Time Signatures
June 14-27, 2026From first notes to final bows, Paul Watkins’ time with the Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival has been a journey marked by excellence, driven by passion, grounded in collaboration, and shared with an ever-widening community of artists and audiences.
In Time Signatures, we celebrate the defining rhythm of Paul’s twelve-year tenure—a season composed of favorite works that have left a lasting mark on our stage and in our hearts. These performances reflect the past, honor the present, and set the tempo for a bold, resonant future.
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