Griffon String Quartet Receives Multiple Mission-Supporting Grants

The Griffon String Quartet, an affiliate of Midsummer’s Music, was awarded three generous grants totaling $14,116 from the Classics for Kids Foundation, Wisconsin Public Service, and the Wille Legacy Fund, which will provide funding to support the ensemble’s mission to captivate northeast Wisconsin residents and visitors of all ages through… [Read More]

‘Gather with the Griffon’ Miniconcerts Return to Door County

The Griffon String Quartet’s popular free “Gather with the Griffon” miniconcert series returns to Door County, WI, starting October 22. Designed for midday audiences, the programs engage the mind and spirit through music and conversation. The one-hour Gather with the Griffon miniconcert starts at 1:00pm at MUSE, a community music… [Read More]

Virtuosos David Perry, Jeannie Yu Unite for Two Exhilarating Concerts

Midsummer Music’s second annual Autumn Music Fest concludes with two concerts featuring virtuosos – and audience favorites – violinist David Perry and pianist Jeannie Yu performing duets by Ludwig van Beethoven, Rebecca Clarke, and Johannes Brahms. Brahms’ Violin Sonata No. 1 in G Major, Op. 78, for violin and piano… [Read More]

Autumn Music Fest Presents Two Free Griffon String Quartet Concerts

Midsummer Music’s second annual Autumn Music Fest continues with concerts on October 12 and 13 featuring the Griffon String Quartet, the 34-year-old organization’s affiliate. The quartet, hailed for “superb playing, palpable chemistry, spirit, and emotional connection,” will perform works by Joseph Haydn, Caroline Shaw, and Alberto Ginastera in a program… [Read More]

Pro Arte Quartet Headlines Midsummer Music’s Autumn Music Fest

Midsummer’s Music, Wisconsin’s oldest summer chamber music series, launches its second annual Autumn Music Fest during the first three weekends of October. Featuring the Pro Arte Quartet, the Griffon String Quartet, violinist David Perry, and pianist Jeannie Yu, the six concerts will be held in various Door County venues. Autumn… [Read More]