Every Day Is Earth Day - Griffon String Quartet
2020-04-22 | Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor, WI, 54209
April 22, time TBD
The Griffon String Quartet participates in an Every Day Is Earth Day event.
Kress Pavilion, Egg Harbor

Healthy Kids - Griffon String Quartet
2020-04-25 | YMCA – Fish Creek, 3866 Gibraltar Rd., Fish Creek, WI, 54212
Healthy Kids – YMCA
April 25, time TBD
The Griffon String Quartet participates in a Healthy Kids event at the northern Door YMCA.

Midsummer's Music Turns 30!
2020-06-12 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | WI
30 Years today, Midsummer’s Music had it’s very first concert!
To celebrate, join us Friday, June 12, on Facebook for a live performance at 3pm, featuring pianist Jeannie Yu … plus a conversation with Artistic Director Jim Berkenstock and Assistant Artistic Director Allyson Fleck.
The event will also be streamed simultaneously on the Midsummer’s Music website for those who are not Facebook members.

No tickets required.

88 Key Society Performance with Dan Won
2020-07-26 18:00 - 19:30 | Online Event, WI, United States
This exclusive society of Midsummer’s Music supporters is limited to a maximum of 88 members, with each “owning” one or more keys of a piano.
Members are acknowledged in the Midsummer’s Music program book and promotional materials, as well as on our website and through social media. The names of society members will be on display at all concert receptions throughout the season.
In addition, 88 Key Society members receive VIP seating at concerts and will be invited to a special meet-and-greet event with one or more musicians at the end of the season.
Become a member of the Midsummer’s Music 88 Key Society today with a donation of $500 per key. Membership must be renewed annually.

Call 920-854-7088 or email midsummersmusic@gmail.com to join the society now!

Jacob Beranek: Coffee Talk
2020-07-29 19:00 - 20:30 | Online Event, WI, United States
Bohuslav Martinů: Revisiting & Reviving

During this free, virtual Coffee Talk, Jacob Beranek, the Midsummer’s Music Composer-in-Residence, shares his knowledge about the great Czech composer Bohuslav Martinů. He will also talk about his Piano Trio No. 1, “Midsummer,” which Midsummer’s will premiere on August 19.

Jacob will also respond to live questions at the end of this streaming event.

Restless Passion Part I hosted by Wisconsin Public Radio’s Norman Gilliland
2020-08-05 19:00 - 20:30, 2020-08-07 20:00 - 21:30 | WI
Part I: Wednesday, August 5, 7:00 pm, Friday, August 7, 8:00 pm
Charles-Marie Widor: Sèrènade in A Major for Piano Trio from Quatre Piéces en Trio, Op. 6
Haydn: Trio for Piano and Strings in G Major, H. XV:25
Part II: Thursday, August 6, 7:00 pm, Saturday, August 8, 8:00 pm
Tchaikovsky: String Quartet No. 2 in F Major, Op. 22
Parts I & II plus live interviews: Sunday, August 9, 3:00 pm

Restless Passion Part II hosted by Wisconsin Public Radio’s Norman Gilliland
2020-08-06 19:00 - 20:30, 2020-08-08 20:00 - 21:30 | WI

Restless Passion Parts I & II hosted by Wisconsin Public Radio’s Norman Gilliland
2020-08-09 15:00 - 18:00 | WI

Soaring Spirits Part I hosted by WFMT’s Lisa Flynn
2020-08-12 19:00 - 20:30, 2020-08-14 20:00 - 21:30 | WI
Part I: Wednesday, August 12, 7:00 pm, Friday, August 14, 8:00 pm
George Walker: Molto Adagio from String Quartet No. 1
Samuel Coleridge Taylor: Five Fantasy Pieces, Op. 5
Part II: Thursday, August 13, 7:00 pm, Saturday, August 15, 8:00 pm
Florence Price: Quintet in A Minor for Piano and Strings
Reynaldo Hahn: Piano Quintet in F-sharp Minor
Part I & II plus live interviews: Sunday, August 16, 3:00 pm
Musicians: David Perry and Ann Palen on violin, Allyson Fleck on Viola, Paula Kosower on Cello, and Jeannie Yu on Piano

Soaring Spirits Part II hosted by WFMT’s Lisa Flynn
2020-08-13 19:00 - 20:30, 2020-08-15 20:00 - 21:30 | WI

Soaring Spirits Parts I & II hosted by WFMT’s Lisa Flynn
2020-08-16 15:00 - 18:00 | WI

New Voices Part I Hosted by Composer-in-Residence Jacob Beranek
2020-08-19 19:00 - 20:30, 2020-08-21 20:00 - 21:30 | WI
Part I: Wednesday, August 19, 7:00 pm, Friday, August 21, 8:00 pm
Jacob Beranek: Piano Trio No. 1, “Midsummer”
Erling Patrick Horn: Black Tango for Piano Quartet
Part II: Thursday, August 20, 7:00 pm, Saturday, August 22, 8:00 pm
Parts I & II plus live interviews: Sunday, August 23, 3:00 pm
Musicians: David Perry and Ann Palen on violin, Allyson Fleck on Viola, Greg Sauer on Cello, and Jeannie Yu on Piano

New Voices Part II Hosted by Composer-in-Residence Jacob Beranek
2020-08-20 19:00 - 20:30, 2020-08-22 20:00 - 21:30 | WI

New Voices Parts I & II Hosted by Composer-in-Residence Jacob Beranek
2020-08-23 15:00 - 18:00 | WI

Trois Compositrices Part I hosted by Wisconsin Public Radio’s Lori Skelton
2020-08-26 19:00 - 19:30, 2020-08-28 20:00 - 21:30 | WI
Part I: Wednesday, August 26, 7:00 pm, Friday, August 28, 8:00 pm
Mélanie Bonis: Suite dans le style ancien, Op. 127/1
Germaine Tailleferre: Piano Trio
Part II: Thursday, August 27, 7:00 pm, Saturday, August 29, 8:00 pm
Luise Adolpha Le Beau: String Quintet in C Minor, Op. 54
Parts I & II plus live interviews: Sunday, August 30, 3:00 pm
Musicians: David Perry and Ann Palen on violin, Allyson Fleck on Viola, Greg Sauer and Ryan Louie on Cello, and Jeannie Yu on Piano

Trois Compositrices Part II hosted by Wisconsin Public Radio’s Lori Skelton
2020-08-27 19:00 - 20:30 | WI

Trois Compositrices Part II hosted by Wisconsin Public Radio’s Lori Skelton
2020-08-29 20:00 - 21:30 | WI
Part I: Wednesday, August 26, 7:00 pm, Friday, August 28, 8:00 pm
Mélanie Bonis: Suite dans le style ancien, Op. 127/1
Germaine Tailleferre: Piano Trio
Part II: Thursday, August 27, 7:00 pm, Saturday, August 29, 8:00 pm
Luise Adolpha Le Beau: String Quintet in C Minor, Op. 54
Parts I & II plus live interviews: Sunday, August 30, 3:00 pm
Musicians: David Perry and Ann Palen on violin, Allyson Fleck on Viola, Greg Sauer and TBD on Cello, and Jeannie Yu on Piano

Trois Compositrices Parts I & II hosted by Wisconsin Public Radio’s Lori Skelton
2020-08-30 15:00 - 18:00 | WI

Musical Mountains and Fjords Part I hosted by 107.3-St. Louis & Sirius XM’s John Clare
2020-09-02 19:00 - 20:30, 2020-09-04 20:00 - 21:30 | WI
Part I: Wednesday, September 2, 7:00 pm, Friday, September 4, 8:00 pm
Elfrida Andrée: Piano Quintet in E Minor
Part II: Thursday, September 3, 7:00 pm, Saturday, September 5, 8:00 pm
Edvard Grieg: String Quartet No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 27
Parts I & II plus live interviews: Sunday, September 6, 3:00 pm
Musicians: David Perry and Ann Palen on violin, Allyson Fleck on Viola, Greg Sauer on Cello, and Jeannie Yu on Piano

Musical Mountains and Fjords Part II hosted by 107.3-St. Louis & Sirius XM’s John Clare
2020-09-03 19:00 - 20:30, 2020-09-05 20:00 - 21:30 | WI

Friends of Old - Socially Distanced Outdoor Concert
2020-09-05 17:00 - 19:00 | Woodwalk Gallery, 6746 County Rd. G, Egg Harbor, WI, 54209
Midsummer’s Music will present a live, socially distant, outdoor performance of the Friends of Old program Saturday, September 5, on the grounds of Woodwalk Gallery in Egg Harbor. RAIN DATE will be Sunday, September 6 at 5 pm CT.
Enjoy the music of Anton Reicha’s Clarinet Quintet in F Major, Op. 107 and Ludwig van Beethoven’s String Quintet in C Major, Op. 29. The concert features musicians David Perry and Ann Palen (violins), Sally Chisholm and Allyson Fleck (violas), Greg Sauer (cello), and Daniel Won (clarinet).
The Friends of Old program is sponsored by Laurey & Phillip Clampitt and Roy & Betsy Gill.
Chairs and tables will be provided however you may bring your own to use instead. You may also bring your own food and refreshments to your 8’x8′ block. Masks will not be provided so please bring your own!
All blocks are 8’x8′ for up to two (2) patrons. Concertgoers should dress for potentially cool weather, and they are welcome to bring their own picnics.
Tickets must be purchased in advance. No walk-ups will be permitted.
The safety of the audience and musicians is of utmost importance to Midsummer’s Music. Midsummer’s Music follows all COVID-19 guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control, the State of Wisconsin, and Door County, including wearing masks except while eating or drinking; social distancing; and limiting the crowd size to 50. Attendees understand that there is a risk to being in crowds, and they indemnify Midsummer’s Music from liability.
Anyone who has been around someone who is ill from contracting COVID-19, is ill themselves, or suspects they might be ill should not attend.
