Our first several programs have turned out to be a kind of celebration of romantic music—the period we call “romantic” at any rate. Certainly, our first program set the pace with works of Clara and Robert Schumann, both of whom were giants of the period and the romantic movement, especially… [Read More]

Renowned for its imaginative programming and dedication to both iconic and underrepresented composers, Midsummer’s Music continues its tradition with the upcoming concert series, Dvořák, Bruch, and Beethoven 7. This vibrant program masterfully pairs the brilliance of celebrated composers with the ensemble’s signature flair for musical discovery. Audiences can enjoy three… [Read More]

Midsummer’s Music, Wisconsin’s oldest summer chamber music series, continues its 2025 concert season with a program celebrating trios by well-known German composers Felix Mendelssohn and Carl Maria von Weber, and lesser-known African American female composer Undine Smith Moore. Mendelssohn’s Piano Trio No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 66, is unsurpassed…. [Read More]

Walter Preucil, charter member of Midsummer’s Music and our outstanding cellist for the first 29 years, used to say, “Everything is connected.” If there was a connection to be had, he would find it. He certainly would in our upcoming program featuring Mozart, Reicha, and Dvořák. And it would be… [Read More]

This Thursday, June 12th, marks a very special time for Midsummer’s Music. We will celebrate the beginning of our 35th season and the wonderful history that has led up to that. In other words, it will be a celebration of what has gone before and an anticipation of what is… [Read More]