Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival 2026: Rhythms of Place

June 25

Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival 2026 Rhythms of Place: Classical Form Meets Folk Rhythm An elegant and uplifting program pairing classical poise with folk-inspired melodies that evoke cultural exchange and shared heritage. FEATURING ZaRiah, Shouse Institute Ensemble, Sphinx Ensemble Milena Pajaro-van de Stadt, viola Trio Eris, Shouse Institute Ensemble Doors open at 6:00pm. PROGRAM Mozart:...

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Opening Weekend: From Paris to Madrid

September 26

Feel the excitement of opening weekend with Germaine Tailleferre’s Petite Suite alongside Manuel de Falla’s vibrant Suite No. 1. Aaron Copland’s iconic Concerto for Clarinet and Orchestra, performed by celebrated WSO clarinetist Graham Lord, brings jazz-inflected rhythms to the stage. Graham Lord, clarinet PROGRAM TAILLEFERRE: Petite Suite AARON COPLAND: Concerto for Clarinet & Orchestra MANUEL DE FALLA: Suite No.1, from El sombrero de tres...

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Opening Weekend: From Paris to Madrid

September 27

Feel the excitement of opening weekend with Germaine Tailleferre’s Petite Suite alongside Manuel de Falla’s vibrant Suite No. 1. Aaron Copland’s iconic Concerto for Clarinet and Orchestra, performed by celebrated WSO clarinetist Graham Lord, brings jazz-inflected rhythms to the stage. Graham Lord, clarinet PROGRAM TAILLEFERRE: Petite Suite AARON COPLAND: Concerto for Clarinet & Orchestra MANUEL DE FALLA: Suite No.1, from El sombrero de tres...

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OnStage: CBC’s Tom Allen: A Poe Cabaret

October 1

Sit where the musicians sit… on stage! CBC’s Tom Allen narrates Edgar Allan Poe’s dark poetry, which is brought to life through Canadian composer Alexina Louie’s The Raven. This program also explores the mysterious world of Debussy and Caplet. Lori Gemmel, harp Tom Allen, narrator PROGRAM DEBUSSY: Beau Soir DEBUSSY: Prelude à l’après-midi d’une faune...

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Café Concert: CBC’s Tom Allen: A Poe Cabaret

October 2

Enjoy your morning coffee on stage with music and the WSO! CBC’s Tom Allen narrates Edgar Allan Poe’s dark poetry, which is brought to life through Canadian composer Alexina Louie’s The Raven. This program also explores the mysterious world of Debussy and Caplet. Lori Gemmel, harp Tom Allen, narrator PROGRAM DEBUSSY: Beau Soir DEBUSSY: Prelude...

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WSO Goes Country with Genevieve Fisher

October 24

Country singer Genevieve Fisher joins the WSO for an unforgettable concert that blends orchestra with modern country soul. Fisher will perform a mix of her original songs and beloved contemporary country standards. Genevieve Fisher, vocalist SERIES SPONSOR: The Toldo Foundation This concert is 120 minutes, plus intermission. Doors open 1 hour before the concert start...

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WSO Goes Country with Genevieve Fisher

October 25

Country singer Genevieve Fisher joins the WSO for an unforgettable concert that blends orchestra with modern country soul. Fisher will perform a mix of her original songs and beloved contemporary country standards. Genevieve Fisher, vocalist SERIES SPONSOR: The Toldo Foundation This concert is 120 minutes, plus intermission. Doors open 1 hour before the concert start...

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Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 3

November 14

The intensity of Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 3 is paired with the power of Hindemith’s Mathis der Maler featuring pianist Charles Richard-Hamelin. These masterworks offer a concert of classical grandeur. Charles Richard-Hamelin, piano PROGRAM BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No. 3 HINDEMITH: Mathis der Maler SERIES SPONSOR: Bill and Rochelle Tepperman This concert is 120 minutes, with intermission. Doors open 1...

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Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 3

November 15

The intensity of Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 3 is paired with the power of Hindemith’s Mathis der Maler featuring pianist Charles Richard-Hamelin. These masterworks offer a concert of classical grandeur. Charles Richard-Hamelin, piano PROGRAM BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No. 3 HINDEMITH: Mathis der Maler SERIES SPONSOR: Bill and Rochelle Tepperman This concert is 120 minutes, with intermission. Doors open 1...

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The Music of James Bond

November 21

Bond… James Bond. The WSO takes on the Music of James Bond in a high-octane performance. Featuring the Broadway Bunch and powerhouse vocalists Sara Fontaine, Sam Bourque, Kaitlyn DiPietro, and Benjamin Di Pietro, this concert delivers unforgettable songs from the world’s most famous secret agent. Broadway Bunch Sara Fontaine Sam Bourque Kaitlyn DiPietro Benjamin Doncom...

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The Music of James Bond

November 22

Bond… James Bond. The WSO takes on the Music of James Bond in a high-octane performance. Featuring the Broadway Bunch and powerhouse vocalists Sara Fontaine, Sam Bourque, Kaitlyn DiPietro, and Benjamin Di Pietro, this concert delivers unforgettable songs from the world’s most famous secret agent. Broadway Bunch Sara Fontaine Sam Bourque Kaitlyn DiPietro Benjamin Doncom...

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Holiday Pops

December 19

Join the WSO and vocalist Charlotte Knight for the family-fun holiday tradition: Holiday Pops! Hear all your Christmas favourites like Jingle Bells, Do You Hear What I Hear, It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas, and more! This concert also features a special guest in a red suit! Charlotte Knight, vocalist SERIES SPONSOR: The...

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