 The Press Times
1:00 Lambeau Field
1:30 Fortifi Bank
2:00 Art Garage
Subject to change.

Griffon Pop-up Caroling
2022-12-15 12:00 - 17:00
Sturgeon Bay Locations Only
11:50 Sunshine Resources
12:15 Rotary Club
1:00 NEW Radio
1:40 YMCA
2:10 Young Automotive
2:40 Door County Medical Center
3:10 Nicolet Bank (N. 4th Ave. branch)
3:30 Door County Library
4:00 Boys & Girls Club
Subject to change

Music for Food Holiday Concert • Sturgeon Bay
2022-12-16 17:00 - 19:00 | Hope United Church of Christ, 141 S 12th Ave., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235, United States
Please bring a nonperishable food donation or a monetary donation to support the Feed My People/Clothe My People pantry.
Program:
Holiday Favorites
String Quartet No. 1 • Heitor Villa-Lobos
Intermission
String Quartet in E Minor, Op. 59, No. 2 • Ludwig van Beethoven
Plus a selection of holiday favorites!
Tickets for this concert are free but can be reserved by clicking the link below or by calling 920-854-7088 during business hours.
Thanks to the following sponsors: OneTouchPoint, Wisconsin Arts Board, Innovative Printing
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Holiday Concert • Green Bay
2022-12-17 14:00 - 16:00 | First Presbyterian Church of Green Bay, 200 S Ashland Ave., Green Bay, WI, 54303, United States
Program:
Holiday Favorites
String Quartet No. 1 • Heitor Villa-Lobos
Intermission
String Quartet in E Minor, Op. 59, No. 2 • Ludwig van Beethoven
Plus a selection of holiday favorites!
Tickets for this concert are free but can be reserved by clicking the link below or by calling 920-854-7088 during business hours. We ask that you pay what you can.
Thanks to the following sponsors: OneTouchPoint, Wisconsin Arts Board, Innovative Printing
Click here to reserve tickets.

Holiday Concert • Egg Harbor
2022-12-18 15:00 - 17:00 | Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor, WI, 54209

Griffon Winter Retreat
2023-01-06 09:30 - 19:00
9:45–11:45am • Gibraltar School (Not open to the public)
3924 WI-42, Fish Creek
Experience:
The first hour is a concert by Suzuki Strings of Madison for 3rd–6th grades (140+ students).
The second hour is a workshop for the 5th grade
(33 students).
Performances by Roy Meyer, Griffon violinist, and solo Suzuki Strings of Madison students.
An instrument petting zoo will be offered.
4:00–7:00pm • Shepherd of the Bay Open to the public
11836 WI-42, Ellison Bay
Experience:
There will be music games and a play-in for all strings students and community members
*The students will be provided a pizza dinner. We ask that students RSVP in advance.
Would you like to participate in or attend these free events? Call us at 920-854-7088.
Are you interested in learning a string instrument? Visit midsummersmusic.com/strings-lessons for information.

Griffon Winter Retreat
2023-01-07 09:30 - 12:00 | Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church, 11836 WI-42, Ellison Bay, WI, 54210
9:30am–12:00pm • Shepherd of the Bay Open to the public
11836 WI-42, Ellison Bay
Experience:
9:30–10:30am Performance classes for students
11:00am-12:00pm Student performances
Both events are open to
the public.
Pianist Sara Bong accompanies the performers.
Would you like to participate in or attend these free events? Call us at 920-854-7088.
Are you interested in learning a string instrument? Visit midsummersmusic.com/strings-lessons for information.

Griffon String Quartet • Franciscan Music Center, Manitowoc
2023-02-12 14:00 - 16:00 | Franciscan Center for Music Education and Performance, 6751 Calumet Ave., Manitowoc, WI, 54220
The Griffon String Quartet plays a “Sunday Selection” concert at the Franciscan Music Center in Manitowoc.
Admission is $5 and can be paid at the door.

Three Madrigals for Viola and Violin, H. 313 Bohuslav Martinu
I. Poco Allegro
II. Poco Andante
III. Allegro

Serenade. Op. 12 Zoltan Kodaly
I. Allegramente

Brief intermission

Terzetto in C for two violins and viola. Op. 74 Antonin Dvorak
I. Introduzione
II. Larghetto
III. Scherzo
IV. Tema con Variazioni

Musicians are:
Roy Meyer, violin
Alex Norris, violin
Erin Rafferty, viola

Griffon String Quartet Outreach • Brain Center
2023-02-15 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-02-16 10:30 - 11:30 | Curative Connections, 2900 Curry Lane, Green Bay, WI, 54308, United States
Mind Mover’s Program at Curative Connections
LaReina Tipping Program Manager, Brain Center of Green Bay

Griffon String Quartet Outreach • Sunshine Resources
2023-02-17 12:45 - 13:30, 2023-04-14 12:45 - 13:30 | Sunshine House, 55 W Yew St., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235
This event is for Sunshine Resources employees.

Gather with the Griffon
2023-02-23 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-03-16 12:00 - 13:00 | First Presbyterian Church of Green Bay, 200 S Ashland Ave., Green Bay, WI, 54303, United States
“Gather with the Griffon” miniconcerts are designed for midday audiences. B Double Sharp programs engage the mind and spirit through music and conversation.

This is not a ticketed event.

Griffon String Quartet • We Are Green Bay
2023-02-24 08:00 - 11:00
The Griffon String Quartet performs on the morning show of We Are Green Bay.

Griffon String Quartet Outreach • Brain Center
2023-03-15 16:30 - 17:30 | Green Bay Botanical Gardens, 2600 Larsen Rd., Green Bay, WI, 54303, United States
Celebrating Brain Awareness Week

B Double Sharp • DCMC Nursing Home Facility
2023-03-16 14:30 - 15:30, 2023-04-13 14:30 - 15:30 | Door County Medical Center
Griffon String Quartet members perform for residents at the DCMC Nursing Home Facility.
Time TBD

Griffon String Quartet • Preble High School
2023-03-17 07:30 - 21:30
The Griffon String Quartet presents an Einstein Series program for students at Preble High School in Green Bay.

GRIFFON STRING QUARTET PLAYS PRICE, MARSALIS, AND MENDELSSOHN • UUF Green Bay
2023-03-18 15:00 - 17:00 | Green Bay Area Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 1313 Main St., Green Bay, WI, 54302
The Griffon String Quartet will perform works by African American composer Florence Price, African American trumpeter/composer Wynton Marsalis, and German composer Felix Mendelssohn.

String Quartet in G Major • Florence Price
Allegro
Andante Moderato
String Quartet No. 1, “At the Octoroon Balls” • Wynton Marsalis
Selected movements
Intermission
String Quartet in D Major, Op. 44, No. 1 • Felix Mendelssohn
Molto Allegro Vivace
Menuetto
Andante espressivo con moto
Presto con brio

Admission is free for this event, and donations will be collected at the door.
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Griffon String Quartet Plays Price, Marsalis, and Mendelssohn • Kress Pavilion
2023-03-19 15:00 - 17:00 | Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor, WI, 54209

Seven Last Words • Pro Arte Quartet • Shepherd of the Bay
2023-03-31 19:00 - 21:00 | Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church, 11836 WI-42, Ellison Bay, WI, 54210
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 Quartet along with narrator(s) at Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church for this moving piece on the Friday before Holy Week begins.

David Perry and Suzanne Beia, violins
Sally Chisholm, viola
Parry Karp, cello

Meditations:
Bret Bicoy (DCCF)
Reverend Thomas Farrell (Stella Maris Catholic Church)
James Honig (Shepherd of the Bay)
Amy Kohnle (United Way)
Reverend Barb Sajna (retired minister)
Brian Stephens (Door County Medical Center)
Dawn Volpe (Ephraim Moravian Church)

Sponsors:
Dennis & Bonnie Connolly
James & Nancy Huebner
Door County Medical Center
Innovative Printing
MMG Foundation
OneTouchPoint

Free-will Offering
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88 Key Society Members Event
2023-04-01 11:00 - 13:00
SAVE THE DATE!
88 Key Society members event with the Pro Arte Quartet.
Food and beverages to be provided.
Location TBA
Prospective members welcome
For membership information and to RSVP, call 920-854-7088.

Griffon String Quartet Outreach • Children's Library
2023-04-01 13:30 - 14:30 | Brown Co. Library, 515 Pine St., Green Bay, WI, 54301, United States
Open to the public. No ticketing.

Griffon Outreach • ADRC, Sturgeon Bay
2023-04-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Aging and Disability Resource Center, 916 N 14th Ave., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235, United States
The Griffon String Quartet performs for seniors at ADRC

Gather with the Griffon
2023-04-13 12:00 - 13:00 | First Presbyterian Church of Green Bay, 200 S Ashland Ave., Green Bay, WI, 54303, United States
“Gather with the Griffon” miniconcerts are designed for midday audiences. B Double Sharp programs engage the mind and spirit through music and conversation.

Violinist Taylor Giorgio from St. Norbert’s College and Pianist Michael Rector from UW–Green Bay will join Roy on the Bach Double Violin Concerto.
Allyson Fleck will join Roy for the Mozart Violin and Viola Duo in G Major.

This is not a ticketed event.

Group Lesson for Students • SWY231
2023-04-13 18:30 - 20:00 | SWY231, 231 N 3rd Ave., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235, United States
This is not open to the public.
Griffon String Quartet members work with students in a group lesson in preparation for the May 20 recital program.

Gracenotes Volunteers Virtual Tea
2023-05-08 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-05-16 13:00 - 14:00
Midsummer’s Gracenotes volunteers (and anyone interested in learning more about the Gracenotes) are invited to participate in two online Zoom “teas” on May 8 and/or May 16 from 1:00 to 2:00pm.
Brew your cup of tea and enjoy an online conversation with Gracenotes Chair Mary Hauser and Midsummer’s Music Executive Director Allyson Fleck.
Plus, we will enter you in a drawing for two free 2023 MM summer season tickets! Pick your best date, and we hope to see you there!
RSVP here.
Visit the Gracenotes webpage.

Griffon String Quartet • Destination Door County Breakfast
2023-05-09 07:45 - 09:00 | Stone Harbor Resort, 107 N 1st Ave, Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235
The Griffon plays for attendees at the Destination Door County breakfast.

Griffon String Quartet Violist • Gibraltar Elementary
2023-05-09 18:30 - 19:30 | Door Community Auditorium, 3926 WI-42, Fish Creek, WI, 54212, United States
The Griffon String Quartet violist will accompany the Gibraltar Elementary Spring Concert.

Griffon Outreach • Sturgeon Bay
2023-05-10 08:30 - 09:30
The Griffon String Quartet performs for the Door Community Nonprofit Group.

Griffon String Quartet Outreach • Southern Door High School
2023-05-11 19:00 - 21:00
The Griffon String Quartet participates in the Southern Door High School spring concert.
Griffon String Quartet is funded by generous donors and the following grants: National Endowment for the Arts, the Bader Foundation, Greater Green Bay Community Foundation, Door County Community Foundation, and the Wisconsin Arts Board.

Music for Food • Birch Creek, Egg Harbor
2023-05-13 15:00 - 17:00 | Birch Creek Music Performance Center – Juniper Hall, 3821 County Rd. E, Egg Harbor, WI, 54209
Music for Food is a musician-led initiative for local hunger relief. Music for Food concerts raise resources and awareness in the fight against hunger, empowering any musicians who wish to use their artistry to further social justice.
Program Selections (intermission will be announced at the performance) – May 13/14
Höchster, was ich habe, from Cantata 39 J.S. Bach
Voice, Flute, and Keyboard (May 13)
Voice, Violin, and Keyboard (May 14)
Prelude No. 1 in C Major (May 13) J.S. Bach
Keyboard
Lime Jello Marshmallow Cottage Cheese Surprise William Bolcom
Voice and Keyboard
Sarabande and Rigaudon, Op. 60 (May 13) Arthur Foote
Flute, Viola, and Keyboard
Trauermusik “Music of Mourning” Paul Hindemith
Viola and Keyboard
Duo for Violin and Viola, K.423 (May 14) Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Violin and Viola
Early in the Morning Ned Rorem
Voice and Keyboard
Etude in C-sharp Major, Op. 2, No. 1 Alexander Scriabin
Keyboard
Carillon de Westminster (May 14) Louis Vierne
Organ
Additional selections may be announced at the concerts.
Mona Christensen (flute, Birch Creek)
Allyson Fleck (viola, Midsummer’s Music)
Roy Meyer (violin, Griffon String Quartet)
Cyndy Stiehl (soprano, Ephraim Moravian Church)
Colin Welford (keyboard, Colin and Friends)
This is a benefit concert in support of Music for Food. All checks should be made out to “Music for Food” with “Door County Food Pantry Coalition” denoted in the memo line. 100% of the funds collected will go to the Door County Food Pantry Coalition.

Music for Food • Ephraim Moravian Church
2023-05-14 15:00 - 17:00 | Ephraim Moravian Church, 9970 Moravia St, Ephraim, WI, 54211
Music for Food is a musician-led initiative for local hunger relief. Music for Food concerts raise resources and awareness in the fight against hunger, empowering any musicians who wish to use their artistry to further social justice.
Program Selections (intermission will be announced at the performance) – May 13/14
Höchster, was ich habe, from Cantata 39 J.S. Bach
Voice, Flute, and Keyboard (May 13)
Voice, Violin, and Keyboard (May 14)
Prelude No. 1 in C Major (May 13) J.S. Bach
Keyboard
Lime Jello Marshmallow Cottage Cheese Surprise William Bolcom
Voice and Keyboard
Sarabande and Rigaudon, Op. 60 (May 13) Arthur Foote
Flute, Viola, and Keyboard
Trauermusik “Music of Mourning” Paul Hindemith
Viola and Keyboard
Duo for Violin and Viola, K.423 (May 14) Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Violin and Viola
Early in the Morning Ned Rorem
Voice and Keyboard
Etude in C-sharp Major, Op. 2, No. 1 Alexander Scriabin
Keyboard
Carillon de Westminster (May 14) Louis Vierne
Organ
Additional selections may be announced at the concerts.
Mona Christensen (flute, Birch Creek)
Allyson Fleck (viola, Midsummer’s Music)
Roy Meyer (violin, Griffon String Quartet)
Cyndy Stiehl (soprano, Ephraim Moravian Church)
Colin Welford (keyboard, Colin & Friends Concerts)
This is a benefit concert in support of Music for Food. All checks should be made out to “Music for Food” with “Door County Food Pantry Coalition” denoted in the memo line. 100% of the funds collected will go to the Door County Food Pantry Coalition.

Griffon Outreach • Green Bay
2023-05-15 17:30 - 18:30
The Griffon String Quartet performs for the Green Bay Rotary Foundation.

Griffon Students' Recital • Hope UCC, Sturgeon Bay
2023-05-20 14:00 - 16:00 | Hope United Church of Christ, 141 S 12th Ave., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235, United States
Griffon Students from the 2022/2023 season perform recital pieces to demonstrate their remarkable achievements with Griffon strings lessons.
The event is free and open to the public. Donations supporting the Strings Lessons Program will be accepted at the door.

Griffon String Quartet • Local 5 Live – WFRV TV
2023-05-25 09:00 - 10:00
The Griffon String Quartet performs on the Local 5 Live show on WFRV TV in preparation for the group’s 2022/2023 season-end concerts:
May 27, 7:00pm – Tarlton Theatre, Green Bay
May 28, 3:00pm – St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Ellison Bay
See the Midsummer’s Music website calendar for additional information for these concert dates.

Gather with the Griffon • Green Bay
2023-05-25 12:00 - 13:00 | First Presbyterian Church of Green Bay, 200 S Ashland Ave., Green Bay, WI, 54303, United States

Griffon End-of-Season Concert • Tarlton Theatre, Green Bay
2023-05-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Tarlton Theatre, 405-409 West Walnut St., Green Bay, WI, 54303
String Quartet in B Minor, Op. 33 , No. 1 • Franz Joseph Haydn
“Flare Up” • Michael Thomas Foumai
String Quartet No. 2 • Denys Lytvynenko
This concert is free and open to the public. Donations supporting the Griffon String Quartet will be accepted at the door.

GRIFFON END-OF-SEASON CONCERT • St. Luke's, Sister Bay
2023-05-28 15:00 - 17:00 | St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 2336 Canterbury Ln, Sister Bay, WI, 54234

Opening with a Flair • Kress Pavilion, Egg Harbor
2023-06-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor, WI, 54209
Opening Night!
Special Guest: Norman Gilliland, WPR host
Written only 15 years apart, these two powerfully romantic masterpieces are full of melody, emotion, and flair. They represent the impetuous Bartók in his romantic youthfulness and Fauré in his masterful maturity.
Quintet in C Major • Béla Bartók
Piano and String Quartet
Quartet No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 45 • Gabriel Fauré
Piano, Violin, Viola, and Cello
David Perry & Suzanne Beia, Violins • Allyson Fleck, Viola • Aaron Fried, Cello • Jeannie Yu, Piano
Sponsored by the Midsummer’s Music Board of Directors

Opening with a Flair • St. Luke's, Sister Bay
2023-06-17 19:00 - 21:00 | St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 2336 Canterbury Ln, Sister Bay, WI, 54234
Written only 15 years apart, these two powerfully romantic masterpieces are full of melody, emotion, and flair. They represent the impetuous Bartók in his romantic youthfulness and Fauré in his masterful maturity.
Quintet in C Major • Béla Bartók
Piano and String Quartet
Quartet No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 45 • Gabriel Fauré
Piano, Violin, Viola, and Cello
David Perry & Suzanne Beia, Violins • Allyson Fleck, Viola • Aaron Fried, Cello • Jeannie Yu, Piano
Sponsored by George & Julie Fiedler

Opening with a Flair • UUF, Ephraim
2023-06-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Door County, 10341 Water Street HWY 42, Ephraim, WI, 54211
Written only 15 years apart, these two powerfully romantic masterpieces are full of melody, emotion, and flair. They represent the impetuous Bartók in his romantic youthfulness and Fauré in his masterful maturity.
Quintet in C Major • Béla Bartók
Piano and String Quartet
Quartet No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 45 • Gabriel Fauré
Piano, Violin, Viola, and Cello
David Perry & Suzanne Beia, Violins • Allyson Fleck, Viola • Aaron Fried, Cello • Jeannie Yu, Piano

Opening with a Flair • Hope UCC, Sturgeon Bay
2023-06-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Hope United Church of Christ, 141 S 12th Ave., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235, United States
Written only 15 years apart, these two powerfully romantic masterpieces are full of melody, emotion, and flair. They represent the impetuous Bartók in his romantic youthfulness and Fauré in his masterful maturity.
Quintet in C Major • Béla Bartók
Piano and String Quartet
Quartet No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 45 • Gabriel Fauré
Piano, Violin, Viola, and Cello
David Perry & Suzanne Beia, Violins • Allyson Fleck, Viola • Aaron Fried, Cello • Jeannie Yu, Piano
Sponsored by Sandy Zingler

Women to be Heard • Kress Pavilion, Egg Harbor
2023-06-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor, WI, 54209
Too long denied sufficient hearings, these three women present contrasting styles and convincingly moving musical statements, full of power and élan, demanding that they be heard.
Musica Larga • llse Fromm-Michaels
Clarinet and String Quartet
Quartet in E-flat Major • Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel
String Quartet
String Quintet in A Minor, Op. 7 • Johanna Müller-Hermann
Two Violins, Two Violas, and Cello
Alicia Lee, Clarinet • David Perry & Suzanne Beia, Violins • Allyson Fleck & Catherine Lynn, Violas • Anthony Arnone, Cello
Sponsored by Mike & Ann Morgan
Co-sponsored by 100+ Women Who Care Door County and the Women’s Fund of Door County

Women to be Heard • UUF, Ephraim
2023-06-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Door County, 10341 Water Street HWY 42, Ephraim, WI, 54211
Too long denied sufficient hearings, these three women present contrasting styles and convincingly moving musical statements, full of power and élan, demanding that they be heard.
Musica Larga • llse Fromm-Michaels
Clarinet and String Quartet
Quartet in E-flat Major • Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel
String Quartet
String Quintet in A Minor, Op. 7 • Johanna Müller-Hermann
Two Violins, Two Violas, and Cello
Alicia Lee, Clarinet • David Perry & Suzanne Beia, Violins • Allyson Fleck & Catherine Lynn, Violas • Anthony Arnone, Cello
Co-sponsored by 100+ Women Who Care Door County and the Women’s Fund of Door County

Coffee Talk with MM Executive Director Allyson Fleck • Sister Bay
2023-06-24 13:00 - 14:00 | Old Bay Ridge Golf Course, 2688 S Bay Shore Dr., Sister Bay, WI, 54234
Coffee Talk programs are free, informal presentations on music topics by ensemble members, staff, and friends.
Supporting Sponsor: 100+ Women Who Care Door County

Women to be Heard • St. Luke's, Sister Bay
2023-06-24 19:00 - 21:00 | St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 2336 Canterbury Ln, Sister Bay, WI, 54234

Women to be Heard • Woodwalk Gallery, Egg Harbor
2023-06-25 17:00 - 19:00 | Woodwalk Gallery, 6746 County Rd. G, Egg Harbor, WI, 54209

Open Rehearsal • Kress Pavilion, Egg Harbor
2023-06-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor, WI, 54209
OPEN REHEARSAL:
Remembering Rachmaninoff, Remembering Tchaikovsky
On Wednesday, June 28, enjoy an open rehearsal with musicians David Perry & Roy Meyer, violins, Allyson Fleck, viola, Anthony Arnone, cello, and Jeannie Yu, piano, as they prepare for the first performance of the Remembering Rachmaninoff, Remembering Tchaikovsky program!
Reporters and journalists who are visiting Door County will be our guests on a press tour arranged by Destination Door County.
Attendees are asked to arrive at Egg Harbor’s Kress Pavilion by 10:30am, in time for a presentation by Allyson Fleck and MM’s new Development Director, Seth Hanford. Then, the musicians will rehearse until noon.
There are no tickets for this event. Just come and show your support and enthusiasm for Midsummer’s Music!

Remembering Rachmaninoff Remembering Tchaikovsky • Kress Pavilion, Egg Harbor
2023-06-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor, WI, 54209
On the occasion of Rachmaninoff’s 150th birthday, we celebrate with his Trio élégiaque, dedicated to his mentor, Tchaikovsky, with the inscription, “In Memory of a Great Artist.” The “Great Artist” is represented on this program by his First String Quartet.
Quartet No. 1 in D Major, Op. 11, “Accordion” • Pyotr Il’yich Tchaikovsky
String Quartet
Trio élégiaque No. 2 in D Minor, Op. 9, “In Memory of a Great Artist” • Sergei Rachmaninoff
Violin, Cello, and Piano
David Perry & Roy Meyer, Violins • Allyson Fleck, Viola • Anthony Arnone, Cello • Jeannie Yu, Piano
Sponsored by David & Genie Meissner

Remembering Rachmaninoff Remembering Tchaikovsky • UUF, Ephraim
2023-06-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Door County, 10341 Water Street HWY 42, Ephraim, WI, 54211
On the occasion of Rachmaninoff’s 150th birthday, we celebrate with his Trio élégiaque, dedicated to his mentor, Tchaikovsky, with the inscription, “In Memory of a Great Artist.” The “Great Artist” is represented on this program by his First String Quartet.
Quartet No. 1 in D Major, Op. 11, “Accordion” • Pyotr Il’yich Tchaikovsky
String Quartet
Trio élégiaque No. 2 in D Minor, Op. 9, “In Memory of a Great Artist” • Sergei Rachmaninoff
Violin, Cello, and Piano
David Perry & Roy Meyer, Violins • Allyson Fleck, Viola • Anthony Arnone, Cello • Jeannie Yu, Piano
Sponsored by Peggy Lott

Remembering Rachmaninoff Remembering Tchaikovsky • St. Luke's, Sister Bay
2023-07-01 19:00 - 21:00 | St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 2336 Canterbury Ln, Sister Bay, WI, 54234
On the occasion of Rachmaninoff’s 150th birthday, we celebrate with his Trio élégiaque, dedicated to his mentor, Tchaikovsky, with the inscription, “In Memory of a Great Artist.” The “Great Artist” is represented on this program by his First String Quartet.
Quartet No. 1 in D Major, Op. 11, “Accordion” • Pyotr Il’yich Tchaikovsky
String Quartet
Trio élégiaque No. 2 in D Minor, Op. 9, “In Memory of a Great Artist” • Sergei Rachmaninoff
Violin, Cello, and Piano
David Perry & Roy Meyer, Violins • Allyson Fleck, Viola • Anthony Arnone, Cello • Jeannie Yu, Piano
Sponsored by Karin & Scott Myers

Remembering Rachmaninoff Remembering Tchaikovsky • Hope UCC, Sturgeon Bay
2023-07-02 17:00 - 19:00 | Hope United Church of Christ, 141 S 12th Ave., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235, United States
On the occasion of Rachmaninoff’s 150th birthday, we celebrate with his Trio élégiaque, dedicated to his mentor, Tchaikovsky, with the inscription, “In Memory of a Great Artist.” The “Great Artist” is represented on this program by his First String Quartet.
Quartet No. 1 in D Major, Op. 11, “Accordion” • Pyotr Il’yich Tchaikovsky
String Quartet
Trio élégiaque No. 2 in D Minor, Op. 9, “In Memory of a Great Artist” • Sergei Rachmaninoff
Violin, Cello, and Piano
David Perry & Roy Meyer, Violins • Allyson Fleck, Viola • Anthony Arnone, Cello • Jeannie Yu, Piano
Sponsored by Sandy Zingler

Brahms in the Spotlight • Kress Pavilion, Egg Harbor
2023-07-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor, WI, 54209
“One of my finest works,” is what Brahms said to Clara Schumann about his String Quintet, Opus 88. Brahms was also the inspiration for the masterful Clarinet Quintet by Sir Arthur Somervell. These two works are introduced by the hauntingly beautiful, African American Spiritual-inspired Movements for String Quartet by Nkeiru Okoye, a young American composer of Nigerian ancestry.
Movements for String Quartet • Nkeiru Okoye
String Quartet
Quintet in G Major • Sir Arthur Somervell
Clarinet and String Quartet
String Quintet No. 1 in F Major, Op. 88, “Spring” • Johannes Brahms
Two Violins, Two Violas, and Cello
JJ Koh, Clarinet • David Perry & Ann Palen, Violins • Christopher Dozoryst & Allyson Fleck, Violas • Paula Kosower, Cello
Sponsored by Mike & Susan Stoehr

Brahms in the Spotlight • UUF, Ephraim
2023-07-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Door County, 10341 Water Street HWY 42, Ephraim, WI, 54211
“One of my finest works,” is what Brahms said to Clara Schumann about his String Quintet, Opus 88. Brahms was also the inspiration for the masterful Clarinet Quintet by Sir Arthur Somervell. These two works are introduced by the hauntingly beautiful, African American Spiritual-inspired Movements for String Quartet by Nkeiru Okoye, a young American composer of Nigerian ancestry.
Movements for String Quartet • Nkeiru Okoye
String Quartet
Quintet in G Major • Sir Arthur Somervell
Clarinet and String Quartet
String Quintet No. 1 in F Major, Op. 88, “Spring” • Johannes Brahms
Two Violins, Two Violas, and Cello
JJ Koh, Clarinet • David Perry & Ann Palen, Violins • Christopher Dozoryst & Allyson Fleck, Violas • Paula Kosower, Cello
Sponsored by Barbara Gould

Brahms in the Spotlight • St. Luke's, Sister Bay
2023-07-08 19:00 - 21:00 | St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 2336 Canterbury Ln, Sister Bay, WI, 54234
“One of my finest works,” is what Brahms said to Clara Schumann about his String Quintet, Opus 88. Brahms was also the inspiration for the masterful Clarinet Quintet by Sir Arthur Somervell. These two works are introduced by the hauntingly beautiful, African American Spiritual-inspired Movements for String Quartet by Nkeiru Okoye, a young American composer of Nigerian ancestry.
Movements for String Quartet • Nkeiru Okoye
String Quartet
Quintet in G Major • Sir Arthur Somervell
Clarinet and String Quartet
String Quintet No. 1 in F Major, Op. 88, “Spring” • Johannes Brahms
Two Violins, Two Violas, and Cello
JJ Koh, Clarinet • David Perry & Ann Palen, Violins • Christopher Dozoryst & Allyson Fleck, Violas • Paula Kosower, Cello

Brahms in the Spotlight • Woodwalk Gallery, Egg Harbor
2023-07-09 17:00 - 19:00 | Woodwalk Gallery, 6746 County Rd. G, Egg Harbor, WI, 54209
“One of my finest works,” is what Brahms said to Clara Schumann about his String Quintet, Opus 88. Brahms was also the inspiration for the masterful Clarinet Quintet by Sir Arthur Somervell. These two works are introduced by the hauntingly beautiful, African American Spiritual-inspired Movements for String Quartet by Nkeiru Okoye, a young American composer of Nigerian ancestry.
Movements for String Quartet • Nkeiru Okoye
String Quartet
Quintet in G Major • Sir Arthur Somervell
Clarinet and String Quartet
String Quintet No. 1 in F Major, Op. 88, “Spring” • Johannes Brahms
Two Violins, Two Violas, and Cello
JJ Koh, Clarinet • David Perry & Ann Palen, Violins • Christopher Dozoryst & Allyson Fleck, Violas • Paula Kosower, Cello
Sponsored by Susan DeWitt Davie

Reception for Legacy Society members and 2023 Musician Sponsors
2023-07-10 16:00 - 18:00 | Fults’ Residence, Ephraim, WI, 54211
This exclusive reception/cocktail party is dedicated to Legacy Society members and those who are sponsoring musicians for Midsummer’s 2023 summer season. Invitations will be issued.
More details to come.

Coffee Talk with Will Healy, Composer-in-Residence • Ellison Bay
2023-07-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church, 11836 WI-42, Ellison Bay, WI, 54210
Coffee Talk programs are free, informal presentations on music topics by ensemble members, staff, and friends.

Eric Lewis Meets Will Healy • Kress Pavilion, Egg Harbor
2023-07-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor, WI, 54209
SOLD OUT
Door County favorite Eric Lewis joins forces with Midsummer’s own Composer-in-Residence Will Healy to create a truly one-of-a-kind program. Being presented only twice, you do not want to miss a single note of this incredible collaboration, including a world premiere piano quartet by Will!
Movements from Sonata No. 6 in G Major, BWV 1019 • J.S. Bach
Violin and Piano (Will Healy & George Meyer)
Bourée from Suite in E Minor, BWV 996 • J.S. Bach
Guitar (Eric Lewis)
Eric Lewis Set:

Katy Hopkins
Off to Lambeau
For Rose Mary (world premiere)
Additional Selections

Will Healy/George Meyer Set:

Good for You
Let the Record Show (world premiere)
Squirrel Holster

Root Position (world premiere) • Will Healy
Trio for Two Violins and Cello • George Meyer
Ensemble Selections (with world premiere)

Eric Lewis, Vocals/Guitar • Will Healy, Piano • Sahada Buckley & George Meyer, Violins • Allyson Fleck, Viola • Mara McClain, Cello • Drew Banzhaf, Bass

In memory of Tommy Burroughs

Sponsored by Dick & Annie Egan
Supporting Sponsors: MMG Foundation and Sandy Zingler

Eric Lewis Meets Will Healy • Shepherd of the Bay, Ellison Bay
2023-07-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church, 11836 WI-42, Ellison Bay, WI, 54210
Door County favorite Eric Lewis joins forces with Midsummer’s own Composer-in-Residence Will Healy to create a truly one-of-a-kind program. Being presented only twice, you do not want to miss a single note of this incredible collaboration, including a world premiere piano quartet by Will!

Movements from Sonata No. 6 in G Major, BWV 1019 • J.S. Bach
Violin and Piano (Will Healy & George Meyer)
Bourée from Suite in E Minor, BWV 996 • J.S. Bach
Guitar (Eric Lewis)
Eric Lewis Set:

Katy Hopkins
Off to Lambeau
For Rose Mary (world premiere)
Additional Selections

Will Healy/George Meyer Set:

Good for You
Let the Record Show (world premiere)
Squirrel Holster

Root Position (world premiere) • Will Healy
Trio for Two Violins and Cello • George Meyer
Ensemble Selections (with world premiere)

Eric Lewis, Vocals/Guitar • Will Healy, Piano • Sahada Buckley & George Meyer, Violins • Allyson Fleck, Viola • Mara McClain, Cello • Drew Banzhaf, Bass

Sponsored by Tim & Sue Stone
Supporting Sponsor: MMG Foundation

Emperor Concerto & Jeannie Yu • St. Luke's, Sister Bay
2023-07-15 19:00 - 21:00 | St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 2336 Canterbury Ln, Sister Bay, WI, 54234
SOLD OUT
Our reigning Queen, pianist Jeannie Yu, takes on The Emperor, a match made in heaven! This Beethoven arrangement for piano and strings by Vincent Lachner, a friend of Schubert, is sumptuously introduced by our virtuoso flutist, Heather Zinninger, in a chamber version of Haydn’s Symphony No. 94 and Crusell’s exhilarating Quartet for Flute and Strings.
Quartet in D Major, Op. 8 • Bernhard Henrik Crusell
Flute and Strings
Symphony No. 94 in G Major “The Surprise” • Franz Joseph Haydn
Flute and Strings
Concerto No. 5 in E-flat Major, Op. 73, “Emperor” (Lachner arr.) • Ludwig van Beethoven
Piano and Strings
Heather Zinninger, Flute • David Perry & Sahada Buckley, Violins • Allyson Fleck, Viola • Mara McClain, Cello • Drew Banzhaf, Bass • Jeannie Yu, Piano
Sponsored by Roy & Betsy Gill

Emperor Concerto & Jeannie Yu • Hope UCC, Sturgeon Bay
2023-07-16 17:00 - 19:00 | Hope United Church of Christ, 141 S 12th Ave., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235, United States
Our reigning Queen, pianist Jeannie Yu, takes on The Emperor, a match made in heaven! This Beethoven arrangement for piano and strings by Vincent Lachner, a friend of Schubert, is sumptuously introduced by our virtuoso flutist, Heather Zinninger, in a chamber version of Haydn’s Symphony No. 94 and Crusell’s exhilarating Quartet for Flute and Strings.
Quartet in D Major, Op. 8 • Bernhard Henrik Crusell
Flute and Strings
Symphony No. 94 in G Major “The Surprise” • Franz Joseph Haydn
Flute and Strings
Concerto No. 5 in E-flat Major, Op. 73, “Emperor” (Lachner arr.) • Ludwig van Beethoven
Piano and Strings
Heather Zinninger, Flute • David Perry & Sahada Buckley, Violins • Allyson Fleck, Viola • Mara McClain, Cello • Drew Banzhaf, Bass • Jeannie Yu, Piano
In memory of James Hoehn, MD
Sponsored by Sandy Zingler

Emperor Concerto & Jeannie Yu • Kress Pavilion, Egg Harbor
2023-07-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor, WI, 54209
SOLD OUT
Our reigning Queen, pianist Jeannie Yu, takes on The Emperor, a match made in heaven! This Beethoven arrangement for piano and strings by Vincent Lachner, a friend of Schubert, is sumptuously introduced by our virtuoso flutist, Heather Zinninger, in a chamber version of Haydn’s Symphony No. 94 and Crusell’s exhilarating Quartet for Flute and Strings.
Quartet in D Major, Op. 8 • Bernhard Henrik Crusell
Flute and Strings
Symphony No. 94 in G Major “The Surprise” • Franz Joseph Haydn
Flute and Strings
Concerto No. 5 in E-flat Major, Op. 73, “Emperor” (Lachner arr.) • Ludwig van Beethoven
Piano and Strings
Heather Zinninger, Flute • David Perry & Sahada Buckley, Violins • Allyson Fleck, Viola • Mara McClain, Cello • Drew Banzhaf, Bass • Jeannie Yu, Piano
Sponsored by Elmer Lewis in memory of Ann Lewis

Haydn (Michael) & Mendelssohn • Old Gibraltar Town Hall, Fish Creek
2023-07-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Old Gibraltar Town Hall, 4176 Maple St, Fish Creek, WI, 54212
Electrifying string quintets by Mendelssohn and Joseph Haydn’s much neglected brother, Michael. The energy, charm, and excitement are palpable and is sandwiched around a beautifully evocative quartet for Oboe and Strings by Ernest John Moeran featuring UW–Madison oboe star Lindsay Flowers.
String Quintet in C Major, P. 108 • Michael Haydn
Two Violins, Two Violas, and Cello
Phantasy Quartet • Ernest John Moeran
Oboe, Violin, Viola, and Cello
Quintet No. 2 in B-flat Major, Op. 87 • Felix Mendelssohn
Two Violins, Two Violas, and Cello
Lindsay Flowers, Oboe • David Perry & Ann Palen, Violins • Allyson Fleck & Kayla Patrick, Violas • Mara McClain, Cello
Sponsored by Stefan & Joan Anderson

Emperor Concerto & Jeannie Yu • UUF, Ephraim
2023-07-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Door County, 10341 Water Street HWY 42, Ephraim, WI, 54211
SOLD OUT (tickets may be available at the door)

Our reigning Queen, pianist Jeannie Yu, takes on The Emperor, a match made in heaven! This Beethoven arrangement for piano and strings by Vincent Lachner, a friend of Schubert, is sumptuously introduced by our virtuoso flutist, Heather Zinninger, in a chamber version of Haydn’s Symphony No. 94 and Crusell’s exhilarating Quartet for Flute and Strings.
Quartet in D Major, Op. 8 • Bernhard Henrik Crusell
Flute and Strings
Symphony No. 94 in G Major “The Surprise” • Franz Joseph Haydn
Flute and Strings
Concerto No. 5 in E-flat Major, Op. 73, “Emperor” (Lachner arr.) • Ludwig van Beethoven
Piano and Strings
Heather Zinninger, Flute • David Perry & Sahada Buckley, Violins • Allyson Fleck, Viola • Mara McClain, Cello • Drew Banzhaf, Bass • Jeannie Yu, Piano
Sponsored by Arlene Johnson & Chris Weidenbacher

Haydn (Michael) & Mendelssohn • St. Luke's, Sister Bay
2023-07-22 19:00 - 21:00 | St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 2336 Canterbury Ln, Sister Bay, WI, 54234
Electrifying string quintets by Mendelssohn and Joseph Haydn’s much neglected brother, Michael. The energy, charm, and excitement are palpable and is sandwiched around a beautifully evocative quartet for Oboe and Strings by Ernest John Moeran featuring UW–Madison oboe star Lindsay Flowers.
String Quintet in C Major, P. 108 • Michael Haydn
Two Violins, Two Violas, and Cello
Phantasy Quartet • Ernest John Moeran
Oboe, Violin, Viola, and Cello
Quintet No. 2 in B-flat Major, Op. 87 • Felix Mendelssohn
Two Violins, Two Violas, and Cello
Lindsay Flowers, Oboe • David Perry & Ann Palen, Violins • Allyson Fleck & Kayla Patrick, Violas • Mara McClain, Cello

Haydn (Michael) & Mendelssohn • Woodwalk Gallery, Egg Harbor
2023-07-23 17:00 - 19:00 | Woodwalk Gallery, 6746 County Rd. G, Egg Harbor, WI, 54209
Electrifying string quintets by Mendelssohn and Joseph Haydn’s much neglected brother, Michael. The energy, charm, and excitement are palpable and is sandwiched around a beautifully evocative quartet for Oboe and Strings by Ernest John Moeran featuring UW–Madison oboe star Lindsay Flowers.
String Quintet in C Major, P. 108 • Michael Haydn
Two Violins, Two Violas, and Cello
Phantasy Quartet • Ernest John Moeran
Oboe, Violin, Viola, and Cello
Quintet No. 2 in B-flat Major, Op. 87 • Felix Mendelssohn
Two Violins, Two Violas, and Cello
Lindsay Flowers, Oboe • David Perry & Ann Palen, Violins • Allyson Fleck & Kayla Patrick, Violas • Mara McClain, Cello
Sponsored by Peter & Beverly Ann Conroy

2023 Donors Picnic
2023-07-24 17:00 - 21:00 | Berkenfeld Estate, 9397 Summach Road, Baileys Harbor, WI, 54202
Donors at the “Encore” level and above are invited to the Berkenfeld estate in Baileys Harbor for the annual cookout with musicians, board members, and staff. Invitations will be issued.
Details to come

Haydn (Michael) & Mendelssohn • Sister Bay Moravian Church, Sister Bay
2023-07-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Sister Bay Moravian Church, 10924 Old Stage Rd, Sister Bay, WI, 54234
Electrifying string quintets by Mendelssohn and Joseph Haydn’s much neglected brother, Michael. The energy, charm, and excitement are palpable and is sandwiched around a beautifully evocative quartet for Oboe and Strings by Ernest John Moeran featuring UW–Madison oboe star Lindsay Flowers.
String Quintet in C Major, P. 108 • Michael Haydn
Two Violins, Two Violas, and Cello
Phantasy Quartet • Ernest John Moeran
Oboe, Violin, Viola, and Cello
Quintet No. 2 in B-flat Major, Op. 87 • Felix Mendelssohn
Two Violins, Two Violas, and Cello
Lindsay Flowers, Oboe • David Perry & Ann Palen, Violins • Allyson Fleck & Kayla Patrick, Violas • Mara McClain, Cello
Supporting Sponsor: Peery & Mary Ann Duderstadt

Schubert Trio • Kress Pavilion, Egg Harbor
2023-07-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor, WI, 54209
Written just before his untimely death, Schubert’s Piano Trio in B-flat is one of two monumental trios he wrote at the height of his creativity. It is a mountain to climb, but the view is worth it! Ukrainian composer Dmytro Klebanov’s 2nd Piano Trio prepares the way with its heart-rending melodies.
Piano Trio No. 2 • Dmytro Klebanov
Piano, Violin, and Cello
Piano Trio No. 1 in B-flat, D. 898 • Franz Schubert
Piano, Violin, and Cello
David Perry, Violin • Mara McClain, Cello • Jeannie Yu, Piano
Sponsored by David & Nancy Borghesi

Schubert Trio • UUF, Ephraim
2023-07-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Door County, 10341 Water Street HWY 42, Ephraim, WI, 54211
Written just before his untimely death, Schubert’s Piano Trio in B-flat is one of two monumental trios he wrote at the height of his creativity. It is a mountain to climb, but the view is worth it! Ukrainian composer Dmytro Klebanov’s 2nd Piano Trio prepares the way with its heart-rending melodies.
Piano Trio No. 2 • Dmytro Klebanov
Piano, Violin, and Cello
Piano Trio No. 1 in B-flat, D. 898 • Franz Schubert
Piano, Violin, and Cello
David Perry, Violin • Mara McClain, Cello • Jeannie Yu, Piano

Schubert Trio • St. Luke's, Sister Bay
2023-07-29 19:00 - 21:00 | St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 2336 Canterbury Ln, Sister Bay, WI, 54234
Written just before his untimely death, Schubert’s Piano Trio in B-flat is one of two monumental trios he wrote at the height of his creativity. It is a mountain to climb, but the view is worth it! Ukrainian composer Dmytro Klebanov’s 2nd Piano Trio prepares the way with its heart-rending melodies.
Piano Trio No. 2 • Dmytro Klebanov
Piano, Violin, and Cello
Piano Trio No. 1 in B-flat, D. 898 • Franz Schubert
Piano, Violin, and Cello
David Perry, Violin • Mara McClain, Cello • Jeannie Yu, Piano
Sponsored by Ross & Loralee Holton

Schubert Trio • Hope UCC, Sturgeon Bay
2023-07-30 17:00 - 19:00 | Hope United Church of Christ, 141 S 12th Ave., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235, United States
Written just before his untimely death, Schubert’s Piano Trio in B-flat is one of two monumental trios he wrote at the height of his creativity. It is a mountain to climb, but the view is worth it! Ukrainian composer Dmytro Klebanov’s 2nd Piano Trio prepares the way with its heart-rending melodies.
Piano Trio No. 2 • Dmytro Klebanov
Piano, Violin, and Cello
Piano Trio No. 1 in B-flat, D. 898 • Franz Schubert
Piano, Violin, and Cello
David Perry, Violin • Mara McClain, Cello • Jeannie Yu, Piano
Sponsored by Sandy Zingler

19th Century French Rapture • Hope UCC, Sturgeon Bay
2023-08-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Hope United Church of Christ, 141 S 12th Ave., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235, United States
What if the two greatest French organists at the end of the 19th century both wrote stunning works of chamber music for piano and strings? What if they were paired on the same program? Fasten your seatbelt—the passion, the charm, the joie de vivre, and the virtuosity are irresistible. Don’t even try to resist!
Quintet in C minor, Op. 42 • Louis Vierne
Two Violins, Viola, Cello, and Piano
Quintet No. 1 in D minor, Op. 7 • Charles-Marie Widor
Two Violins, Viola, Cello, and Piano
David Perry & Suzanne Beia, Violins • Allyson Fleck, Viola • Paula Kosower, Cello • Jeannie Yu, Piano
Sponsored by Sandy Zingler

19th Century French Rapture • Kress Pavilion, Egg Harbor
2023-08-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor, WI, 54209
What if the two greatest French organists at the end of the 19th century both wrote stunning works of chamber music for piano and strings? What if they were paired on the same program? Fasten your seatbelt—the passion, the charm, the joie de vivre, and the virtuosity are irresistible. Don’t even try to resist!
Quintet in C minor, Op. 42 • Louis Vierne
Two Violins, Viola, Cello, and Piano
Quintet No. 1 in D minor, Op. 7 • Charles-Marie Widor
Two Violins, Viola, Cello, and Piano
David Perry & Suzanne Beia, Violins • Allyson Fleck, Viola • Paula Kosower, Cello • Jeannie Yu, Piano
Sponsored by Gene & Carmen Witt

19th Century French Rapture • UUF, Ephraim
2023-08-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Door County, 10341 Water Street HWY 42, Ephraim, WI, 54211
Please note: An error in the Pulse’s “Literature Events” calendar gives the concert location as Write On, Door County. The concert is at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Ephraim and is correct in the Pulse’s “Performance Events” calendar.

What if the two greatest French organists at the end of the 19th century both wrote stunning works of chamber music for piano and strings? What if they were paired on the same program? Fasten your seatbelt—the passion, the charm, the joie de vivre, and the virtuosity are irresistible. Don’t even try to resist!
Quintet in C minor, Op. 42 • Louis Vierne
Two Violins, Viola, Cello, and Piano
Quintet No. 1 in D minor, Op. 7 • Charles-Marie Widor
Two Violins, Viola, Cello, and Piano
David Perry & Suzanne Beia, Violins • Allyson Fleck, Viola • Paula Kosower, Cello • Jeannie Yu, Piano

Coffee Talk: Music Theory & Appreciation 101 • Sister Bay
2023-08-26 17:30 - 18:30 | St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 2336 Canterbury Ln, Sister Bay, WI, 54234
Coffee Talk programs are free, informal presentations on music topics by ensemble members, staff, and friends.
Midsummer’s Executive Director and Assistant Artistic Director Allyson Fleck presents Music Theory and Appreciation 101.
Would you like to know what an overtone is? How do chords and key signatures affect the sound? What is Giocoso? What are the musicians reading on their sheet music?
Get the answers to your questions, and learn much more!

19th Century French Rapture • St. Luke's, Sister Bay
2023-08-26 19:00 - 21:00 | St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 2336 Canterbury Ln, Sister Bay, WI, 54234
What if the two greatest French organists at the end of the 19th century both wrote stunning works of chamber music for piano and strings? What if they were paired on the same program? Fasten your seatbelt—the passion, the charm, the joie de vivre, and the virtuosity are irresistible. Don’t even try to resist!
Quintet in C minor, Op. 42 • Louis Vierne
Two Violins, Viola, Cello, and Piano
Quintet No. 1 in D minor, Op. 7 • Charles-Marie Widor
Two Violins, Viola, Cello, and Piano
David Perry & Suzanne Beia, Violins • Allyson Fleck, Viola • Paula Kosower, Cello • Jeannie Yu, Piano
Sponsored by Jerry Randall & Mary Hauser

Splendid Stories • Woodwalk Gallery, Egg Harbor
2023-08-27 17:00 - 19:00 | Woodwalk Gallery, 6746 County Rd. G, Egg Harbor, WI, 54209
Please note: A recent postcard from Midsummer’s Music incorrectly showed this concert as being at Hope UCC in Sturgeon Bay. It is at Woodwalk Gallery in Egg Harbor. We apologize for any confusion or inconvenience.
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 hear.
Four Two-Bit Contraptions • Jan Bach
Flute and Horn
En Saga, Op. 9 (Gregory Barrett arr.) • Jean Sibelius
Flute, Clarinet, Horn, and Strings
Quintet in G Major, Op. 77 • Antonín Dvořák
String Quartet and Double Bass
Heather Zinninger, Flute • JJ Koh, Clarinet • Fritz Foss, Horn • David Perry & Roy Meyer, Violins • Sally Chisholm, Viola • Paula Kosower, Cello • Jeremy Attanaseo, Bass
Sponsored by Jean Berkenstock

88 Key Society Island Clipper Sunset Cruise
2023-08-28 17:00 - 21:00 | Island Clipper, 12731 WI-42, Ellison Bay, WI, 54210
88 Key Society members – and anyone interested in becoming members – are invited to a potluck sunset cruise aboard the Island Clipper. We’ve chartered the boat for this special event!
You, too, can join the 88 Key Society.
Become a member today and enjoy opportunities to connect with other concertgoers and musicians!
Sail a sunset cruise with us on 8/28. For more details, call 920-854-7088
Beverages will be provided.
More details to come.

Splendid Stories • Björklunden, Baileys Harbor
2023-08-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Björklunden – Vail Hall, 7590 Boynton Ln, Baileys Harbor, WI, 54202
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 hear.
Four Two-Bit Contraptions • Jan Bach
Flute and Horn
En Saga, Op. 9 (Gregory Barrett arr.) • Jean Sibelius
Flute, Clarinet, Horn, and Strings
Quintet in G Major, Op. 77 • Antonín Dvořák
String Quartet and Double Bass
Heather Zinninger, Flute • JJ Koh, Clarinet • Fritz Foss, Horn • David Perry & Roy Meyer, Violins • Sally Chisholm, Viola • Paula Kosower, Cello • Jeremy Attanaseo, Bass

Splendid Stories • Salon Concert, Sturgeon Bay
2023-08-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Mutchler Residence, Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54234
Advanced reservations are required for salon concerts.
Seating is limited and a reception precedes and follows this performance. (See details below.)
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 hear.
Four Two-Bit Contraptions • Jan Bach
Flute and Horn
En Saga, Op. 9 (Gregory Barrett arr.) • Jean Sibelius
Flute, Clarinet, Horn, and Strings
Quintet in G Major, Op. 77 • Antonín Dvořák
String Quartet and Double Bass
Mutchler residence, Sturgeon Bay (ticket buyers will be given the exact address)
Cozily tucked into the woods on a quiet, rural lane in Sturgeon Bay, this home is an ideal location to enjoy an exclusive performance of the music of Jan Bach, Jean Sibelíus, and Antonín Dvořák, while enjoying a Door County sunset and the outstanding hospitality of the homeowners. A pre-concert reception and tours of the gardens begin at 6:00pm.
Heather Zinninger, Flute • JJ Koh, Clarinet • Fritz Foss, Horn • David Perry & Roy Meyer, Violins • Sally Chisholm, Viola • Paula Kosower, Cello • Jeremy Attanaseo, Bass
Sponsored by Keith & Sherry Mutchler
Supporting Sponsor: Nicolet Bank

Splendid Stories • Kress Pavilion, Egg Harbor
2023-08-31 19:00 - 21:00 | Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor, WI, 54209
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 hear.
Four Two-Bit Contraptions • Jan Bach
Flute and Horn
En Saga, Op. 9 (Gregory Barrett arr.) • Jean Sibelius
Flute, Clarinet, Horn, and Strings
Quintet in G Major, Op. 77 • Antonín Dvořák
String Quartet and Double Bass
Heather Zinninger, Flute • JJ Koh, Clarinet • Fritz Foss, Horn • David Perry & Roy Meyer, Violins • Sally Chisholm, Viola • Paula Kosower, Cello • Jeremy Attanaseo, Bass
Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Sturgeon Bay

Celebratory Fireworks! • UUF, Ephraim
2023-09-01 19:00 - 20:00 | Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Door County, 10341 Water Street HWY 42, Ephraim, WI, 54211
A season like this needs a concluding celebration! The pyrotechnics begin with Dora Pejačević’s romantically sumptuous Piano Quartet followed by our most requested piece, Schoenfield’s outrageous Café Music. Our program and season conclude with music for piano and strings by the great Richard Strauss, coming from the same period as his tone poems, Don Juan and Death and Transfiguration, it is likewise a tour de force! Come celebrate with us.
Piano Quartet in D Minor, Op. 25 • Dora Pejačević
Violin, Viola, Cello, and Piano
Café Music • Paul Schoenfield
Violin, Cello, and Piano
Piano Quartet in C Minor, Op. 13 • Richard Strauss
Violin, Viola, Cello, and Piano
David Perry, Violin • Sally Chisholm, Viola • Paula Kosower, Cello • Jeannie Yu, Piano

Celebratory Fireworks! • St. Luke's, Sister Bay
2023-09-02 19:00 - 21:00 | St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 2336 Canterbury Ln, Sister Bay, WI, 54234
A season like this needs a concluding celebration! The pyrotechnics begin with Dora Pejačević’s romantically sumptuous Piano Quartet followed by our most requested piece, Schoenfield’s outrageous Café Music. Our program and season conclude with music for piano and strings by the great Richard Strauss, coming from the same period as his tone poems, Don Juan and Death and Transfiguration, it is likewise a tour de force! Come celebrate with us.
Piano Quartet in D Minor, Op. 25 • Dora Pejačević
Violin, Viola, Cello, and Piano
Café Music • Paul Schoenfield
Violin, Cello, and Piano
Piano Quartet in C Minor, Op. 13 • Richard Strauss
Violin, Viola, Cello, and Piano
David Perry, Violin • Sally Chisholm, Viola • Paula Kosower, Cello • Jeannie Yu, Piano
Sponsored by Daniel & Sarah Myers

Splendid Stories • The Clearing Folk School, Ellison Bay
2023-09-03 15:00 - 17:00 | The Clearing Folk School – Schoolhouse, 12103 Garrett Bay Rd, Ellison Bay, WI, 54210
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 hear.
Four Two-Bit Contraptions • Jan Bach
Flute and Horn
En Saga, Op. 9 (Gregory Barrett arr.) • Jean Sibelius
Flute, Clarinet, Horn, and Strings
Quintet in G Major, Op. 77 • Antonín Dvořák
String Quartet and Double Bass
Heather Zinninger, Flute • JJ Koh, Clarinet • Fritz Foss, Horn • David Perry & Roy Meyer, Violins • Sally Chisholm, Viola • Paula Kosower, Cello • Jeremy Attanaseo, Bass
Sponsored by Michael Elkow

Celebratory Fireworks! • Labor Day Gala, Björklunden, Baileys Harbor
2023-09-04 15:00 - 18:30 | Björklunden – Vail Hall, 7590 Boynton Ln, Baileys Harbor, WI, 54202
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 most requested piece, Schoenfield’s outrageous Café Music. Our program and season conclude with music for piano and strings by the great Richard Strauss, coming from the same period as his tone poems, Don Juan and Death and Transfiguration, it is likewise a tour de force! Come celebrate with us.
Piano Quartet in D Minor, Op. 25 • Dora Pejačević
Violin, Viola, Cello, and Piano
Café Music • Paul Schoenfield
Violin, Cello, and Piano
Piano Quartet in C Minor, Op. 13 • Richard Strauss
Violin, Viola, Cello, and Piano
David Perry, Violin • Sally Chisholm, Viola • Paula Kosower, Cello • Jeannie Yu, Piano
Special Guest Emcee John Clare, SiriusXM Symphony Hall Host
Thank you to these amazing event sponsors …
Platinum: Jim & Jean Berkenstock
Gold: David & Nancy Borghesi and Sandra Zingler
Silver: Fortifi Bank & Sugar Maple Asset Management
Supporters: Larry & Cynthia Crock and George & Julie Fiedler

Gather with the Griffon • Green Bay
2023-09-07 12:00 - 13:00 | First Presbyterian Church of Green Bay, 200 S Ashland Ave., Green Bay, WI, 54303, United States
“Gather with the Griffon” miniconcerts are designed for midday audiences. B Double Sharp programs engage the mind and spirit through music and conversation.

Roy Meyer and Alex Norris, Violins
Nick Jeffery, Viola
Jesse Nummelin, Cello

This is not a ticketed event.

Beneath the Waves CD Release Concert & Reception • Eric Lewis and the Griffon String Quartet
2023-09-09 19:00 - 22:00 | Northern Sky Theater’s Gould Theater, 9058 Co Rd A, Fish Creek, WI, 54212, United States
Beneath the Waves is a collection of instrumental tunes and songs written by Memphis-based musician Eric Lewis, along with the addition of “Salt Creek,” a traditional fiddle tune. Composer Sam Shoup of Memphis expertly provided the string arrangements. Lewis says, “It has been a great desire of mine to collaborate with the Griffon String Quartet and Midsummer’s Music for some time now. It is a dream come true to perform this music with such high caliber musicians and to preserve it on record. The Griffon String Quartet really brings this music to life!”
The project’s title is also one of the recording’s instrumental pieces, which was written following a trip to Rosemary Beach – on Florida’s panhandle – where Lewis scattered his parents’ ashes. Later, when recording an early demo in Memphis, Lewis discovered a midi patch for a virtual instrument called “Beneath the Waves.” It was clear that would be the name of the piece. And knowing the history of the famed Le Griffon shipwreck, from which the Griffon String Quartet takes its name, it only makes it more fitting that this collaboration came to fruition.
This extraordinary event features a concert with Eric Lewis and the Griffon String Quartet, along with the digital release of the Beneath the Waves record.
Tracks
Beneath the Waves
For Rose Mary
Prayer for Gladys
Salt Creek
Tennessee Barn Burner
Western Wind
Who’s that Girl?
Thank you sponsors Jim & Jean Berkenstock, NEW Radio, Dennis & Bonnie Connolly, Todd & Sheryll Rockway, MMG Foundation, and Wisconsin Public Radio.
Flex pack tickets cannot be used for this concert. Gift certificates and authorized complimentary tickets can be used.

Griffon String Quartet • Fine Arts Institute
2023-09-12 18:00 - 19:00 | East High School, 1415 E Walnut St., Green Bay, WI, 54301, United States
Members of the Griffon String Quartet will meet the strings lessons students from the Fine Arts Institute at East High School in Green Bay.
This event is not open to the public.

Autumn Music Fest: Lindsay Flowers, JJ Koh, Garret Ross
2023-09-30 19:00 - 21:30 | Trenchard Residence, Sister Bay, WI
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 of MM’s first Autumn Music Fest.
Special Guest Host Lori Skelton, host of Wisconsin Public Radio’s “Afternoon Classics” and the producer and host of “Wisconsin Classical.”
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 (2018) by Eun-Chul Oh (1994-present)

Doors open for seating 45 minutes prior to the concert.

Autumn Music Fest: Lindsay Flowers, JJ Koh, Garret Ross
2023-10-01 16:00 - 19:30 | Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor, WI, 54209
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 (2018) by Eun-Chul Oh (1994-present)

Doors open for seating 45 minutes prior to the concert.

Autumn Music Fest: Pro Arte Quartet
2023-10-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Hope United Church of Christ, 141 S 12th Ave., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235, United States
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 Antonín Dvořák
Pro Arte Quartet
David Perry and Suzanne Beia, Violins
Sally Chisholm, Viola
Parry Karp, Cello

Doors open for seating 30 minutes prior to the concert.

Autumn Music Fest: Pro Arte Quartet/Griffon String Quartet
2023-10-08 15:00 - 17:00 | Tarlton Theatre, 405-409 West Walnut St., Green Bay, WI, 54303
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 Octet in E-flat Major, Op. 20, by Felix Mendelssohn

Pro Arte Quartet
David Perry and Suzanne Beia, Violins
Sally Chisholm, Viola
Parry Karp, Cello

Griffon String Quartet
Roy Meyer and Alex Norris, Violins
Lucas Blekeberg, Viola
Jesse Nummelin, Cello
Click the Buy Tickets Online button to reserve tickets. Donations will be accepted.

Doors open for seating 30 minutes prior to the concert.

Autumn Music Fest: Griffon String Quartet
2023-10-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Hope United Church of Christ, 141 S 12th Ave., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235, United States
Discover the enchanting power of intimate musical storytelling. Join us!
String Quartet D Minor, No. 15, K. 421 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
String Quartet No. 3 by Elizabeth Maconchy
String Quartet in F Major by Maurice Ravel
Griffon String Quartet
Roy Meyer and Alex Norris, Violins
Madlen Breckbill, Viola
Jesse Nummelin, Cello
Click the Buy Tickets Online button to reserve tickets. Donations will be accepted.

Doors open for seating 30 minutes prior to the concert.

Autumn Music Fest: Griffon String Quartet
2023-10-15 15:00 - 17:00 | Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor, WI, 54209

Gather with the Griffon • Green Bay
2023-10-19 12:00 - 13:00 | First Presbyterian Church of Green Bay, 200 S Ashland Ave., Green Bay, WI, 54303, United States
“Gather with the Griffon” miniconcerts are designed for midday audiences. B Double Sharp programs engage the mind and spirit through music and conversation.
Today’s program features piano trios with pianist Rie Tanaka.
Alex Norris, Violin
Jesse Nummelin, Cello
This is not a ticketed event.

Griffon Outreach—YMCA • Sturgeon Bay
2023-10-24 08:30 - 12:00 | YMCA Sturgeon Bay, 1900 Michigan St,, Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54234
The Griffon String Quartet participates in the YMCA’s Community Healthy Living Fair.
Click for information about the Fair.

Griffon String Quartet Concert • Stoughton
2023-10-30 19:30 - 21:30 | Stoughton Opera House, 381 E Main St., Stoughton, WI, 53589
The Griffon String Quartet performs at the Stoughton Opera House in Stoughton, WI.
Roy Meyer & Alex Norris, Violins
Madlen Breckbill, Viola
Jesse Nummelin, Cello

Griffon String Quartet • HELP of DC Fundraiser—Canceled
2023-11-02 16:30 - 18:30 | Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor, WI, 54209
This event has been canceled.
Jesse Nummelin, Griffon String Quartet cellist, and his wife, pianist Rie Tanaka, will perform between 5:30 and 6:00pm at the HELP of Door County fall fundraising event.
Event registration: 4:30-5:00pm
Wine & Cheese: 4:45-5:30pm
Griffon String Quartet: 5:30-6:00pm
Executive Director Presentation: 6:00-6:30pm
Tickets are available here (not through Midsummer’s Music) or by calling 920-743-8818.

Gather with the Griffon • Green Bay
2023-11-16 12:00 - 13:00 | First Presbyterian Church of Green Bay, 200 S Ashland Ave., Green Bay, WI, 54303, United States
“Gather with the Griffon” miniconcerts are designed for midday audiences. B Double Sharp programs engage the mind and spirit through music and conversation.
Today’s program features Ansel Norris on trumpet. Norris has gathered acclaim throughout the world as a soloist and orchestral musician of diverse taste and enthusiasm. His sound has been heard on NPR’s Performance Today, From the Top, and on Medici.tv, as the first-ever American prizewinner in the International Tchaikovsky Competition’s Brass division. He was also twice named first prize in the National Trumpet Competition USA.
Roy Meyer and Alex Norris, Violins
Jesse Nummelin, Cello
This is not a ticketed event.

Programs are funded in part by grants from Bader Philanthropies, the Door County Community Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Wisconsin Arts Board. Programs in Green Bay are funded in part by grants from the Green Bay Packers Foundation and the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation.

Griffon Outreach • Sturgeon Bay
2023-11-17 13:30 - 14:30 | Door County Medical Center
The Griffon String Quartet presents a B Double Sharp program at the Door County Medical Center Nursing Home.
This is not open to the public.
Programs are funded in part by grants from Bader Philanthropies, the Door County Community Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Wisconsin Arts Board. Programs in Green Bay are funded in part by grants from the Green Bay Packers Foundation and the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation.

Griffon Outreach • Green Bay
2023-11-18 08:00 - 11:00 | Aging and Disability Resource Center Green Bay, 300 S. Adams St., Green Bay, WI, 54301
The Griffon String Quartet performs for the Aging & Disability Resource Center in Green Bay.
The Griffon is sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts, the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation, and Bader Philanthropies.

Wisconsin Classical Memorial Tribute to Jean Berkenstock
2023-11-19 13:00 - 14:00
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 on Sunday from 1:00 to 2:00pm CT. Visit Wisconsin Public Radio to find your local station, or stream the program live here.
The pieces by Gluck and Donizetti are on MM’s A Bel Canto Summer CD (released in 2017), and the Rheinberger piece is on MM’s Bursting with Passion CD (released 2014). Both CDs are available to purchase or download as digital files at Bandcamp.
Our board and staff thank Lori Skelton for her unwavering dedication to MM and for graciously creating and scheduling Jean’s tribute.

Jesse Nummelin • Christ the King Episcopal Church, Sturgeon Bay
2023-12-03 15:00 - 16:00 | Christ the King Episcopal Church, 512 Michigan St., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235
Griffon cellist Jesse Nummelin performs for an Advent service at Christ the King Episcopal Church in Sturgeon Bay.

Griffon String Quartet Pop-up Caroling
2023-12-07 - 2023-12-12
The Griffon String Quartet will present pop-up caroling in Door County and Green Bay, primarily for businesses that support Midsummer’s Music and the Griffon String Quartet through donations or advertising in programs.
Times are approximate and subject to change.
December 7: Sturgeon Bay
9:30am • NEW Radio
10:00am • Maritime Museum
10:30am • Nicolet Bank (Fourth Ave.)
11:00am • Door County Community Foundation
11:30am – 1:00pm • Sturgeon Bay Yacht Club (private event)
1:30-2:00pm • Cherry Cove Assisted Living & Memory Care
2:15pm • Aging & Disability Resource Center
2:45pm • YMCA
3:15pm • Door County Medical Center
3:45pm • Young Automotive
4:15pm • Boys & Girls Club
December 8: Northern Door
9:00am • Northern Door YMCA
9:30am • White Gull Inn
10:30am • Kress Pavilion Library
11:00am • Main Street Market
12:30pm • Sunshine Resources (Sturgeon Bay)
2:00pm • Eagle Harbor Inn
2:30pm • Nicolet Bank (Sister Bay)
3:00pm • Piggly Wiggly
3:30pm • Kerber Rose and Midsummer’s Music
December 12: Green Bay
10:00am • Wisconsin Public Radio
More to be scheduled
If your business would like to be visited, please call 920-854-7088.
Programs are funded in part by grants from Bader Philanthropies, the Door County Community Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Wisconsin Arts Board. Programs in Green Bay are funded in part by grants from the Green Bay Packers Foundation and the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation.

Griffon String Quartet Outreach • Sturgeon Bay
2023-12-07 19:00 - 20:00 | Cherry Cove Assisted Living & Memory Care, 1704 Georgia St., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235
The Griffon String Quartet performs for Cherry Cove Assisted Living & Memory Care clients.
Programs are funded in part by grants from Bader Philanthropies, the Door County Community Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Wisconsin Arts Board. Programs in Green Bay are funded in part by grants from the Green Bay Packers Foundation and the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation.

Griffon Outreach • Brussels
2023-12-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Southern Door High School, 2073 County Rd. DK, Brussels, WI, 54204
The Griffon String Quartet participates in the Winter Choir Concert at Southern Door High School.

Griffon String Quartet Outreach • Green Bay
2023-12-14 07:30 - 08:30 | Preble High School, 2222 Deckner Ave., Green Bay, WI, 54302
The Griffon String Quartet works with students at Preble High School.
This is not a public event.
Programs are funded in part by grants from Bader Philanthropies, the Door County Community Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Wisconsin Arts Board. Programs in Green Bay are funded in part by grants from the Green Bay Packers Foundation and the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation.

Gather with the Griffon • Green Bay
2023-12-14 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-03-07 12:00 - 13:00 | First Presbyterian Church of Green Bay, 200 S Ashland Ave., Green Bay, WI, 54303, United States
“Gather with the Griffon” miniconcerts are designed for midday audiences. B Double Sharp programs engage the mind and spirit through music and conversation.
Program TBD
Roy Meyer and Alex Norris, Violins
TBD, Viola
Jesse Nummelin, Cello
This is not a ticketed event.
Programs are funded in part by grants from Bader Philanthropies, the Door County Community Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Wisconsin Arts Board. Programs in Green Bay are funded in part by grants from the Green Bay Packers Foundation and the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation.

Griffon String Quartet Holiday Concert • Green Bay
2023-12-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Art Garage, 1429 Main St, Green Bay, WI, 54302
Program:
Holiday Selections
String Quartet No. 16 in F Major, Op. 135 • Ludwig van Beethoven
String Quartet No. 13 in G Major, Op. 106 • Antonín Dvořák
Roy Meyer & Alex Norris, Violins
Oryann Tsaig, Viola
Jesse Nummelin, Cello
Tickets for this concert are free but can be reserved by clicking the “Buy Tickets Online” link or by calling 920-854-7088 during business hours. We ask that you pay what you can.
Programs are funded in part by grants from Bader Philanthropies, the Door County Community Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Wisconsin Arts Board. Programs in Green Bay are funded in part by grants from the Green Bay Packers Foundation and the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation.

Griffon Extended Caroling • Sturgeon Bay
2023-12-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Door County Library, Sturgeon Bay, 107 S 4th Ave., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235
The Griffon String Quartet brings its pop-up caroling program to the Door County Library in Sturgeon Bay.
Programs are funded in part by grants from Bader Philanthropies, the Door County Community Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Wisconsin Arts Board. Programs in Green Bay are funded in part by grants from the Green Bay Packers Foundation and the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation.

Griffon String Quartet Holiday Concert • Sturgeon Bay
2023-12-15 17:00 - 19:00 | Hope United Church of Christ, 141 S 12th Ave., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235, United States

Griffon String Quartet Holiday Concert • Brussels
2023-12-16 15:00 - 17:00 | Belgian Heritage Center, 1255 County Rd. DK, Brussels, WI, 54204

Griffon String Quartet Holiday Concert • Egg Harbor
2023-12-17 15:00 - 17:00 | Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor, WI, 54209

Griffon Winter Retreat • Door County
2024-01-05 - 2024-01-06
The Griffon String Quartet welcomes Sonora Suzuki Strings of Madison for its second annual Winter Retreat, with exhibitions for local students, practice sessions, a pizza party, and a public concert.
Suzuki Strings of Madison will perform for students at Gibraltar School in Fish Creek on the morning of January 5. A stimulating instrumental workshop follows, including performances by Griffon string quartet musicians and students from Suzuki Strings of Madison. A captivating instrument petting zoo will allow the Gibraltar students an excellent opportunity to touch and experiment with violins, violas, and cellos under the supervision and guidance of professional musicians.
Later the same day, Suzuki Strings of Madison students, Griffon students, and community members will gather at Hope United Church of Christ in Sturgeon Bay, WI, for music games and a play-in, plus a pizza dinner party for the students.
On the morning of January 6, 2024, at Hope Church, the retreat will feature instructive performance classes for students, followed by a community concert at 1:00pm with Suzuki Strings of Madison and Griffon string student. Both events will be open to the public.
Programs are funded in part by grants from Bader Philanthropies, the Door County Community Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Wisconsin Arts Board. Programs in Green Bay are funded in part by grants from the Green Bay Packers Foundation and the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation.

Griffon Outreach • Fond Du Lac Nursing Home
2024-01-09 15:00 - 16:00
The Griffon String Quartet performs for residents and staff of the St. Francis nursing home in Fond Du Lac.

The Griffon is sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts, the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation, and Bader Philanthropies.

Gather with the Griffon • Green Bay
2024-01-11 12:00 - 13:00 | First Presbyterian Church of Green Bay, 200 S Ashland Ave., Green Bay, WI, 54303, United States
“Gather with the Griffon” miniconcerts are designed for midday audiences. B Double Sharp programs engage the mind and spirit through music and conversation.
Program TBD
Roy Meyer and Alex Norris, Violins
Lucas Blekeberg, Viola
Jesse Nummelin, Cello
This is not a ticketed event.
Programs are funded in part by grants from Bader Philanthropies, the Door County Community Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Wisconsin Arts Board. Programs in Green Bay are funded in part by grants from the Green Bay Packers Foundation and the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation.

Griffon String Quartet Children's Concert • Brown County Library, Green Bay
2024-01-11 18:00 - 19:30 | Brown Co. Library, 515 Pine St., Green Bay, WI, 54301, United States
The Griffon String Quartet will perform a children’s concert at the Brown County Library in Green Bay based on the Robert Frost poem/book “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening” with illustrations by P.J. Lynch. The concert includes an “instrument petting zoo,” where children can touch and hold string instruments.
Lynch illustrates Robert Frost’s classic poem with moody, snow-filled watercolor and gouache landscapes. . . . Rendered in a palette of blues and greens, Lynch’s illustrations artfully match the quiet, building depth of Frost’s work.
—Publishers Weekly
Lynch has done a marvelous job slowing the pace of the poem down by spreading its text out in small pieces and augmenting the rich language with illustrations, which will make it easier to absorb the sensory details so quietly evoked by the words. . . . a gorgeous rendering that will bring the poem to life for a new generation and even encourage young poets to stop and notice their world with a lyrical, illustrative lens.
—School Library Journal
The illustrations bring the poem to life.
—School Library Connection
The value of a book like this is that it introduces young children to a poem they will almost certainly encounter again, inculcating a fondness that should later feel like warm recognition.
—The Wall Street Journal
Programs are funded in part by grants from Bader Philanthropies, the Door County Community Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Wisconsin Arts Board. Programs in Green Bay are funded in part by grants from the Green Bay Packers Foundation and the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation.
Roy Meyer and Alex Norris, Violins
Lucas Blekeberg, Viola
Jesse Nummelin, Cello

Griffon Outreach • Sturgeon Bay
2024-01-12 12:40 - 14:00 | Aging and Disability Resource Center, 916 N 14th Ave., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235, United States
The Griffon String Quartet presents a B Double Sharp program for the Aging & Disability Resource Center.
Roy Meyer and Alex Norris, Violins
Lucas Blekeberg, Viola
Jesse Nummelin, Cello
Programs are funded in part by grants from Bader Philanthropies, the Door County Community Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Wisconsin Arts Board. Programs in Green Bay are funded in part by grants from the Green Bay Packers Foundation and the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation.

Griffon String Quartet Children's Concert • Sturgeon Bay
2024-01-13 14:00 - 15:00 | Door County Library, Sturgeon Bay, 107 S 4th Ave., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235

Griffon String Quartet – Doctors in Recital • Green Bay
2024-01-27 19:00 - 22:00 | Weidner Center for the Performing Arts, 2420 Nicolet Dr, Green Bay, WI, 54311
Northeast Wisconsin Charity Event
​Doctors In Recital is an evening of musical excellence put on by area physicians donating their time and talents to raise money for a local cause. Each act is headlined by an area physician with a passion for music, as well as a commitment to patient care. Many other area healthcare professionals share the stage as back-up musicians or choir members.
Roy Meyer & Alex Norris, violins
Willie McLellan, viola
Jesse Nummelin, cello

Gather with the Griffon • Green Bay
2024-02-08 12:00 - 13:00 | First Presbyterian Church of Green Bay, 200 S Ashland Ave., Green Bay, WI, 54303, United States
“Gather with the Griffon” miniconcerts are designed for midday audiences. B Double Sharp programs engage the mind and spirit through music and conversation.
Commemorating Black History Month
Music by Franz Schubert: Rosamunde
Wynton Marsalis: Selections from At the Octoroon Balls
William Grant Still: Lyric Quartet
Roy Meyer and Alex Norris, Violins
Larissa Mapua, Viola
Jesse Nummelin, Cello
This is not a ticketed event.
Programs are funded in part by grants from Bader Philanthropies, the Door County Community Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Wisconsin Arts Board. Programs in Green Bay are funded in part by grants from the Green Bay Packers Foundation and the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation.

Griffon Outreach • Sturgeon Bay
2024-02-09 09:00 - 10:00 | Sunrise Elementary School, 1414 Rhode Island St., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235, United States
The Griffon String Quartet presents an Einstein Series program for students at Sunrise Elementary School.
This is not open to the public.
Commemorating Black History Month
Music by Franz Schubert: Rosamunde
Wynton Marsalis: Selections from At the Octoroon Balls
William Grant Still: Lyric Quartet
Roy Meyer and Alex Norris, Violins
Larissa Mapua, Viola
Jesse Nummelin, Cello
Programs are funded in part by grants from Bader Philanthropies, the Door County Community Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Wisconsin Arts Board. Programs in Green Bay are funded in part by grants from the Green Bay Packers Foundation and the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation.

Griffon Outreach • Sturgeon Bay
2024-02-09 12:30 - 13:30 | Sawyer Elementary, 60 Willow Dr., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54234
The Griffon String Quartet presents an Einstein Series program for students at Sawyer Elementary.
This is not open to the public.
Commemorating Black History Month
Music by Franz Schubert: Rosamunde
Wynton Marsalis: Selections from At the Octoroon Balls
William Grant Still: Lyric Quartet
Roy Meyer and Alex Norris, Violins
Larissa Mapua, Viola
Jesse Nummelin, Cello
Programs are funded in part by grants from Bader Philanthropies, the Door County Community Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Wisconsin Arts Board. Programs in Green Bay are funded in part by grants from the Green Bay Packers Foundation and the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation.

Griffon String Quartet Concert • Milwaukee
2024-02-09 19:00 - 21:00 | St. John’s on the Lake, 1800 N Prospect Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53202
The Griffon String Quartet performs at St. John’s on the Lake.
This concert is open only to residents of St. John’s on the Lake.
Commemorating Black History Month
Music by Franz Schubert: Rosamunde
Wynton Marsalis: Selections from At the Octoroon Balls
William Grant Still: Lyric Quartet
Roy Meyer and Alex Norris, Violins
Larissa Mapua, Viola
Jesse Nummelin, Cello
Sponsored by Dick & Annie Egan

Griffon String Quartet Outreach • Bay Port High School
2024-03-06 08:00 - 10:00 | Bay Port High School
The Griffon String Quartet performs for students at Bay Port High School in Green Bay.

Griffon String Quartet • Sturgeon Bay High School
2024-03-08 09:30 - 23:00 | Sturgeon Bay High School Auditorium
The Griffon String Quartet presents an Einstein Series program for students at Sturgeon Bay High School.

Seven Last Words • Shepherd of the Bay
2024-03-08 17:00 - 19:00 | Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church, 11836 WI-42, Ellison Bay, WI, 54210
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 Quartet along with narrator(s) at Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church for this moving piece.

David Perry and Suzanne Beia, violins
Sally Chisholm, viola
Parry Karp, cello

Meditations:
Pastor James Honig, Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church
Reverend Brit Bjurstrom Frazier, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
Reverend Kerry Krauss, Sister Bay Moravian Church
Michelle Lawrie, Executive Director Door County Economic Development Corporation
Cari Lewis, Executive Director Door Community Auditorium
Reverend Mark Stephen Richards, Unity Hospice & the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
Tonya Fehlhofer, CEO Door County YMCA

Sponsor: Dennis & Bonnie Connolly
Supporting Sponsors: Door County Medical Center, Innovative Printing, The Mail Haus, Wisconsin Arts Board

Live Streaming Link: https://youtube.com/live/l6nlWHjvmwk

Free-will Offering—Click the Buy Tickets Now button to reserve tickets.

Seven Last Words • First Presbyterian Church
2024-03-09 15:00 - 17:00 | First Presbyterian Church of Green Bay, 200 S Ashland Ave., Green Bay, WI, 54303, United States
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 Quartet along with narrator(s) at First Presbyterian Green Bay for this moving piece.

David Perry and Suzanne Beia, violins
Sally Chisholm, viola
Parry Karp, cello

Meditations:
Jesse Brunette, Executive Director St. John’s Ministries
Nan Bush, President The Bellin Health Foundation
Pastor Katie Estes, First Presbyterian Church
Pastor Rachel Knoke, Trinity Lutheran Church
Pastor Larry Lange, Grace Lutheran Church
Sara Williams, JOSHUA Community Organizer and The Salvation Army Emergency Services Case Manager
Pastor Nancy Zorn Micke, Peace United Church of Christ

Sponsor: Dennis & Bonnie Connolly
Supporting Sponsor: Door County Medical Center, Innovative Printing, The Mail Haus, Wisconsin Arts Board

Free-will Offering—Click the Buy Tickets Now button to reserve tickets.

Griffon Outreach • ADRC Sturgeon Bay
2024-03-13 13:00 - 13:45 | Aging and Disability Resource Center, 916 N 14th Ave., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235, United States
The Griffon String Quartet performs for clients at the Aging & Disability Resource Center in Sturgeon Bay.

Programs are funded in part by grants from Bader Philanthropies, the Door County Community Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Wisconsin Arts Board. Programs in Green Bay are funded in part by grants from the Green Bay Packers Foundation and the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation.

Griffon String Quartet Outreach • Green Bay
2024-03-13 17:00 - 17:30 | Green Bay Botanical Gardens, 2600 Larsen Rd., Green Bay, WI, 54303, United States
The Griffon String Quartet performs for the Brain Center of Green Bay’s event, “Take Charge of Your Brain – It’s Kind of a Big Deal.”
Additional details to come.
Programs are funded in part by grants from Bader Philanthropies, the Door County Community Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Wisconsin Arts Board. Programs in Green Bay are funded in part by grants from the Green Bay Packers Foundation and the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation.

Griffon String Quartet Spring Concert • Sturgeon Bay
2024-03-15 17:00 - 19:00 | Hope United Church of Christ, 141 S 12th Ave., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235, United States
The Griffon String Quartet performs its annual spring concerts.
Quartet for Strings, Op. 89, with traditional Intuit melodies by Amy Beach
String Quartet No. 1, Op. 88, with a jazz influence by Nikolai Kapustin
String Quartet No. 1 in A Major, Op. 4, with a Brahms style influence by Alexander Von Zemlinsky
Roy Meyer & Alex Norris, Violins
Kayla Patrick, Viola
Jesse Nummelin, Cello
Tickets are free for this concert. Donations will be accepted at the door. Click the Buy Tickets Online link to reserve tickets.

Griffon String Quartet Spring Concert • Green Bay
2024-03-16 15:00 - 17:00 | Green Bay Area Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 1313 Main St., Green Bay, WI, 54302

Allyson Fleck, Viola • UUF, Ephraim
2024-03-17 10:00 - 11:00 | Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Door County, 10341 Water Street HWY 42, Ephraim, WI, 54211
Midsummer’s Music Executive Director and Assistant Artistic Director Allyson Fleck will perform during the morning service at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Ephraim.
Services are held in-person and streaming live. Visit https://uufdc.org/sunday-services/ for more information.
The Griffon String Quartet was originally scheduled to perform.

Griffon String Quartet YouTube Performance
2024-03-17 15:00 - 15:30
Griffon members will present Alexander Von Zemlinsky’s String Quartet No. 1 in A Major, Op. 4 on Midsummer Music’s YouTube channel. Tune in, and enjoy!
Roy Meyer & Alex Norris, Violins
Kayla Patrick, Viola
Jesse Nummelin, Cello
Click the Buy Tickets Online link to access the YouTube channel.
If you miss the 3:00pm release, you can view it at any time thereafter.

Griffon String Quartet Spring Concert • Egg Harbor
2024-03-17 15:00 - 17:00 | Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor, WI, 54209
The Griffon String Quartet performs its annual spring concerts.
Quartet for Strings, Op. 89, with traditional Intuit melodies by Amy Beach
String Quartet No. 1, Op. 88, with a jazz influence by Nikolai Kapustin
String Quartet No. 1 in A Major, Op. 4, with a Brahms style influence by Alexander Von Zemlinsky
Roy Meyer & Alex Norris, Violins
Kayla Patrick, Viola
Jesse Nummelin, Cello

Tickets are free for this concert. Donations will be accepted at the door. Click the Buy Tickets Online link to reserve tickets.
NOTE: Construction on Hwy. 42 in the village of Egg Harbor may necessitate detours to Church St., where the Kress Pavilion is located. Please plan ahead in case of congestion delays.

Gather with the Griffon • Green Bay
2024-04-11 12:00 - 13:00 | First Presbyterian Church of Green Bay, 200 S Ashland Ave., Green Bay, WI, 54303, United States
“Gather with the Griffon” miniconcerts are designed for midday audiences. B Double Sharp programs engage the mind and spirit through music and conversation.
The program includes selections from Heitor Villa-Lobos’ String Quartet No. 1 and Ludwig van Beethoven’s String Quartet No. 1 in F Major, Op. 18.
Roy Meyer and Alex Norris, Violins
Samantha Peng, Viola
Jesse Nummelin, Cello
This is not a ticketed event.
Programs are funded in part by grants from Bader Philanthropies, the Door County Community Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Wisconsin Arts Board. Programs in Green Bay are funded in part by grants from the Green Bay Packers Foundation and the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation.

Griffon String Quartet Outreach • Door Community Child Development Center
2024-04-12 09:30 - 10:00 | Door Community Child Development Center, 5617 Gordon Rd., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235
The Griffon String Quartet performs for very young children at the Door Community Child Development Center.

Griffon String Quartet Outreach • Pinecrest Assisted Living
2024-04-12 11:00 - 12:00 | Pinecrest Assited Living, 1241 N 18th Ave., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235
The Griffon String Quartet performs for clients at Pinecrest Assisted Living in Sturgeon Bay.

Church Service Performance • First Presbyterian, Green Bay
2024-04-14 09:30 - 11:00 | First Presbyterian Church of Green Bay, 200 S Ashland Ave., Green Bay, WI, 54303, United States
The Griffon String Quartet performs during the morning service at First Presbyterian Church.

Griffon String Quartet • Green Bay Chamber Music Society
2024-04-14 15:00 - 17:00
The Griffon String Quartet performs for members of the Green Bay Chamber Music Society at a private residence.

Griffon String Quartet • Brain Center of Green Bay
2024-04-15 10:30 - 12:00 | Curative Connections, 2900 Curry Lane, Green Bay, WI, 54308, United States
The Griffon String Quartet presents a B Double Sharp program for the Brain Center of Green Bay’s Mind Movers event.

Healthy Kids Day • YMCA, Sturgeon Bay
2024-04-20 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-04-27 10:00 - 13:00 | YMCA Sturgeon Bay, 1900 Michigan St,, Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54234
The Griffon String Quartet participates in the YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day. Strings students in the YMCA lessons program will perform.

Gather with the Griffon in Door County • Eagle Harbor Inn, Ephraim
2024-04-24 12:00 - 13:00 | Eagle Harbor Inn, 9914 Water St., Ephraim, WI, 54211
“Gather with the Griffon” miniconcerts are designed for midday audiences. B Double Sharp programs engage the mind and spirit through music and conversation.
The program includes selections from Heitor Villa-Lobos’ String Quartet No. 1 and Ludwig van Beethoven’s String Quartet No. 1 in F Major, Op. 18.
Roy Meyer and Alex Norris, Violins
Kayla Patrick, Viola
Jesse Nummelin, Cello
This is not a ticketed event.
Programs are funded in part by grants from Bader Philanthropies, the Door County Community Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Wisconsin Arts Board. Programs in Green Bay are funded in part by grants from the Green Bay Packers Foundation and the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation.

Gather with the Griffon • Green Bay
2024-05-09 12:00 - 13:00 | First Presbyterian Church of Green Bay, 200 S Ashland Ave., Green Bay, WI, 54303, United States
“Gather with the Griffon” miniconcerts are designed for midday audiences. B Double Sharp programs engage the mind and spirit through music and conversation.
Program: Selections from the Griffon’s end-of-season concerts on May 24–26
Roy Meyer and Alex Norris, Violins
Julia Kirk, Viola
Jesse Nummelin, Cello
This is not a ticketed event.
Programs are funded in part by grants from Bader Philanthropies, the Door County Community Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Wisconsin Arts Board. Programs in Green Bay are funded in part by grants from the Green Bay Packers Foundation and the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation.

Griffon Concert • Private Home
2024-05-11 15:00 - 17:00
The Griffon String Quartet performs for a private home concert.
Roy Meyer and Alex Norris, Violins
Julia Kirk, Viola
Jesse Nummelin, Cello

Griffon String Quartet Students Recital • Hope UCC
2024-05-12 15:00 - 16:30 | Hope United Church of Christ, 141 S 12th Ave., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235, United States
Students of the Griffon String Quartet perform their annual recital concert.
Stay tuned for additional details.

Einstein Series Outreach • Boys & Girls Club, Green Bay
2024-05-15 15:00 - 17:30 | Boys & Girls Club of Green Bay, 1451 University Ave., Green Bay, WI, 54302
The Griffon launches its work with the Boys & Girls Club in Green Bay.
The Griffon String Quartet members currently work with children in northeast Wisconsin via the Einstein Series, a highly interactive program for school-age children. Students participate in private or group lessons or educational outreach programs. The quartet visits schools and classrooms to perform and discuss string quartet music, relating it specifically to relevant topics in their studies and their lives.

Gather with the Griffon in Door County • Country View Farm, Baileys Harbor
2024-05-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Country View Farm, 3200 County Road EE, Baileys Harbor, WI, 54202
“Gather with the Griffon” miniconcerts are designed for midday audiences. B Double Sharp programs engage the mind and spirit through music and conversation.
Program: Selections from the Griffon’s end-of-season concerts on May 24–26
Roy Meyer and Alex Norris, Violins
Clara Qiyun Zhao, Viola
Jesse Nummelin, Cello
This is not a ticketed event.
Programs are funded in part by grants from Bader Philanthropies, the Door County Community Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Wisconsin Arts Board. Programs in Green Bay are funded in part by grants from the Green Bay Packers Foundation and the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation.

Griffon String Quartet • Gibraltar School, Fish Creek
2024-05-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Gibraltar School, 3924 WI-42, Fish Creek, Wisconsin, 54212
The Griffon String Quartet participates in the Spring Choir Concert at Gibraltar School in Fish Creek.

Griffon String Quartet Season Finale Concert • Art Garage, Green Bay
2024-05-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Art Garage, 1429 Main St, Green Bay, WI, 54302
Join us for a magnificent concert as the Griffon String Quartet’s 2023-2024 season comes to an end.
Presto II by Miguel Del Aguila
String Quartet No. 4 by Grazyna Bacewicz
Piano Quintet in A Major, Op. 81 by Antonín Dvořák
Roy Meyer & Alex Norris, Violins
Clara Polka, Viola
Jesse Nummelin, Cello
Rie Tanaka, Piano

Griffon String Quartet Season Finale Concert • St. Luke's, Sister Bay
2024-05-25 19:00 - 21:00 | St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 2336 Canterbury Ln, Sister Bay, WI, 54234

Griffon String Quartet Season Finale Concert • Egg Harbor
2024-05-26 15:00 - 17:00 | Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor, WI, 54209

Griffon B Double Sharp Outreach • ADRC, Sturgeon Bay
2024-05-29 13:00 - 14:00 | Aging and Disability Resource Center, 916 N 14th Ave., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235, United States

Music for Food Concert • Stella Maris Catholic Church, Fish Creek
2024-05-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Stella Maris Catholic Church Fish Creek, 4012 WI-42, Fish Creek, WI, 54212
Music for Food is a musician-led initiative for local hunger relief. Music for Food concerts raise resources and awareness in the fight against hunger, empowering any musicians who wish to use their artistry to further social justice. The concert is free and features Midsummer’s Music resident ensemble, the Griffon String Quartet. The cost of admission is a food donation or funds to benefit the 24/7 Food Pantry, a lifeline for those in need. Financial donations to the food pantry can be made to CARE 24/7 Stella Maris Food Pantry.

Repertoire includes selections from …
Quartet No. 1 in F Major, Op. 18 • Ludwig van Beethoven
String Quartet No. 4 • Grazyna Bacewicz
Presto II • Miguel Del Aguila
String Quartet No. 1 • Heitor Villa-Lobos
Roy Meyer & Alex Norris, Violins
Gerson Medina, Viola
Jesse Nummelin, Cello
This is not a ticketed event.

Poetry & Music • Write On, Door County, Fish Creek
2024-06-01 14:00 - 16:00 | Write On, Door County, 4210 Juddville Rd., Fish Creek, WI, 54212
FEATHER ROUSING: An Afternoon of Reading and Music with Rebecca Meacham and the Griffon String Quartet
Join us for an afternoon of reading and music celebrating the publication of former Write On resident Rebecca Meacham’s latest collection, Feather Rousing. The title piece of the collection was the result of a 2018 Poetry Meets Music with Midsummer’s Music. Rebecca created the piece in response to music by Charles-Valentin Allkan. We are delighted to have the Midsummer’s Griffon String Quartet join us to interlace music and writing at this celebration. The event is free and open to the public. A light reception will follow.
About the Author:
Rebecca Meacham’s short story collection, Let’s Do, won UNT Press’s Katherine Anne Porter Prize in Fiction, and her flash fiction collection, Morbid Curiosities, won the New Delta Review chapbook prize. Her work has appeared most recently in Best Microfiction 2021, Wigleaf, Had, and Gigantic Sequins, and her prose has been set to music, translated into Polish, and carved into woodblocks and letter-pressed by steamroller. She is a professor of English at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, where she directs The Teaching Press and chairs the BFA in Writing and Applied Arts program. Her chapbook, Feather Rousing, is published this spring by Black Lawrence Press.
About the Book:
In this “hybridiary” of historical fiction and personal memoir, we peer inside baby incubators at Coney Island, waiting for childhood to take wing. We overhear the dying dreams of the Imperial Romanov family, and we fret the simple act of watching a child walk to class. Hope is a bright and constant thread: a tornado cuts a tender swath; a lady bides time inside a tiger’s claws; teenagers preen on screens during pandemic lockdown. Rescues are fumbled but perpetually launched—and love is a gift the way the sun is a gift: constant and consoling, but also blinding, near-obliterating. Tragic, funny, and surreal, FEATHER ROUSING nests in the spaces between caretaking and grief, secret and spectacle, recollection and imagination, global anguish and private joy.
“This ineffable collection reads like sadness, like music, like poetry, like instinct, like mothers and children and the heart beating right out of your chest. I adored it!” —Amber Sparks, author of And I Do Not Forgive You
About the Griffon String Quartet:
The Griffon String Quartet is a full-time professional string quartet from September through May and resides in northeastern Wisconsin. Actively embedded in the community, the Quartet works with all ages to enhance lives through the power and beauty of music.
Write On, Door County website link.

Mozart, Mendelssohn, and Magic • Opening Night, Kress Pavilion, Egg Harbor
2024-06-13 19:00 - 21:30 | Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor, WI, 54209
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 Alice Verne-Bredt, who gained recognition as a composer by entering this work in the Cobbett Chamber Music Contest in London. It is hauntingly beautiful. Join Emcee Norman Gilliland on June 13th for our festive Opening Night or three other special performances.
Phantasie Trio (1908) • Alice Verne-Bredt
Piano, Violin, and Cello
Quartet No. 2 in E-flat Major, K. 493 • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Piano, Violin, Viola, and Cello
Sextet in D Major, Op. 110 • Felix Mendelssohn
Piano, Violin, Two Violas, Cello, and Bass
Musicians
Jeannie Yu, Piano
David Perry, Violin
Sally Chisholm & Allyson Fleck, Viola
Ana Kim, Cello
Kris Saebo, Bass
Sponsored by the Midsummer’s Music Board of Directors
The Women’s Fund of Door County is a supporting sponsor for this program in acknowledgment of the women musicians performing.
The 2024 Season is sponsored by the Jean Berkenstock Family Fund and the Susan DeWitt Davie Legacy Fund.
NOTE: Hwy. 42 construction at the time of this concert requires a detour on weekdays that will direct drivers to Church St., where the Kress Pavilion is located. Click here for printable directions.

Coffee Talk: The Healing Power of Sound with Maja Jurisic, MD
2024-06-14 10:00 - 11:30 | Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Door County, 10341 Water Street HWY 42, Ephraim, WI, 54211
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 have experienced the health-promoting frequencies of glorious music every time they’ve attended a concert.
Science is finally providing evidence for this intuition. Physicists have shown that everything is in a state of vibration, including our bodies. Albert Einstein wrote, “We are slowed down sound and light waves, a walking bundle of frequencies tuned to the cosmos.”
Vibrations passing through matter in the form of waves are what we experience as sound. Even frequencies that are too high or low for the human ear are registered as vibrations in our bodies. We pick up audible and inaudible sounds all the way down to a cellular level. Researchers at Columbia found that cilia (antenna-like structures on our cell membranes) quiver like tuning forks, and vibrations in the environment (sounds) cause the cells to change shape. This has been linked to conditions as wide-ranging as arthritis, heart failure and cancer. Sound medicine is being incorporated into services provided by an increasing number of hospitals, such as the Mayo Clinic and Johns Hopkins.
Dr. Maja has long believed that the mechanistic model of health she learned in medical school is too narrow. She has found that sound offers a pathway to inner balance that is accessible to everyone and loves to share the science and art of sound healing.
Experience this for yourself as she plays her crystal alchemy singing bowls. And since breath is the language of the body, learn how to use yours to change your physiologic state (it’s like a superpower you never knew you had). Be ready for some fun toning with the bowls and retune, refresh and restore body, mind and spirit as your cells respond to the resonant frequencies of the sounds. Leave feeling reconnected with joy and wonder.
Seating is limited. Please reserve your free tickets.

Mozart, Mendelssohn, and Magic • St. Luke's, Sister Bay
2024-06-15 19:00 - 21:30 | St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 2336 Canterbury Ln, Sister Bay, WI, 54234
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 program with a Phantasy for piano trio by Alice Verne-Bredt, who gained recognition as a composer by entering this work in the Cobbett Chamber Music Contest in London. It is hauntingly beautiful. Join Emcee Norman Gilliland on June 13th for our festive Opening Night or three other special performances.
Phantasie Trio (1908) • Alice Verne-Bredt
Piano, Violin, and Cello
Quartet No. 2 in E-flat Major, K. 493 • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Piano, Violin, Viola, and Cello
Sextet in D Major, Op. 110 • Felix Mendelssohn
Piano, Violin, Two Violas, Cello, and Bass

Musicians
Jeannie Yu, Piano
David Perry, Violin
Sally Chisholm & Allyson Fleck, Viola
Ana Kim, Cello
Kris Saebo, Bass
Sponsored by the Jean Berkenstock Family Fund
The Women’s Fund of Door County is a supporting sponsor for this program in acknowledgment of the women musicians performing.
The 2024 Season is sponsored by the Jean Berkenstock Family Fund and the Susan DeWitt Davie Legacy Fund.

Mozart, Mendelssohn, and Magic • Hope UCC, Sturgeon Bay
2024-06-16 17:00 - 19:30 | Hope United Church of Christ, 141 S 12th Ave., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235, United States
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 Alice Verne-Bredt, who gained recognition as a composer by entering this work in the Cobbett Chamber Music Contest in London. It is hauntingly beautiful. Join Emcee Norman Gilliland on June 13th for our festive Opening Night or three other special performances.
Phantasie Trio (1908) • Alice Verne-Bredt
Piano, Violin, and Cello
Quartet No. 2 in E-flat Major, K. 493 • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Piano, Violin, Viola, and Cello
Sextet in D Major, Op. 110 • Felix Mendelssohn
Piano, Violin, Two Violas, Cello, and Bass
Write On, Door County poet Allison Haus will present a poem based on one of the pieces of music.

Musicians
Jeannie Yu, Piano
David Perry, Violin
Sally Chisholm & Allyson Fleck, Viola
Ana Kim, Cello
Kris Saebo, Bass
Sponsored by Sandy Zingler
The Women’s Fund of Door County is a supporting sponsor for this program in acknowledgment of the women musicians performing.

The 2024 Season is sponsored by the Jean Berkenstock Family Fund and the Susan DeWitt Davie Legacy Fund.

Mozart, Mendelssohn, and Magic • Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, Ephraim
2024-06-18 19:00 - 21:30 | Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Door County, 10341 Water Street HWY 42, Ephraim, WI, 54211
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 Alice Verne-Bredt, who gained recognition as a composer by entering this work in the Cobbett Chamber Music Contest in London. It is hauntingly beautiful. Join Emcee Norman Gilliland on June 13th for our festive Opening Night or three other special performances.
Phantasie Trio (1908) • Alice Verne-Bredt
Piano, Violin, and Cello
Quartet No. 2 in E-flat Major, K. 493 • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Piano, Violin, Viola, and Cello
Sextet in D Major, Op. 110 • Felix Mendelssohn
Piano, Violin, Two Violas, Cello, and Bass

Musicians
Jeannie Yu, Piano
David Perry, Violin
Sally Chisholm & Allyson Fleck, Viola
Ana Kim, Cello
Kris Saebo, Bass
Sponsored by Peggy Lott
The Women’s Fund of Door County is a supporting sponsor for this program in acknowledgment of the women musicians performing.

The 2024 Season is sponsored by the Jean Berkenstock Family Fund and the Susan DeWitt Davie Legacy Fund.

David Perry Leads Mendelssohn Octet—and More! • Björklunden, Baileys Harbor
2024-06-19 19:00 - 21:30 | Björklunden – Vail Hall, 7590 Boynton Ln, Baileys Harbor, WI, 54202
Mendelssohn’s masterpiece is thrilling under David Perry’s leadership. Young Mendelssohn’s friendship with the elderly Goethe inspired this romantic triumph. It is paired with an equally impressive discovery, the Octet by Woldemar Bargiel, the half-brother of Clara Schumann and a composer much admired by Brahms. Be prepared … the electricity will be palpable.
Octet in C Minor, Op. 15a (1850) • Woldemar Bargiel
Four Violins, Two Violas, and Two Cellos
Octet in E-flat Major, Op. 20 • Felix Mendelssohn
Four Violins, Two Violas, and Two Cellos
Musicians
David Perry, Suzanne Beia, Roy Meyer, and Ann Palen, Violin
Allyson Fleck & Larissa Mapua, Viola
Mara McClain & Jesse Nummelin, Cello
Sponsored by Joan & Stefan Anderson
The 2024 Season is sponsored by the Jean Berkenstock Family Fund and the Susan DeWitt Davie Legacy Fund.

David Perry Leads Mendelssohn Octet—and More! • Sister Bay Moravian Church, Sister Bay
2024-06-21 19:00 - 21:30 | Sister Bay Moravian Church, 10924 Old Stage Rd, Sister Bay, WI, 54234
Mendelssohn’s masterpiece is thrilling under David Perry’s leadership. Young Mendelssohn’s friendship with the elderly Goethe inspired this romantic triumph. It is paired with an equally impressive discovery, the Octet by Woldemar Bargiel, the half-brother of Clara Schumann and a composer much admired by Brahms. Be prepared … the electricity will be palpable.
Octet in C Minor, Op. 15a (1850) • Woldemar Bargiel
Four Violins, Two Violas, and Two Cellos
Octet in E-flat Major, Op. 20 • Felix Mendelssohn
Four Violins, Two Violas, and Two Cellos

Musicians
David Perry, Suzanne Beia, Roy Meyer, and Ann Palen, Violin
Allyson Fleck & Larissa Mapua, Viola
Mara McClain & Jesse Nummelin, Cello
Sponsored by the James & Nancy Huebner Charitable Fund
The 2024 Season is sponsored by the Jean Berkenstock Family Fund and the Susan DeWitt Davie Legacy Fund.

Dvořák and Brahms • St. Luke's, Sister Bay
2024-06-22 19:00 - 21:30 | St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 2336 Canterbury Ln, Sister Bay, WI, 54234
Dvořák and Brahms—two great 19th century composers who gave us splendid piano quintets. However, the Dvořák Quintet is one you may not have heard before. He was 31 when he wrote it, but then decided to revise it in 1887 at the height of his career. Unfortunately, this version was not heard until 1922, 18 years after Dvořák’s death. Here is a chance to savor this rare masterpiece coupled with one of Brahms’ best chamber works in the talented hands of pianist Jeannie Yu, in collaboration with violinist David Perry and his fellow string players.
Quintet No. 1 in A Major, Op. 5 • Antonín Dvořák
Piano and String Quartet
Quintet in F Minor, Op. 34 • Johannes Brahms
Piano and String Quartet
Musicians
Jeannie Yu, Piano
David Perry & Ann Palen, Violin
Allyson Fleck, Viola
Mara McClain, Cello
Sponsored by the Nancy T. and David A. Borghesi Fund
The 2024 Season is sponsored by the Jean Berkenstock Family Fund and the Susan DeWitt Davie Legacy Fund.

David Perry Leads Mendelssohn Octet—and More! • Woodwalk Gallery, Egg Harbor
2024-06-23 17:00 - 19:30 | Woodwalk Gallery, 6746 County Rd. G, Egg Harbor, WI, 54209
Mendelssohn’s masterpiece is thrilling under David Perry’s leadership. Young Mendelssohn’s friendship with the elderly Goethe inspired this romantic triumph. It is paired with an equally impressive discovery, the Octet by Woldemar Bargiel, the half-brother of Clara Schumann and a composer much admired by Brahms. Be prepared … the electricity will be palpable.
Octet in C Minor, Op. 15a (1850) • Woldemar Bargiel
Four Violins, Two Violas, and Two Cellos
Octet in E-flat Major, Op. 20 • Felix Mendelssohn
Four Violins, Two Violas, and Two Cellos

Musicians
David Perry, Suzanne Beia, Roy Meyer, and Ann Palen, Violin
Allyson Fleck & Larissa Mapua, Viola
Mara McClain & Jesse Nummelin, Cello
Sponsored by Genie & David Meissner
The 2024 Season is sponsored by the Jean Berkenstock Family Fund and the Susan DeWitt Davie Legacy Fund.

David Perry Leads Mendelssohn Octet—and More! • Kress Pavilion, Egg Harbor
2024-06-27 19:00 - 21:30 | Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor, WI, 54209
Mendelssohn’s masterpiece is thrilling under David Perry’s leadership. Young Mendelssohn’s friendship with the elderly Goethe inspired this romantic triumph. It is paired with an equally impressive discovery, the Octet by Woldemar Bargiel, the half-brother of Clara Schumann and a composer much admired by Brahms. Be prepared … the electricity will be palpable.
Octet in C Minor, Op. 15a (1850) • Woldemar Bargiel
Four Violins, Two Violas, and Two Cellos
Octet in E-flat Major, Op. 20 • Felix Mendelssohn
Four Violins, Two Violas, and Two Cellos

Musicians
David Perry, Suzanne Beia, Roy Meyer, and Ann Palen, Violin
Allyson Fleck & Larissa Mapua, Viola
Mara McClain & Jesse Nummelin, Cello
Sponsored by Bob & Alice Chrismer
The 2024 Season is sponsored by the Jean Berkenstock Family Fund and the Susan DeWitt Davie Legacy Fund.

NOTE: Hwy. 42 construction at the time of this concert requires a detour on weekdays that will direct drivers to Church St., where the Kress Pavilion is located. Click here for printable directions.

Dvořák and Brahms • Shepherd of the Bay, Ellison Bay
2024-06-28 19:00 - 21:30 | Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church, 11836 WI-42, Ellison Bay, WI, 54210
Dvořák and Brahms—two great 19th century composers who gave us splendid piano quintets. However, the Dvořák Quintet is one you may not have heard before. He was 31 when he wrote it, but then decided to revise it in 1887 at the height of his career. Unfortunately, this version was not heard until 1922, 18 years after Dvořák’s death. Here is a chance to savor this rare masterpiece coupled with one of Brahms’ best chamber works in the talented hands of pianist Jeannie Yu, in collaboration with violinist David Perry and his fellow string players.
Quintet No. 1 in A Major, Op. 5 • Antonín Dvořák
Piano and String Quartet
Quintet in F Minor, Op. 34 • Johannes Brahms
Piano and String Quartet

Musicians
Jeannie Yu, Piano
David Perry & Ann Palen, Violin
Allyson Fleck, Viola
Mara McClain, Cello
Sponsored by the James & Nancy Huebner Charitable Fund
The 2024 Season is sponsored by the Jean Berkenstock Family Fund and the Susan DeWitt Davie Legacy Fund.

SOLD OUT ... Dvořák and Brahms • Beck/Wilson Residence Dinner Concert, Fish Creek
2024-06-29 18:30 - 21:30 | Beck-Wilson Residence, Fish Creek, WI
Dvořák and Brahms—two great 19th century composers who gave us splendid piano quintets. However, the Dvořák Quintet is one you may not have heard before. He was 31 when he wrote it, but then decided to revise it in 1887 at the height of his career. Unfortunately, this version was not heard until 1922, 18 years after Dvořák’s death. Here is a chance to savor this rare masterpiece coupled with one of Brahms’ best chamber works in the talented hands of pianist Jeannie Yu, in collaboration with violinist David Perry and his fellow string players.
Built by one of MM’s early board members, this home was so thoughtfully designed for music that even the Steinway piano has its own designated space. Such surpassing detail is just a taste of the many delights, which include a breath-taking view across Green Bay from this heavenly perch.
Quintet No. 1 in A Major, Op. 5 • Antonín Dvořák
Piano and String Quartet
Quintet in F Minor, Op. 34 • Johannes Brahms
Piano and String Quartet

Musicians
Jeannie Yu, Piano
David Perry & Ann Palen, Violin
Allyson Fleck, Viola
Mara McClain, Cello

Sponsored by Marianna Beck & John Wilson
The 2024 Season is sponsored by the Jean Berkenstock Family Fund and the Susan DeWitt Davie Legacy Fund.

Dvořák and Brahms • Hope UCC, Sturgeon Bay
2024-06-30 17:00 - 19:30 | Hope United Church of Christ, 141 S 12th Ave., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235, United States
Dvořák and Brahms—two great 19th century composers who gave us splendid piano quintets. However, the Dvořák Quintet is one you may not have heard before. He was 31 when he wrote it, but then decided to revise it in 1887 at the height of his career. Unfortunately, this version was not heard until 1922, 18 years after Dvořák’s death. Here is a chance to savor this rare masterpiece coupled with one of Brahms’ best chamber works in the talented hands of pianist Jeannie Yu, in collaboration with violinist David Perry and his fellow string players.
Quintet No. 1 in A Major, Op. 5 • Antonín Dvořák
Piano and String Quartet
Quintet in F Minor, Op. 34 • Johannes Brahms
Piano and String Quartet
Write On, Door County poet David Clowers will present a poem based on one of the pieces of music.

Musicians
Jeannie Yu, Piano
David Perry & Ann Palen, Violin
Allyson Fleck, Viola
Mara McClain, Cello
Sponsored by Sandy Zingler
The 2024 Season is sponsored by the Jean Berkenstock Family Fund and the Susan DeWitt Davie Legacy Fund.

Beethoven, Haydn, and Schumann: Fairy Tales and Ghosts • Shepherd of the Bay, Ellison Bay
2024-07-05 19:00 - 21:30 | Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church, 11836 WI-42, Ellison Bay, WI, 54210
Engage your imagination in the magic of music by three greats: Schumann, Haydn, and Beethoven. Schumann’s “Fairy Tales” is written for the same combination as Mozart’s “Kegelstatt Trio” (clarinet, viola, and piano) and is one of Schumann’s final compositions. He thought listeners would find it “highly romantic.” Beethoven’s “Ghost” gets its name from the haunted sound of the piano’s soft tremolando that underlies parts of the slow movement. Haydn’s Trio in C Major is not so scary, but its intensity and flair may leave you breathless. Written during his second visit to London, it is one of his last and best trios in a genre he pretty much invented. Three masterworks all.
Märchenerzählungen (Fairy Tales), Op. 132 • Robert Schumann
Clarinet, Viola, and Piano
Trio in C Major, Hob. XV:27 • Franz Josef Haydn
Piano, Violin, and Cello
Trio No. 5 in D Major, Op. 70, No. 1 (“Ghost”) • Ludwig van Beethoven
Piano, Violin, and Cello
Musicians
Alicia Lee, Clarinet
Jeannie Yu, Piano
David Perry, Violin
Allyson Fleck, Viola
Mara McClain, Cello
Sponsored by the James & Nancy Huebner Charitable Fund
The 2024 Season is sponsored by the Jean Berkenstock Family Fund and the Susan DeWitt Davie Legacy Fund.

Beethoven, Haydn, and Schumann: Fairy Tales and Ghosts • Kress Pavilion, Egg Harbor
2024-07-06 19:00 - 21:30 | Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor, WI, 54209
Engage your imagination in the magic of music by three greats: Schumann, Haydn, and Beethoven. Schumann’s “Fairy Tales” is written for the same combination as Mozart’s “Kegelstatt Trio” (clarinet, viola, and piano) and is one of Schumann’s final compositions. He thought listeners would find it “highly romantic.” Beethoven’s “Ghost” gets its name from the haunted sound of the piano’s soft tremolando that underlies parts of the slow movement. Haydn’s Trio in C Major is not so scary, but its intensity and flair may leave you breathless. Written during his second visit to London, it is one of his last and best trios in a genre he pretty much invented. Three masterworks all.
Märchenerzählungen (Fairy Tales), Op. 132 • Robert Schumann
Clarinet, Viola, and Piano
Trio in C Major, Hob. XV:27 • Franz Josef Haydn
Piano, Violin, and Cello
Trio No. 5 in D Major, Op. 70, No. 1 (“Ghost”) • Ludwig van Beethoven
Piano, Violin, and Cello

Musicians
Alicia Lee, Clarinet
Jeannie Yu, Piano
David Perry, Violin
Allyson Fleck, Viola
Mara McClain, Cello
Sponsored by Joan & Stefan Anderson
The 2024 Season is sponsored by the Jean Berkenstock Family Fund and the Susan DeWitt Davie Legacy Fund.

Beethoven, Haydn, and Schumann: Fairy Tales and Ghosts • Hope UCC, Sturgeon Bay
2024-07-07 17:00 - 19:30 | Hope United Church of Christ, 141 S 12th Ave., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235, United States
Engage your imagination in the magic of music by three greats: Schumann, Haydn, and Beethoven. Schumann’s “Fairy Tales” is written for the same combination as Mozart’s “Kegelstatt Trio” (clarinet, viola, and piano) and is one of Schumann’s final compositions. He thought listeners would find it “highly romantic.” Beethoven’s “Ghost” gets its name from the haunted sound of the piano’s soft tremolando that underlies parts of the slow movement. Haydn’s Trio in C Major is not so scary, but its intensity and flair may leave you breathless. Written during his second visit to London, it is one of his last and best trios in a genre he pretty much invented. Three masterworks all.
Märchenerzählungen (Fairy Tales), Op. 132 • Robert Schumann
Clarinet, Viola, and Piano
Trio in C Major, Hob. XV:27 • Franz Josef Haydn
Piano, Violin, and Cello
Trio No. 5 in D Major, Op. 70, No. 1 (“Ghost”) • Ludwig van Beethoven
Piano, Violin, and Cello
Write On, Door County poet Albert DeGenova will present a poem based on one of the pieces of music.

Musicians
Alicia Lee, Clarinet
Jeannie Yu, Piano
David Perry, Violin
Allyson Fleck, Viola
Mara McClain, Cello
Sponsored by Sandy Zingler
The 2024 Season is sponsored by the Jean Berkenstock Family Fund and the Susan DeWitt Davie Legacy Fund.

Coffee Talk: Impressionism and Depression: Music and Society in France 1870–1914 with Peter Conroy, PhD
2024-07-11 13:00 - 14:30 | Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Door County, 10341 Water Street HWY 42, Ephraim, WI, 54211
Coffee Talks are free, engaging, informal lectures on music topics by MM ensemble members, staff, and friends.
We will examine the political and social situation in France from 1871 to 1914. This was the “Belle Epoque,” a crucial period of progress, prosperity, and innovation in French technology, painting, and music. The Eiffel Tower and the Impressionists. The Dreyfus Affaire and Diaghilev’s Ballets Russes. The trajectory from Mallarme’s “Afternoon of a Faun” through Debussy’s “Prelude” to Nijinsky’s scandalous ballet.
Peter Conroy is Emeritus Professor of French at the University of Illinois, Chicago where he taught for 34 years and served two terms as department chair. He has written four books of literary criticism and translated one book about writing modern French history.
He has published over 40 articles in scholarly journals and presented 50 or more papers at international conferences in North America and Europe. In the Chicago area, he has made presentations on French history and literature to the Alliance Francaise, the Chicago Literary Club, the International Women Associates, and Phy Sigma of Oak Park, among others. He also regularly leads discussions of French books, fiction and non-fiction, as well as movies.
He spends summers in Fish Creek, Door County, with his wife Beverly Ann.
Seating is limited. Please reserve your free tickets.

Bastille Day Celebration: Join the party at each concert! • Kress Pavilion, Egg Harbor
2024-07-11 19:00 - 21:30 | Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor, WI, 54209
Join us to toast French independence. Each of our three works represents a different vision of France, so we are going to sample different French wines that complement their paired musical work. D’Indy brings us a French postcard painted by harp, flute, and strings. Bordes uses flute (played by Heather Zinninger) and strings to transport us to the Basque region, and Claude Debussy enchants us with an impressionistic vision straight from the Louvre with his evocative String Quartet. Sommelier Jay Hutchinson shares some of his favorite appellations for this special occasion at three of our four concerts in this program.

Optional “Bastille Day Pairing Concert” – A tasting of three wines will be interpolated in the program. Sommelier Jay Hutchinson will offer verbal commentary on the wines, explaining why they were selected and drawing connections to the music. Wines might be paired based on shared historical, cultural, regional, or geographic connections, or interpretive connections based on the style, tone, or timbre of a given composer or composition. For example, the Bastille Day program invites an all-French wine list; The program would open with Champagne or Crémant de Bourgogne served as the audience finds their seats and enjoyed alongside d’Indy’s Suite des parties. An additional $20 for anyone participating in the wine pairing experience. Must be 21 or older.

Suite en parties, Op. 91 (1927) • Vincent d’Indy
Flute, Violin, Viola, Cello, and Harp
Suite Basque, Op. 6 (1901) • Charles Bordes
Flute and String Quartet
Quartet in G Minor, Op. 10 • Claude Debussy
String Quartet
Musicians
Heather Zinninger, Flute
Rebecca Royce, Harp
David Perry & Eleanor Bartsch, Violin
Allyson Fleck, Viola
Mara McClain, Cello
Sponsored by Arlene Johnson & Chris Weidenbacher
The 2024 Season is sponsored by the Jean Berkenstock Family Fund and the Susan DeWitt Davie Legacy Fund.

Bastille Day Celebration: Join the party at each concert! • Sister Bay Moravian Church, Sister Bay
2024-07-12 19:00 - 21:30 | Sister Bay Moravian Church, 10924 Old Stage Rd, Sister Bay, WI, 54234
Join us to celebrate French independence. Each of our three works represents a different vision of France. D’Indy brings us a French postcard painted by harp, flute, and strings. Bordes uses flute (played by Heather Zinninger) and strings to transport us to the Basque region, and Claude Debussy enchants us with an impressionistic vision straight from the Louvre with his evocative String Quartet.
Suite en parties, Op. 91 (1927) • Vincent d’Indy
Flute, Violin, Viola, Cello, and Harp
Suite Basque, Op. 6 (1901) • Charles Bordes
Flute and String Quartet
Quartet in G Minor, Op. 10 • Claude Debussy
String Quartet

Musicians
Heather Zinninger, Flute
Rebecca Royce, Harp
David Perry & Eleanor Bartsch, Violin
Allyson Fleck, Viola
Mara McClain, Cello
Sponsored by the James & Nancy Huebner Charitable Fund
The 2024 Season is sponsored by the Jean Berkenstock Family Fund and the Susan DeWitt Davie Legacy Fund.

Bastille Day Celebration: Join the party at each concert! • Björklunden, Baileys Harbor
2024-07-13 19:00 - 21:30 | Björklunden – Vail Hall, 7590 Boynton Ln, Baileys Harbor, WI, 54202
Join us to toast French independence. Each of our three works represents a different vision of France, so we are going to sample different French wines that complement their paired musical work. D’Indy brings us a French postcard painted by harp, flute, and strings. Bordes uses flute (played by Heather Zinninger) and strings to transport us to the Basque region, and Claude Debussy enchants us with an impressionistic vision straight from the Louvre with his evocative String Quartet. Sommelier Jay Hutchinson shares some of his favorite appellations for this special occasion at three of our four concerts in this program.

Optional “Bastille Day Pairing Concert” – A tasting of three wines will be interpolated in the program. Sommelier Jay Hutchinson will offer verbal commentary on the wines, explaining why they were selected and drawing connections to the music. Wines might be paired based on shared historical, cultural, regional, or geographic connections, or interpretive connections based on the style, tone, or timbre of a given composer or composition. For example, the Bastille Day program invites an all-French wine list; The program would open with Champagne or Crémant de Bourgogne served as the audience finds their seats and enjoyed alongside d’Indy’s Suite des parties. An additional $20 for anyone participating in the wine pairing experience. Must be 21 or older.

Suite en parties, Op. 91 (1927) • Vincent d’Indy
Flute, Violin, Viola, Cello, and Harp
Suite Basque, Op. 6 (1901) • Charles Bordes
Flute and String Quartet
Quartet in G Minor, Op. 10 • Claude Debussy
String Quartet

Musicians
Heather Zinninger, Flute
Rebecca Royce, Harp
David Perry & Eleanor Bartsch, Violin
Allyson Fleck, Viola
Mara McClain, Cello
Artist Jen Polster will present a work based on a piece of music from this program.
Sponsored by an anonymous donor in celebration of James Ingwersen’s 95th birthday
The 2024 Season is sponsored by the Jean Berkenstock Family Fund and the Susan DeWitt Davie Legacy Fund.

Bastille Day Celebration: Join the party at each concert! • Woodwalk Gallery, Egg Harbor
2024-07-14 17:00 - 19:30 | Woodwalk Gallery, 6746 County Rd. G, Egg Harbor, WI, 54209
Join us to toast French independence. Each of our three works represents a different vision of France, so we are going to sample different French wines that complement their paired musical work. D’Indy brings us a French postcard painted by harp, flute, and strings. Bordes uses flute (played by Heather Zinninger) and strings to transport us to the Basque region, and Claude Debussy enchants us with an impressionistic vision straight from the Louvre with his evocative String Quartet. Sommelier Jay Hutchinson shares some of his favorite appellations for this special occasion at three of our four concerts in this program.

Optional “Bastille Day Pairing Concert” – A tasting of three wines will be interpolated in the program. Sommelier Jay Hutchinson will offer verbal commentary on the wines, explaining why they were selected and drawing connections to the music. Wines might be paired based on shared historical, cultural, regional, or geographic connections, or interpretive connections based on the style, tone, or timbre of a given composer or composition. For example, the Bastille Day program invites an all-French wine list; The program would open with Champagne or Crémant de Bourgogne served as the audience finds their seats and enjoyed alongside d’Indy’s Suite des parties. An additional $20 for anyone participating in the wine pairing experience. Must be 21 or older.

Suite en parties, Op. 91 (1927) • Vincent d’Indy
Flute, Violin, Viola, Cello, and Harp
Suite Basque, Op. 6 (1901) • Charles Bordes
Flute and String Quartet
Quartet in G Minor, Op. 10 • Claude Debussy
String Quartet

Musicians
Heather Zinninger, Flute
Rebecca Royce, Harp
David Perry & Eleanor Bartsch, Violin
Allyson Fleck, Viola
Mara McClain, Cello
Sponsored by Beverly Ann & Peter Conroy
The 2024 Season is sponsored by the Jean Berkenstock Family Fund and the Susan DeWitt Davie Legacy Fund.

Bach to the Future • Kress Pavilion, Egg Harbor
2024-07-18 19:00 - 21:30 | Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor, WI, 54209
Composer-in-Residence Will Healy returns with a free-wheeling program inspired by Bach. Selections from The Musical Offering and Will’s arrangement of Wachet auf ruft uns die Stimme lead to Bach-inspired works by Will himself. He is then joined by his colleague, violinist George Meyer, for their freshly inspired collaborations that remind us all of our debt to “The Old Wig” (as Bach’s son, Carl Philipp Emanuel affectionately called him). Our flutist, Heather Zinninger, and our strings join in the fun and share in the creative process.
Selections from The Musical Offering, BWV 1079 • Johann Sebastian Bach
Flute, Violin, Cello, and Piano
Wachet auf ruft uns die Stimme, BWV 140 [Will Healy, arr.] • Johann Sebastian Bach
Flute, Cello, and Piano
Root Position, MM Commission, 2023/2024 • Will Healy
Violin, Cello, and Piano
Selections Featuring Will Healy and George Meyer
Violin, Piano, and Strings
Musicians
Heather Zinninger, Flute
Will Healy, Piano
Sahada Buckley & George Meyer, Violin
Allyson Fleck, Viola
Mara McClain, Cello
Sponsored by the MMG Foundation
The 2024 Season is sponsored by the Jean Berkenstock Family Fund and the Susan DeWitt Davie Legacy Fund.

Coffee Talk: J.S. Bach Reimagined: Generations of Transcriptions with Will Healy, Composer-in-Residence
2024-07-19 13:00 - 14:30 | Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church, 11836 WI-42, Ellison Bay, WI, 54210
Coffee Talks are free, engaging, informal lectures on music topics by MM ensemble members, staff, and friends.
For hundreds of years, composers have been taking the works of J.S. Bach and inspiring new creations for piano, orchestra, and countless other configurations of acoustic and electric instruments. In this Midsummer’s Coffee Talk, Composer-in-Residence Will Healy will perform and discuss some of the most stunning transcriptions of Bach’s work, from Rachmaninoff’s version of the “Preludio for Violin” to Franz Liszt’s setting of the A Minor Organ Prelude and Fugue. He will also give a sneak preview of his “Fantasy on Wachet Auf”, which will be performed at the “Bach to the Future” concerts on July 18th, 19th, and 21st.
Seating is limited. Please reserve your free tickets.

Bach to the Future • Shepherd of the Bay, Ellison Bay
2024-07-19 19:00 - 21:30 | Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church, 11836 WI-42, Ellison Bay, WI, 54210
Composer-in-Residence Will Healy returns with a free-wheeling program inspired by Bach. Selections from The Musical Offering and Will’s arrangement of Wachet auf ruft uns die Stimme lead to Bach-inspired works by Will himself. He is then joined by his colleague, violinist George Meyer, for their freshly inspired collaborations that remind us all of our debt to “The Old Wig” (as Bach’s son, Carl Philipp Emanuel affectionately called him). Our flutist, Heather Zinninger, and our strings join in the fun and share in the creative process.
Selections from The Musical Offering, BWV 1079 • Johann Sebastian Bach
Flute, Violin, Cello, and Piano
Wachet auf ruft uns die Stimme, BWV 140 [Will Healy, arr.] • Johann Sebastian Bach
Flute, Cello, and Piano
Root Position, MM Commission, 2023/2024 • Will Healy
Violin, Cello, and Piano
Selections Featuring Will Healy and George Meyer
Violin, Piano, and Strings

Musicians
Heather Zinninger, Flute
Will Healy, Piano
Sahada Buckley & George Meyer, Violin
Allyson Fleck, Viola
Mara McClain, Cello
Sponsored by the MMG Foundation and Bob & Alice Chrismer
The 2024 Season is sponsored by the Jean Berkenstock Family Fund and the Susan DeWitt Davie Legacy Fund.

Grieg Piano Concerto and Jeannie Yu • St. Luke's, Sister Bay
2024-07-20 19:00 - 21:30 | St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 2336 Canterbury Ln, Sister Bay, WI, 54234
After her triumphant performances last season of Beethoven’s Emperor Concerto, Jeannie returns this season to offer Grieg’s magnificent romantic treasure. We’ve discovered a stunningly beautiful arrangement with string quartet that will feature Jeannie in all her radiance. Puccini’s hauntingly beautiful Crisantemi opens the program followed by Emilie Mayer’s G Minor String Quartet. Of the seven quartets she wrote, it is the only one published in her lifetime. Her introduction of a Bach Chorale melody into the slow movement is spine tingling and will make you crave more from her.
Crisantemi • Giacomo Puccini
String Quartet
Quartet in G Minor, Op. 14 (1860) • Emilie Mayer
String Quartet
Concerto in A Minor, Op. 16 [Per Tengstrand, arr.] • Edvard Grieg
Piano and String Quartet
Musicians
Jeannie Yu, Piano
David Perry, Dawn Wohn, and Sahada Buckley, Violin
Allyson Fleck, Viola
Paula Kosower, Cello
Sponsored by Kaye Rogers-Ketterling in memory of Marvin Ketterling
The Women’s Fund of Door County is a supporting sponsor for this program in acknowledgment of the women musicians performing.
The 2024 Season is sponsored by the Jean Berkenstock Family Fund and the Susan DeWitt Davie Legacy Fund.

Bach to the Future • Hope UCC, Sturgeon Bay
2024-07-21 17:00 - 19:30 | Hope United Church of Christ, 141 S 12th Ave., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235, United States
Composer-in-Residence Will Healy returns with a free-wheeling program inspired by Bach. Selections from The Musical Offering and Will’s arrangement of Wachet auf ruft uns die Stimme lead to Bach-inspired works by Will himself. He is then joined by his colleague, violinist George Meyer, for their freshly inspired collaborations that remind us all of our debt to “The Old Wig” (as Bach’s son, Carl Philipp Emanuel affectionately called him). Our flutist, Heather Zinninger, and our strings join in the fun and share in the creative process.
Selections from The Musical Offering, BWV 1079 • Johann Sebastian Bach
Flute, Violin, Cello, and Piano
Wachet auf ruft uns die Stimme, BWV 140 [Will Healy, arr.] • Johann Sebastian Bach
Flute, Cello, and Piano
Root Position, MM Commission, 2023/2024 • Will Healy
Violin, Cello, and Piano
Selections Featuring Will Healy and George Meyer
Violin, Piano, and Strings
Write On, Door County poet Pete Thelen will present a poem based on one of the pieces of music.

Musicians
Heather Zinninger, Flute
Will Healy, Piano
Sahada Buckley & George Meyer, Violin
Allyson Fleck, Viola
Mara McClain, Cello
Sponsored by the MMG Foundation
The 2024 Season is sponsored by the Jean Berkenstock Family Fund and the Susan DeWitt Davie Legacy Fund.

Grieg Piano Concerto and Jeannie Yu • Kress Pavilion, Egg Harbor
2024-07-25 19:00 - 21:30 | Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor, WI, 54209
After her triumphant performances last season of Beethoven’s Emperor Concerto, Jeannie returns this season to offer Grieg’s magnificent romantic treasure. We’ve discovered a stunningly beautiful arrangement with string quartet that will feature Jeannie in all her radiance. Puccini’s hauntingly beautiful Crisantemi opens the program followed by Emilie Mayer’s G Minor String Quartet. Of the seven quartets she wrote, it is the only one published in her lifetime. Her introduction of a Bach Chorale melody into the slow movement is spine tingling and will make you crave more from her.
Crisantemi • Giacomo Puccini
String Quartet
Quartet in G Minor, Op. 14 (1860) • Emilie Mayer
String Quartet
Concerto in A Minor, Op. 16 [Per Tengstrand, arr.] • Edvard Grieg
Piano and String Quartet

Musicians
Jeannie Yu, Piano
David Perry, Dawn Wohn, and Sahada Buckley, Violin
Allyson Fleck, Viola
Paula Kosower, Cello
Sponsored by Carmen & Gene Witt
The Women’s Fund of Door County is a supporting sponsor for this program in acknowledgment of the women musicians performing.
The 2024 Season is sponsored by the Jean Berkenstock Family Fund and the Susan DeWitt Davie Legacy Fund.

Grieg Piano Concerto and Jeannie Yu • Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, Ephraim
2024-07-26 19:00 - 21:30 | Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Door County, 10341 Water Street HWY 42, Ephraim, WI, 54211
After her triumphant performances last season of Beethoven’s Emperor Concerto, Jeannie returns this season to offer Grieg’s magnificent romantic treasure. We’ve discovered a stunningly beautiful arrangement with string quartet that will feature Jeannie in all her radiance. Puccini’s hauntingly beautiful Crisantemi opens the program followed by Emilie Mayer’s G Minor String Quartet. Of the seven quartets she wrote, it is the only one published in her lifetime. Her introduction of a Bach Chorale melody into the slow movement is spine tingling and will make you crave more from her.
Crisantemi • Giacomo Puccini
String Quartet
Quartet in G Minor, Op. 14 (1860) • Emilie Mayer
String Quartet
Concerto in A Minor, Op. 16 [Per Tengstrand, arr.] • Edvard Grieg
Piano and String Quartet

Musicians
Jeannie Yu, Piano
David Perry, Dawn Wohn, and Sahada Buckley, Violin
Allyson Fleck, Viola
Paula Kosower, Cello
Sponsored by Barbara Gould
The Women’s Fund of Door County is a supporting sponsor for this program in acknowledgment of the women musicians performing.
The 2024 Season is sponsored by the Jean Berkenstock Family Fund and the Susan DeWitt Davie Legacy Fund.

Grieg Piano Concerto and Jeannie Yu • Muse, Sturgeon Bay
2024-07-27 19:00 - 21:30 | MUSE Sturgeon Bay, 330 Jefferson St., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235
After her triumphant performances last season of Beethoven’s Emperor Concerto, Jeannie returns this season to offer Grieg’s magnificent romantic treasure. We’ve discovered a stunningly beautiful arrangement with string quartet that will feature Jeannie in all her radiance. Puccini’s hauntingly beautiful Crisantemi opens the program followed by Emilie Mayer’s G Minor String Quartet. Of the seven quartets she wrote, it is the only one published in her lifetime. Her introduction of a Bach Chorale melody into the slow movement is spine tingling and will make you crave more from her.
Crisantemi • Giacomo Puccini
String Quartet
Quartet in G Minor, Op. 14 (1860) • Emilie Mayer
String Quartet
Concerto in A Minor, Op. 16 [Per Tengstrand, arr.] • Edvard Grieg
Piano and String Quartet

Musicians
Jeannie Yu, Piano
David Perry, Dawn Wohn, and Sahada Buckley, Violin
Allyson Fleck, Viola
Paula Kosower, Cello
Egg Harbor artists Angela Lensch and Tony Bessen, who participated in MM’s 2020 artistic violins project with a stunning mosaic-covered instrument, have created a new work of art that was inspired by one of the pieces of music from the Grieg Piano Concerto concert. Is it Giacomo Puccini’s Crisantemi, Emilie Mayer’s Quartet in G Minor, or Edvard Grieg’s Concerto that served as the inspiration? Angela and Tony don’t know which piece they heard, and concertgoers won’t know until the unveiling!
Sponsored by the Anne & Richard Egan Charitable Fund
The Women’s Fund of Door County is a supporting sponsor for this program in acknowledgment of the women musicians performing.
The 2024 Season is sponsored by the Jean Berkenstock Family Fund and the Susan DeWitt Davie Legacy Fund.

Bruch and Brahms • Woodwalk Gallery, Egg Harbor
2024-07-28 17:00 - 19:30 | Woodwalk Gallery, 6746 County Rd. G, Egg Harbor, WI, 54209
When Brahms wrote his second string quintet, he thought it was a perfect way to end his career (he later was coaxed into creating a few more by a wonderful clarinetist). It is powerful, charming, intense, light-hearted, and – especially in its Hungarian flavored finale – exuberant. When someone suggested that the famous Prater in Vienna, a favorite amusement park of Brahms, might have inspired the effervescent nature of this work, Brahms replied, “Yes, and the delightful girls there, too.” Bruch’s masterpiece is also a late work not published until after his death. This composer of the famous Scottish Fantasy and Violin Concerto excels once again in this deeply felt companion piece to the Brahms. A rare opportunity to hear both of these sumptuous romantic string masterpieces together.
Quartet in D Major, Op. 11, No. 1 (1795) • Adalbert Gyrowetz
Flute, Violin, Viola, and Cello
Quintet in E-flat Major (1918), Op. Posthumous • Max Bruch
Two Violins, Two Violas, and Cello
Quintet No. 2 in G Major, Op. 111 • Johannes Brahms
Two Violins, Two Violas, and Cello
Musicians
Heather Zinninger, Flute
David Perry, Suzanne Beia & Ann Palen, Violin
Allyson Fleck & Catherine Lynn, Viola
Paula Kosower, Cello
Sponsored by the Jean Berkenstock Family Fund
The 2024 Season is sponsored by the Jean Berkenstock Family Fund and the Susan DeWitt Davie Legacy Fund.

Bruch and Brahms • Courtney/Reschka Residence Salon Concert with Grand Reception, Sister Bay
2024-08-02 19:00 - 22:30 | Courtney/Reschka Residence, Sister Bay, WI, 54234, United States
When Brahms wrote his second string quintet, he thought it was a perfect way to end his career (he later was coaxed into creating a few more by a wonderful clarinetist). It is powerful, charming, intense, light-hearted, and – especially in its Hungarian flavored finale – exuberant. When someone suggested that the famous Prater in Vienna, a favorite amusement park of Brahms, might have inspired the effervescent nature of this work, Brahms replied, “Yes, and the delightful girls there, too.” Bruch’s masterpiece is also a late work not published until after his death. This composer of the famous Scottish Fantasy and Violin Concerto excels once again in this deeply felt companion piece to the Brahms. A rare opportunity to hear both of these sumptuous romantic string masterpieces together.
You’ll find this custom manor, which boasts an ample concert space, tucked cozily into the woods. A porch leads to a large deck, where you can enjoy nature in a beautiful setting.
Quartet in D Major, Op. 11, No. 1 (1795) • Adalbert Gyrowetz
Flute, Violin, Viola, and Cello
Quintet in E-flat Major (1918), Op. Posthumous • Max Bruch
Two Violins, Two Violas, and Cello
Quintet No. 2 in G Major, Op. 111 • Johannes Brahms
Two Violins, Two Violas, and Cello

Musicians
Heather Zinninger, Flute
David Perry, Suzanne Beia & Ann Palen, Violin
Allyson Fleck & Catherine Lynn, Viola
Paula Kosower, Cello
Sponsored by Gretchen Courtney & Ed Reschka
Supporting Sponsor Nicolet Bank
The 2024 Season is sponsored by the Jean Berkenstock Family Fund and the Susan DeWitt Davie Legacy Fund.

Bruch and Brahms • St. Luke's, Sister Bay
2024-08-03 19:00 - 21:30 | St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 2336 Canterbury Ln, Sister Bay, WI, 54234
When Brahms wrote his second string quintet, he thought it was a perfect way to end his career (he later was coaxed into creating a few more by a wonderful clarinetist). It is powerful, charming, intense, light-hearted, and – especially in its Hungarian flavored finale – exuberant. When someone suggested that the famous Prater in Vienna, a favorite amusement park of Brahms, might have inspired the effervescent nature of this work, Brahms replied, “Yes, and the delightful girls there, too.” Bruch’s masterpiece is also a late work not published until after his death. This composer of the famous Scottish Fantasy and Violin Concerto excels once again in this deeply felt companion piece to the Brahms. A rare opportunity to hear both of these sumptuous romantic string masterpieces together.
Quartet in D Major, Op. 11, No. 1 (1795) • Adalbert Gyrowetz
Flute, Violin, Viola, and Cello
Quintet in E-flat Major (1918), Op. Posthumous • Max Bruch
Two Violins, Two Violas, and Cello
Quintet No. 2 in G Major, Op. 111 • Johannes Brahms
Two Violins, Two Violas, and Cello

Musicians
Heather Zinninger, Flute
David Perry, Suzanne Beia & Ann Palen, Violin
Allyson Fleck & Catherine Lynn, Viola
Paula Kosower, Cello
Sponsored by George & Julie Fiedler
The 2024 Season is sponsored by the Jean Berkenstock Family Fund and the Susan DeWitt Davie Legacy Fund.

Bruch and Brahms • Hope UCC, Sturgeon Bay
2024-08-04 17:00 - 19:30 | Hope United Church of Christ, 141 S 12th Ave., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235, United States
When Brahms wrote his second string quintet, he thought it was a perfect way to end his career (he later was coaxed into creating a few more by a wonderful clarinetist). It is powerful, charming, intense, light-hearted, and – especially in its Hungarian flavored finale – exuberant. When someone suggested that the famous Prater in Vienna, a favorite amusement park of Brahms, might have inspired the effervescent nature of this work, Brahms replied, “Yes, and the delightful girls there, too.” Bruch’s masterpiece is also a late work not published until after his death. This composer of the famous Scottish Fantasy and Violin Concerto excels once again in this deeply felt companion piece to the Brahms. A rare opportunity to hear both of these sumptuous romantic string masterpieces together.
Quartet in D Major, Op. 11, No. 1 (1795) • Adalbert Gyrowetz
Flute, Violin, Viola, and Cello
Quintet in E-flat Major (1918), Op. Posthumous • Max Bruch
Two Violins, Two Violas, and Cello
Quintet No. 2 in G Major, Op. 111 • Johannes Brahms
Two Violins, Two Violas, and Cello
Write On, Door County poet Stephanie Trenchard will present a poem based on one of the pieces of music.

Musicians
Heather Zinninger, Flute
David Perry, Suzanne Beia & Ann Palen, Violin
Allyson Fleck & Catherine Lynn, Viola
Paula Kosower, Cello
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! • Hope UCC, Sturgeon Bay
2024-08-25 17:00 - 19:30 | Hope United Church of Christ, 141 S 12th Ave., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235, United States
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.
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
Write On, Door County poet Ed DiMaio will present a poem written inspired by music from this program.
Musicians
Lindsay Flowers, Oboe
Jeannie Yu, Piano
David Perry, Ann Palen, and Dawn Wohn, Violin
Sally Chisholm, Viola
Cole Randolph, Cello
Sponsored by Sandy Zingler
The 2024 Season is sponsored by the Jean Berkenstock Family Fund and the Susan DeWitt Davie Legacy Fund.

Romance and Rapture • Birch Creek, Egg Harbor
2024-08-27 19:00 - 21:30 | Birch Creek Music Performance Center – Juniper Hall, 3821 County Rd. E, Egg Harbor, WI, 54209
This program is inspiring, heart-rending, vivacious, captivating, and life-affirming. Sakari Vanderveer is one of the leading female black composers of our time and an inspiring leader in bringing young children to embrace playing string instruments. Mel Bonis (who used the masculine form of her name to gain acceptance) fought great odds to become one of France’s esteemed composers alongside classmates Debussy and Gabriel Pierné. Nineteenth century Hungarian icon Ernst von Dohnanyi fled the Nazis and then the communists before emigrating to the U.S. A virtuoso pianist and composer, his Sextet is poignant and exhilarating in its cosmopolitan alure.
Obsidian, rippled moonlight, gleams (2019) • Sakari Dixon Vanderveer
Piano and String Quartet
Quartet No. 2 in D Major, Op. 124 • Mélanie Bonis
Piano, Violin, Viola, and Cello
Sextet in C Major, Op. 37 (1935) • Ernst von Dohnányi
Clarinet, Horn, Violin, Viola, Cello, and Piano
Musicians
JJ Koh, Clarinet
Fritz Foss, Horn
Jeannie Yu, Piano
David Perry & Ann Palen, Violin
Allyson Fleck, Viola
Cole Randolph, Cello
Sponsored by Mary Ann & Peery Duderstadt
The Women’s Fund of Door County is a supporting sponsor for this program in acknowledgment of the women musicians performing.
The 2024 Season is sponsored by the Jean Berkenstock Family Fund and the Susan DeWitt Davie Legacy Fund.

Romance and Rapture • Björklunden, Baileys Harbor
2024-08-28 19:00 - 21:30 | Björklunden – Vail Hall, 7590 Boynton Ln, Baileys Harbor, WI, 54202
This program is inspiring, heart-rending, vivacious, captivating, and life-affirming. Sakari Vanderveer is one of the leading female black composers of our time and an inspiring leader in bringing young children to embrace playing string instruments. Mel Bonis (who used the masculine form of her name to gain acceptance) fought great odds to become one of France’s esteemed composers alongside classmates Debussy and Gabriel Pierné. Nineteenth century Hungarian icon Ernst von Dohnanyi fled the Nazis and then the communists before emigrating to the U.S. A virtuoso pianist and composer, his Sextet is poignant and exhilarating in its cosmopolitan alure.
Obsidian, rippled moonlight, gleams (2019) • Sakari Dixon Vanderveer
Piano and String Quartet
Quartet No. 2 in D Major, Op. 124 • Mélanie Bonis
Piano, Violin, Viola, and Cello
Sextet in C Major, Op. 37 (1935) • Ernst von Dohnányi
Clarinet, Horn, Violin, Viola, Cello, and Piano

Musicians
JJ Koh, Clarinet
Fritz Foss, Horn
Jeannie Yu, Piano
David Perry & Ann Palen, Violin
Allyson Fleck, Viola
Cole Randolph, Cello
Sponsored by Karin & Scott Myers
The Women’s Fund of Door County is a supporting sponsor for this program in acknowledgment of the women musicians performing.
The 2024 Season is sponsored by the Jean Berkenstock Family Fund and the Susan DeWitt Davie Legacy Fund.

Beethoven Septet • Kress Pavilion, Egg Harbor
2024-08-29 19:00 - 21:30 | Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St., 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 the James & Nancy Huebner Charitable Fund
The 2024 Season is sponsored by the Jean Berkenstock Family Fund and the Susan DeWitt Davie Legacy Fund.

Beethoven Septet • Sister Bay Moravian Church, Sister Bay
2024-08-30 19:00 - 21:30 | Sister Bay Moravian Church, 10924 Old Stage Rd, Sister Bay, WI, 54234
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 Mary Ann & Peery Duderstadt
The 2024 Season is sponsored by the Jean Berkenstock Family Fund and the Susan DeWitt Davie Legacy Fund.

Romance and Rapture • The Clearing Folk School, Ellison Bay
2024-08-31 15:00 - 17:30 | The Clearing Folk School – Schoolhouse, 12103 Garrett Bay Rd, Ellison Bay, WI, 54210
This program is inspiring, heart-rending, vivacious, captivating, and life-affirming. Sakari Vanderveer is one of the leading female black composers of our time and an inspiring leader in bringing young children to embrace playing string instruments. Mel Bonis (who used the masculine form of her name to gain acceptance) fought great odds to become one of France’s esteemed composers alongside classmates Debussy and Gabriel Pierné. Nineteenth century Hungarian icon Ernst von Dohnanyi fled the Nazis and then the communists before emigrating to the U.S. A virtuoso pianist and composer, his Sextet is poignant and exhilarating in its cosmopolitan alure.
Obsidian, rippled moonlight, gleams (2019) • Sakari Dixon Vanderveer
Piano and String Quartet
Quartet No. 2 in D Major, Op. 124 • Mélanie Bonis
Piano, Violin, Viola, and Cello
Sextet in C Major, Op. 37 (1935) • Ernst von Dohnányi
Clarinet, Horn, Violin, Viola, Cello, and Piano

Musicians
JJ Koh, Clarinet
Fritz Foss, Horn
Jeannie Yu, Piano
David Perry & Ann Palen, Violin
Allyson Fleck, Viola
Cole Randolph, Cello
Sponsored by Michael Elkow
The Women’s Fund of Door County is a supporting sponsor for this program in acknowledgment of the women musicians performing.
The 2024 Season is sponsored by the Jean Berkenstock Family Fund and the Susan DeWitt Davie Legacy Fund.

Beethoven Septet • Woodwalk Gallery, Egg Harbor
2024-09-01 17:00 - 19:30 | 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.

SOLD OUT – Eric Lewis and the Griffon String Quartet • Woodwalk Gallery, Egg Harbor
2024-09-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Woodwalk Gallery, 6746 County Rd. G, Egg Harbor, WI, 54209
Under the Harvest Moon – SOLD OUT
The song selections for this concert will be autumn-themed, along with pieces from the Beneath the Waves CD by Eric Lewis and the Griffon String Quartet.
Griffon String Quartet student Milana Reifsnyder will perform.
Eric Lewis, strings and vocals
Roy Meyer & Alex Norris, violins
Oryann Tsaig, viola
Jesse Nummelin, cello

Eric Lewis and the Griffon String Quartet • Trueblood PAC, Washington Island
2024-09-14 15:00 - 16:30 | Trueblood Performing Arts Center, 870 Main Rd., Washington Island, WI, 54246
Under the Harvest Moon
The song selections for this concert will be autumn-themed, along with pieces from the Beneath the Waves CD by Eric Lewis and the Griffon String Quartet
Eric Lewis, strings and vocals
Roy Meyer & Alex Norris, violins
Oryann Tsaig, viola
Jesse Nummelin, cello
We recommend the 1:00 pm ferry at Northport. The ferry arrives at Washington Island at 1:30 pm. Julian at Trueblood is working with guests who want to walk on/off the ferry to get a shuttle; otherwise, you will need to bring your own vehicle.

Eric Lewis and the Griffon String Quartet • Tarlton Theatre, Green Bay
2024-09-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Tarlton Theatre, 405-409 West Walnut St., Green Bay, WI, 54303
Under the Harvest Moon
The song selections for this concert will be autumn-themed, along with pieces from the Beneath the Waves CD by Eric Lewis and the Griffon String Quartet.
Special Guest: Look Squirrel – Look Squirrel is a musical duo from Green Bay, WI, featuring Emma Utrie on violin and Nick Utrie on guitar. They deliver all the foot-stompin’ fun and toe-tapping energy you crave from classical bluegrass music, but they don’t stop there. Their sound is infused with unexpected twists, weaving elements of traditional music, classical, and jazz standards. Get ready for a live performance that bursts with bluegrass spirit.
Griffon String Quartet student Charlotte Kumpala will perform Millionaire’s Hoedown.
Eric Lewis, strings and vocals
Roy Meyer & Alex Norris, violins
Oryann Tsaig, viola
Jesse Nummelin, cello
Donations will be accepted—$40 suggested adult; $20 suggested student.

Gather with the Griffon • Green Bay
2024-09-19 12:00 - 13:00 | First Presbyterian Church of Green Bay, 200 S Ashland Ave., Green Bay, WI, 54303, United States
“Gather with the Griffon” miniconcerts are designed for midday audiences. B Double Sharp programs engage the mind and spirit through music and conversation.
Roy Meyer and Alex Norris, Violins
Oryann Tsaig, Viola
Jesse Nummelin, Cello
This is not a ticketed event.
Programs are funded in part by grants from the Door County Community Foundation, the Door County Medical Center, the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Wisconsin Arts Board.

Autumn Music Fest – Schubert's Death and the Maiden – Pro Arte Quartet • St. Luke's, Sister Bay
2024-10-05 19:00 - 21:00 | St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 2336 Canterbury Ln, Sister Bay, WI, 54234
String Quartet in G Major, Op. 33, No. 5, Hob.III:41, “How do you do?” • Joseph Haydn
String Quartet No. 14 in D Minor, D. 810, “Death and the Maiden” • Franz Schubert
David Perry & Suzanne Beia, violins
Sally Chisholm, viola
Parry Karp, cello
Sponsored by Jim Jaeschke

Autumn Music Fest – Schubert's Death and the Maiden – Pro Arte Quartet • Kress Pavilion, Egg Harbor
2024-10-06 15:00 - 17:00 | Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor, WI, 54209
String Quartet in G Major, Op. 33, No. 5, Hob.III:41, “How do you do?” • Joseph Haydn
String Quartet No. 14 in D Minor, D. 810, “Death and the Maiden” • Franz Schubert
David Perry & Suzanne Beia, violins
Sally Chisholm, viola
Parry Karp, cello
Sponsored by Carol & Ken Boyd in celebration of their 85th birthdays

Green Bay Chamber Music Society
2024-10-11 18:00 - 22:00
Haydn and Ginastera’s Haunted Ride
The Griffon String Quartet performs
String Quartet in G Minor, Op. 74, No. 3 (The Rider) • Joseph Haydn
Riternello • Caroline Shaw
String Quartet No. 1 • Alberto Ginastera
This concert is for Green Bay Chamber Music Society members and will be held at the home of John and Rändi Fay. For information about the Green Bay Chamber Music Society, visit this webpage.
Please call us at (920) 854-7088, email us at office@midsummersmusic.com, or sign up online to become a member of the society!

Autumn Music Fest – Haydn and Ginastera's Haunted Ride – Griffon String Quartet • St. Luke's, Sister Bay
2024-10-12 19:00 - 21:00 | St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 2336 Canterbury Ln, Sister Bay, WI, 54234
Haydn and Autumn Harmonies
String Quartet in G Minor, Op. 74, No. 3 “Rider” • Joseph Haydn
Ritornello • Caroline Shaw
String Quartet No. 1 • Alberto Ginastera
Roy Meyer & Alex Norris, violins
Oryann Tsaig, viola
Jesse Nummelin, cello
Program sponsor: Jacquie Wille

Autumn Music Fest – Haydn and Ginastera's Haunted Ride – Griffon String Quartet • Muse, Sturgeon Bay
2024-10-13 15:00 - 17:00 | MUSE Sturgeon Bay, 330 Jefferson St., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235

Gather with the Griffon • Green Bay
2024-10-17 12:00 - 13:00 | First Presbyterian Church of Green Bay, 200 S Ashland Ave., Green Bay, WI, 54303, United States
“Gather with the Griffon” miniconcerts are designed for midday audiences. B Double Sharp programs engage the mind and spirit through music and conversation.
Program: Selections from the Griffon’s October concerts
Roy Meyer and Alex Norris, Violins
Oryann Tsaig, Viola
Jesse Nummelin, Cello
This is not a ticketed event.
Programs are funded in part by grants from the Little Eddie Big Cup, Greater Green Bay Community Foundation, Wisconsin Arts Board, Wisconsin Public Service, and Destination Door County.

Griffon String Quartet • McCormick Home Assisted Living
2024-10-17 13:30 - 14:30
B Double Sharp program
The Griffon String Quartet performs for residents at McCormick Home Assisted Living in Green Bay.
Programs are funded in part by grants from the Little Eddie Big Cup, Greater Green Bay Community Foundation, Wisconsin Arts Board, Wisconsin Public Service, and Destination Door County.

Autumn Music Fest – Beethoven and Brahms – David Perry & Jeannie Yu • St. Luke's, Sister Bay
2024-10-19 19:00 - 21:00 | St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 2336 Canterbury Ln, Sister Bay, WI, 54234
Midsummer’s Music musicians David Perry and Jeannie Yu team up for an unforgettable concert.
Violin Sonata in G Major, No. 1 • Johannes Brahms
Midsummer Moon • Rebecca Clarke
Violin Sonata No. 10 in G Major, Op. 96 • Ludwig van Beethoven

Autumn Music Fest – Beethoven and Brahms – David Perry & Jeannie Yu • Kress Pavilion, Egg Harbor
2024-10-20 15:00 - 17:00 | Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor, WI, 54209

Gather with the Griffon • Sturgeon Bay
2024-10-22 13:00 - 14:00 | MUSE Sturgeon Bay, 330 Jefferson St., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235

Griffon String Quartet • Door County Child Development, Sturgeon Bay
2024-10-22 14:30 - 15:30 | Door Community Child Development Center, 5617 Gordon Rd., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235
The Griffon String Quartet performs for toddlers at the Door County Child Development Center.
This is not open to the public.

Griffon String Quartet • Thrills and Chills, Sturgeon Bay
2024-10-26 11:00 - 15:00 | Door County Library, Sturgeon Bay, 107 S 4th Ave., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235
The Griffon String Quartet will perform for children at the Sturgeon Bay Library’s Thrills and Chills event.
The Sturgeon Bay Library will be hosting a Trick or Treat Bag Decorating craft time from 11-1. Come express yourself making a bag for your Trick-or-Treating fun. After craft time, Join us as we host the Griffon String Quartet for a Story-and-a-Concert Halloween Themed event in the Jane Greene Room starting at 2pm. While there get your picture in front of our Halloween backdrop. Hot drinks will also be available. We are a warming location for this normally chilly day. Contact: Beth, 920-746-7119
The quartet is scheduled to perform at 2:00pm. Music by Franz Joseph Haydn, Dmitri Shostakovich, and Giacomo Puccini to accompany a reading of Soggy Hallow by Ryan T. Higgins.
Click Buy Tickets for information from the library’s website.

Griffon String Quartet Concert • UUF, Green Bay
2024-10-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Green Bay Area Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 1313 Main St., Green Bay, WI, 54302
Haydn and Ginastera’s Haunted Ride
String Quartet in G Minor, Op. 74, No. 3 “Rider” • Joseph Haydn
Ritornello • Caroline Shaw
String Quartet No. 1 • Alberto Ginastera
Roy Meyer & Alex Norris, violins
Oryann Tsaig, viola
Jesse Nummelin, cello
This is a free concert. Donations will be accepted.

Griffon String Quartet • Bayview Senior Care
2024-11-01 13:00 - 14:00
B Double Sharp program
The Griffon String Quartet performs for residents at Bayview Senior Care in Sturgeon Bay.
Programs are funded in part by grants from the Little Eddie Big Cup, Greater Green Bay Community Foundation, Wisconsin Arts Board, Wisconsin Public Service, and Destination Door County.

Community Outreach • Green Bay
2024-11-10 10:00 - 11:00 | First Presbyterian Church of Green Bay, 200 S Ashland Ave., Green Bay, WI, 54303, United States
Griffon String Quartet cellist Jesse Nummelin performs during the service at First Presbyterian Church in Green Bay.

Community Outreach • Sturgeon Bay
2024-11-10 17:30 - 19:00 | Prince of Peace Church, 1756 Michigan St, Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235, United States
The Griffon String Quartet performs at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church choir concert in Sturgeon Bay.
Roy Meyer and Alex Norris, violins
Oryann Tsaig, viola
Jesse Nummelin, cello

Early to Moderate Stages of Dementia • Sturgeon Bay
2024-11-13 14:00 - 16:00 | Third Avenue PlayWorks, 239 N 3rd Ave., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235
Musical Museum
Midsummer’s Music and Third Avenue PlayWorks in Sturgeon Bay will host Clara Takarabe, violist and clinical music researcher with the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University, for a series of clinical music performances and talks throughout Door County. The Musical Museum is a dementia-informed life-enrichment program featuring musical performances by Takarabe and the Griffon String Quartet intertwined with commentary and discussion around sound, music and poetry. The program takes care to acknowledge intellectual and social needs of this stage of life.
“Third Avenue PlayWorks is thrilled to collaborate with Midsummer’s Music and the Griffon String Quartet to host Clara Takarabe for this incredible series of events,” said Jacob Janssen, the Jackie & Steve Kane Artistic Director of Third Avenue PlayWorks. “We have long intuited the healing power of music and art, but Clara’s research at Northwestern University is proving the scientific efficacy of music in the healing process. We honored to be one of the hosts for her work here in Door County.”
This event is free and open to the public.
Programs are funded in part by grants from the Little Eddie Big Cup, Greater Green Bay Community Foundation, Wisconsin Arts Board, Wisconsin Public Service, and Destination Door County.

Early to Moderate Stages of Dementia • Fish Creek
2024-11-14 14:00 - 16:00 | PenArt, 3900 County F, Fish Creek, WI, 54212

Gather with the Griffon • Green Bay
2024-11-21 12:00 - 13:00 | First Presbyterian Church of Green Bay, 200 S Ashland Ave., Green Bay, WI, 54303, United States
“Gather with the Griffon” miniconcerts are designed for midday audiences. B Double Sharp programs engage the mind and spirit through music and conversation.
Program: Selections from the Griffon’s November concerts.
Roy Meyer and Alex Norris, Violins
Oryann Tsaig, Viola
Jesse Nummelin, Cello
This is not a ticketed event.
Programs are funded in part by grants from the Little Eddie Big Cup, Greater Green Bay Community Foundation, Wisconsin Arts Board, Wisconsin Public Service, and Destination Door County.

Green Bay Chamber Music Society
2024-11-22 18:00 - 22:00
Schubert’s Cello Quintet
The Griffon String Quartet welcomes special guest Parry Karp of the Pro Arte Quartet and performs
Franz Schubert’s String Quintet in C Major, D 956.
This concert is for Green Bay Chamber Music Society members.
For information about the Green Bay Chamber Music Society, visit this webpage.

Music for Food Concert • Stella Maris Catholic Church, Fish Creek
2024-11-24 13:00 - 14:30 | Stella Maris Catholic Church Fish Creek, 4012 WI-42, Fish Creek, WI, 54212
Music for Food is a musician-led initiative for local hunger relief. Music for Food concerts raise resources and awareness in the fight against hunger, empowering any musicians who wish to use their artistry to further social justice. The concert is free and features Midsummer’s Music resident ensemble, the Griffon String Quartet. The cost of admission is a food donation or funds to benefit the 24/7 Food Pantry, a lifeline for those in need. Financial donations to the food pantry can be made to CARE 24/7 Stella Maris Food Pantry.

Repertoire includes selections from …
TBD
Roy Meyer & Alex Norris, Violins
Oryann Tsaig, Viola
Jesse Nummelin, Cello
This is not a ticketed event.

Griffon String Quartet Pop-up Caroling • Green Bay
2024-12-02 11:15 - 13:45
December 2: Green Bay, 11:15am to 1:45pm
Central Library
Kavarna Coffee
Aging & Disability Resource Center
Nicolet Bank (111 N. Washington St. Branch)
Art Garage
Fortifi Bank
Caroling locations are in chronological order.

Griffon String Quartet Pop-up Caroling • Northern Door
2024-12-09 11:15 - 14:15
December 9: Northern Door County, 11:15am to 2:15pm
Eagle Harbor Inn
Northern Door YMCA
White Gull Inn
Peninsula Publishing
Kress Pavilion/Egg Harbor Library
Caroling locations are in chronological order.

Gather with the Griffon • Sister Bay
2024-12-10 13:00 - 14:00 | St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 2336 Canterbury Ln, Sister Bay, WI, 54234
“Gather with the Griffon” miniconcerts are designed for midday audiences. B Double Sharp programs engage the mind and spirit through music and conversation.
Program: Selections from the Griffon’s December concerts.
Roy Meyer and Alex Norris, Violins
Oryann Tsaig, Viola
Jesse Nummelin, Cello
This is not a ticketed event.
Programs are funded in part by grants from the Little Eddie Big Cup, Greater Green Bay Community Foundation, Wisconsin Arts Board, Wisconsin Public Service, and Destination Door County.

Griffon String Quartet Pop-up Caroling • Northern Door
2024-12-10 15:00 - 16:30
December 10: Northern Door County, 3:00pm to 4:30pm
KerberRose
Innovative Printing
Tannenbaum Holiday Shop
Piggly Wiggly
Caroling locations are in chronological order.

Griffon String Quartet Pop-up Caroling • Sturgeon Bay
2024-12-11 12:00 - 14:30
December 11: Sturgeon Bay, 12:00pm to 2:30pm
Aging & Disability Resource Center
Door County Medical Center
YMCA
Cherry Grove Assisted Living & Memory Care
Sturgeon Bay Library
Sunshine Resources
Caroling locations are in chronological order.

Griffon String Quartet Pop-up Caroling • Egg Harbor, Carlsville, and Sturgeon Bay
2024-12-12 09:30 - 14:40
December 12: Egg Harbor, Carlsville, and Sturgeon Bay, 9:30am to 2:40pm
Main Street Market
Door County Coffee
Door County Candle
Sturgeon Bay Yacht Club (Rotary luncheon)
Get Real Café
Maritime Museum
Door County Community Foundation
Nicolet Bank (236 N. 4h Ave. Branch)
NEW Radio
Caroling locations are in chronological order.

Rotary Luncheon with the Griffon String Quartet • Sturgeon Bay
2024-12-12 11:30 - 13:00 | Sturgeon Bay Yacht Club, 600 Nautical Dr., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54234
The Griffon String Quartet will perform for the Sturgeon Bay Rotary during its members’ holiday luncheon.

Griffon String Quartet Holiday Concert • Brussels
2024-12-12 18:30 - 20:30 | Belgian Heritage Center, 1255 County Rd. DK, Brussels, WI, 54204
The Griffon String Quartet performs an annual holiday concert.
Holiday Favorites
String Quartet in C Minor • Ralph Vaughan Williams
String Quartet in C-sharp Minor, No. 14, Op. 131 • Ludwig van Beethoven
Enjoy light seasonal refreshments at the post-concert reception.
Roy Meyer & Alex Norris, violins
Oryann Tsaig, viola
Jesse Nummelin, cello
This is not a ticketed event. The concert is free. Donations will be accepted.
Programs are funded in part by grants from the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation, the Wisconsin Arts Board, Wisconsin Public Service, and Destination Door County.

Griffon String Quartet Holiday Concert • Sturgeon Bay
2024-12-13 17:00 - 19:00 | Hope United Church of Christ, 141 S 12th Ave., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235, United States

Griffon String Quartet Holiday Concert • Green Bay
2024-12-14 15:00 - 17:00 | Green Bay Area Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 1313 Main St., Green Bay, WI, 54302

Community Outreach • Green Bay
2024-12-15 10:00 - 11:00 | First Presbyterian Church of Green Bay, 200 S Ashland Ave., Green Bay, WI, 54303, United States
The Griffon String Quartet performs during a service at First Presbyterian Church in Green Bay.
Roy Meyer and Alex Norris, violins
Oryann Tsaig, viola
Jesse Nummelin, cello

Griffon String Quartet Holiday Concert • Egg Harbor
2024-12-15 15:00 - 17:00 | Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor, WI, 54209

SPARK! • Björklunden, Baileys Harbor
2024-12-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Björklunden – Vail Hall, 7590 Boynton Ln, Baileys Harbor, WI, 54202
SPARK! is a cultural program for people with early to mid-stage memory loss and their care partners. Programs are designed to keep participants actively engaged in their communities. SPARK! is free of cost.
Space is limited. Please register at least two days before the program by emailing switczak@co.door.wi.us or call Sierra Witczak at (920) 746-7154.
10-10:30 – Welcome and snacks
10:30-11 – Activity, explanation of the program
11-11:30 – Griffon performance featuring holiday selections and one standard repertoire piece
11:30-12 – Q and A with a wrap-up carol, if extra time

Gather with the Griffon • Green Bay
2024-12-19 12:00 - 13:00 | First Presbyterian Church of Green Bay, 200 S Ashland Ave., Green Bay, WI, 54303, United States

Griffon B Double Sharp Outreach • ADRC, Sturgeon Bay
2025-01-15 13:00 - 14:00 | Aging and Disability Resource Center, 916 N 14th Ave., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235, United States
The Griffon String Quartet performs for clients at the Aging & Disability Resource Center in Sturgeon Bay.

Programs are funded in part by grants from Little Eddie Big Cup, Greater Green Bay Community Foundation, Wisconsin Arts Board, Wisconsin Public Service, and Destination Door County.

Gather with the Griffon • Green Bay
2025-01-16 12:00 - 13:00 | First Presbyterian Church of Green Bay, 200 S Ashland Ave., Green Bay, WI, 54303, United States
“Gather with the Griffon” miniconcerts are designed for midday audiences. B Double Sharp programs engage the mind and spirit through music and conversation.
Program: Selections from the Griffon’s January concerts.
Roy Meyer and Alex Norris, Violins
Oryann Tsaig, Viola
Jesse Nummelin, Cello
This is not a ticketed event.
Programs are funded in part by grants from the Little Eddie Big Cup, Greater Green Bay Community Foundation, Wisconsin Arts Board, Wisconsin Public Service, and Destination Door County.

Griffon String Quartet • Doctors in Recital
2025-01-25 19:00 - 22:00 | Weidner Center for the Performing Arts, 2420 Nicolet Dr, Green Bay, WI, 54311
The Griffon String Quartet performs for the Doctors in Recital program at the Weidner Center in Green Bay.

Green Bay’s Doctors in Recital organization selected the Griffon String Quartet to be a Music Education grant recipient. Every January, Doctors in Recital holds a highly anticipated concert featuring local medical providers performing music to raise money for local causes. Each act is headlined by an area physician with a passion for music, as well as a commitment to patient care. Many others are healthcare providers who share the stage as back-up musicians or choir members. Since 2006, Doctors in Recital has raised more than a half million dollars.
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Griffon String Quartet • Sunday Afternoon Live at the Chazen
2025-02-02 12:00 - 13:00
The Griffon String Quartet performs on Sunday Afternoon Live at the Chazen with WPR hose Lori Skelton.
Visit the Sunday Afternoon Live at the Chazen Facebook page.

Bay Lakes Boys & Girls Club Fundraiser
2025-02-06 17:30 - 19:00 | Resch Center, 820 Armed Forces Dr., Ashwaubenon, WI, 54304, United States
The Griffon String Quartet performs during the Bay Lakes Boys & Girls Club Wine and Cheese Fundraiser.
Visit https://bgcblr.org/ for more information.

88 Key Society Concert • Sister Bay
2025-02-14 15:00 - 17:00 | Snapcrackle Tabernacle, 9821 Highway 57, Baileys Harbor, WI, 54202, United States
The Griffon String Quartet’s cellist, Jesse Nummelin, performs with pianist (and his wife), Rie Tanaka, for members of MM’s 88 Key Society.
Polonaise Brillante in C Major, Op. 3 • Frederic Chopin
4 Pieces for Violin and Piano, Op. 78 • Jean Sibelius
Selections from Souvenirs, Op. 28 • Samuel Barber
Sonata for Cello and Piano • Francis Poulenc
Members who cannot attend the performance will receive a special video of the performance by email.

Green Bay Chamber Music Society
2025-02-15 18:00 - 22:00
A Night in Paris
The Griffon String Quartet cellist Jesse Nummelin and his wife, pianist Ria Tanaka, perform
Frederic Chopin’s Introduction and Polonaise Brillante in C Major, Op. 3
Claude Debussy’s Sonata for Cello and Piano
Francis Poulenc’s Sonata for Cello and Piano
Hosted by Kevin & Lynn Heslin.
This concert is for Green Bay Chamber Music Society members.
For information about the Green Bay Chamber Music Society, visit this webpage.

Gather with the Griffon • Green Bay
2025-02-20 12:00 - 13:00 | First Presbyterian Church of Green Bay, 200 S Ashland Ave., Green Bay, WI, 54303, United States
“Gather with the Griffon” miniconcerts are designed for midday audiences. B Double Sharp programs engage the mind and spirit through music and conversation.
Program: Selections from the Griffon’s February concerts.
Roy Meyer and Alex Norris, Violins
Oryann Tsaig, Viola
Jesse Nummelin, Cello
This is not a ticketed event.
Programs are funded in part by grants from the Little Eddie Big Cup, Greater Green Bay Community Foundation, Wisconsin Arts Board, Wisconsin Public Service, and Destination Door County.

Griffon String Quartet Einstein Outreach • Fish Creek
2025-02-21 14:00 - 15:15 | Gibraltar School, 3924 WI-42, Fish Creek, Wisconsin, 54212
The Griffon String Quartet performs for students at Gibraltar School and provides an “instrument petting zoo” session.
Einstein programs are funded in part by grants from Classics for Kids, Greater Green Bay Community Foundation, Raibrook Foundation, Wisconsin Arts Board, Wisconsin Public Service, and Destination Door County.

Awlo Tonite
2025-02-22 10:30 - 12:30
The Griffon String Quartet performs for Awlo Tonite.
Visit https://awlotonite.com/ for more information.

Einstein Program • Preble High School
2025-02-25 07:30 - 09:30 | Preble High School, 2222 Deckner Ave., Green Bay, WI, 54302
The Griffon String Quartet visits music students at Preble High School.

Gather with the Griffon • Sturgeon Bay
2025-02-25 13:00 - 14:00 | MUSE Sturgeon Bay, 330 Jefferson St., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235
“Gather with the Griffon” miniconcerts are designed for midday audiences. B Double Sharp programs engage the mind and spirit through music and conversation.
Program: Selections from the Griffon’s February events.
Roy Meyer and Alex Norris, Violins
Oryann Tsaig, Viola
Jesse Nummelin, Cello
This is not a ticketed event.
Programs are funded in part by grants from the Little Eddie Big Cup, Greater Green Bay Community Foundation, Wisconsin Arts Board, Wisconsin Public Service, and Destination Door County.

Griffon String Quartet B Double Sharp Program • Green Bay
2025-03-06 12:30 - 14:00 | Curative Connections, 2900 Curry Lane, Green Bay, WI, 54308, United States
The Griffon String Quartet presents a B Double Sharp program for Curative Connections’ Mind Movers/Memory Café event.
Roy Meyer & Alex Norris, Violins
Oryann Tsaig, Viola
Jesse Nummelin, Cello

Griffon String Quartet Einstein Program • Sunrise Elementary, Sturgeon Bay
2025-03-07 08:00 - 10:30 | Sunrise Elementary School, 1414 Rhode Island St., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235, United States
The Griffon String Quartet performs in an Artist Showcase for students at Sunrise Elementary School in Sturgeon Bay.
This event is not open to the public.

Griffon String Quartet Receives Grant • Fox 11, Green Bay
2025-03-07 13:00 - 14:00
Executive Director Allyson Fleck receives a grant for the Griffon String Quartet from Doctors in Recital live on WLUK Fox 11 in Green Bay. Visit https://fox11online.com/ or tune in, if you’re in northeast Wisconsin.

Griffon String Quartet Spring Concert • Sturgeon Bay
2025-03-07 17:00 - 19:00 | Hope United Church of Christ, 141 S 12th Ave., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235, United States
Please note that this concert is at 5:00pm, not at 7:00pm as published in a few places.
The Griffon String Quartet performs its spring 2025 concert.
String Quartet in C Major, Op. 74, No. 1 • Franz Joseph Haydn
String Quartet • Germaine Tailleferre
String Quartet No. 0 in G Major, Op. 25 • Erwin Schulhoff
Roy Meyer & Alex Norris, Violins
Oryann Tsaig, Viola
Jesse Nummelin, Cello
Admission is free. Donations will be accepted.
Programs are funded in part by grants from the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation, Destination Door County, the Wisconsin Arts Board, and Wisconsin Public Service.
Reserve Tickets

Griffon String Quartet Spring Concert • Green Bay
2025-03-08 15:00 - 17:00 | Green Bay Area Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 1313 Main St., Green Bay, WI, 54302
The Griffon String Quartet performs its spring 2025 concert.
String Quartet in C Major, Op. 74, No. 1 • Franz Joseph Haydn
String Quartet • Germaine Tailleferre
String Quartet No. 0 in G Major, Op. 25 • Erwin Schulhoff
Roy Meyer & Alex Norris, Violins
Oryann Tsaig, Viola
Jesse Nummelin, Cello
Admission is free. Donations will be accepted.
Programs are funded in part by grants from the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation, Destination Door County, the Wisconsin Arts Board, and Wisconsin Public Service.
Reserve Tickets

Griffon String Quartet Spring Concert • Egg Harbor
2025-03-09 15:00 - 17:00 | Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor, WI, 54209

Gather with the Griffon • Green Bay
2025-03-20 12:00 - 13:00 | First Presbyterian Church of Green Bay, 200 S Ashland Ave., Green Bay, WI, 54303, United States
“Gather with the Griffon” miniconcerts are designed for midday audiences. B Double Sharp programs engage the mind and spirit through music and conversation.
Program: Selections from the Griffon’s March concerts.
Roy Meyer and Alex Norris, Violins
Oryann Tsaig, Viola
Jesse Nummelin, Cello
This is not a ticketed event.
Programs are funded in part by grants from the Little Eddie Big Cup, Greater Green Bay Community Foundation, Wisconsin Arts Board, Wisconsin Public Service, and Destination Door County.

Griffon String Quartet Einstein Outreach • Green Bay
2025-03-21 07:30 - 14:00 | Bay Port High School
The Griffon String Quartet performs for students at Bay Port High School.
Einstein programs are funded in part by grants from Classics for Kids, Greater Green Bay Community Foundation, Raibrook Foundation, Wisconsin Arts Board, Wisconsin Public Service, and Destination Door County.

Griffon String Quartet Einstein Outreach • Southern Door
2025-03-31 10:25 - 11:00
The Griffon String Quartet presents an Einstein Program for students at Southern Door School.

Griffon String Quartet Einstein Program Outreach • Green Bay
2025-04-09 09:30 - 10:00
The Griffon String Quartet presents an Einstein Program for a homeschool consortium at St. Paul’s Methodist Church in Green Bay.

Griffon String Quartet Einstein Program Outreach • Green Bay
2025-04-09 14:00 - 14:45
The Griffon String Quartet presents an Einstein Program for students at St. John Paul II Classical School in Green Bay. Time TBD.

Griffon String Quartet B Double Sharp Outreach • Fond du Lac
2025-04-10 14:30 - 15:30 | St. Francis Home, 33 Everett St., Fond du Lac, WI, 54935
The Griffon String Quartet performs for residents a the St. Francis Home in Fond du Lac.
B Double Sharp programs are funded in part by grants from Little Eddie Big Cup, Greater Green Bay Community Foundation, Wisconsin Arts Board,
Wisconsin Public Service, and Destination Door County.

Griffon String Quartet Einstein Program • Sturgeon Bay High School
2025-04-14 11:30 - 13:00 | Sturgeon Bay High School Auditorium
The Griffon String Quartet presents an interactive program for band students at Sturgeon Bay High School.

Griffon String Quartet TV Appearance • We Are Green Bay, WFRV
2025-04-17 09:00 - 10:00
The Griffon String Quartet will appear on WFRV TV’s Local 5 Live program this morning.

Gather with the Griffon • Green Bay
2025-04-17 12:00 - 13:00 | First Presbyterian Church of Green Bay, 200 S Ashland Ave., Green Bay, WI, 54303, United States
“Gather with the Griffon” miniconcerts are designed for midday audiences. B Double Sharp programs engage the mind and spirit through music and conversation.
Program: Selections from the Griffon’s April concerts.
Roy Meyer and Alex Norris, Violins
Oryann Tsaig, Viola
Jesse Nummelin, Cello
This is not a ticketed event.
Programs are funded in part by grants from the Little Eddie Big Cup, Greater Green Bay Community Foundation, Wisconsin Arts Board, Wisconsin Public Service, and Destination Door County.

Gather with the Griffon in Door County • Country View Farm, Baileys Harbor
2025-04-24 13:00 - 15:00 | Country View Farm, 3200 County Road EE, Baileys Harbor, WI, 54202
“Gather with the Griffon” miniconcerts are designed for midday audiences. B Double Sharp programs engage the mind and spirit through music and conversation.
Program: Selections from the Griffon’s April events.
Roy Meyer and Alex Norris, Violins
Oryann Tsaig, Viola
Jesse Nummelin, Cello
This is not a ticketed event.
Programs are funded in part by grants from the Little Eddie Big Cup, Greater Green Bay Community Foundation, Wisconsin Arts Board, Wisconsin Public Service, and Destination Door County.

Griffon String Quartet Einstein Outreach • Fish Creek
2025-04-26 10:00 - 13:00 | YMCA – Fish Creek, 3866 Gibraltar Rd., Fish Creek, WI, 54212
Members of the Griffon String Quartet participate in the YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day events.

Griffon String Quartet Private Concert • Pewaukee
2025-04-27 15:00 - 18:00
The Griffon String Quartet is featured in a private concert hosted by a fan.
Roy Meyer & Alex Norris, Violins
Oryann Tsaig, Viola
Jesse Nummelin, Cello

Griffon String Quartet Einstein Outreach • Sturgeon Bay
2025-05-03 10:00 - 13:00 | YMCA Sturgeon Bay, 1900 Michigan St,, Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54234

Griffon String Quartet Student Retreat • Door County
2025-05-10 - 2025-05-11 | Hope United Church of Christ, 141 S 12th Ave., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235, United States
The Griffon String Quartet hosts a retreat for its string students and others, including a pizza party and a public concert.
May 10
9:30-10 – Registration
10-10:30 – Games and icebreakers
10:30-11 – Large group playing
11am-12 – Small group (Chamber) breakouts
12-1 – Lunch and games
1-1:30 – Lesson on Instrument care
1:30-2:30 – Small group (Chamber) breakouts
2:30-3 – Large groups and wrap up
May 11
1:45 – Arrive
2-3 – Small group breakouts
3-3:30 – Large group playing
3:30-4 – Games and recital prep
4-5 – Recital followed by an Ice Cream Social
Roy Meyer & Alex Norris, Violins
Oryann Tsaig, Viola
Jesse Nummelin, Cello
Sponsored in part by Heid Music
Retreat Registration

Green Bay Chamber Music Society
2025-05-10 18:00 - 22:00
Season Finale and Fireworks
The Griffon String Quartet performs
TBD
Hosted by Ken Strmiska and Sabina Singh
This concert is for Green Bay Chamber Music Society members.
For information about the Green Bay Chamber Music Society, visit this webpage.

Gather with the Griffon • Green Bay
2025-05-15 12:00 - 13:00 | First Presbyterian Church of Green Bay, 200 S Ashland Ave., Green Bay, WI, 54303, United States
“Gather with the Griffon” miniconcerts are designed for midday audiences. B Double Sharp programs engage the mind and spirit through music and conversation.
Program: Selections from the Griffon’s May concerts.
Roy Meyer and Alex Norris, Violins
Oryann Tsaig, Viola
Jesse Nummelin, Cello
This is not a ticketed event.
Programs are funded in part by grants from the Little Eddie Big Cup, Greater Green Bay Community Foundation, Wisconsin Arts Board, Wisconsin Public Service, and Destination Door County.

Griffon String Quartet Community Event • De Pere
2025-05-17 14:00 - 15:00 | Cocoon Brewing, 2233 Kaftan Way, De Pere, WI, 54115
In association with Wisconsin Public Radio, the Griffon String Quartet performs at Cocoon Brewing in De Pere.

Griffon Students Recital
2025-05-18 14:00 - 17:00 | MUSE Sturgeon Bay, 330 Jefferson St., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235
The Griffon String Quartet’s string students perform their annual recital.
The recital is open to the public.

Griffon String Quartet B Double Sharp Outreach • Sturgeon Bay
2025-05-21 13:00 - 14:00 | Aging and Disability Resource Center, 916 N 14th Ave., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235, United States

Griffon String Quartet Season Finale Concert • Egg Harbor
2025-05-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor, WI, 54209
Join us for a magnificent concert as the Griffon String Quartet’s 2023-2024 season comes to an end.
WPR presents “Music Bingo” from 5:30 to 6:30, prior to the Griffon String Quartet’s concert. It’s part bingo, part classical music trivia and all fun! You could win WPR swag and more! It’s free to play, but space is limited. Please register to let us know you’re coming. Click here for “Music Bingo” details! (Reserve concert tickets below.)
String Quartet No. 3, “Glitter, Doom, Shards, Memory” by Schulamit Ran
String Quartet No. 2, Op. 26 by Erich Wolfgang Korngold
Piano Quintet in G Minor, Op. 57 by Dmitri Shostakovich
Roy Meyer & Alex Norris, Violins
Oryann Tsaig, Viola
Jesse Nummelin, Cello
Rie Tanaka, Piano
Reserve Tickets

Griffon String Quartet Season Finale Concert • Green Bay
2025-05-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Art Garage, 1429 Main St, Green Bay, WI, 54302
Join us for a magnificent concert as the Griffon String Quartet’s 2023-2024 season comes to an end.
String Quartet No. 3, “Glitter, Doom, Shards, Memory” by Schulamit Ran
String Quartet No. 2, Op. 26 by Erich Wolfgang Korngold
Piano Quintet in G Minor, Op. 57 by Dmitri Shostakovich
Roy Meyer & Alex Norris, Violins
Oryann Tsaig, Viola
Jesse Nummelin, Cello
Rie Tanaka, Piano
Reserve Tickets

Griffon String Quartet Season Finale Concert • Sturgeon Bay
2025-05-25 17:00 - 19:00 | Hope United Church of Christ, 141 S 12th Ave., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235, United States

Because: A Storytelling Concert for Families • Juddville
2025-05-27 16:00 - 17:00 | Write On, Door County, 4210 Juddville Rd., Fish Creek, WI, 54212
Presented by the Griffon String Quartet and Write On, Door County
Join us for a magical musical experience where storytelling and live music combine to inspire curiosity, creativity, and connection. This interactive family concert features a live reading of Because by Mo Willems – an uplifting picture book about how a single music note can change a life – paired with a live performance by the Griffon String Quartet.
As each page turns, the Quartet brings the story to life with music that mirrors the emotion, imagination, and discovery found in the book. Children and their families will experience how music tells a story – without words – and how every action can lead to a beautiful chain of events.
Perfect for young listeners and music lovers of all ages, this event encourages families to explore the joy of live classical music and the wonder of storytelling together.
Highlights:

A live reading of Because by Mo Willems
Interactive performance by the Griffon String Quartet
An engaging, welcoming environment for children and families
Ideal for ages four and up (and the young at heart!)

Because sometimes, a single note can spark a dream.
This free concert is not a ticketed event.

The Romantic Era of the Schumanns
2025-06-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor, WI, 54209
The Schumann’s intense love story centered around the piano. Both studied piano with her father, but he fought their eventual marriage. Friedrich Kalkbrenner was possibly the greatest pianist before Liszt. He moved in the same circles as the Schumanns. Jeannie Yu will bring these piano parts to life in scintillating fashion while David Perry’s violin will melt you with Clara’s opening Romance.
Three Romances, Op. 22 – Clara Schumann
Violin and Piano
Sextet in G Major, Op. 58 – Friedrich Kalkbrenner
Piano, Two Violins, Viola, Cello, and Bass
Quintet in E-flat Major, Op. 44 – Robert Schumann
Piano, Two Violins, Viola, and Cello
David Perry & Ann Palen, Violins • Sally Chisholm, Viola • Zou Zou Robidoux, Cello • Kris Saebo, Bass • Jeannie Yu, Piano
David is sponsored by the Nancy T. & David A. Borghesi Fund of the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry and Mary Hauser & Jerry Randall. Sally is sponsored by the Nancy T. and David A. Borghesi Fund. Kris is sponsored by James Goodwin. Jeannie is sponsored by Mary Hauser & Jerry Randall.
The Romantic Era of the Schumanns program is sponsored by the Gould Family Fund of the Door County Community Foundation.
This performance is sponsored by the Midsummer’s Music Board of Directors.
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The Romantic Era of the Schumanns
2025-06-14 19:00 - 21:00 | St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 2336 Canterbury Ln, Sister Bay, WI, 54234
The Schumann’s intense love story centered around the piano. Both studied piano with her father, but he fought their eventual marriage. Friedrich Kalkbrenner was possibly the greatest pianist before Liszt. He moved in the same circles as the Schumanns. Jeannie Yu will bring these piano parts to life in scintillating fashion while David Perry’s violin will melt you with Clara’s opening Romance.
Three Romances, Op. 22 – Clara Schumann
Violin and Piano
Sextet in G Major, Op. 58 – Friedrich Kalkbrenner
Piano, Two Violins, Viola, Cello, and Bass
Quintet in E-flat Major, Op. 44 – Robert Schumann
Piano, Two Violins, Viola, and Cello
David Perry & Ann Palen, Violins • Sally Chisholm, Viola • Zou Zou Robidoux, Cello • Kris Saebo, Bass • Jeannie Yu, Piano
David is sponsored by the Nancy T. & David A. Borghesi Fund of the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry and Mary Hauser & Jerry Randall. Sally is sponsored by the Nancy T. and David A. Borghesi Fund. Kris is sponsored by James Goodwin. Jeannie is sponsored by Mary Hauser & Jerry Randall.
The Romantic Era of the Schumanns program is sponsored by the Gould Family Fund of the Door County Community Foundation.
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The Romantic Era of the Schumanns
2025-06-15 16:00 - 18:00 | MUSE Sturgeon Bay, 330 Jefferson St., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235
The Schumann’s intense love story centered around the piano. Both studied piano with her father, but he fought their eventual marriage. Friedrich Kalkbrenner was possibly the greatest pianist before Liszt. He moved in the same circles as the Schumanns. Jeannie Yu will bring these piano parts to life in scintillating fashion while David Perry’s violin will melt you with Clara’s opening Romance.
Three Romances, Op. 22 – Clara Schumann
Violin and Piano
Sextet in G Major, Op. 58 – Friedrich Kalkbrenner
Piano, Two Violins, Viola, Cello, and Bass
Quintet in E-flat Major, Op. 44 – Robert Schumann
Piano, Two Violins, Viola, and Cello
David Perry & Ann Palen, Violins • Sally Chisholm, Viola • Zou Zou Robidoux, Cello • Kris Saebo, Bass • Jeannie Yu, Piano
David is sponsored by the Nancy T. & David A. Borghesi Fund of the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry and Mary Hauser & Jerry Randall. Sally is sponsored by the Nancy T. and David A. Borghesi Fund. Kris is sponsored by James Goodwin. Jeannie is sponsored by Mary Hauser & Jerry Randall.
The Romantic Era of the Schumanns program is sponsored by the Gould Family Fund of the Door County Community Foundation.
This performance is sponsored by Sandy Zingler.
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Mozart and Dvořák
2025-06-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Björklunden – Vail Hall, 7590 Boynton Ln, Baileys Harbor, WI, 54202
Two masterworks for strings by Mozart and Dvořák bookend this program. In between, both programmatically and historically, is Anton Reicha, a friend of Beethoven’s who was born the same year. An important musical influence in the 19th century, his brilliant Clarinet Quintet is a masterpiece and a wonderful showcase for the featured instrument.
Quintet No. 6 in E-flat Major, K. 614 – Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Two Violins, Two Violas, and Cello
Quintet in B-flat Major, Op. 89 – Anton Reicha
Clarinet, Two Violins, Viola, and Cello
String Sextet in A Major, Op. 48 – Antonin Dvořák
Two Violins, Two Violas, and Two Cellos
JJ Koh, Clarinet • David Perry & Chris Bolduc, Violins • Sally Chisholm & Allyson Fleck, Violas • Zou Zou Robidoux & Ian Wasserman, Cellos
JJ is sponsored by Mary Pikul Anderson. David is sponsored by the Nancy T. & David A. Borghesi Fund of the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry and Mary Hauser & Jerry Randall. Sally is sponsored by the Nancy T. and David A. Borghesi Fund. Allyson is sponsored by Peter & Beverly Ann Conroy
This performance is sponsored by Bob & Alice Chrismer.
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Mozart and Dvořák
2025-06-20 19:00 - 21:00 | PenArt, 3900 County F, Fish Creek, WI, 54212
Two masterworks for strings by Mozart and Dvořák bookend this program. In between, both programmatically and historically, is Anton Reicha, a friend of Beethoven’s who was born the same year. An important musical influence in the 19th century, his brilliant Clarinet Quintet is a masterpiece and a wonderful showcase for the featured instrument.
Quintet No. 6 in E-flat Major, K. 614 – Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Two Violins, Two Violas, and Cello
Quintet in B-flat Major, Op. 89 – Anton Reicha
Clarinet, Two Violins, Viola, and Cello
String Sextet in A Major, Op. 48 – Antonin Dvořák
Two Violins, Two Violas, and Two Cellos
JJ Koh, Clarinet • David Perry & Chris Bolduc, Violins • Sally Chisholm & Allyson Fleck, Violas • Zou Zou Robidoux & Ian Wasserman, Cellos
JJ is sponsored by Mary Pikul Anderson. David is sponsored by the Nancy T. & David A. Borghesi Fund of the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry and Mary Hauser & Jerry Randall. Sally is sponsored by the Nancy T. and David A. Borghesi Fund. Allyson is sponsored by Peter & Beverly Ann Conroy
This performance is sponsored by Friends of Jim Ingwersen in memory of Jim Ingwersen.
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Coffee Talk: Experience the Healing Power of Sound
2025-06-21 13:00 - 14:00 | Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Door County, 10341 Water Street HWY 42, Ephraim, WI, 54211
Dr. Maja Jurisic: Experience the Sound of the Fibonacci Sequence
Using crystal alchemy bowls and tuning forks to create the intervals, Dr. Maja Jurisic invites you to experience the Fibonacci sequence as a sound journey at the Midsummer’s Music Coffee Talk at 1 PM on June 21st at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Ephraim.
Italian mathematician Leonardo Fibonacci popularized a simple sequence of numbers where each number is the sum of the preceding two (0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, etc.) This sequence of numbers is still not completely understood and has a mystical allure, as it manifests in diverse and complex ways, both in theoretical mathematics, and in the real world.
It appears in various natural phenomena (e.g., the arrangement of seeds in sunflowers, the spirals of pinecones, the arrangement of leaves on stems, etc.). It’s also a fundamental part of mathematical structures, is used in engineering and space exploration, and is even applied in financial markets to identify potential market turning points and interest levels. And the golden ratio, the relationship between two numbers that are next to each other in the Fibonacci sequence (dividing the larger one by the smaller one), has been used by artists and architects to create visually pleasing and harmonious compositions.
There is some research showing that the frequencies of the intervals of the Fibonacci sequence can shift our vibrational states of being by resonating with the pathway of consciousness from the pituitary axis (a system of endocrine gland pathways involved in managing our stress response) to the pineal gland (called the “third eye” in some spiritual traditions). These frequencies can open gateways that allow us to explore higher states of consciousness, and have been used for enhancing creativity, overcoming addictions and healing traumas.
All curious and willing passengers are welcome to join us for this Fibonacci frequency journey, free of chemicals, but riding high on sound.

Mozart and Dvořák
2025-06-22 16:00 - 18:00 | Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor, WI, 54209
Two masterworks for strings by Mozart and Dvořák bookend this program. In between, both programmatically and historically, is Anton Reicha, a friend of Beethoven’s who was born the same year. An important musical influence in the 19th century, his brilliant Clarinet Quintet is a masterpiece and a wonderful showcase for the featured instrument.
Quintet No. 6 in E-flat Major, K. 614 – Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Two Violins, Two Violas, and Cello
Quintet in B-flat Major, Op. 89 – Anton Reicha
Clarinet, Two Violins, Viola, and Cello
String Sextet in A Major, Op. 48 – Antonin Dvořák
Two Violins, Two Violas, and Two Cellos
JJ Koh, Clarinet • David Perry & Chris Bolduc, Violins • Sally Chisholm & Allyson Fleck, Violas • Zou Zou Robidoux & Ian Wasserman, Cellos
JJ is sponsored by Mary Pikul Anderson. David is sponsored by the Nancy T. & David A. Borghesi Fund of the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry and Mary Hauser & Jerry Randall. Sally is sponsored by the Nancy T. and David A. Borghesi Fund. Allyson is sponsored by Peter & Beverly Ann Conroy
This performance is sponsored by Carmen & Gene Witt.
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Mozart and Dvořák
2025-06-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Woodwalk Gallery, 6746 County Rd. G, Egg Harbor, WI, 54209
Two masterworks for strings by Mozart and Dvořák bookend this program. In between, both programmatically and historically, is Anton Reicha, a friend of Beethoven’s who was born the same year. An important musical influence in the 19th century, his brilliant Clarinet Quintet is a masterpiece and a wonderful showcase for the featured instrument.
Quintet No. 6 in E-flat Major, K. 614 – Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Two Violins, Two Violas, and Cello
Quintet in B-flat Major, Op. 89 – Anton Reicha
Clarinet, Two Violins, Viola, and Cello
String Sextet in A Major, Op. 48 – Antonin Dvořák
Two Violins, Two Violas, and Two Cellos
JJ Koh, Clarinet • David Perry & Chris Bolduc, Violins • Sally Chisholm & Allyson Fleck, Violas • Zou Zou Robidoux & Ian Wasserman, Cellos
JJ is sponsored by Mary Pikul Anderson. David is sponsored by the Nancy T. & David A. Borghesi Fund of the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry and Mary Hauser & Jerry Randall. Sally is sponsored by the Nancy T. and David A. Borghesi Fund. Allyson is sponsored by Peter & Beverly Ann Conroy
This performance is sponsored by Sandy Zingler.
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Mendelssohn Magic
2025-06-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Door County, 10341 Water Street HWY 42, Ephraim, WI, 54211
Mendelssohn’s 2nd Piano Trio is unsurpassed. The way he weaves a Bach chorale melody into the final movement is spellbinding and worth the ticket price alone. Two other trios, each involving the flute of Heather Zinninger, set the stage. Undine Smith Moore’s Suite is hauntingly evocative, while Weber’s Flute Trio shows how much the Romantic Period is indebted to this German master.
Afro American Suite – Undine Smith Moore
Flute, Cello, and Piano
Trio in G Minor, Op. 63 – Carl Maria von Weber
Flute, Cello, and Piano
Trio No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 66 – Felix Mendelssohn
Violin, Cello, and Piano
Heather Zinninger, Flute • David Perry, Violin • Mara McClain, Cello • Jeannie Yu, Piano
Heather is sponsored by the Jean Berkenstock Family Fund. David is sponsored by the Nancy T. & David A. Borghesi Fund of the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry and Mary Hauser & Jerry Randall. Mara is sponsored by Bob & Alice Chrismer. Jeannie is sponsored by Mary Hauser & Jerry Randall.
This performance is sponsored by Mary Hauser & Jerry Randall.
The Mendelssohn Magic program is sponsored by the Women’s Fund of the Door County Community Foundation.
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Mendelssohn Magic
2025-06-27 19:00 - 21:00 | MUSE Sturgeon Bay, 330 Jefferson St., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235
Mendelssohn’s 2nd Piano Trio is unsurpassed. The way he weaves a Bach chorale melody into the final movement is spellbinding and worth the ticket price alone. Two other trios, each involving the flute of Heather Zinninger, set the stage. Undine Smith Moore’s Suite is hauntingly evocative, while Weber’s Flute Trio shows how much the Romantic Period is indebted to this German master.
Afro American Suite – Undine Smith Moore
Flute, Cello, and Piano
Trio in G Minor, Op. 63 – Carl Maria von Weber
Flute, Cello, and Piano
Trio No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 66 – Felix Mendelssohn
Violin, Cello, and Piano
Heather Zinninger, Flute • David Perry, Violin • Mara McClain, Cello • Jeannie Yu, Piano
Heather is sponsored by the Jean Berkenstock Family Fund. David is sponsored by the Nancy T. & David A. Borghesi Fund of the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry and Mary Hauser & Jerry Randall. Mara is sponsored by Bob & Alice Chrismer. Jeannie is sponsored by Mary Hauser & Jerry Randall.
This performance is sponsored by Roy & Betsy Gill.
The Mendelssohn Magic program is sponsored by the Women’s Fund of the Door County Community Foundation.
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Mendelssohn Magic
2025-06-28 19:00 - 21:00 | St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 2336 Canterbury Ln, Sister Bay, WI, 54234
Mendelssohn’s 2nd Piano Trio is unsurpassed. The way he weaves a Bach chorale melody into the final movement is spellbinding and worth the ticket price alone. Two other trios, each involving the flute of Heather Zinninger, set the stage. Undine Smith Moore’s Suite is hauntingly evocative, while Weber’s Flute Trio shows how much the Romantic Period is indebted to this German master.
Afro American Suite – Undine Smith Moore
Flute, Cello, and Piano
Trio in G Minor, Op. 63 – Carl Maria von Weber
Flute, Cello, and Piano
Trio No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 66 – Felix Mendelssohn
Violin, Cello, and Piano
Heather Zinninger, Flute • David Perry, Violin • Mara McClain, Cello • Jeannie Yu, Piano
Heather is sponsored by the Jean Berkenstock Family Fund. David is sponsored by the Nancy T. & David A. Borghesi Fund of the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry and Mary Hauser & Jerry Randall. Mara is sponsored by Bob & Alice Chrismer. Jeannie is sponsored by Mary Hauser & Jerry Randall.
This performance is sponsored by the Gould Family Fund of the Door County Community Foundation.
The Mendelssohn Magic program is sponsored by the Women’s Fund of the Door County Community Foundation.
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Mendelssohn Magic
2025-07-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church, 11836 WI-42, Ellison Bay, WI, 54210
Mendelssohn’s 2nd Piano Trio is unsurpassed. The way he weaves a Bach chorale melody into the final movement is spellbinding and worth the ticket price alone. Two other trios, each involving the flute of Heather Zinninger, set the stage. Undine Smith Moore’s Suite is hauntingly evocative, while Weber’s Flute Trio shows how much the Romantic Period is indebted to this German master.
Afro American Suite – Undine Smith Moore
Flute, Cello, and Piano
Trio in G Minor, Op. 63 – Carl Maria von Weber
Flute, Cello, and Piano
Trio No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 66 – Felix Mendelssohn
Violin, Cello, and Piano
Heather Zinninger, Flute • David Perry, Violin • Mara McClain, Cello • Jeannie Yu, Piano
Heather is sponsored by the Jean Berkenstock Family Fund. David is sponsored by the Nancy T. & David A. Borghesi Fund of the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry and Mary Hauser & Jerry Randall. Mara is sponsored by Bob & Alice Chrismer. Jeannie is sponsored by Mary Hauser & Jerry Randall.
The Mendelssohn Magic program is sponsored by the Women’s Fund of the Door County Community Foundation.
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Dvořák, Bruch, and Beethoven 7
2025-07-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Björklunden – Vail Hall, 7590 Boynton Ln, Baileys Harbor, WI, 54202
Beethoven authorized his publisher to arrange his 7th Symphony for String Quintet. In an age when the symphony orchestra was relatively rare, a chamber arrangement improved the opportunity for sales. This intimate and profound glimpse into the heart of the work is revelatory. Dvořák’s Notturno and Bruch’s recently published Quintet provide provocative precursors for this concert of masterpieces.
Notturno in B Major, Op. 40 – Antonin Dvořák
Two Violins, Viola, Cello, and Bass
Quintet in A Minor, Op. Posthumous – Max Bruch
Two Violins, Two Violas, and Cello
Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92 [Steiner, arr.] – Ludwig van Beethoven
Two Violins, Two Violas, and Cello
David Perry & Ann Palen, Violins • Allyson Fleck & Oryann Tsaig, Violas • Mara McClain, Cello • Kris Saebo, Bass
David is sponsored by the Nancy T. & David A. Borghesi Fund of the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry and Mary Hauser & Jerry Randall. Allyson is sponsored by Peter & Beverly Ann Conroy. Mara is sponsored by Bob & Alice Chrismer. Kris is sponsored by James Goodwin.
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Dvořák, Bruch, and Beethoven 7
2025-07-05 19:00 - 21:00 | St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 2336 Canterbury Ln, Sister Bay, WI, 54234
Beethoven authorized his publisher to arrange his 7th Symphony for String Quintet. In an age when the symphony orchestra was relatively rare, a chamber arrangement improved the opportunity for sales. This intimate and profound glimpse into the heart of the work is revelatory. Dvořák’s Notturno and Bruch’s recently published Quintet provide provocative precursors for this concert of masterpieces.
Notturno in B Major, Op. 40 – Antonin Dvořák
Two Violins, Viola, Cello, and Bass
Quintet in A Minor, Op. Posthumous – Max Bruch
Two Violins, Two Violas, and Cello
Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92 [Steiner, arr.] – Ludwig van Beethoven
Two Violins, Two Violas, and Cello
David Perry & Ann Palen, Violins • Allyson Fleck & Oryann Tsaig, Violas • Mara McClain, Cello • Kris Saebo, Bass
David is sponsored by the Nancy T. & David A. Borghesi Fund of the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry and Mary Hauser & Jerry Randall. Allyson is sponsored by Peter & Beverly Ann Conroy. Mara is sponsored by Bob & Alice Chrismer. Kris is sponsored by James Goodwin.
This performance is sponsored by the Stefan & Joan Anderson Charitable Fund.
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Dvořák, Bruch, and Beethoven 7
2025-07-06 16:00 - 18:00 | Hope United Church of Christ, 141 S 12th Ave., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235, United States
Beethoven authorized his publisher to arrange his 7th Symphony for String Quintet. In an age when the symphony orchestra was relatively rare, a chamber arrangement improved the opportunity for sales. This intimate and profound glimpse into the heart of the work is revelatory. Dvořák’s Notturno and Bruch’s recently published Quintet provide provocative precursors for this concert of masterpieces.
Notturno in B Major, Op. 40 – Antonin Dvořák
Two Violins, Viola, Cello, and Bass
Quintet in A Minor, Op. Posthumous – Max Bruch
Two Violins, Two Violas, and Cello
Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92 [Steiner, arr.] – Ludwig van Beethoven
Two Violins, Two Violas, and Cello
David Perry & Ann Palen, Violins • Allyson Fleck & Oryann Tsaig, Violas • Mara McClain, Cello • Kris Saebo, Bass
David is sponsored by the Nancy T. & David A. Borghesi Fund of the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry and Mary Hauser & Jerry Randall. Allyson is sponsored by Peter & Beverly Ann Conroy. Mara is sponsored by Bob & Alice Chrismer. Kris is sponsored by James Goodwin.
This performance is sponsored by Sandy Zingler.
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J.S. Bach and Händel – Orchestral and Vocal Baroque Magic
2025-07-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Woodwalk Gallery, 6746 County Rd. G, Egg Harbor, WI, 54209
A sumptuous feast of Baroque music presented by stellar musicians! Soprano Molly Netter brings her gorgeous voice and blazing virtuosity to this program with both dramatic and comic elements. David Perry, violin; Heather Zinninger, flute; and Mark Shuldiner, harpsichord, also lead our strings in some of Bach’s most extraordinary instrumental works.
Orchestral Suite in B Minor, BWV 1067 – Johann Sebastian Bach
Flute, Strings, and Harpsichord
Schlummert ein from Ich habe genug, Cantata, BWV 82a – Johann Sebastian Bach
Soprano, Strings, and Harpsichord
Un pensiero nemico di pace from Il trionfo del Tempo e della Verità – Georg Friedrich Händel
Soprano, Strings, and Harpsichord
Ei! Wie schmeckt der Kaffee süße from Cantata, BWV 211 (Coffee Cantata) – Johann Sebastian Bach
Soprano, Flute, Strings, and Harpsichord
Heute noch from Cantata, BWV 211 (Coffee Cantata) – Johann Sebastian Bach
Soprano, Strings, and Harpsichord
Da tempeste il legno infranto from Giulio Cesare, HWV 17 – Georg Friedrich Händel
Soprano, Strings, and Harpsichord
Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D Major, BWV 1050 – Johann Sebastian Bach
Flute, Violin, Harpsichord, and Strings
Molly Netter, Soprano • Heather Zinninger, Flute • David Perry & Chris Bolduc, Violins • Allyson Fleck, Viola • Mara McClain, Cello • Kris Saebo, Bass • Mark Shuldiner, Harpsichord
Molly is sponsored by Lee & Barbara Jacobi. Heather is sponsored by the Jean Berkenstock Family Fund. David is sponsored by the Nancy T. & David A. Borghesi Fund of the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry and Mary Hauser & Jerry Randall. Allyson is sponsored by Peter & Beverly Ann Conroy. Mara is sponsored by Bob & Alice Chrismer. Kris is sponsored by James Goodwin. Mark is sponsored by Jim Berkenstock.
This performance is sponsored by Sandy Zingler.
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J.S. Bach and Händel – Orchestral and Vocal Baroque Magic
2025-07-10 19:00 - 21:00 | PenArt, 3900 County F, Fish Creek, WI, 54212
A sumptuous feast of Baroque music presented by stellar musicians! Soprano Molly Netter brings her gorgeous voice and blazing virtuosity to this program with both dramatic and comic elements. David Perry, violin; Heather Zinninger, flute; and Mark Shuldiner, harpsichord, also lead our strings in some of Bach’s most extraordinary instrumental works.
Orchestral Suite in B Minor, BWV 1067 – Johann Sebastian Bach
Flute, Strings, and Harpsichord
Schlummert ein from Ich habe genug, Cantata, BWV 82a – Johann Sebastian Bach
Soprano, Strings, and Harpsichord
Un pensiero nemico di pace from Il trionfo del Tempo e della Verità – Georg Friedrich Händel
Soprano, Strings, and Harpsichord
Ei! Wie schmeckt der Kaffee süße from Cantata, BWV 211 (Coffee Cantata) – Johann Sebastian Bach
Soprano, Flute, Strings, and Harpsichord
Heute noch from Cantata, BWV 211 (Coffee Cantata) – Johann Sebastian Bach
Soprano, Strings, and Harpsichord
Da tempeste il legno infranto from Giulio Cesare, HWV 17 – Georg Friedrich Händel
Soprano, Strings, and Harpsichord
Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D Major, BWV 1050 – Johann Sebastian Bach
Flute, Violin, Harpsichord, and Strings
Molly Netter, Soprano • Heather Zinninger, Flute • David Perry & Chris Bolduc, Violins • Allyson Fleck, Viola • Mara McClain, Cello • Kris Saebo, Bass • Mark Shuldiner, Harpsichord
Molly is sponsored by Lee & Barbara Jacobi. Heather is sponsored by the Jean Berkenstock Family Fund. David is sponsored by the Nancy T. & David A. Borghesi Fund of the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry and Mary Hauser & Jerry Randall. Allyson is sponsored by Peter & Beverly Ann Conroy. Mara is sponsored by Bob & Alice Chrismer. Kris is sponsored by James Goodwin. Mark is sponsored by Jim Berkenstock.
This performance is sponsored by Peggy Lott.
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J.S. Bach and Händel – Orchestral and Vocal Baroque Magic
2025-07-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Björklunden – Vail Hall, 7590 Boynton Ln, Baileys Harbor, WI, 54202
A sumptuous feast of Baroque music presented by stellar musicians! Soprano Molly Netter brings her gorgeous voice and blazing virtuosity to this program with both dramatic and comic elements. David Perry, violin; Heather Zinninger, flute; and Mark Shuldiner, harpsichord, also lead our strings in some of Bach’s most extraordinary instrumental works.
Orchestral Suite in B Minor, BWV 1067 – Johann Sebastian Bach
Flute, Strings, and Harpsichord
Schlummert ein from Ich habe genug, Cantata, BWV 82a – Johann Sebastian Bach
Soprano, Strings, and Harpsichord
Un pensiero nemico di pace from Il trionfo del Tempo e della Verità – Georg Friedrich Händel
Soprano, Strings, and Harpsichord
Ei! Wie schmeckt der Kaffee süße from Cantata, BWV 211 (Coffee Cantata) – Johann Sebastian Bach
Soprano, Flute, Strings, and Harpsichord
Heute noch from Cantata, BWV 211 (Coffee Cantata) – Johann Sebastian Bach
Soprano, Strings, and Harpsichord
Da tempeste il legno infranto from Giulio Cesare, HWV 17 – Georg Friedrich Händel
Soprano, Strings, and Harpsichord
Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D Major, BWV 1050 – Johann Sebastian Bach
Flute, Violin, Harpsichord, and Strings
Molly Netter, Soprano • Heather Zinninger, Flute • David Perry & Chris Bolduc, Violins • Allyson Fleck, Viola • Mara McClain, Cello • Kris Saebo, Bass • Mark Shuldiner, Harpsichord
Molly is sponsored by Lee & Barbara Jacobi. Heather is sponsored by the Jean Berkenstock Family Fund. David is sponsored by the Nancy T. & David A. Borghesi Fund of the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry and Mary Hauser & Jerry Randall. Allyson is sponsored by Peter & Beverly Ann Conroy. Mara is sponsored by Bob & Alice Chrismer. Kris is sponsored by James Goodwin. Mark is sponsored by Jim Berkenstock.
This performance is sponsored by Marsha Welcome & Family in memory of Richard Welcome.
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J.S. Bach and Händel – Orchestral and Vocal Baroque Magic
2025-07-13 16:00 - 18:00 | Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor, WI, 54209
A sumptuous feast of Baroque music presented by stellar musicians! Soprano Molly Netter brings her gorgeous voice and blazing virtuosity to this program with both dramatic and comic elements. David Perry, violin; Heather Zinninger, flute; and Mark Shuldiner, harpsichord, also lead our strings in some of Bach’s most extraordinary instrumental works.
Orchestral Suite in B Minor, BWV 1067 – Johann Sebastian Bach
Flute, Strings, and Harpsichord
Schlummert ein from Ich habe genug, Cantata, BWV 82a – Johann Sebastian Bach
Soprano, Strings, and Harpsichord
Un pensiero nemico di pace from Il trionfo del Tempo e della Verità – Georg Friedrich Händel
Soprano, Strings, and Harpsichord
Ei! Wie schmeckt der Kaffee süße from Cantata, BWV 211 (Coffee Cantata) – Johann Sebastian Bach
Soprano, Flute, Strings, and Harpsichord
Heute noch from Cantata, BWV 211 (Coffee Cantata) – Johann Sebastian Bach
Soprano, Strings, and Harpsichord
Da tempeste il legno infranto from Giulio Cesare, HWV 17 – Georg Friedrich Händel
Soprano, Strings, and Harpsichord
Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D Major, BWV 1050 – Johann Sebastian Bach
Flute, Violin, Harpsichord, and Strings
Molly Netter, Soprano • Heather Zinninger, Flute • David Perry & Chris Bolduc, Violins • Allyson Fleck, Viola • Mara McClain, Cello • Kris Saebo, Bass • Mark Shuldiner, Harpsichord
Molly is sponsored by Lee & Barbara Jacobi. Heather is sponsored by the Jean Berkenstock Family Fund. David is sponsored by the Nancy T. & David A. Borghesi Fund of the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry and Mary Hauser & Jerry Randall. Allyson is sponsored by Peter & Beverly Ann Conroy. Mara is sponsored by Bob & Alice Chrismer. Kris is sponsored by James Goodwin. Mark is sponsored by Jim Berkenstock.
This performance is sponsored by the Stefan & Joan Anderson Charitable Fund.
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Big Top Door County 2025 – 35th Anniversary
2025-07-16 15:00 - 20:00 | Berkenfeld Estate, 9397 Summach Road, Baileys Harbor, WI, 54202
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of music, artistry, and celebration under a grand white Big Top at the picturesque Berkenfeld Estate in Baileys Harbor.
Enjoy refreshing beverages, hors d’oeuvres, and a lively program featuring Eric Lewis, George Meyer, Kris Saebo, the Griffon String Quartet, and the Strings of Midsummer’s Music, all led by violinist David Perry. From Mozart to bluegrass and the poignant Ashokan Farewell, this event promises a rich variety of musical brilliance.
Adding to the excitement, the Musical Chairs auction returns, showcasing hand-painted, music-inspired chairs crafted by talented Door County artists. Bid on these unique creations in a spirited live auction under the Big Top!
Following the performance, indulge in a delicious catered meal, rounding out a perfect Door County afternoon where music, art, and community come together. Wednesday, July 16, at 3:00pm.
Remember your Picknicking Party Clothes!
Attire advice: BTDC takes place outdoors in a picturesque lawn setting. As the terrain includes grassy and slightly uneven areas, we recommend appropriate footwear to ensure your safety and comfort.
In the case of extreme weather, BTDC will be held at About Thyme Farm in Baileys Harbor (8425 County F).
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Coffee Talk: Music and Revolution: 1789, 1848, 1917
2025-07-19 13:00 - 14:00 | Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Door County, 10341 Water Street HWY 42, Ephraim, WI, 54211
Dr. Peter Conroy: “Music and Revolution: 1789, 1848, 1917”
Dr. Conroy’s presentation is about the connection between music and revolutions. This is not, however, a close or tight connection. There is no direct link between music and politics except perhaps rock and roll as the Czech playwright Tom Stoppard maintained. Oh, you think he’s British just because he wrote Rosencrantz and Guildenstern among other hits. But he spoke from behind the Iron Curtain. Different cultures, different opinions, as Pascal said.
The connections are indirect and subtle. There are ranges of influence. There is no direct link between political and social revolutions and the music of the same period. Yet, there are tangents, points at which the two separate spheres make contact.
Dr. Conroy will talk about three major revolutions: the French revolution of 1789 and the Russian revolution of 1917. But he will concentrate on the less known revolution of 1848.
After the social and political upheaval caused by the French Revolution and the Napoleonic wars, Europe tried to re-establish the aristocratic, monarchial hegemony that had existed previously. This effort failed spectacularly in 1848, when civil unrest, uprisings, and bloody violence in the streets swept over the major cities of Europe.
Before 1848, empires like the Holy Roman Empire and the Austro-Hungarian Empire encompassed huge populations. By 1848, however, these populations had developed a new consciousness: nationalism. People formerly under one single ruler now felt they were different, unique. They had their own culture, their own ethnicity, their own history. And they wanted to express it.
This sentiment overflowed into music. We usually recognize it in what we call programmatic music and also in dance. To buttress his case, he plans to evoke composers and compositions that you know quite well. He hopes you will see – and more importantly – hear them in a new way.
From Beaumarchais to Bartok, from Brahms to Victor Emmanuel II Rei d’Italia, from the Grimm Bothers to Richard Wagner, from Aran Coplan to Fredy Grofé, he argues that music and revolutions can have sympathetic affinities.

The Language of Love – French Piano Trios
2025-07-19 19:00 - 21:00 | St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 2336 Canterbury Ln, Sister Bay, WI, 54234
These three late Romantic Trios are steeped in “Amour.” Beginning with a work entitled “Romance Without Words,” we proceed to the voluptuous works of Lalo (famous for his Symphonie Espagnole) and Ernest Chausson. If you can, bring someone you like to hold hands with.
Appassionato, Romance sans paroles – Félix Fourdrain
Violin, Cello, and Piano
Trio No. 3 in A Minor, Op. 26 – Édouard Lalo
Violin, Cello, and Piano
Trio in G Minor, Op. 3 – Ernest Chausson
Violin, Cello, and Piano
David Perry, Violin • Mara McClain, Cello • Jeannie Yu, Piano
David is sponsored by the Nancy T. & David A. Borghesi Fund of the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry and Mary Hauser & Jerry Randall. Mara is sponsored by Bob & Alice Chrismer. Jeannie is sponsored by Mary Hauser & Jerry Randall.
The Language of Love program is sponsored by Karin & Scott Myers.
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The Language of Love – French Piano Trios
2025-07-20 16:00 - 18:00 | Hope United Church of Christ, 141 S 12th Ave., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235, United States
These three late Romantic Trios are steeped in “Amour.” Beginning with a work entitled “Romance Without Words,” we proceed to the voluptuous works of Lalo (famous for his Symphonie Espagnole) and Ernest Chausson. If you can, bring someone you like to hold hands with.
Appassionato, Romance sans paroles – Félix Fourdrain
Violin, Cello, and Piano
Trio No. 3 in A Minor, Op. 26 – Édouard Lalo
Violin, Cello, and Piano
Trio in G Minor, Op. 3 – Ernest Chausson
Violin, Cello, and Piano
David Perry, Violin • Mara McClain, Cello • Jeannie Yu, Piano
David is sponsored by the Nancy T. & David A. Borghesi Fund of the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry and Mary Hauser & Jerry Randall. Mara is sponsored by Bob & Alice Chrismer. Jeannie is sponsored by Mary Hauser & Jerry Randall.
The Language of Love program is sponsored by Karin & Scott Myers.
This performance is sponsored by Sandy Zingler.
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The Language of Love – French Piano Trios
2025-07-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Door County, 10341 Water Street HWY 42, Ephraim, WI, 54211
These three late Romantic Trios are steeped in “Amour.” Beginning with a work entitled “Romance Without Words,” we proceed to the voluptuous works of Lalo (famous for his Symphonie Espagnole) and Ernest Chausson. If you can, bring someone you like to hold hands with.
Appassionato, Romance sans paroles – Félix Fourdrain
Violin, Cello, and Piano
Trio No. 3 in A Minor, Op. 26 – Édouard Lalo
Violin, Cello, and Piano
Trio in G Minor, Op. 3 – Ernest Chausson
Violin, Cello, and Piano
David Perry, Violin • Mara McClain, Cello • Jeannie Yu, Piano
David is sponsored by the Nancy T. & David A. Borghesi Fund of the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry and Mary Hauser & Jerry Randall. Mara is sponsored by Bob & Alice Chrismer. Jeannie is sponsored by Mary Hauser & Jerry Randall.
The Language of Love program is sponsored by Karin & Scott Myers.
This performance is sponsored by Peggy Lott.
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The Language of Love – French Piano Trios
2025-07-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church, 11836 WI-42, Ellison Bay, WI, 54210

Octet Excitement – David Perry Leads the Strings of Midsummer’s Music and the Griffon String Quartet
2025-07-27 16:00 - 18:00 | Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor, WI, 54209
The forces of the superb Griffon String Quartet and the Strings of Midsummer join forces under the guidance and example of violinist David Perry in two stunning Octets. The orchestral aura of these two works is enhanced by the unique presence of the double bass. The program begins with the haunting Chaconne by Penderecki in memory of Pope John Paul II written shortly after his death.
Ciaccona in Memoriam Giovanni Paolo II (2005) – Krzysztof Penderecki
Two Violins, Two Violas, and Two Cellos
Octet in E Major, Op. 23 – Carl Schuberth
Four Violins, Two Violas, Cello, and Bass
Octet in B-flat Major, Op. Posthumous – Max Bruch
Four Violins, Two Violas, Cello, and Bass
David Perry, Roy Meyer, Alex Norris, & Ann Palen, Violins • Allyson Fleck & Oryann Tsaig, Violas • Mara McClain & Jesse Nummelin, Cellos • Kris Saebo, Bass
David is sponsored by the Nancy T. & David A. Borghesi Fund of the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry and Mary Hauser & Jerry Randall. Allyson is sponsored by Peter & Beverly Ann Conroy. Mara is sponsored by Bob & Alice Chrismer. Kris is sponsored by James Goodwin.
This performance is sponsored by Anne Egan in memory of Dick Egan.
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Octet Excitement – David Perry Leads the Strings of Midsummer’s Music and the Griffon String Quartet
2025-07-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Sister Bay Moravian Church, 10924 Old Stage Rd, Sister Bay, WI, 54234
The forces of the superb Griffon String Quartet and the Strings of Midsummer join forces under the guidance and example of violinist David Perry in two stunning Octets. The orchestral aura of these two works is enhanced by the unique presence of the double bass. The program begins with the haunting Chaconne by Penderecki in memory of Pope John Paul II written shortly after his death.
Ciaccona in Memoriam Giovanni Paolo II (2005) – Krzysztof Penderecki
Two Violins, Two Violas, and Two Cellos
Octet in E Major, Op. 23 – Carl Schuberth
Four Violins, Two Violas, Cello, and Bass
Octet in B-flat Major, Op. Posthumous – Max Bruch
Four Violins, Two Violas, Cello, and Bass
David Perry, Roy Meyer, Alex Norris, & Ann Palen, Violins • Allyson Fleck & Oryann Tsaig, Violas • Mara McClain & Jesse Nummelin, Cellos • Kris Saebo, Bass
David is sponsored by the Nancy T. & David A. Borghesi Fund of the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry and Mary Hauser & Jerry Randall. Allyson is sponsored by Peter & Beverly Ann Conroy. Mara is sponsored by Bob & Alice Chrismer. Kris is sponsored by James Goodwin.
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Octet Excitement – David Perry Leads the Strings of Midsummer’s Music and the Griffon String Quartet
2025-08-01 19:00 - 21:00 | MUSE Sturgeon Bay, 330 Jefferson St., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235
The forces of the superb Griffon String Quartet and the Strings of Midsummer join forces under the guidance and example of violinist David Perry in two stunning Octets. The orchestral aura of these two works is enhanced by the unique presence of the double bass. The program begins with the haunting Chaconne by Penderecki in memory of Pope John Paul II written shortly after his death.
Ciaccona in Memoriam Giovanni Paolo II (2005) – Krzysztof Penderecki
Two Violins, Two Violas, and Two Cellos
Octet in E Major, Op. 23 – Carl Schuberth
Four Violins, Two Violas, Cello, and Bass
Octet in B-flat Major, Op. Posthumous – Max Bruch
Four Violins, Two Violas, Cello, and Bass
David Perry, Roy Meyer, Alex Norris, & Ann Palen, Violins • Allyson Fleck & Oryann Tsaig, Violas • Mara McClain & Jesse Nummelin, Cellos • Kris Saebo, Bass
David is sponsored by the Nancy T. & David A. Borghesi Fund of the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry and Mary Hauser & Jerry Randall. Allyson is sponsored by Peter & Beverly Ann Conroy. Mara is sponsored by Bob & Alice Chrismer. Kris is sponsored by James Goodwin.
This performance is sponsored by Cal & Barbara Lawton.
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Octet Excitement – David Perry Leads the Strings of Midsummer’s Music and the Griffon String Quartet
2025-08-02 19:00 - 21:00 | St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 2336 Canterbury Ln, Sister Bay, WI, 54234

César Franck Piano Quintet
2025-08-24 16:00 - 18:00 | Hope United Church of Christ, 141 S 12th Ave., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235, United States
Pick the five greatest Piano Quintets in the literature and Franck’s has to be among them. Saint-Saëns was the pianist at the premiere. Here is an opportunity to hear Jeannie Yu in her favorite repertoire. Flutist Heather Zinninger returns to perform Amy Beach’s colorful and evocative Theme and Variations with strings. This program will close our season at our annual Labor Day Gala at Björklunden. A special and celebratory afternoon indeed!
Theme and Variations in A Minor, Op. 80 – Amy Marcy Beach
Flute, Two Violins, Viola, and Cello
Quintet in F Minor – César Franck
Piano, Two Violins, Viola, and Cello
Heather Zinninger, Flute • David Perry & Ann Palen, Violins • Sally Chisholm, Viola • Cole Randolph, Cello • Jeannie Yu, Piano
Heather is sponsored by the Jean Berkenstock Family Fund. David is sponsored by the Nancy T. & David A. Borghesi Fund of the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry and Mary Hauser & Jerry Randall. Sally is sponsored by the Nancy T. and David A. Borghesi Fund. Jeannie is sponsored by Mary Hauser and Jerry Randall.
The César Franck Piano Quintet program is sponsored by James Berkenstock and the Women’s Fund of the Door County Community Foundation.
This performance is sponsored by Sandy Zingler.
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César Franck Piano Quintet
2025-08-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church, 11836 WI-42, Ellison Bay, WI, 54210
Pick the five greatest Piano Quintets in the literature and Franck’s has to be among them. Saint-Saëns was the pianist at the premiere. Here is an opportunity to hear Jeannie Yu in her favorite repertoire. Flutist Heather Zinninger returns to perform Amy Beach’s colorful and evocative Theme and Variations with strings. This program will close our season at our annual Labor Day Gala at Björklunden. A special and celebratory afternoon indeed!
Theme and Variations in A Minor, Op. 80 – Amy Marcy Beach
Flute, Two Violins, Viola, and Cello
Quintet in F Minor – César Franck
Piano, Two Violins, Viola, and Cello
Heather Zinninger, Flute • David Perry & Ann Palen, Violins • Sally Chisholm, Viola • Cole Randolph, Cello • Jeannie Yu, Piano
Heather is sponsored by the Jean Berkenstock Family Fund. David is sponsored by the Nancy T. & David A. Borghesi Fund of the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry and Mary Hauser & Jerry Randall. Sally is sponsored by the Nancy T. and David A. Borghesi Fund. Jeannie is sponsored by Mary Hauser and Jerry Randall.
The César Franck Piano Quintet program is sponsored by James Berkenstock and the Women’s Fund of the Door County Community Foundation.
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The Majesty of Schubert’s Octet
2025-08-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Björklunden – Vail Hall, 7590 Boynton Ln, Baileys Harbor, WI, 54202
Schubert’s Octet was inspired by Beethoven’s Septet, which was immensely popular. Schubert adds a second violin to the ensemble. It is his chamber music answer to the Great C-Major Symphony—a masterpiece of immense proportions. Gernot Wolfgang joins us to introduce his “Impressions,” which are suggestive of imaginary paintings, “Carnival of Venice,” “Dream,” and “Country Road.” Wolfgang, a Grammy nominated composer, also uses the same instrumentation as the Beethoven Septet in his energetic, novel, and delightful addition to this illustrious repertoire.
Impressions (2002) – Gernot Wolfgang
Clarinet, Bassoon, Horn, Violin, Viola, Cello, and Bass
Octet in F Major, D. 803 – Franz Schubert
Clarinet, Bassoon, Horn, Two Violins, Viola, Cello, and Bass
Alicia Lee, Clarinet • Judith Farmer, Bassoon • Fritz Foss, Horn • David Perry & Ann Palen, Violins • Sally Chisholm, Viola • Cole Randolph, Cello • Jeremy Attanaseo, Bass
Judith is sponsored by Robert & Carla Myerson. Fritz is sponsored by Michael Elkow. David is sponsored by the Nancy T. & David A. Borghesi Fund of the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry and Mary Hauser & Jerry Randall. Sally is sponsored by the Nancy T. and David A. Borghesi Fund. Cole is sponsored by Arlene Johnson & Chris Weidenbacher.
This performance is sponsored by Arlene Johnson & Chris Weidenbacher.
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The Majesty of Schubert’s Octet
2025-08-29 19:00 - 21:00 | MUSE Sturgeon Bay, 330 Jefferson St., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235
Schubert’s Octet was inspired by Beethoven’s Septet, which was immensely popular. Schubert adds a second violin to the ensemble. It is his chamber music answer to the Great C-Major Symphony—a masterpiece of immense proportions. Gernot Wolfgang joins us to introduce his “Impressions,” which are suggestive of imaginary paintings, “Carnival of Venice,” “Dream,” and “Country Road.” Wolfgang, a Grammy nominated composer, also uses the same instrumentation as the Beethoven Septet in his energetic, novel, and delightful addition to this illustrious repertoire.
Impressions (2002) – Gernot Wolfgang
Clarinet, Bassoon, Horn, Violin, Viola, Cello, and Bass
Octet in F Major, D. 803 – Franz Schubert
Clarinet, Bassoon, Horn, Two Violins, Viola, Cello, and Bass
Alicia Lee, Clarinet • Judith Farmer, Bassoon • Fritz Foss, Horn • David Perry & Ann Palen, Violins • Sally Chisholm, Viola • Cole Randolph, Cello • Jeremy Attanaseo, Bass
Judith is sponsored by Robert & Carla Myerson. Fritz is sponsored by Michael Elkow. David is sponsored by the Nancy T. & David A. Borghesi Fund of the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry and Mary Hauser & Jerry Randall. Sally is sponsored by the Nancy T. and David A. Borghesi Fund. Cole is sponsored by Arlene Johnson & Chris Weidenbacher.
This performance is sponsored by the Nancy T. & David A. Borghesi Fund of the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry.
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Coffee Talk: The Physics of Music - Without the Equations
2025-08-30 13:00 - 14:00 | The Clearing Folk School – Schoolhouse, 12103 Garrett Bay Rd, Ellison Bay, WI, 54210
Dr. Elmer Lewis: “The Physics of Music—Without the Equations”
Have you ever wondered why lower pitched instruments are larger than higher pitched ones? Why are 10 violins not twice as loud as five? And why do several sound different – not just louder – than one? Why does a horn sound different – not just louder – than a violin? Why does it matter in which key music is written? That is a tough question because there are many interacting reasons.
In this talk, we will attempt to answer these questions and others using simple graphs and pictures. We will examine the nature of sound waves. We will consider how they form on strings and in tubes of musical instruments, before propagating to where they are processed by the human ear. We will explore how a sound wave’s amplitude, wavelength, and harmonics determine an instrument’s volume, pitch, and timbre. If time permits, we will pay homage to some great physicist-musicians: Pythagoras, Galileo, and Einstein.

The Majesty of Schubert’s Octet
2025-08-30 15:00 - 17:00 | The Clearing Folk School – Schoolhouse, 12103 Garrett Bay Rd, Ellison Bay, WI, 54210
Schubert’s Octet was inspired by Beethoven’s Septet, which was immensely popular. Schubert adds a second violin to the ensemble. It is his chamber music answer to the Great C-Major Symphony—a masterpiece of immense proportions. Gernot Wolfgang joins us to introduce his “Impressions,” which are suggestive of imaginary paintings, “Carnival of Venice,” “Dream,” and “Country Road.” Wolfgang, a Grammy nominated composer, also uses the same instrumentation as the Beethoven Septet in his energetic, novel, and delightful addition to this illustrious repertoire.
Impressions (2002) – Gernot Wolfgang
Clarinet, Bassoon, Horn, Violin, Viola, Cello, and Bass
Octet in F Major, D. 803 – Franz Schubert
Clarinet, Bassoon, Horn, Two Violins, Viola, Cello, and Bass
Alicia Lee, Clarinet • Judith Farmer, Bassoon • Fritz Foss, Horn • David Perry & Ann Palen, Violins • Sally Chisholm, Viola • Cole Randolph, Cello • Jeremy Attanaseo, Bass
Judith is sponsored by Robert & Carla Myerson. Fritz is sponsored by Michael Elkow. David is sponsored by the Nancy T. & David A. Borghesi Fund of the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry and Mary Hauser & Jerry Randall. Sally is sponsored by the Nancy T. and David A. Borghesi Fund. Cole is sponsored by Arlene Johnson & Chris Weidenbacher.
This performance is sponsored by Michael Elkow.
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The Majesty of Schubert’s Octet
2025-08-31 16:00 - 18:00 | Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor, WI, 54209
Schubert’s Octet was inspired by Beethoven’s Septet, which was immensely popular. Schubert adds a second violin to the ensemble. It is his chamber music answer to the Great C-Major Symphony—a masterpiece of immense proportions. Gernot Wolfgang joins us to introduce his “Impressions,” which are suggestive of imaginary paintings, “Carnival of Venice,” “Dream,” and “Country Road.” Wolfgang, a Grammy nominated composer, also uses the same instrumentation as the Beethoven Septet in his energetic, novel, and delightful addition to this illustrious repertoire.
Impressions (2002) – Gernot Wolfgang
Clarinet, Bassoon, Horn, Violin, Viola, Cello, and Bass
Octet in F Major, D. 803 – Franz Schubert
Clarinet, Bassoon, Horn, Two Violins, Viola, Cello, and Bass
Alicia Lee, Clarinet • Judith Farmer, Bassoon • Fritz Foss, Horn • David Perry & Ann Palen, Violins • Sally Chisholm, Viola • Cole Randolph, Cello • Jeremy Attanaseo, Bass
Judith is sponsored by Robert & Carla Myerson. Fritz is sponsored by Michael Elkow. David is sponsored by the Nancy T. & David A. Borghesi Fund of the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry and Mary Hauser & Jerry Randall. Sally is sponsored by the Nancy T. and David A. Borghesi Fund. Cole is sponsored by Arlene Johnson & Chris Weidenbacher.
This performance is sponsored by Peter & Beverly Ann Conroy.
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Labor Day Gala! César Franck Piano Quintet
2025-09-01 15:00 - 18:00 | Björklunden – Vail Hall, 7590 Boynton Ln, Baileys Harbor, WI, 54202
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of spectacular music, delicious food, and end-of-season celebration at beautiful Björklunden! Our Labor Day Gala is the perfect way to toast another incredible season of Midsummer’s Music—filled with breathtaking performances, great company, and a shared love of music. Enjoy an inspiring concert featuring world-class musicians, engaging entertainment, and the chance to support the music that brings our community together. With special guest emcee Geoffrey Sandler, it’s sure to be a joyful and memorable event. We’d love to celebrate with you! Sponsorship opportunities are available—contact the office at (920) 854-7088 for details.
Pick the five greatest Piano Quintets in the literature and Franck’s has to be among them. Saint-Saëns was the pianist at the premiere. Here is an opportunity to hear Jeannie Yu in her favorite repertoire. Flutist Heather Zinninger returns to perform Amy Beach’s colorful and evocative Theme and Variations with strings.
Theme and Variations in A Minor, Op. 80 – Amy Marcy Beach
Flute, Two Violins, Viola, and Cello
Quintet in F Minor – César Franck
Piano, Two Violins, Viola, and Cello
Heather Zinninger, Flute • David Perry & Ann Palen, Violins • Sally Chisholm, Viola • Cole Randolph, Cello • Jeannie Yu, Piano
Heather is sponsored by the Jean Berkenstock Family Fund. David is sponsored by the Nancy T. & David A. Borghesi Fund of the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry and Mary Hauser & Jerry Randall. Sally is sponsored by the Nancy T. and David A. Borghesi Fund. Jeannie is sponsored by Mary Hauser and Jerry Randall.
The César Franck Piano Quintet program is sponsored by James Berkenstock and the Women’s Fund of the Door County Community Foundation.
Thank you Gala sponsors:
Platinum
Jean Berkenstock Family Fund
Gould Family Fund
Gold
The Stefan and Joan Anderson Charitable Fund
Nancy T. and David A. Borghesi Fund
Fortifi Bank and Sugar Maple Asset Management
Silver
George and Julie Fiedler
Sandy Zingler
Supporting
Michael & Tonya Felhofer Fund of the Door County Community Foundation
Megan & Mark Heintzkill
Frank & Roberta Helsom
Nicolet Bank
Karin & Scott Myers
Jeremy & Cindi Schwab
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Griffon B Double Sharp Outreach • ADRC, Sturgeon Bay
2025-09-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Aging and Disability Resource Center, 916 N 14th Ave., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235, United States
The Griffon String Quartet performs for clients at the Aging & Disability Resource Center in Sturgeon Bay.

Programs are funded in part by grants from Little Eddie Big Cup, Greater Green Bay Community Foundation, Wisconsin Arts Board, Wisconsin Public Service, Destination Door County, and Doctors in Recital.

Gather with the Griffon • Green Bay
2025-09-18 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-10-16 12:00 - 13:00 | First Presbyterian Church of Green Bay, 200 S Ashland Ave., Green Bay, WI, 54303, United States
Take a break from your day and Gather with the Griffon—a refreshing series of midday B Double Sharp miniconcerts that nourish both mind and spirit. Featuring selections from the Griffon String Quartet’s autumn concerts, these intimate performances blend inspiring music with engaging conversation in a relaxed, welcoming setting. Performed by Roy Meyer and Alex Norris (violins), Oryann Tsaig (viola), and Jesse Nummelin (cello), each program invites you to pause, listen, and connect. Admission is free—no tickets required. Generously supported by local arts champions, these concerts are made possible by the Little Eddie Big Cup, Greater Green Bay Community Foundation, Wisconsin Arts Board, Wisconsin Public Service, Destination Door County, and Doctors in Recital.

Eric Lewis and the Griffon String Quartet • Tarlton Theatre, Green Bay
2025-09-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Tarlton Theatre, 405-409 West Walnut St., Green Bay, WI, 54303
Join us for a truly special musical event as Door County favorite Eric Lewis reunites with the Griffon String Quartet, an affiliate of Midsummer’s Music, for four unforgettable performances! Be transported by an inspired blend of classical finesse and folk soul, featuring selections from their critically acclaimed album Beneath the Waves—plus brand-new material debuting live! Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to their unique sound, this collaboration promises an evening of extraordinary artistry, heartfelt emotion, and musical storytelling you won’t want to miss.
Eric Lewis and the Griffon String Quartet
Prayer for My Friends*
Road to Chattanooga*
Icelandic Hymn
Salt Creek
A Prayer for Gladys
Walk the Road with Me
Beneath the Waves
Wildflowers
For Rose Mary
Katy Hopkins
Under the Harvest Moon
Western Wind
Ashes, Ashes
Ashokan Farewell
So You Remember Me
Tennessee Barn Burner
*Eric Lewis Solo
Griffon String Quartet
Selections from the Danish String Quartet’s Last Leaf album
Waltzing Matilda, Australian bush ballad
Voodoo Dolls by Jessie Montgomery
Additional selections from Eric Lewis and the Griffon String Quartet will be announced. Songs may vary.
Intermission will be included.
Donations will be accepted – $40 suggested adult; $20 suggested student.
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Eric Lewis and the Griffon String Quartet • Woodwalk Gallery, Egg Harbor—SOLD OUT
2025-09-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Woodwalk Gallery, 6746 County Rd. G, Egg Harbor, WI, 54209
THIS CONCERT IS SOLD OUT
Join us for a truly special musical event as Door County favorite Eric Lewis reunites with the Griffon String Quartet, an affiliate of Midsummer’s Music, for four unforgettable performances! Be transported by an inspired blend of classical finesse and folk soul, featuring selections from their critically acclaimed album Beneath the Waves—plus brand-new material debuting live! Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to their unique sound, this collaboration promises an evening of extraordinary artistry, heartfelt emotion, and musical storytelling you won’t want to miss.
Eric Lewis and the Griffon String Quartet
Prayer for My Friends*
Road to Chattanooga*
Icelandic Hymn
Salt Creek
A Prayer for Gladys
Walk the Road with Me
Beneath the Waves
Wildflowers
For Rose Mary
Katy Hopkins
Under the Harvest Moon
Western Wind
Ashes, Ashes
Ashokan Farewell
So You Remember Me
Tennessee Barn Burner
*Eric Lewis Solo
Griffon String Quartet
Selections from the Danish String Quartet’s Last Leaf album
Waltzing Matilda, Australian bush ballad
Voodoo Dolls by Jessie Montgomery
Additional selections from Eric Lewis and the Griffon String Quartet will be announced. Songs may vary.
Intermission will be included.
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Eric Lewis and the Griffon String Quartet • MUSE, Sturgeon Bay
2025-09-20 19:00 - 21:00 | MUSE Sturgeon Bay, 330 Jefferson St., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235
Join us for a truly special musical event as Door County favorite Eric Lewis reunites with the Griffon String Quartet, an affiliate of Midsummer’s Music, for four unforgettable performances! Be transported by an inspired blend of classical finesse and folk soul, featuring selections from their critically acclaimed album Beneath the Waves—plus brand-new material debuting live! Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to their unique sound, this collaboration promises an evening of extraordinary artistry, heartfelt emotion, and musical storytelling you won’t want to miss.
Eric Lewis and the Griffon String Quartet
Prayer for My Friends*
Road to Chattanooga*
Icelandic Hymn
Salt Creek
A Prayer for Gladys
Walk the Road with Me
Beneath the Waves
Wildflowers
For Rose Mary
Katy Hopkins
Under the Harvest Moon
Western Wind
Ashes, Ashes
Ashokan Farewell
So You Remember Me
Tennessee Barn Burner
*Eric Lewis Solo
Griffon String Quartet
Selections from the Danish String Quartet’s Last Leaf album
Waltzing Matilda, Australian bush ballad
Voodoo Dolls by Jessie Montgomery
Additional selections from Eric Lewis and the Griffon String Quartet will be announced. Songs may vary.
Intermission will be included.
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Eric Lewis and the Griffon String Quartet • Trueblood PAC, Washington Island
2025-09-21 15:00 - 17:00 | Trueblood Performing Arts Center, 870 Main Rd., Washington Island, WI, 54246

Griffon String Quartet • Washington Middle School
2025-09-25 13:15 - 14:00 | Washington Middle School, 314 S Baird St., Green Bay, WI, 54301, United States
Students will experience the magic of live chamber music as the renowned Griffon String Quartet and Pro Arte Quartet cellist Parry Karp visit Washington Middle School in Green Bay for a special event! This inspiring performance is exclusively for the school’s string students, offering them a unique opportunity to hear world-class musicians up close. After the concert, students will meet the quartet members, ask questions, and gain insights into the life of professional performers—an unforgettable encounter designed to ignite musical passion and curiosity.

Autumn Music Fest • MUSE, Sturgeon Bay
2025-10-04 19:00 - 21:00 | MUSE Sturgeon Bay, 330 Jefferson St., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235
Fanny Mendelssohn: The Year in Music
Experience an unforgettable evening of passion, elegance, and musical brilliance as acclaimed pianist Kate Boyd joins forces with the renowned Griffon String Quartet. Kate brings to life Das Jahr, H. 385—Fanny Mendelssohn’s evocative and rarely performed masterpiece that captures the emotional essence of the changing seasons. The program also features Mozart’s beloved Piano Quartet No. 2, a work of sparkling beauty and profound expression. This powerful collaboration promises to uplift and inspire, celebrating the timeless artistry of two extraordinary composers brought vividly to life by exceptional performers.
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Autumn Music Fest • Kress Pavilion, Egg Harbor
2025-10-05 17:00 - 19:00 | Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor, WI, 54209

Gather with the Griffon • Sturgeon Bay
2025-10-09 12:00 - 13:00 | MUSE Sturgeon Bay, 330 Jefferson St., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235

Autumn Music Fest - Pro Arte Quartet • MUSE, Sturgeon Bay
2025-10-11 19:00 - 21:00 | MUSE Sturgeon Bay, 330 Jefferson St., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235
Haydn and Beethoven: Foundations and Revolutions
Enjoy musical brilliance as Wisconsin’s own critically acclaimed Pro Arte Quartet takes the stage in a stirring celebration of masterful string quartet repertoire. This inspiring concert brings together the elegance of Haydn’s String Quartet in C Major, Op. 50, No. 2, the poignant beauty of George Walker’s Lyric for Strings, and the bold innovation of Beethoven’s String Quartet No. 7, Op. 59, No. 1. Join us for a powerful journey through time and emotion, performed by one of the nation’s most esteemed ensembles.
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Autumn Music Fest - Pro Arte Quartet • Woodwalk Gallery, Egg Harbor
2025-10-12 17:00 - 19:00 | Woodwalk Gallery, 6746 County Rd. G, Egg Harbor, WI, 54209

Griffon String Quartet Community Concert • Green Bay
2025-10-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Art Garage, 1429 Main St, Green Bay, WI, 54302
Experience the artistry and passion of the Griffon String Quartet in a special community concert in Green Bay! Showcasing highlights from their captivating autumn repertoire, this performance offers an intimate evening of powerful music, brought to life by one of the region’s premier chamber ensembles. Don’t miss this inspiring celebration of classical music, connection, and creativity—right in the heart of your community.
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Community programming is sponsored in part by the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation, the Wisconsin Arts Board, Wisconsin Public Service, Destination Door County, and Doctors in Recital.

Autumn Music Fest - Griffon String Quartet • MUSE, Sturgeon Bay
2025-10-18 19:00 - 21:00 | MUSE Sturgeon Bay, 330 Jefferson St., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235
Past, Present, Passion: A Musical Journey

Prepare to be inspired by the dynamic artistry of the Griffon String Quartet as they present a compelling program that bridges tradition and innovation. From the refined elegance of Haydn’s String Quartet, Op. 76, No. 5 to the vibrant, rhythmic energy of Jessie Montgomery’s Voodoo Dolls, and the passionate intensity of Brahms’ String Quartet No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 51, this concert promises an unforgettable journey through the power and versatility of the string quartet. Let the Griffon String Quartet ignite your imagination and stir your soul with a performance that celebrates the depth and diversity of chamber music.

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Autumn Music Fest - Griffon String Quartet • Woodwalk Gallery, Egg Harbor
2025-10-19 17:00 - 19:00 | Woodwalk Gallery, 6746 County Rd. G, Egg Harbor, WI, 54209

Griffon String Quartet Outreach—YMCA • Sturgeon Bay
2025-10-21 08:00 - 12:00 | YMCA Sturgeon Bay, 1900 Michigan St,, Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54234
Join the Griffon String Quartet at the YMCA’s Community Healthy Living Fair in Sturgeon Bay for an uplifting fusion of music and wellness! As part of this vibrant community event, the Quartet brings the joy and inspiration of live classical music to a day dedicated to healthy living, connection, and vitality. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience the healing power of music while exploring resources that support a balanced, healthy lifestyle for the whole family.
Visit https://www.doorcountyymca.org/ for more information.

Griffon String Quartet • Einstein Series, Green Bay
2025-10-24 14:00 - 15:00 | East High School, 1415 E Walnut St., Green Bay, WI, 54301, United States
The Griffon String Quartet brings its acclaimed Einstein Series to the Fine Arts Institute in Green Bay, offering students an unforgettable opportunity to experience world-class chamber music up close. This celebrated program, designed to inspire and educate, will be elevated by the presence of distinguished guest cellist Parry Karp, whose artistry and expertise add a remarkable dimension to the performance. Together, the quartet and Karp create an enriching musical experience that blends excellence, accessibility, and inspiration for the next generation of musicians and music lovers alike.

Green Bay Chamber Music Society
2025-10-25 18:00 - 22:00
The Griffon String Quartet presents an exclusive private concert for members of the Green Bay Chamber Music Society, generously hosted by Mary and Sam Frantz, and featuring guests Parry Karp, Cello, and Eli Kalman, Piano. This intimate evening promises a rich musical experience, highlighting the Quartet’s exceptional artistry in a warm, welcoming setting. To learn more about the Green Bay Chamber Music Society and how to become part of these special events, visit this webpage.

Sonata for Cello and Piano in B-flat Major, Op. 71
Dmitri Kabalevsky

String Quintet No. 1 – Andante Cantabile
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Piano Quintet No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 1
Ernst von Dohnányi

Griffon String Quartet Einstein Program • Sturgeon Bay
2025-11-10 | Sawyer Elementary, 60 Willow Dr., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54234
The Griffon String Quartet brings the magic of music to a special Einstein Program for students at Sawyer Elementary School. Through an engaging and interactive performance, the Quartet introduces young learners to the fascinating connections between creativity, curiosity, and discovery—values shared by great musicians. The event inspired students to explore how music can spark imagination, build focus, and encourage innovative thinking, leaving them with a deeper appreciation for the power of the arts in education.
Program time(s) to be determined.

Griffon String Quartet Einstein Program • Green Bay
2025-11-11 08:00 - 17:00 | Bay Port High School
The Griffon String Quartet collaborates with orchestra students at Bay Port High School in Green Bay, offering an inspiring blend of sectionals, performances, and personalized lessons. Through hands-on coaching and shared music-making, the Quartet guides students in refining their technique, deepening their musical expression, and discovering the joy of ensemble playing. The experience not only strengthens the orchestra’s sound but also fosters a sense of artistic confidence and community, leaving a lasting impact on the young musicians.
Time TBD.

Gather with the Griffon • Sturgeon Bay
2025-11-13 12:00 - 13:00 | MUSE Sturgeon Bay, 330 Jefferson St., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235
Take a break from your day and Gather with the Griffon—a refreshing series of midday B Double Sharp miniconcerts that nourish both mind and spirit. Featuring selections from the Griffon String Quartet’s autumn concerts, these intimate performances blend inspiring music with engaging conversation in a relaxed, welcoming setting. Performed by Roy Meyer and Alex Norris (violins), Oryann Tsaig (viola), and Jesse Nummelin (cello), each program invites you to pause, listen, and connect. Admission is free—no tickets required.
Presented as part of the Music for Food initiative, this event transforms the power of performance into tangible help for those in need—supporting local food pantries and families facing food insecurity. We invite you to bring a nonperishable food item or make a donation to the Bay View Lutheran food pantry, helping fight hunger right here in our community.
Generously supported by local arts champions, these concerts are made possible by the Wisconsin Arts Board, National Endowment for the Arts, Little Eddie Big Cup, Kopseker Trust of the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation, and United Way of Door County.

Griffon String Quartet • Einstein Program, Sturgeon Bay
2025-11-15 13:00 - 14:00 | Door County Library, Sturgeon Bay, 107 S 4th Ave., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235
The Griffon String Quartet invites families to a unique and heartwarming program that brings music and storytelling together in a truly memorable way. Pairing their performance with Patrick Hulse’s beloved children’s book At Our Table, the Quartet creates an engaging experience where words and melodies intertwine, sparking imagination and connection for audiences of all ages. This family-centered event offers not only beautiful music but also a celebration of togetherness, making it a perfect opportunity to share the joy of art and story with the next generation.

Griffon String Quartet • Einstein Program, Stevens Point
2025-11-15 19:00 - 20:00 | American Suzuki Institute, 1800 Portage St., Stevens Point, WI, 54481
The Griffon String Quartet takes the stage at the American Suzuki Institute at the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point, sharing their artistry with one of the nation’s premier gatherings of young musicians and educators. Known for their dynamic performances and deep commitment to music education, the Quartet inspires students and teachers alike through their passion, precision, and expressive playing. Their appearance at the Institute highlights the power of live performance to connect, uplift, and ignite a lifelong love of music in the next generation.

SPARK! • Björklunden, Baileys Harbor
2025-11-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Björklunden – Lakeside Room, 7590 Boynton Ln., Baileys Harbor, WI, 54202
SPARK! is a vibrant cultural program created especially for people with early to mid-stage memory loss and their care partners, offering meaningful opportunities to connect, create, and engage. Designed to stimulate minds and foster a sense of community, SPARK! programs take place in welcoming, inclusive settings where participants can enjoy art, music, history, and more—together. Always free of cost, SPARK! encourages joyful experiences that enrich lives and build lasting memories.
Space is limited. Please register at least two days before the program by emailing switczak@co.door.wi.us or call Sierra Witczak at (920) 746-7154.
10-10:30 – Welcome and snacks
10:30-11 – Activity, explanation of the program
11-11:30 – Griffon performance featuring holiday selections and one standard repertoire piece
11:30-12 – Q and A with a wrap-up carol, if extra time

Gather with the Griffon • Green Bay
2025-11-20 12:00 - 13:00 | First Presbyterian Church of Green Bay, 200 S Ashland Ave., Green Bay, WI, 54303, United States
Take a break from your day and Gather with the Griffon—a refreshing series of midday B Double Sharp miniconcerts that nourish both mind and spirit. Featuring selections from the Griffon String Quartet’s autumn concerts, these intimate performances blend inspiring music with engaging conversation in a relaxed, welcoming setting. Performed by Roy Meyer and Alex Norris (violins), Oryann Tsaig (viola), and Jesse Nummelin (cello), each program invites you to pause, listen, and connect. Admission is free—no tickets required.
Presented as part of the Music for Food initiative, this event transforms the power of performance into tangible help for those in need—supporting local food pantries and families facing food insecurity. We invite you to bring a nonperishable food item or make a donation to the First Presbyterian food pantry, helping fight hunger right here in our community.
Generously supported by local arts champions, these concerts are made possible by the Wisconsin Arts Board, National Endowment for the Arts, Kopseker Trust of the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation, and Doctors in Recital.

88 Key Society Event • Sister Bay
2025-11-21 15:00 - 17:00 | St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 2336 Canterbury Ln, Sister Bay, WI, 54234
Midsummer’s Music’s 88 Key Society will host a special autumn gathering celebrating music, friendship, and community, featuring a captivating performance by the Griffon String Quartet. Guests will enjoy an intimate afternoon of exceptional artistry as the Quartet shares its passion and talent through a rich and engaging program. This gathering not only highlights the beauty of chamber music but also honors the generosity and spirit of the 88 Key Society members whose support makes Midsummer’s Music possible.

Griffon String Quartet "Pint-Sized Concert" • Sister Bay
2025-11-21 18:00 - 19:30 | Peach Barn Brewery, 2450 S Bay Shore Dr., Sister Bay, WI, 54234
On the evening of November 21, the Griffon String Quartet, in collaboration with Wisconsin Public Radio, will bring classical music to an unexpected and welcoming setting with a “Pint Sized Concert” at the Peach Barn Brewery in Sister Bay. Blending world-class musicianship with the relaxed charm of a local brewery, this intimate performance invites patrons to enjoy great music, good company, and a refreshing pint in a cozy, laid-back atmosphere. The event promises an evening where artistry meets community—proving that beautiful music can thrive anywhere people gather to share in the joy of live performance.
Wisconsin Public Radio requests that you register for the concert here.

Green Bay Chamber Music Society
2025-11-22 18:00 - 21:00
You are cordially invited to an exclusive private concert presented by the Griffon String Quartet, graciously hosted by John and Rändi Fay for members of the Green Bay Chamber Music Society.
Join us for an intimate evening of exceptional artistry and warm camaraderie as the Quartet performs a captivating program featuring works by Alexander Borodin and Johannes Brahms. Experience the beauty, nuance, and vitality of live chamber music in a setting as inviting as the music itself.
To learn more about the Green Bay Chamber Music Society and how to become part of these special events, visit this webpage.

Griffon String Quartet Pop-up Caroling • Door County
2025-12-02 10:30 - 15:30
The Griffon String Quartet is bringing holiday cheer to our community today with a series of pop-up caroling performances. Be on the lookout for their spontaneous concerts as they share the joy of the season throughout the day.
Door County Land Trust
DCMC
YMCA
Cherry Cove Assisted Living & Memory Care
Sunshine Resources
Get Real Café
Maritime Museum
Sturgeon Bay Library
Door County Community Foundation
Nicolet Bank East Side Branch
Nicolet Bank West Side Branch

Griffon String Quartet Pop-up Caroling • Door County
2025-12-03 10:00 - 18:00
The Griffon String Quartet is bringing holiday cheer to our community today with a series of pop-up caroling performances. Be on the lookout for their spontaneous concerts as they share the joy of the season throughout the day.
Door County Coffee
Kress/Library
Main Street Market
White Gull Inn
Northern Door YMCA
Baileys Harbor Library
Door County Pulse
Dentistry by Design
Nicolet Bank
Sip
Sister Bay Library
Northern Door Children Center (NDCC)
Piggly Wiggly
DCMC Sister Bay Clinic
Tannenbaum Holiday Shop
Dorr Hotel
Wild Tomato

Griffon String Quartet • Lessons and Carols, Sister Bay
2025-12-07 16:00 - 17:00 | St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 2336 Canterbury Ln, Sister Bay, WI, 54234
Join us for a stirring afternoon of music and reflection as the Griffon String Quartet performs during St. Luke’s Episcopal Church’s cherished Lessons and Carols program in Sister Bay. Blending the beauty of scripture with the quartet’s masterful performance, this special event promises a moving celebration of the season. Let the warmth of timeless carols and exquisite string music uplift your spirit and create a memorable start to the holidays in the heart of Door County.

Griffon String Quartet Pop-up Caroling • Green Bay
2025-12-10 11:30 - 14:30
The Griffon String Quartet is bringing holiday cheer to our community today with a series of pop-up caroling performances. Be on the lookout for their spontaneous concerts as they share the joy of the season throughout the day.
Central Library
Nicolet Bank
Kavarna Coffee
Heid Music
Fortifi Bank

Griffon B Double Sharp Outreach • ADRC, Green Bay
2025-12-10 15:00 - 16:30 | Aging and Disability Resource Center Green Bay, 300 S. Adams St., Green Bay, WI, 54301
The Griffon String Quartet brings the joy of live music to clients at the Aging & Disability Resource Center in Green Bay, offering a moving and uplifting performance designed to connect, comfort, and inspire. With a deep belief in the power of music to enrich lives, the Quartet creates meaningful moments of beauty and community for audiences who might otherwise have limited access to the arts.
These programs are made possible in part through the generous support of Little Eddie Big Cup, the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation, the Wisconsin Arts Board, Wisconsin Public Service, Destination Door County, and Doctors in Recital, whose commitment helps ensure that music continues to reach and uplift people of all ages and abilities.

Rotary Luncheon with the Griffon String Quartet • Sturgeon Bay
2025-12-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Sturgeon Bay Yacht Club, 600 Nautical Dr., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54234
Celebrate the season in style as the Griffon String Quartet brings festive cheer to the Sturgeon Bay Rotary’s holiday luncheon with a captivating performance of carols and classical favorites. This special musical program will add warmth and elegance to the gathering, offering Rotary members a joyful blend of tradition and artistry. Let the spirit of the holidays come alive through the rich harmonies and virtuosity of this acclaimed ensemble.

Griffon String Quartet • Holiday Concert
2025-12-12 17:00 - 19:00 | Hope United Church of Christ, 141 S 12th Ave., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235, United States
The Griffon String Quartet invites you to celebrate the season with its beloved annual holiday concerts, where timeless classical repertoire is beautifully paired with festive favorites. Experience the warmth and joy of live music in a program that captures the spirit of the holidays, then continue the celebration by joining the musicians for light refreshments at a welcoming post-concert reception.

Program
Holiday Selections
String Quartet No. 2 in D Major • Alexander Borodin
String Quartet No. 4 in E Minor, Op. 44, No. 2 • Felix Mendelssohn
Holiday Selections

Phil and Laurey Clampitt: Season Sponsors

Special Thanks to Support from:
Doctors in Recital
Door County Library
Door County Medical Center
Innovative Printing
The Mail Haus
National Endowment for the Arts
Nicolet Bank
United Way of Door County
Wisconsin Arts Board
Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Public Service Corporation
YMCA of Door County

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Griffon String Quartet • Holiday Concert
2025-12-13 17:00 - 19:00 | Art Garage, 1429 Main St, Green Bay, WI, 54302

Griffon String Quartet • Holiday Concert
2025-12-14 15:00 - 17:00 | Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor, WI, 54209

Gather with the Griffon • Green Bay
2025-12-18 12:00 - 13:00
Take a break from your day and Gather with the Griffon—a refreshing series of midday B Double Sharp miniconcerts that nourish both mind and spirit. Featuring selections from the Griffon String Quartet’s December concerts, these intimate performances blend inspiring music with engaging conversation in a relaxed, welcoming setting. Performed by Roy Meyer and Alex Norris (violins), Oryann Tsaig (viola), and Jesse Nummelin (cello), each program invites you to pause, listen, and connect. Admission is free—no tickets required. Generously supported by local arts champions, these concerts are made possible by the Little Eddie Big Cup, Greater Green Bay Community Foundation, Wisconsin Arts Board, Wisconsin Public Service, Destination Door County, and Doctors in Recital.

Griffon String Quartet • Door Community Auditorium
2025-12-18 19:00 - 20:00 | Gibraltar School, 3924 WI-42, Fish Creek, Wisconsin, 54212
The Griffon String Quartet joins forces with the talented choir at Gibraltar School in Fish Creek, creating a powerful collaboration that unites voices and strings in harmony. This special performance highlights the magic of live music made in community, offering students the chance to share the stage with professional musicians while inspiring audiences with the beauty and energy of young artistry. By blending the Quartet’s renowned musicianship with the choir’s vibrant voices, the program celebrates creativity, learning, and the joy of making music together.

Gather with the Griffon • Door County
2026-01-08 12:00 - 13:00 | St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 2336 Canterbury Ln, Sister Bay, WI, 54234
Take a break from your day and Gather with the Griffon—a refreshing series of midday B Double Sharp miniconcerts that nourish both mind and spirit. Featuring selections from the Griffon String Quartet’s current concerts, these intimate performances blend inspiring music with engaging conversation in a relaxed, welcoming setting. Performed by Roy Meyer and Alex Norris (violins), Oryann Tsaig (viola), and Jesse Nummelin (cello), each program invites you to pause, listen, and connect.
Admission is free—no tickets required.
Generously supported by local arts champions, these concerts are made possible by the Wisconsin Arts Board, the National Endowment for the Arts, the Little Eddie Big Cup of the Door County Community Foundation, Kopseker Trust of the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation, the United Way of Door County, and the MMG Foundation.

Gather with the Griffon • Green Bay
2026-01-15 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-04-16 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-21 12:00 - 13:00 | First Presbyterian Church of Green Bay, 200 S Ashland Ave., Green Bay, WI, 54303, United States
Take a break from your day and Gather with the Griffon—a refreshing series of midday B Double Sharp miniconcerts that nourish both mind and spirit. Featuring selections from the Griffon String Quartet’s current concerts, these intimate performances blend inspiring music with engaging conversation in a relaxed, welcoming setting. Performed by Roy Meyer and Alex Norris (violins), Oryann Tsaig (viola), and Jesse Nummelin (cello), each program invites you to pause, listen, and connect.
Admission is free—no tickets required.
Generously supported by local arts champions, these concerts are made possible by the Wisconsin Arts Board, the National Endowment for the Arts, Kopseker Trust of the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation, and Doctors in Recital.

Griffon String Quartet Student Retreat • Sturgeon Bay
2026-01-16 16:30 - 20:00, 2026-01-17 11:30 - 18:00 | Prince of Peace Church, 1756 Michigan St, Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235, United States
Griffon String Quartet Student Retreat – 2026
Friday, January 16 4:30-8:00 pm & Saturday January 17 11:30 AM-6:00 pm
This two-day retreat designed especially for school-age string players offers a fantastic opportunity to refine skills, connect with fellow musicians, and share in the joy of making music together. Get ready for an exciting weekend filled with learning, creativity, and fun!
Throughout the retreat, participants will:

Rehearse and perform in small chamber groups
Strengthen their playing through guided coachings and interactive workshops
Learn from the professional musicians of the Griffon String Quartet
Enjoy team-building games and musical activities
Celebrate together with a pizza party and ice cream social
Share their accomplishments in a final recital for family and friends

Make music, friends, and memories!

Cost
$40 per student (includes all instruction, pizza party, snacks, ice cream social, activities, and a commemorative T-shirt)

Location
Prince of Peace Church
1756 Michigan Street
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
Register
Please register by January 10, 2026.

Griffon String Quartet Student Retreat Recital • Sturgeon Bay
2026-01-17 17:00 - 18:00 | Prince of Peace Church, 1756 Michigan St, Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235, United States
A Griffon String Quartet string retreat student recital.
The recital is open to the public.

Musical Museum: Early to Moderate Stages of Dementia • Ellison Bay
2026-01-21 13:00 - 15:00 | Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church, 11836 WI-42, Ellison Bay, WI, 54210
Musical Museum
Midsummer’s Music will host Clara Takarabe, violist and clinical music researcher with the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University, for a series of clinical music performances and talks in Door County. The Musical Museum is a dementia-informed life-enrichment program featuring musical performances by Takarabe and the Griffon String Quartet intertwined with commentary and discussion around sound, music and poetry. The program takes care to acknowledge intellectual and social needs of this stage of life.
Clara’s groundbreaking research at Northwestern University is offering scientific proof of what many have long believed—the profound healing power of music and art.
This event is free and open to the public.
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The Musical Museum in sponsored by the Helen Daniels Bader Alzheimer’s & Healthy Aging Speakers Series.

Musical Museum: Early to Moderate Stages of Dementia • De Pere
2026-01-22 13:00 - 15:00 | Dudley Birder Theatre, 123 S. Broadway, De Pere, 54115, United States
Musical Museum
Midsummer’s Music will host Clara Takarabe, violist and clinical music researcher with the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University, for a series of clinical music performances and talks. The Musical Museum is a dementia-informed life-enrichment program featuring musical performances by Takarabe and the Griffon String Quartet intertwined with commentary and discussion around sound, music and poetry. The program takes care to acknowledge intellectual and social needs of this stage of life.
Clara’s groundbreaking research at Northwestern University is offering scientific proof of what many have long believed—the profound healing power of music and art.
This event is free and open to the public.
Reserve Free Tickets
The Musical Museum in sponsored by the Helen Daniels Bader Alzheimer’s & Healthy Aging Speakers Series.

Musical Museum: Early to Moderate Stages of Dementia • Sturgeon Bay
2026-01-23 13:00 - 15:00 | MUSE Sturgeon Bay, 330 Jefferson St., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235

Griffon String Quartet Guest Performance • Sturgeon Bay
2026-02-01 18:30 - 19:00 | Prince of Peace Church, 1756 Michigan St, Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235, United States
Experience an evening where voices and strings meet. The Griffon String Quartet will be featured on the choir program at Prince of Peace Church, bringing their rich, expressive sound to create moments of rare beauty. From soaring melodies to intimate textures, this collaboration promises a powerful musical journey that inspires, uplifts, and lingers long after the final note. Join us for a night of artistry, reverence, and unforgettable music.

Gather with the Griffon • Fish Creek
2026-02-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Stella Maris Catholic Church Fish Creek, 4012 WI-42, Fish Creek, WI, 54212
Take a break from your day and Gather with the Griffon—a refreshing series of midday B Double Sharp miniconcerts that nourish both mind and spirit. Featuring selections from the Griffon String Quartet’s current concerts, these intimate performances blend inspiring music with engaging conversation in a relaxed, welcoming setting. Performed by Roy Meyer and Alex Norris (violins), Oryann Tsaig (viola), and Jesse Nummelin (cello), each program invites you to pause, listen, and connect.
Admission is free—no tickets required.
Location TBA
Generously supported by local arts champions, these concerts are made possible by the Wisconsin Arts Board, the National Endowment for the Arts, the Little Eddie Big Cup of the Door County Community Foundation, Kopseker Trust of the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation, the United Way of Door County, and the MMG Foundation.

Gather with the Griffon • Green Bay
2026-02-19 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-03-19 12:00 - 13:00 | First Presbyterian Church of Green Bay, 200 S Ashland Ave., Green Bay, WI, 54303, United States
Take a break from your day and Gather with the Griffon—a refreshing series of midday B Double Sharp miniconcerts that nourish both mind and spirit. Featuring selections from the Griffon String Quartet’s current concerts, these intimate performances blend inspiring music with engaging conversation in a relaxed, welcoming setting. Performed by Roy Meyer and Alex Norris (violins), Oryann Tsaig (viola), and Jesse Nummelin (cello), each program invites you to pause, listen, and connect.
Admission is free—no tickets required.
Generously supported by local arts champions, these concerts are made possible by the Little Eddie Big Cup, Greater Green Bay Community Foundation, Wisconsin Arts Board, Wisconsin Public Service, Destination Door County, and Doctors in Recital.

Griffon String Quartet • McCormick Home Assisted Living
2026-02-19 14:00 - 15:00 | McCormick Assisted Living, 212 Iroquois Ave., Green Bay, WI, 54301
B Double Sharp program
The Griffon String Quartet performs for residents at McCormick Home Assisted Living in Green Bay.
Programs are funded in part by grants from the Wisconsin Arts Board, the National Endowment for the Arts, Kopseker Trust of the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation, and Doctors in Recital.

Green Bay Chamber Music Society
2026-02-21 18:00 - 21:00
The Griffon String Quartet presents an exclusive private concert for members of the Green Bay Chamber Music Society, generously hosted by Kathy and Lee Bialkowski. This intimate evening promises a rich musical experience, highlighting the Quartet’s exceptional artistry in a warm, welcoming setting. To learn more about the Green Bay Chamber Music Society and how to become part of these special events, visit this webpage.
The Seasons: February – Carnival by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Selections from “Ten Minatures for String Quartet” and Ronde d’amour, Ah! Si l’amour prenait les racines by Cécile Chaminade
String Quartet No. 14 in A-flat Major, Op. 106 by Antonín Dvořák
Schedule:
6:00 pm Cocktails
7:00 pm Concert
Post-concert Reception
In case of bad weather, the event will be at 6:00 pm on Sunday, February 22.

Griffon String Quartet Youth Outreach • Sturgeon Bay
2026-02-26 08:00 - 10:30 | Sunrise Elementary School, 1414 Rhode Island St., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235, United States
Get ready for an exciting musical adventure! The Griffon String Quartet is coming to the Arts and Music Showcase at Sunrise Elementary School in Sturgeon Bay, bringing classical music to life for young learners. Through engaging performances and interactive demonstrations, students will discover how classical music works—and why it still matters today.
The highlight for many will be the Instrument Petting Zoo, where students can touch, hold, and explore violins, violas, and cellos, getting hands-on experience with the very instruments they hear on stage. This fun, educational event is designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love of music.

Griffon String Quartet • Spring Community Concert, Sturgeon Bay
2026-03-06 17:00 - 19:00 | Hope United Church of Christ, 141 S 12th Ave., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235, United States
The Griffon String Quartet’s Spring Community Concert celebrates the season with a vibrant and expressive program spanning French charm, Russian intensity, and Bohemian lyricism. The evening opens with elegant and melodic miniatures by Cécile Chaminade, followed by Sergei Prokofiev’s bold and dynamic Quartet No. 2 in F Major, a work rich with rhythmic energy and heartfelt expression. After intermission, the quartet performs Antonín Dvořák’s radiant Quartet No. 14 in A-flat Major, one of his final chamber masterpieces, filled with soaring melodies and joyful spirit.
Join us for an inspiring afternoon or evening of live chamber music performed by Roy Meyer and Alex Norris (violins), Oryann Tsaig (viola), and Jesse Nummelin (cello).
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Generously supported by local arts champions, these concerts are made possible by the Wisconsin Arts Board, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the United Way of Door County.

Griffon String Quartet • Spring Community Concert, Green Bay
2026-03-07 17:00 - 19:00 | Green Bay Area Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 1313 Main St., Green Bay, WI, 54302
The Griffon String Quartet’s Spring Community Concert celebrates the season with a vibrant and expressive program spanning French charm, Russian intensity, and Bohemian lyricism. The evening opens with elegant and melodic miniatures by Cécile Chaminade, followed by Sergei Prokofiev’s bold and dynamic Quartet No. 2 in F Major, a work rich with rhythmic energy and heartfelt expression. After intermission, the quartet performs Antonín Dvořák’s radiant Quartet No. 14 in A-flat Major, one of his final chamber masterpieces, filled with soaring melodies and joyful spirit.
Join us for an inspiring afternoon or evening of live chamber music performed by Roy Meyer and Alex Norris (violins), Oryann Tsaig (viola), and Jesse Nummelin (cello).
Reserve Free Tickets

Generously supported by local arts champions, these concerts are made possible by the Wisconsin Arts Board, the National Endowment for the Arts, and Doctors in Recital.

Griffon String Quartet • Spring Community Concert, Egg Harbor
2026-03-08 15:00 - 17:00 | Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor, WI, 54209

Strings and Stories • Sturgeon Bay
2026-03-21 15:00 - 16:00 | Door County Library, Sturgeon Bay, 107 S 4th Ave., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235
Music Comes to Life—One Story at a Time!
Bring the whole family for a magical musical adventure with the Griffon String Quartet! This special, family-centered program weaves live chamber music together with beloved storybooks, transforming the page into sound and imagination. As the story unfolds, the quartet’s music brings characters, moods, and moments vividly to life—inviting kids to listen, laugh, and wonder, while grown-ups rediscover the joy of storytelling through music.
Perfect for curious young listeners and the adults who love them, this interactive, engaging concert is designed to spark creativity, encourage listening, and make classical music feel fun, friendly, and unforgettable.
A story you can hear. Music you can feel. An experience your family will share.
This is not a ticketed event.

Gather with the Griffon • Sturgeon Bay
2026-03-26 12:00 - 13:00 | MUSE Sturgeon Bay, 330 Jefferson St., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235

Strings and Stories • Juddville
2026-03-26 16:00 - 17:00 | Write On, Door County, 4210 Juddville Rd., Fish Creek, WI, 54212

Strings and Stories • Green Bay
2026-03-27 16:30 - 17:30 | The Children’s Museum of Green Bay, 1230 Bay Beach Road, Green Bay, WI, 54302

Washington Island Community Health Program • Washington Island
2026-04-02 12:00 - 13:00 | Trinity Lutheran Church, 1763 Town Line Rd., Washington Island, WI, 54246
Music in Service of Community Well-Being
The Griffon String Quartet is honored to perform in support of the Washington Island Community Health Program, an organization dedicated to strengthening medical care for both residents and visitors. Acting in an advisory role to the Town Board, the program works tirelessly to improve access to healthcare services, promote senior wellness, coordinate vital medical transportation – including the community van – and thoughtfully assess the evolving healthcare needs of the island.
This special performance is more than a concert—it’s a celebration of community care, connection, and compassion. Through the power of live music, the Griffon String Quartet joins the Washington Island Community Health Program in uplifting the spirit of the island and spotlighting the essential work that keeps the community healthy, supported, and thriving.

Griffon String Quartet Youth Outreach • Green Bay
2026-04-08 09:30 - 10:00 | Private
Bring music history to life with a visit from the Griffon String Quartet! This special experience will immerse a Green Bay homeschool co-op in the sounds, stories, and ideas behind some of the most powerful works in classical music. As students explore Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5, Brahms’ Symphony No. 3, and Dvořák’s Serenade for Strings, the quartet will connect these masterpieces directly to the themes of the Classical and Romantic periods—from balance and form to passion, drama, and national identity.
Through live performance, guided listening, and interactive discussion, students will hear how composers used melody, harmony, and rhythm to express revolutionary ideas and deep emotion. This engaging, curriculum-rich visit transforms textbook learning into a vivid, unforgettable experience—helping students not just study the music, but truly understand it.

Gather with the Griffon • Fish Creek
2026-04-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Stella Maris Catholic Church Fish Creek, 4012 WI-42, Fish Creek, WI, 54212

Griffon String Quartet • Private event
2026-04-17 10:30 - 11:30
Brookview Meadows performance

Griffon String Quartet: Brain Center and Mind Movers • Green Bay
2026-04-20 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-04-21 10:30 - 11:30 | Curative Connections, 2900 Curry Lane, Green Bay, WI, 54308, United States
Music has a remarkable power to awaken memory, spark connection, and bring joy—and the Griffon String Quartet is honored to share that gift with the Brain Center and Mind Movers’ Memory Café in Green Bay. This special performance will offer warm, familiar melodies and expressive string music designed to comfort, engage, and inspire participants and their caregivers.
Through the rich sounds of live strings, this concert creates a welcoming space for reflection, conversation, and shared moments of beauty. Join us for an uplifting musical experience that celebrates community, nurtures the mind, and reminds us all of the enduring power of music to connect hearts and memories.

Strings and Stories • Baird Elementary
2026-04-22 13:45 - 14:45
Music Comes to Life—One Story at a Time!
Students at Baird will experience a magical musical adventure with the Griffon String Quartet! This special program weaves live chamber music together with beloved storybooks, transforming the page into sound and imagination. As the story unfolds, the quartet’s music brings characters, moods, and moments vividly to life—inviting kids to listen, laugh, and wonder. Perfect for curious young listeners, this interactive, engaging concert is designed to spark creativity, encourage listening, and make classical music feel fun, friendly, and unforgettable.

YMCA Healthy Kids Day
2026-04-25 10:00 - 13:00 | YMCA Sturgeon Bay, 1900 Michigan St,, Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54234
Families across Door County are invited to celebrate healthy living and active lifestyles during YMCA Healthy Kids Day 2026, a free, nationwide, annual event set for Saturday, April 25th. Join the Griffon String Quartet and their students for an interactive petting zoo.

Griffon String Quartet Private Concert • Pewaukee
2026-04-25 15:00 - 18:00
An afternoon of exceptional chamber music awaits at an intimate private concert featuring the Griffon String Quartet, graciously hosted by a devoted fan. Known for their expressive artistry and refined ensemble sound, the quartet brings classical music to life in a setting where every nuance can be felt and every moment shared.
FeaturingRoy Meyer & Alex Norris, violinsOryann Tsaig, violaJesse Nummelin, cello
This exclusive performance offers a rare opportunity to experience world-class musicianship up close—where passion, precision, and personal connection converge. In the warmth of a private setting, the Griffon String Quartet invites guests into the heart of the music for an unforgettable evening of elegance and inspiration.

Griffon String Quartet • Private event
2026-05-09 13:00 - 14:00
Private Event

Griffon String Quartet Student Recital • Sturgeon Bay
2026-05-10 14:00 - 16:00 | MUSE Sturgeon Bay, 330 Jefferson St., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235

Volunteer / Pre-Season Announcement Party
2026-05-12 14:00 - 15:00 | Country View Farm, 3200 County Road EE, Baileys Harbor, WI, 54202
Volunteer / Pre-Season Announcement Party TBA

Gather with the Griffon • Sturgeon Bay
2026-05-14 12:00 - 13:00 | MUSE Sturgeon Bay, 330 Jefferson St., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235

Community Outreach • Sister Bay
2026-05-14 17:15 - 18:00 | Stella Maris Catholic Church Sister Bay, 2410 S Bay Shore Dr, Sister Bay, WI, 54234
The Griffon String Quartet is delighted to share music at Stella Maris Parish’s Fish and Loaves community dinner, an evening rooted in hospitality, generosity, and togetherness. As neighbors gather to enjoy a free, home-cooked meal, the quartet’s music will add warmth and beauty to a space filled with fellowship and welcome.
This is an open invitation to all—come as you are, bring a friend, share a table, and enjoy an evening where good food, good company, and live music nourish both body and spirit.
All are welcome.

88 Key Society Concert • Sister Bay
2026-05-15 15:00 - 17:00 | St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 2336 Canterbury Ln, Sister Bay, WI, 54234
The Griffon String Quartet will perform at the May gathering of the 88 Key Society at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Sister Bay, presenting an afternoon of chamber music in the church’s warm and resonant setting. The program will feature music performed by the Griffon String Quartet alongside pianist Rie Tanaka and cellist Jesse Nummelin, bringing together a rich collaboration of artists for a nuanced and expressive musical experience.
This performance highlights the depth, artistry, and collaborative spirit that define the 88 Key Society’s commitment to exceptional live music.
The event is open to 88 Key Society members.

Green Bay Chamber Music Society
2026-05-16 18:00 - 21:00
The Griffon String Quartet presents an exclusive private concert for members of the Green Bay Chamber Music Society, generously hosted by Kevin & Lynn Heslin. This intimate evening promises a rich musical experience, highlighting the Quartet’s exceptional artistry in a warm, welcoming setting. To learn more about the Green Bay Chamber Music Society and how to become part of these special events, visit this webpage.
Repertoire details to come.
Schedule:
6:00 pm Cocktails
7:00 pm Concert
Post-concert Reception

Notes & Vintages: Music for Cello & Piano Paired with Wine
2026-05-17 15:00 - 17:00 | MUSE Sturgeon Bay, 330 Jefferson St., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235
Experience an afternoon of sensory delight at Notes & Vintages: Music for Cello & Piano Paired with Wine. Cellist Jesse Nummelin and pianist Rie Tanaka bring this program to life with music by Scarlatti, Bonis, Chaminade, and Mendelssohn, each thoughtfully paired with three standout wines selected by Rian Hill of Left Bank Wine & Spirits. You’ll enjoy a progression from sparkling to white to red, with each pour reflecting the mood and character of the music. Paired with delicious bites from Mojo Restaurant Group, this is a welcoming, intimate experience designed to be savored. Perfect for music lovers, wine enthusiasts, or anyone looking for a unique way to spend a spring afternoon!
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Griffon String Quartet • Live from WPR
2026-05-19 10:00 - 13:00
Midday Classics with Norman Gilliland. Host Norman Gilliland provides listeners with a wide variety of classical music, presents a story from Grace Notes, and holds the popular Midday Quiz. Musicians traveling through Wisconsin often stop by the studio for live performances, discussions about their most recent works, and upcoming shows.

Griffon String Quartet Season Finale Concert • Sturgeon Bay
2026-05-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Hope United Church of Christ, 141 S 12th Ave., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235, United States
Join us for a magnificent finale concert as the Griffon String Quartet brings its 2025–2026 season to a thrilling close. This celebratory evening showcases the ensemble’s signature blend of passion, precision, and expressive depth—an unforgettable culmination of a season filled with inspired music-making.
Featuring
Roy Meyer & Alex Norris, violins
Oryann Tsaig, viola
Jesse Nummelin, cello
From soaring melodies to intimate musical conversations, this performance invites you to reflect on the journey of the season and revel in the power of live chamber music. Don’t miss this special night of artistry, connection, and musical brilliance as the Griffon String Quartet takes its final bow of the season.
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Griffon String Quartet Season Finale Concert • Green Bay
2026-05-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Art Garage, 1429 Main St, Green Bay, WI, 54302

Griffon String Quartet Season Finale Concert • Egg Harbor
2026-05-24 17:00 - 19:00 | Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor, WI, 54209

Griffon String Quartet • Fond du Lac
2026-05-26 14:30 - 16:30 | St. Francis Home, 33 Everett St., Fond du Lac, WI, 54935
The soothing sounds of the Griffon String Quartet will fill the halls of the St. Francis Home in Fond du Lac, bringing warmth and joy to residents gathered for an afternoon of music and connection. The quartet’s rich harmonies and graceful melodies will light up faces with smiles, and memories will be stirred by familiar tunes. The performance will offer not only artistic beauty but also a heartfelt reminder of the power of music to uplift spirits, bridge generations, and create moments of shared peace within the community.

Beauty and Brilliance - Opening Night
2026-06-12 07:00 - 21:00 | Birch Creek Music Performance Center – Juniper Hall, 3821 County Rd. E, Egg Harbor, WI, 54209
Our 36th season begins with some of the most beautiful and brilliant music ever written. Schubert’s Nocturne, although not performed often, will melt your heart. Mozart wrote his 1st Piano Quartet to show off the brilliance of the new-fangled piano-forte as only he could. Our Opening Night Gala and the following three programs conclude with one of the 19th century’s most esteemed composers, Joachim Raff, whose First Piano Quartet is mesmerizing and captivating from beginning to end, featuring star pianist, Jeannie Yu, from the Milwaukee Symphony.
Notturno in E-flat Major, Op. 148 (D. 897) – Franz Schubert (1797-1828)
Violin, Cello, and Piano
Adagio
Piano Quartet No. 1 in G Minor, K. 478 – Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)
Piano, Violin, Viola, and Cello
Allegro
Andante
Rondo: Allegretto con moto
Intermission
Quartet No. 1 in G Major, Op. 202, No. 1 – Joachim Raff (1822-1882)
Piano, Violin, Viola, and Cello
Allegro
Allegro molto
Andante, quasi adagio
Allegro
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Beauty and Brilliance
2026-06-13 19:00 - 21:00 | St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 2336 Canterbury Ln, Sister Bay, WI, 54234

Beauty and Brilliance
2026-06-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Hope United Church of Christ, 141 S 12th Ave., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235, United States

Beauty and Brilliance
2026-06-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church, 11836 WI-42, Ellison Bay, WI, 54210

Mozart and Glazunov
2026-06-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Björklunden – Vail Hall, 7590 Boynton Ln, Baileys Harbor, WI, 54202
Mozart wrote his Quintet for Clarinet for String Quartet in the final months of his life. Enthralled by the superb playing of Anton Stadler on this newly created instrument, he created a sublime work of extraordinary beauty. The program concludes with a heartfelt and compelling work by one of Russia’s best composers of the late 19th century. Alexander Glazunov captures the drama and romance of a Tchaikovsky Ballet or a Rachmaninoff piano concerto.
Quintet in A Major, K. 581 – Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)
Clarinet, Two Violins, Viola, and Cello
Allegro
Larghetto
Menuetto
Allegro con variazioni
Intermission
Quintet in A Major, Op. 39 – Alexander Glazunov (1865-1936)
Two Violins, Viola, and Two Cellos
Allegro
Scherzo: Allegro moderato
Andante sostenuto
Allegro moderato
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Mozart and Glazunov
2026-06-19 19:00 - 21:00 | PenArt, 3900 County F, Fish Creek, WI, 54212

Coffee Talk with Peter Conroy, PhD: What is the Pop in Popular Music? Rock'n'Roll.
2026-06-20 13:00 - 14:00 | Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Door County, 10341 Water Street HWY 42, Ephraim, WI, 54211
Peter Conroy is Professor Emeritus of French at the University of Illinois, Chicago. He taught there for 34 years and served as department chairman. He is a widely published literary scholar.
He and his wife Beverly have been seasonal residents of Door County since the mid 1980s. Before that, they were tent campers in Peninsula State Park starting in the late 1960s. Currently they own a summer home in Fish Creek.
Both Peter and Beverly have been long time and loyal supporters of MidSummers Music. Last year Peter delivered a paper for MSM on “Music and Revolution” which dealt with classical music and the political context in which he was composed and performed. This year he is following up with a paper on more modern music entitled “What is the ‘Pop” in Popular Music? Rock’n’Roll.”

Mozart and Glazunov
2026-06-20 19:00 - 21:00 | MUSE Sturgeon Bay, 330 Jefferson St., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235

Mozart and Glazunov
2026-06-21 16:00 - 18:00 | Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor, WI, 54209

The French Chamber Music Mystique - Salon
2026-06-25 19:00 - 21:00
Chamber music was hard to sell in 19th century Paris which was totally absorbed by opera, but a few composers took a stand and stood out. Two of them were women, Louise Farrenc, the first female professor at the Paris Conservatory, and Mélanie Bonis, who disguised her gender by using the first name of Mel on her publications to sound like a man. Mel’s story will break your heart, but her music will melt it, and this all-French program as a whole will bring you into the intimate confines of the secret French chamber music societies that worked so hard to develop a rich genre in the shadows of the period’s over-blown operatic fixation.
Suite en trio in E Minor, Op. 59 – Mélanie Bonis (1858-1937)
Flute, Violin, and Piano
Sérénade: Allegretto
Pastorale: Andantino
Scherzo
Trio in E Minor, Op. 45 – Louise Farrenc (1804-1875)
Flute, Cello, and Piano
Andante sostenuto; Allegro giocoso
Grave
Vivace
Allegro
Intermission
Trio No. 2 in E Minor, Op. 92 – Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921)
Violin, Cello, and Piano
Allegro non troppo
Allegretto
Andante con moto
Grazioso poco allegro
Allegro non troppo
Salon concerts offer an intimate, in-home musical experience. We encourage guests to arrive between 6:00 and 6:30 PM to allow time for parking, gathering, and seating. The performance will begin at 7:00 PM. Following the performance, guests are warmly invited to enjoy a reception and conversation with the musicians.
Parking might be limited depending on the venue. When necessary, we offer shuttle services, parking attendants, or signage to assist you. If you need accessible parking, please inform our staff in advance, and we will do our best to accommodate you.
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The French Chamber Music Mystique
2026-06-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church, 11836 WI-42, Ellison Bay, WI, 54210
Chamber music was hard to sell in 19th century Paris which was totally absorbed by opera, but a few composers took a stand and stood out. Two of them were women, Louise Farrenc, the first female professor at the Paris Conservatory, and Mélanie Bonis, who disguised her gender by using the first name of Mel on her publications to sound like a man. Mel’s story will break your heart, but her music will melt it, and this all-French program as a whole will bring you into the intimate confines of the secret French chamber music societies that worked so hard to develop a rich genre in the shadows of the period’s over-blown operatic fixation.
Suite en trio in E Minor, Op. 59 – Mélanie Bonis (1858-1937)
Flute, Violin, and Piano
Sérénade: Allegretto
Pastorale: Andantino
Scherzo
Trio in E Minor, Op. 45 – Louise Farrenc (1804-1875)
Flute, Cello, and Piano
Andante sostenuto; Allegro giocoso
Grave
Vivace
Allegro
Intermission
Trio No. 2 in E Minor, Op. 92 – Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921)
Violin, Cello, and Piano
Allegro non troppo
Allegretto
Andante con moto
Grazioso poco allegro
Allegro non troppo
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The French Chamber Music Mystique
2026-06-27 19:00 - 21:00 | St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 2336 Canterbury Ln, Sister Bay, WI, 54234

The French Chamber Music Mystique
2026-07-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Björklunden – Vail Hall, 7590 Boynton Ln, Baileys Harbor, WI, 54202

Revolution and Independence - Salon
2026-07-09 19:00 - 21:00
George Meyer and the Griffon String Quartet
Midsummer’s Music adds its voice to the start of our country’s Semiquincentennial (250th) Celebration. Violinist and composer George Meyer has created a special commemorative work for Midsummer audiences that will capture a sense of the time and its import. The work features George, as violin soloist, with The Griffon String Quartet. It will also include Heather Zinninger on flute and a narrator. The program begins with Mozart’s Flute Quartet, written nearly contemporaneously with the signing of the Declaration and will conclude with a string quartet by George Chadwick, one of the first distinctive American classical composers who helped create “the American” sound even before Dvorak.
Quartet in D Major, K. 285 – Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)
Flute, Violin, Viola, and Cello
Allegro
Adagio
Rondeau
Special Commission Celebrating 1776 – George Meyer (b. 1992)
Solo Violin, Flute, and String Quartet
Intermission
Quartet No. 4 in E Minor (1895) – George Whitefield Chadwick (1854-1931)
String Quartet
Andante moderato; Allegro
Andantino semplice
Giocoso, un poco moderato
Finale: Allegro molto risoluto
Salon concerts offer an intimate, in-home musical experience. We encourage guests to arrive between 6:00 and 6:30 PM to allow time for parking, gathering, and seating. The performance will begin at 7:00 PM. Following the performance, guests are warmly invited to enjoy a reception and conversation with the musicians.
Parking might be limited depending on the venue. When necessary, we offer shuttle services, parking attendants, or signage to assist you. If you need accessible parking, please inform our staff in advance, and we will do our best to accommodate you.
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Revolution and Independence
2026-07-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor, WI, 54209
George Meyer and the Griffon String Quartet
Midsummer’s Music adds its voice to the start of our country’s Semiquincentennial (250th) Celebration. Violinist and composer George Meyer has created a special commemorative work for Midsummer audiences that will capture a sense of the time and its import. The work features George, as violin soloist, with The Griffon String Quartet. It will also include Heather Zinninger on flute and a narrator. The program begins with Mozart’s Flute Quartet, written nearly contemporaneously with the signing of the Declaration and will conclude with a string quartet by George Chadwick, one of the first distinctive American classical composers who helped create “the American” sound even before Dvorak.
Quartet in D Major, K. 285 – Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)
Flute, Violin, Viola, and Cello
Allegro
Adagio
Rondeau
Special Commission Celebrating 1776 – George Meyer (b. 1992)
Solo Violin, Flute, and String Quartet
Intermission
Quartet No. 4 in E Minor (1895) – George Whitefield Chadwick (1854-1931)
String Quartet
Andante moderato; Allegro
Andantino semplice
Giocoso, un poco moderato
Finale: Allegro molto risoluto
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Coffee Talk - George Meyer
2026-07-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Door County, 10341 Water Street HWY 42, Ephraim, WI, 54211
Coffee Talk – George Meyer

Revolution and Independence
2026-07-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Woodwalk Gallery, 6746 County Rd. G, Egg Harbor, WI, 54209

Revolution and Independence
2026-07-12 16:00 - 18:00 | MUSE Sturgeon Bay, 330 Jefferson St., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235

The Trumpet Shall Sound
2026-07-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Door County, 10341 Water Street HWY 42, Ephraim, WI, 54211
The trumpet is not often heard in chamber music, but this program features Trumpet virtuoso Ansel Norris in a variety of works showcasing the true range of Mr. Norris’ talents. Pianist Jeannie Yu joins our winds and strings in exhilarating and sumptuous renditions of colorful pieces with distinctively orchestral flavors.
Septet in C Major (“The Military”), Op. 114 – Johann Nepomuk Hummel (1778-1837)
Flute, Clarinet, Trumpet, Violin, Cello, Bass, and Piano
Allegro con brio
Adagio
Menuetto: Allegro
Finale: Vivace
Quiet City (1939/41) – Aaron Copland (1900-1990)
English Horn, Trumpet, String Quartet, and Bass
Slow – Slower – Largamente – Tempo I
Intermission
Septet in E-flat Major, Op. 65 – Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921)
Trumpet, Strings, and Piano
Preamble: Allegro moderato
Menuet: Tempo di menuetto moderato
Intermede: Andante
Gavotte et Finale: Allegro non troppo
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The Trumpet Shall Sound
2026-07-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor, WI, 54209

The Trumpet Shall Sound
2026-07-17 19:00 - 21:00 | MUSE Sturgeon Bay, 330 Jefferson St., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235

Coffee Talk - Ansel Norris
2026-07-18 13:00 - 14:00 | Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Door County, 10341 Water Street HWY 42, Ephraim, WI, 54211
Coffee Talk – Ansel Norris

The Trumpet Shall Sound
2026-07-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Björklunden – Vail Hall, 7590 Boynton Ln, Baileys Harbor, WI, 54202

Haydn, Mozart, and Wranitzky
2026-07-19 16:00 - 18:00 | Hope United Church of Christ, 141 S 12th Ave., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235, United States
A program of string music featuring winds – and a Symphony as a bonus! Haydn wrote his last 12 symphonies for London, and “The Clock” is one of those. The impresario who commissioned him made chamber versions with Haydn’s permission. The program opens with Mozart’s Oboe Quartet – a tour de force and virtual concerto for the oboe. In between, we feature a discovery – a composer from Moravia who came to Vienna. Born the same year as Mozart, he was hugely successful both as composer and conductor (he conducted the premiere of Beethoven’s First Symphony). His Sextet for Flute, Oboe and Strings is one of seven such works and shows the depths of what late 18th century Vienna got to enjoy.
Quartet in F Major, K. 370/368b – Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)
Oboe, Violin, Viola, and Cello
Allegro
Adagio
Rondo: Allegro, ma non troppo
Sextet in E-flat Major – Paul Wranitzky (1756-1808)
Flute, Oboe, Violin, Two Violas, and Cello
Adagio; Allegro
Andante
Presto
Intermission
Symphony No. 101 in D Major (“The Clock”), Hob. 1/101 [Salomon arr.] – Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809)
Flute, Two Violins, Viola, and Cello
Adagio; Presto
Andante
Menuetto
Finale vivace
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Haydn, Mozart, and Wranitzky
2026-07-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Woodwalk Gallery, 6746 County Rd. G, Egg Harbor, WI, 54209

Haydn, Mozart, and Wranitzky
2026-07-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor, WI, 54209

Haydn, Mozart, and Wranitzky
2026-07-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Sister Bay Moravian Church, 10924 Old Stage Rd, Sister Bay, WI, 54234

Passionate Perspectives
2026-07-25 19:00 - 21:00 | St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 2336 Canterbury Ln, Sister Bay, WI, 54234
This is music that will bore into your very soul. Even the most hardened heart will have to yield to these works. Two wonderful Czech Romantic composers and the great Argentinian Tango master bring back-stories to their pieces that overlay them with spine-tingling Amore.
Trio in F Minor, H. 174 – Zdeněk Fibich (1850-1900)
Piano, Violin, and Cello
Molto con fuoco
Adagio ma non troppo
Vivacissimo
The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires – Astor Piazzolla (1921-1992)
Piano, Violin, and Cello
Otono Porteño (Fall)
Invierno Porteño (Winter)
Primavera Porteño (Spring)
Verano Porteño (Summer)
Intermission
Trio in G Minor, Op. 15 – Bedřich Smetana (1824-1884)
Piano, Violin, and Cello
Moderato assai
Allegro, ma non agitato
Finale: Presto
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Passionate Perspectives
2026-07-26 16:00 - 18:00 | Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor, WI, 54209

Passionate Perspectives
2026-07-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Hope United Church of Christ, 141 S 12th Ave., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235, United States

Passionate Perspectives
2026-07-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church, 11836 WI-42, Ellison Bay, WI, 54210

Composing in Color
2026-07-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Woodwalk Gallery, 6746 County Rd. G, Egg Harbor, WI, 54209
Colorful, Evocative, Scintillating! Harpist Amanda Beranek joins with our strings and winds in four enchanting works that will take you far away and bring you back a changed person! The pulsing rhythms, kaleidoscopic hues, and swirling melodies will leave you exhilarated and enraptured.
Danse sacrée et profane (1904) – Claude Debussy (1862-1918)
Harp and String Quartet
Danse sacrée: Très modèrè
Danse profane: Modèrè
Concerto (Septet), GP 337 (1935) – Arnold Bax (1885-1953)
Harp, Flute, Oboe, and String Quartet
Allegro moderato
Cavatino: Lento
Moderato giocoso
Intermission
Suite en Rocaille, Op. 84 – Florent Schmitt (1870-1958)
Harp, Flute, Violin, Viola, and Cello
Sans hâte
Animé
Sans lenteur
Vif
Introduction and Allegro (1905) – Maurice Ravel (1875-1937)
Harp, Flute, Clarinet, and String Quartet
Très lent; Allegro
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Composing in Color
2026-07-31 19:00 - 21:00 | Sister Bay Moravian Church, 10924 Old Stage Rd, Sister Bay, WI, 54234

Coffee Talk - Amanda Beranek
2026-08-01 13:00 - 14:00 | Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Door County, 10341 Water Street HWY 42, Ephraim, WI, 54211
Coffee Talk – Amanda Beranek

Composing in Color - Salon
2026-08-01 19:00 - 21:00
Colorful, Evocative, Scintillating! Harpist Amanda Beranek joins with our strings and winds in four enchanting works that will take you far away and bring you back a changed person! The pulsing rhythms, kaleidoscopic hues, and swirling melodies will leave you exhilarated and enraptured.
Danse sacrée et profane (1904) – Claude Debussy (1862-1918)
Harp and String Quartet
Danse sacrée: Très modèrè
Danse profane: Modèrè
Concerto (Septet), GP 337 (1935) – Arnold Bax (1885-1953)
Harp, Flute, Oboe, and String Quartet
Allegro moderato
Cavatino: Lento
Moderato giocoso
Intermission
Suite en Rocaille, Op. 84 – Florent Schmitt (1870-1958)
Harp, Flute, Violin, Viola, and Cello
Sans hâte
Animé
Sans lenteur
Vif
Introduction and Allegro (1905) – Maurice Ravel (1875-1937)
Harp, Flute, Clarinet, and String Quartet
Très lent; Allegro
Salon concerts offer an intimate, in-home musical experience. We encourage guests to arrive between 6:00 and 6:30 PM to allow time for parking, gathering, and seating. The performance will begin at 7:00 PM. Following the performance, guests are warmly invited to enjoy a reception and conversation with the musicians.
Parking might be limited depending on the venue. When necessary, we offer shuttle services, parking attendants, or signage to assist you. If you need accessible parking, please inform our staff in advance, and we will do our best to accommodate you.
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Composing in Color
2026-08-02 16:00 - 18:00 | Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor, WI, 54209

The Poetry of David Perry
2026-08-23 16:00 - 18:00 | Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor, WI, 54209
One of the country’s very finest violinists, our own David Perry, brings us one of the great orchestral solo works, Ernest Chausson’s Poème, in a special chamber music version the composer himself created. David’s colleague in the Pro Arte Quartet, violist Sally Chisholm, introduces the program with Turina’s evocative Scène Andalouse. This French/Spanish flavored program culminates with Fauré’s brilliant masterpiece, the Piano Quartet No. 1 joined by pianist Jeannie Yu. A star-embedded program!
Scène Andalouse, Op. 7 – Joaquin Turina (1882-1949)
Solo Viola, String Quartet, and Piano
Crépuscule du soir
A la fenêtre
Poème, Op. 25 – Ernest Chausson (1855-1899)
Solo Violin, String Quartet, and Piano
Lento e misterioso
Intermission
Quartet No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 15 – Gabriel Fauré (1845-1924)
Piano, Violin, Viola, and Cello
Allegro molto moderato
Scherzo: Allegro vivo
Adagio
Allegro molto
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The Poetry of David Perry
2026-08-28 19:00 - 21:00 | MUSE Sturgeon Bay, 330 Jefferson St., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235

Coffee Talk with Elmer Lewis: The Physics of Music - Without the Equations
2026-08-29 13:00 - 14:00 | Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Door County, 10341 Water Street HWY 42, Ephraim, WI, 54211
Coffee Talk – Elmer Lewis

The Poetry of David Perry
2026-08-29 19:00 - 21:00 | St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 2336 Canterbury Ln, Sister Bay, WI, 54234

Tchaikovsky, Souvenir de Florence
2026-08-30 16:00 - 18:00 | Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor, WI, 54209
Everyone loves Tchaikovsky, and his String Sextet inspired by Florence, Italy is as memorable as it gets. Violinist David Perry leads this program of rich string sounds, which begins with another resounding work for the same combination by the dramatic and colorful Hungarian Composer, Ernst von Dohnányi.
Sextet in B-flat Major, W080 – Ernst von Dohnányi (1877-1960)
Two Violins, Two Violas, and Two Cellos
Allegro ma tranquillo
Scherzo: Allegro vivace
Adagio quasi andante
Finale: Animato
Intermission
Souvenir de Florence, Op. 70 – Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893)
Two Violins, Two Violas, and Two Cellos
Allegro con spirito
Adagio cantabile e con moto
Allegretto moderato
Allegro vivace
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Tchaikovsky, Souvenir de Florence
2026-09-01 19:00 - 21:00 | PenArt, 3900 County F, Fish Creek, WI, 54212

The Poetry of David Perry
2026-09-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Björklunden – Vail Hall, 7590 Boynton Ln, Baileys Harbor, WI, 54202

Tchaikovsky, Souvenir de Florence - Salon
2026-09-03 19:00 - 21:00
Everyone loves Tchaikovsky, and his String Sextet inspired by Florence, Italy is as memorable as it gets. Violinist David Perry leads this program of rich string sounds, which begins with another resounding work for the same combination by the dramatic and colorful Hungarian Composer, Ernst von Dohnányi.
Sextet in B-flat Major, W080 – Ernst von Dohnányi (1877-1960)
Two Violins, Two Violas, and Two Cellos
Allegro ma tranquillo
Scherzo: Allegro vivace
Adagio quasi andante
Finale: Animato
Intermission
Souvenir de Florence, Op. 70 – Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893)
Two Violins, Two Violas, and Two Cellos
Allegro con spirito
Adagio cantabile e con moto
Allegretto moderato
Allegro vivace
Salon concerts offer an intimate, in-home musical experience. We encourage guests to arrive between 6:00 and 6:30 PM to allow time for parking, gathering, and seating. The performance will begin at 7:00 PM. Following the performance, guests are warmly invited to enjoy a reception and conversation with the musicians.
Parking might be limited depending on the venue. When necessary, we offer shuttle services, parking attendants, or signage to assist you. If you need accessible parking, please inform our staff in advance, and we will do our best to accommodate you.
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Brahms and Schoenfeld Favorites
2026-09-04 19:00 - 21:00 | MUSE Sturgeon Bay, 330 Jefferson St., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235
Saving the best for last, we bring back our most requested piece of music – Paul Schoenfield’s Café Music. Jazzy, whimsical, tender… it will touch you and leave a big smile on your face. The program concludes with what may be Brahms’ most beloved chamber music work – his First Piano Quartet, which is sometimes called the “Hungarian.” Plan to take this one in at our festive and exuberant Labor Day Gala at Bjorklunden, a terrific way to salute the summer season, or catch the same program at two other locations. But catch it for sure – it’s not to be missed!
Preludio et Fughetta in G Minor, Op. 68 – Laura Netzel (1839-1927)
Violin, Cello, and Piano
Preludio: Lento ma non troppo
Fughetto: Tempo giusto
Café Music (1986) – Paul Schoenfeld (b. 1947)
Violin, Cello, and Piano
Allegro
Andante rubato
Presto
Intermission
Quartet No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 25 – Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)
Piano, Violin, Viola, and Cello
Allegro
Intermezzo; Allegro ma non troppo
Andante con moto
Rondo alla Zingarese
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Tchaikovsky, Souvenir de Florence
2026-09-05 15:00 - 17:00 | The Clearing Folk School – Schoolhouse, 12103 Garrett Bay Rd, Ellison Bay, WI, 54210
Everyone loves Tchaikovsky, and his String Sextet inspired by Florence, Italy is as memorable as it gets. Violinist David Perry leads this program of rich string sounds, which begins with another resounding work for the same combination by the dramatic and colorful Hungarian Composer, Ernst von Dohnányi.
Sextet in B-flat Major, W080 – Ernst von Dohnányi (1877-1960)
Two Violins, Two Violas, and Two Cellos
Allegro ma tranquillo
Scherzo: Allegro vivace
Adagio quasi andante
Finale: Animato
Intermission
Souvenir de Florence, Op. 70 – Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893)
Two Violins, Two Violas, and Two Cellos
Allegro con spirito
Adagio cantabile e con moto
Allegretto moderato
Allegro vivace
Take the (one-way) Campus Entrance to the Campus Parking just before the Schoolhouse:
12103 Garrett Bay Road, Ellison Bay, WI 54210
﻿﻿If you need accessible parking, please inform our staff in advance, and we will do our best to accommodate you.
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Brahms and Schoenfeld Favorites
2026-09-06 16:00 - 18:00 | St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 2336 Canterbury Ln, Sister Bay, WI, 54234

Brahms and Schoenfeld Favorites - Labor Day Gala
2026-09-07 15:00 - 20:00 | Björklunden – Vail Hall, 7590 Boynton Ln, Baileys Harbor, WI, 54202
