Category: A Celebration of Strings

A Celebration of Strings

Detailed Program Notes for This Year’s Performances – by Susan Steele

Click here for detailed notes and commentary on this year's performers and repertoire. 1) Victor Toma, and Gryphon Trio When they first met in Paris in the 1840’s, Liszt was an international superstar, while Wagner was a largely unknown opera composer. Liszt took Wagner under…

MatthewSeptember 22, 2026

A Celebration of Strings

James Ehnes will join us on Saturday October 3!

Internationally known violinist James Ehnes will join us on Saturday October 3 as part of his 50th birthday tour and we are thrilled! We are lucky and grateful to have James Ehnes make a stop in our small town for A Celebration of Strings. The…

DavidMay 15, 2026

A Celebration of Strings

Composer-in-Residence: Carmen Braden

Our Composer-in-Residence this year is Carmen Braden! Carmen Braden is a creator and performer of new, beautiful and sometimes weird music. Songwriting and composing. She is a two-time JUNO nominated force in the world of new music, hailing proudly from the Northwest Territories. Moving smoothly…

DavidMay 15, 2026