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Winter Solstice concert at Grand Inspired Gallery

Winter Solstice concert at Grand Inspired Gallery on Dec 21st pairing an exhibit of artisan lighting with music on the darkest day of the year.

Holiday and solstice inspired music arranged by Micah Behr for string quartet.

Doors open at 6:30, music begins at 7:00

Come early for a warm drink and a walk-through of the gallery.

No ticket needed • Suggested donation of $10

Musicians:
Alex Norris, violin
Madlen Breckbill, violin
Micah Behr, viola
Phil Bergman, cello

Here is our wild and rugged rendition of Micah Beh

Here is our wild and rugged rendition of Micah Behr's somewhat comical rendition of Monti's Czardas. Three violins playing Czardas all at once...what more can we ask for?

This was the last little ditty of INTERPLAY.

Were you there?

Violins: @alexnorri , @jennifermurphyviolin, @madlenhb

Arranger and pianist: Micah Behr

One week ago we were wrapping up INTERPLAY and sea

One week ago we were wrapping up INTERPLAY and season four of the Stoughton Chamber Music Festival.

What a magnificent experience with wonderful people!

We began with a free preview concert at @grandinspired , performed two free children’s concert with Kay Elmsley Weeden (one at the Christ Lutheran Church), performed CYCLES twice at Chorus Public house, performed INTERPLAY at the Stoughton Opera House, and INTERPLAY mini at Simmering Barn.

The most vibrant, free, and intentional SCMF festival to date thanks to all those who participated, helped-out, donated, attended, and who have consistently supported our ever evolving festival.

We keep growing and learning. Thanks for being part of this fulfilling and meaningful project. Keep being curious.

What was your SCMF ‘22 highlight?

Until next time 💫

Photo credit: Bryan Winchell

BRAHMS. Does your heart swell when you listen to h

BRAHMS. Does your heart swell when you listen to his music?
INTERPLAY is well underway and concerts take place this weekend.

This program features the Brahms Clarinet quintet on the first half and a collection of wild Hungarian folk inspired tunes arranged by Micah Behr on the 2nd half (yes— the big classical work at the beginning of the program so we soak in the beauty of it and then end with a party).

Brahms was influenced by some great Hungarian violinists during his lifetime and we can see why. Come find out for yourself.

Saturday at 7:30 pm at the Stoughton Opera House

Sunday at 3pm at Simmering Barn (limited seating and no AC)

Tickets range from $10-$25
Link in bio
Wickedly good musicians and music 💕🐋🍃✨💫🌊🌳

Picture taken by @bradcherwin at Simmering Barn

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Our vibrant Clarinetist Brad Cherwin has arrived f

Our vibrant Clarinetist Brad Cherwin has arrived for week two!!

Brad is a brilliant artist which comes through in the way that he plays the clarinet but also in the way that he programs and paints (He is responsible for the CYCLES art). He is an inspiration in so many ways. Brad has also been a tremendous help for SCMF, writing our grant applications for the last two years.

Brad will be performing the delicious Brahms clarinet quintet with us on Saturday at 7:30 (Stoughton Opera House) and Sunday at 3pm (simmering barn)

Info is in the link in our bio!

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Hailed for his “technical prowess [and] perfect conveyance of…wit, humor, and effect” (Sarasota Herald-Tribune), clarinetist Brad Cherwin is one of “Toronto’s best young chamber musicians” (Bachtrack). His playing has been lauded as “astounding” and “a total success … as flexible in tone as possible” (Calgary Herald). Highlights of Cherwin’s most recent season include performances with Barbara Hannigan as an Equilibrium Young Artist at the Lunenburg Academy of Music Performance, and a sold-out European recital debut at Hamburg’s Tonali Saal with Ema Nikolovska, Hagar Sharvit, and Daniel Gerzenberg. Cherwin will be returning to LAMP as an EQ Young Artist again in fall 2022. Cherwin is the co-founder, clarinetist, and graphic designer for Toronto’s West End Micro Music Festival. After a sold-out first season titled MOZART IS DEAD, the festival returns in 2022 with minMAX. With four programmes and some of Toronto’s boldest artistic voices, minMAX features exhilarating music by Julia Wolfe, Nahre Sol, Steve Reich, Eleanor Alberga, and many others. Cherwin is also the director of The Happenstancers, a Toronto-based ensemble that features “an obscene amount of talent” (The WholeNote). Their concerts have been praised as “superbly planned, with a rich banquet of textures and colours…Next time these people throw a recital, run, don’t walk” (Lydia Perovic, Definitely the Opera).

#clarinet #stoughtonwi #interplay #madison #chambermusic #chambermusicfestival #art

The Premiere of CYCLES last night was greeted by a

The Premiere of CYCLES last night was greeted by a full house….bigger than I expected 💕🤯

I’ve spent so much time telling people about CYCLES that it felt like such a release to finally show people…Finally take people through the experience. We felt heard.

I’m proud of this one.

We get to play it one more time tomorrow at 3pm at Chorus Public House.

Purchase tickets online or with cash/check at the door.

$25 general, $10 for students

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We are in Chorus for a run-through and sound check

We are in Chorus for a run-through and sound check and it sounds goooooood.

Get your tickets and get ready for the ride

Friday at 7:30 at Chorus Public House
Sunday at 3pm at Chorus Public House

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#stoughtonwi #chambermusicfestival #music

Lunchtime chats with wholesome people are good for

Lunchtime chats with wholesome people are good for the soul. Love these people and musicians.

Thanks to Carola Breckbill (@fibernista) for super flavorful plant based lunches.

Happy happy 🐋

AND OUR CONCERTS ARE RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER AND ITS SOMETHING SPECIAL. We’ve been putting in the time, brain power, skill and creativity.

CYCLES on August 19th and 21st at Chorus Public House
Tickets on sale at Stoughtonchambermusicfestival.com

Photos by Henry Vander Hill (@thisishenry.jpg)
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We are actually sitting in a circle for CYCLES. An

We are actually sitting in a circle for CYCLES. And you will sit around us. Yes, this is risky business but makes for an experience we have never had before. Sometimes art is about coloring outside of the lines.

In this configuration we will be playing string trios, quartets, and octets.

Ready for the adventure?
Tickets on sale at stoughtonchambermusicfestival.com

Photo by Henry Vander Hill @thisishenry.jpg at Simmering Barn

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