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Save the date! The Great Lakes Chamber Music Festi

Save the date! The Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival is thrilled to announce an extraordinary virtual music Festival. Starting August 26, join us for an intense five days of virtual concerts, featuring artists and music you love, from the comfort and safety of your home. With celebrated artists like Christine Goerke, Tessa Lark, Paul Watkins, the Brentano String Quartet and more, we look forward to the return of chamber music at its best. Stay tuned for details on artists, performances, registration and more. And more good news: all of the virtual performances will be presented at no cost. It’s our gift to the community.

Earlier this month, the Great Lakes Chamber Music

Earlier this month, the Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival brought together a few friends for an evening of performance and great conversation with violinist Tessa Lark and bassist Michael Thurber. Individually, they are both masters in their craft, but it is when they come together that they create a sound incredibly distinct to them. Watch their highly improvised performance, blending classical and bluegrass music, and stick to the end to hear them share details about projects they are working on, what makes them such a harmonious duo and how they have adjusted to working from home. To view the full performance, go to the link in our bio!

Program:

J.S. Bach (1685-1750)
Sonata No. 1 in G minor for Solo Violin
I. Adagio

Eugène Ysaÿe (1858-1931)
Sonata No. 4 in E minor
II. Sarabande

Michael Thurber/Eddie Barbash/Lark
Wooden Soldier

J.S. Bach
Invention No. 1 in C major (arr. for violin and bass)

Lark/Thurber (b. 1989, b. 1987)
Tumble Time
Cedar and Sage

These #ThrowbackThursday pictures show a behind-th

These #ThrowbackThursday pictures show a behind-the-scenes peek at the our 2017 Festival project "Shostakovich and The Black Monk: A Russian Fantasy." This project featured the Emerson String Quartet for a thrilling combination of chamber music and theater that depicted Shostakovich's creative process of writing the opera "The Black Monk."

The Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival is excited

The Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival is excited to welcome critically acclaimed dramatic soprano Christine Goerke to its Board of Directors. In addition to performing in opera houses internationally, appearing with some of the world's leading orchestras and recording Grammy-winning performances, Christine is also a great friend to the Festival. Last year marked her debut at the Festival and we know her position will open a door to new opportunities of exploration and growth. On what drew her to the Festival, she says: “There are many organizations of prominence in the performing arts world, but in experiencing the Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival last year, I found an intimate feeling, as if I were welcomed into a family. I knew at once that I wanted a long-term relationship with this festival."

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GLCMF President Maury Okun shared how musicians &

GLCMF President Maury Okun shared how musicians & arts organizations are staying engaged with their work and communities amidst the COVID-19 crisis last night as he was interviewed by “One Detroit” on DPTV.

Last year, ~Nois performed "Night Music" by Irish

Last year, ~Nois performed "Night Music" by Irish composer Emma O'Halloran at the Detroit Institute of Arts with the Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival. The saxophone quartet filled Rivera Court with many different sounds and styles, exemplifying the dynamic nature of the instruments and contemporary music. The full recording of that compelling piece is on our YouTube now! Click the link in our bio 👆
Founded in 2016, ~Nois has received glowing praise for its “truly innovative musicianship” and “raw creativity” (Cacophony Magazine). ~Nois was the recipient of the Silver Medal at the 2017 Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition and has premiered over 30 pieces.