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Schimmel Piano Selected for Upcoming Ellison Bay Manor Concert 19 Aug 2013 | 09:55 pm
“Jeannie Yu was here this morning and chose a Schimmel semi-concert grand model K230 for the September 2 concert at the Ellison Bay Manor,” says Thomas Zoells, President of PianoForte Chicago. “David ...
Crown Jewel Event at the Ellison Bay Manor 20 Jul 2013 | 02:33 am
Patrons enjoying the concert in the Grand Parlor at the Ellison Bay Mansion on July 17, 2013 Overlooking Grand Parlor during the opening Mozart Quartet in the Ellison Bay Manor on July 17, 2013
David Perry’s Secret Pasttime 16 Jul 2013 | 02:03 am
David Perry performs at the Hardy Gallery in June 2013. David Perry has played violin with Midsummer’s Music since 1999. Once he joined our group, everything changed, and his presence continues to el...
Walking the Cats by Jason Heath 12 Jul 2013 | 08:33 pm
Double bassist Jason Heath has been performing with Midsummer’s Music since 2005. I have a confession to make–I love walking cats. While probably not the “manliest” hobby, I definitely get a kick...
From Violin to Viola and Back Again by Stephanie Preucil 8 Jul 2013 | 08:07 pm
Stephanie Preucil has performed with Midsummer’s Music since 1992. As I write this, it is a quiet evening following a long day of rehearsals. The only music continuing is that of the birds outside my...
Exclusive concert venue gets exclusive piano 6 Jul 2013 | 03:46 am
July 17, a Fazioli will make its first appearance in Door County. No, this isn’t a high performance sports car. It is the world’s most exclusive piano, and it will be featured in the gala benefit tha...
The Fazioli F308, a Truly Grand Piano Bound for Door County 3 Jul 2013 | 08:41 pm
Fazioli currently offers six models of grand pianos, the largest being the Fazioli F308, which at 3.08 m (10 ft 2 in) in length is the longest piano available in the world market. The Fazioli is note...
Pondering Brahms by Walter Preucil 29 Jun 2013 | 10:38 pm
Johannes Brahms (1833-1897) Following last weekend’s performances, a two-day break allowed time for me to enjoy Door County with my family. Along with three hundred other runners, we enjoyed the beau...
Interpretation: Looking Between the Notes for the Shape of Music 28 Jun 2013 | 08:32 pm
We recently played a program called “Blessed Spirits” named as a result of the first piece by Christoph Willibald Gluck entitled the “Dance of the Blessed Spirits” from his opera Orfeo. It featured o...
A Local Connection to “International Colors” 25 Jun 2013 | 12:13 am
Artistic Director Jim Berkenstock. Photo by Bill Jacobs For our concerts coming up this weekend and beyond, we have chosen the title “International Colors.” The programs feature the works of composer...
