Events

The Juliani Ensemble — violinist Julian Graef, cellist Anita Graef, and pianist Nathan Canfield — opens the Green Lake Festival of Music season with a free program that places Classical masterworks alongside bold American voices. Mozart’s sparkling Piano Trio in B-flat Major and Amy Beach’s richly expressive trio highlight the depth and lyricism of the […]

Chicago-based brass trio V3NTO brings bold energy, inventive programming, and vibrant engagement to this free community engagement performance. Known for reimagining overlooked repertoire and championing new works, the ensemble delivers an accessible, high-impact musical experience designed to connect artists and audiences. V3NTO’s engagement concerts reflect the Green Lake Festival of Music’s 2026 theme of musical […]

Chicago-based brass trio V3NTO brings bold energy, inventive programming, and vibrant engagement to this free community engagement performance. Known for reimagining overlooked repertoire and championing new works, the ensemble delivers an accessible, high-impact musical experience designed to connect artists and audiences. V3NTO’s engagement concerts reflect the Green Lake Festival of Music’s 2026 theme of musical […]

Chicago-based brass trio V3NTO brings bold energy, inventive programming, and vibrant engagement to this free community engagement performance. Known for reimagining overlooked repertoire and championing new works, the ensemble delivers an accessible, high-impact musical experience designed to connect artists and audiences. V3NTO’s engagement concerts reflect the Green Lake Festival of Music’s 2026 theme of musical […]

A marvelous mix of professional string players brings the rich tradition of the string serenade to life in this free Green Lake Festival of Music Chamber Music Institute faculty concert. Violinist Salley Koo joins violists Chauncey Patterson and Elizabeth Oakes, with cellist Michael Mermagen, for an evening spanning Classical elegance to Romantic color. The program […]

6:00 p.m. Heavy hors d’oeuvres and cash bar 7:00 p.m. Pre-Concert Talk 7:30 p.m. Concert Halfway through the 13-day Chamber Music Institute, students and faculty mix and mingle with the Green Lake Festival “family” before a lively and impressive free concert in which they collaborate as equals. This convivial social gathering and concert, now a […]

A centerpiece of the season, the legendary Kronos Quartet makes its first appearance at the Green Lake Festival of Music, bringing five decades of fearless artistry to the stage. The San Francisco–based ensemble has redefined the string quartet through bold programming, global collaborations, and more than seventy boundary-breaking recordings. Audiences are invited to a pre-concert […]

A marvelous mix of professional chamber musicians explores duos, trios, and quintet repertoire in this Green Lake Festival of Music Chamber Music Institute faculty concert, celebrating both tradition and today’s creative voices as part of the America 250 observance. The program highlights the vitality of contemporary American composition with Kenji Bunch’s Three American Folk Hymns […]

Chamber Music Institute faculty and students perform a free concert of dazzling range of string repertoire in duos, trios, quartets, and larger ensembles to celebrate the program’s culmination. Experience the excitement of emerging artists making music alongside world-class professionals in a concert shaped by collaboration, mentorship, and shared discovery. Pre-concert talk with the performers at […]

Returning to the Green Lake Festival of Music after their 2025 Gala appearance, the Madison-based Avanti Piano Trio continues a shared commitment to the piano-trio tradition at the heart of Green Lake Festival of Music’s chamber music legacy. Pianist Alissa Freeman, violinist Hillary Hempel, and cellist Hannah Wolkstein bring “impressive energy and musicality” to a […]

Returning to the Green Lake Festival of Music after their 2025 Gala appearance, the Madison-based Avanti Piano Trio continues a shared commitment to the piano-trio tradition at the heart of Green Lake Festival of Music’s chamber music legacy. Pianist Alissa Freeman, violinist Hillary Hempel, and cellist Hannah Wolkstein bring “impressive energy and musicality” to a […]

Returning to the Green Lake Festival of Music after their 2025 Gala appearance, the Madison-based Avanti Piano Trio continues a shared commitment to the piano-trio tradition at the heart of GLFM’s chamber music legacy. Pianist Alissa Freeman, violinist Hillary Hempel, and cellist Hannah Wolkstein bring “impressive energy and musicality” to a program that balances beloved […]

Experience the joy and energy of youth music at the Children's Chorus Camp Concert! On Thursday, July 2, young singers aged 10–15 display four afternoons of learning, singing, dancing, and games from around the world at Ripon College’s Rodman Center for the Arts. Directed by Magdalena Delgado of Uniting Voices Chicago, this free concert celebrates […]

Gaudete Brass is a dynamic quintet devoted to the expressive power of brass chamber music. Since 2004, they’ve expanded the brass repertoire through inventive programming and commissions, with performances at major venues and broadcasts nationwide. Named for the Latin word meaning “Joy,” Gaudete brings both poignancy and exuberance to every concert.    No tickets required! […]

Gaudete Brass, a dynamic quintet devoted to the expressive power of brass chamber music, brings both joy and intensity to every performance. Their concerts combine technical brilliance, warmth, and a deep sense of musical storytelling. This free performance reflects the Green Lake Festival of Music’s ongoing commitment to education and community connection. Director Sam Handley […]

Gaudete Brass, a dynamic quintet devoted to the expressive power of brass chamber music, brings both joy and intensity to every performance. Their concerts combine technical brilliance, warmth, and a deep sense of musical storytelling. This free performance reflects the Green Lake Festival of Music’s ongoing commitment to education and community connection. Director Sam Handley […]

Solo piano aficionados are in for a treat as Jonathan Mamora takes the stage, bringing remarkable technical command and expressive depth to every performance. A southern California native, Mamora has performed internationally since age 13 and is a recent first-prize winner at the Hilton Head International Piano Competition, among other prestigious awards. Audiences are invited […]

Solo piano aficionados are in for a treat as Jonathan Mamora takes the stage, bringing remarkable technical command and expressive depth to every performance. A southern California native, Mamora has performed internationally since age 13 and is a recent first-prize winner at the Hilton Head International Piano Competition, among other prestigious awards. Audiences are invited […]

Expect vocal fireworks and the joy of musical collaboration as soprano Amanda Majeski, mezzo- soprano Daveda Karanas, and collaborative pianist Alan Darling take the Green Lake Festival of Music stage for a free performance. Majeski and Karanas memorably co-starred in The Passenger at Lyric Opera of Chicago, and all three artists bring a wealth of […]

Choral music has long been a highlight of the Green Lake Festival of Music. Two choral-orchestral works centered on the theme of Light ground this year’s free program—Morten Lauridsen’s lush Lux Aeterna and Elaine Hagenberg’s inspirational Illuminare. Shawn Kirchner’s thought-provoking America the Beautiful will also be performed in honor of the United States’ semiquincentennial. Join […]