Björklunden – Vail Hall

Two masterworks for strings by Mozart and Dvorak bookend this program. In between, both programmatically and historically, is Anton Reicha, a friend of Beethoven’s who was born the same year. An important musical influence in the 19th century, his brilliant Clarinet Quintet is a masterpiece and a wonderful showcase for... [Read More]

Beethoven authorized his publisher to arrange his 7th Symphony for String Quintet. In an age when the symphony orchestra was relatively rare, a chamber arrangement improved the opportunity for sales. This intimate and profound glimpse into the heart of the work is revelatory. Dvořák's Notturno and Bruch’s recently published Quintet... [Read More]

A sumptuous feast of Baroque music presented by stellar musicians! Soprano Molly Netter brings her gorgeous voice and blazing virtuosity to this program with both dramatic and comic elements. David Perry, violin; Heather Zinninger, flute; and Mark Schuldiner, harpsichord, also lead our strings in some of Bach’s most extraordinary instrumental... [Read More]

Schubert’s Octet was inspired by Beethoven’s Septet, which was immensely popular. Schubert adds a second violin to the ensemble. It is his chamber music answer to the Great C-Major Symphony—a masterpiece of immense proportions. Gernot Wolfgang joins us to introduce his “Impressions,” which are suggestive of imaginary paintings, “Carnival of... [Read More]

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of spectacular music, delicious food, and end-of-season celebration at beautiful Björklunden! Our Labor Day Gala is the perfect way to toast another incredible season of Midsummer’s Music—filled with breathtaking performances, great company, and a shared love of music. Enjoy an inspiring concert featuring world-class... [Read More]