Beneath the Waves Unites Eric Lewis, Griffon String Quartet

A year in the making, Beneath the Waves is a collection of instrumental tunes and songs featuring Door County, WI, favorite Eric Lewis and Midsummer Music’s resident professional ensemble, the Griffon String Quartet. In September 2022, Memphis-based musician Eric Lewis teamed up with Midsummer Music’s resident professional ensemble, the Griffon… [Read More]

Monthly Midday Miniconcerts Showcase Griffon String Quartet’s Targeted Programming for Seniors

The Midsummer Music’s resident string quartet’s B Double Sharp programming benefits the mind and spirit of seniors in the community. Hailed for “superb playing, palpable chemistry, spirit, and emotional connection,” Midsummer Music’s professional ensemble in residence, the Griffon String Quartet, presents free monthly miniconcerts starting September 7, 2023, at First… [Read More]

‘Celebratory Fireworks’ Conclude Midsummer Music’s Spectacular Season

A season like this needs a concluding celebration! Midsummer’s Music is a leader among chamber music organizations in presenting works by lesser-known composers – especially woman composers and racially diverse composers – often alongside household names like Mozart and Mendelssohn. With its Celebratory Fireworks program, Midsummer’s extends an invitation to… [Read More]

French Rapture – Take Your Meds!

Imagine that you only knew the string quartets of Beethoven and then discovered his Fifth Symphony. Or maybe you were already familiar with the organ music of J.S. Bach and came upon the Brandenburg Concertos. Imagine the elation! Some rather fine composers are still waiting to break out from the… [Read More]

Midsummer’s Music Weaves Splendid Stories

Wonderful musical stories by Jan Bach, Jean Sibelius, and Antonín Dvořák that deserve to be heard! Midsummer’s Music, Wisconsin’s oldest summer chamber music series, continues its 2023 concert season with its colorful Splendid Stories program featuring works for horn, flute, and clarinet in addition to two violins, viola, cello, and… [Read More]