This is more than a concert—it’s a gathering of hearts, cultures, and genres. Join Midsummer’s Music for a truly special musical event as beloved Memphis-based multi-instrumentalist Eric Lewis reunites with the acclaimed Griffon String Quartet for four unforgettable performances filled with classical finesse, folk soul, and deeply moving storytelling. Celebrating… [Read More]

Backstories, Front and Center I promised the final of installment of my mini-series on playing in the orchestra, but it will have to wait just a bit. We have concerts already under way this week leading to Labor Day, and I want to provide some interesting backstories on the great… [Read More]

This concert promises to be a compelling journey through the evolution of chamber music—where tradition meets innovation, and classical inspiration gives rise to contemporary expression. A timeless masterwork meets a fresh, contemporary voice in an exciting chamber music program featuring Franz Schubert’s Octet in F Major and Gernot Wolfgang’s Impressions…. [Read More]

In this engaging, free presentation, Dr. Lewis explores the science behind sound using simple visuals—no math required. Ever wonder why a tuba is bigger than a trumpet—or why a single violin sounds different from an entire string section? Or why the same melody can feel different in another key? Join… [Read More]

César Franck’s monumental Piano Quintet is dramatic, impassioned, and harmonically rich. Concluding its 2025 summer season, Midsummer’s Music presents one of the five greatest piano quintets ever written: César Franck’s monumental Piano Quintet. Dramatic, impassioned, and harmonically rich, Franck’s quintet remains a cornerstone of the genre. The piece premiered with… [Read More]