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Gather your friends and family, and let’s create memories that will last a lifetime.

Join us from June 8th to 22nd for an unforgettable celebration of music and community.

30+ Concerts over 2 Weeks!!
From Beethoven’s timeless cello sonatas to the captivating fusion of classical and jazz in Claude Bolling’s ‘Suite for Cello and Jazz Piano Trio,’ immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of musical excellence.

Don’t miss out on this extraordinary event – get your tickets now!

Learn more at https://greatlakeschambermusic.org/performances/

SE Michigan Venues:
#seligmanperformingartscenter
@kirkinthehills
St. Hugo of the Hills Parish
@templebethelmi
Detroit Institute of Arts @diadetroit
@kerrytownconcerthouse
@mongersprovisions
St. Matthew’s & St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church Detroit
@bloomfieldtwppubliclibrary
@wassermanprojects

We are excited to return to the Seligman Performing Arts Center for opening night of the Festival!

Join us for an evening of exceptional music, beautiful art, and refreshments as we celebrate chamber music in style.

6 PM | Pop-up Gallery by Festival visual artist Elizabeth Youngblood
7 PM | Opening Night: Signatures in Sound
9 PM | Opening Night Reception

To purchase tickets to opening night and the reception, visit our website!
greatlakeschambermusic.org/event/openingnight

*Tickets to the opening night concert and opening night reception are sold separately.

Pianist Lucille Chung has captivated audiences around the world with performances praised for their elegance, refinement, and expressive brilliance. From Carnegie Hall and Wigmore Hall to major orchestras across Europe, Asia, and North America, Chung brings remarkable artistry and clarity to every stage. A celebrated soloist and chamber musician, she is especially admired for her dynamic collaborations and adventurous repertoire.

✨ Hear her perform in:

GLCMF Opening Night
📍 Seligman Performing Arts Center
🗓 June 14, 2026 | 7 PM

Counterpoint: Two-Piano Concert
📍 St. Hugo of the Hills
🗓 June 19, 2026 | 7 PM

Join us June 14–27 across metro Detroit for world-class chamber music performances filled with artistry, dialogue, and connection.

Full schedule + tickets:
https://greatlakeschambermusic.org/upcoming-concerts/

How would YOU describe the Festival?

Join us this summer and let us know! Tickets are on sale now. Visit greatlakeschambermusic.org to learn more!

Pianist Alessio Bax is celebrated worldwide for performances that combine extraordinary lyricism, insight, and dazzling technique. Praised by Gramophone as “among the most remarkable young pianists now before the public,” Bax has performed with nearly 200 orchestras across the globe and collaborates regularly with many of today’s leading chamber musicians. His artistry brings both brilliance and emotional depth to every performance.

✨ Hear him perform in:

GLCMF Opening Night
📍 Seligman Performing Arts Center
🗓 June 14, 2026 | 7 PM

Counterpoint: Two-Piano Concert
📍 St. Hugo of the Hills
🗓 June 19, 2026 | 7 PM

Full schedule + tickets:
https://greatlakeschambermusic.org/upcoming-concerts

Violist Hsin-Yun Huang brings extraordinary artistry, warmth, and musical brilliance to stages around the world — from Carnegie Hall to leading international chamber music festivals. Celebrated for her expressive performances and collaborative spirit, she is one of today’s most admired violists and a passionate advocate for chamber music and music education.

✨ Hear her perform in:

Spirited Exchanges: Haydn Wit, Shostakovich's Edge, Schumann's Exuberance
📍 Temple Beth El
🗓 June 20, 2026 | 7 PM

Rule of Three: Ludwig, Beethoven, Brahms
📍 Kirk in the Hills
🗓 June 23, 2026 | 7 PM

Join us June 14–27 across metro Detroit for world-renowned artists, intimate performances, and music that invites audiences into the heart of the conversation.

Full schedule:
https://greatlakeschambermusic.org/upcoming-concerts/

MEMORIAL DAY FLASH SALE!

Now through Wednesday, May 27 take advantage of our Buy One Get One FREE deal for opening night of the Festival! Purchase your ticket for Opening Night: Signatures in Sound and get a second ticket free.

Use promo code BOGO2026 during checkout or call our office and place your order today! Offer Expires 5/27/2026.

greatlakeschambermusic.org | 248-559-2097

Concerts are beginning to sell out!

With more than 20 events this Festival season, there is something for every chamber music lover. Don't wait, save your seat at the Festival today!

greatlakeschambermusic.org

We are exactly 1 month away from Opening Night of the Festival!

Here is a quick glance at the first week of our Time Signature Series concerts. Tickets are selling fast, save your seats today!

greatlakeschambermusicfestival.or

Connect with the Festival beyond the music!

Beyond our main season concerts, we invite you to take part in our special engagement events—unique opportunities to connect more deeply with the Festival community. These gatherings are designed to celebrate not just the music, but the vibrant exchange between the arts, our patrons, and Festival leadership. From exclusive conversations to joyful celebrations, each event offers a meaningful way to enrich your connection to the Festival and the people who bring it to life.

We hope you’ll join us in celebrating these rare moments behind–the–scenes with the Festival! Visit our website to learn more about these unique events.

greatlakeschambermusic.org

Connect with the Festival beyond the music!

Beyond our main season concerts, we invite you to take part in our special engagement events—unique opportunities to connect more deeply with the Festival community. These gatherings are designed to celebrate not just the music, but the vibrant exchange between the arts, our patrons, and Festival leadership. From exclusive conversations to joyful celebrations, each event offers a meaningful way to enrich your connection to the Festival and the people who bring it to life.

We hope you’ll join us in celebrating these rare moments behind–the–scenes with the Festival! Visit our website to learn more about these unique events.

greatlakeschambermusic.org

Connect with the Festival beyond the music!

Beyond our main season concerts, we invite you to take part in our special engagement events—unique opportunities to connect more deeply with the Festival community. These gatherings are designed to celebrate not just the music, but the vibrant exchange between the arts, our patrons, and Festival leadership. From exclusive conversations to joyful celebrations, each event offers a meaningful way to enrich your connection to the Festival and the people who bring it to life.

We hope you’ll join us in celebrating these rare moments behind–the–scenes with the Festival! Visit our website to learn more about these unique events.

greatlakeschambermusic.org

What if music felt less like a performance—and more like a conversation?

This June, the Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival invites you into something different. In Time Signatures (June 14–27, 2026), each concert reveals a new rhythm—bold, reflective, playful—brought to life by world-class artists in an intimate setting where every note matters.

You don’t need to know anything about classical music. Just bring your curiosity—and experience what happens when musicians truly listen to one another, and to you.

🎟 Tickets from $45 | Students $15
✨ Flexible options—come once or explore the full journey

https://greatlakeschambermusic.org/

Festival Friday Flashback!

With just 7 weeks to go until opening night of our 2026 Festival, we’re taking a moment to celebrate an incredible journey—12 unforgettable seasons with our Artistic Director, Paul Watkins.

Over the coming weeks, join us as we travel down memory lane, revisiting past themes, favorite quotes, and standout performances that have defined Paul’s inspiring tenure.

This week, we travel back to 2015 for New Beginnings: Making Music in America. Paul Watkins had just succeeded James Tocco as the Festival's new Artistic Director, ushering in a new era of leadership. His inaugural Festival highlighted contemporary innovation alongside masterworks and featured the world premiere of Hand Eye, commissioned for eighth blackbird by the composer collective Sleeping Giant.

Stay tuned for a weekly look back at the moments that made each season so special!

Festival Friday Flashback!

With just 7 weeks to go until opening night of our 2026 Festival, we’re taking a moment to celebrate an incredible journey—12 unforgettable seasons with our Artistic Director, Paul Watkins.

Over the coming weeks, join us as we travel down memory lane, revisiting past themes, favorite quotes, and standout performances that have defined Paul’s inspiring tenure.

This week, we travel back to 2015 for New Beginnings: Making Music in America. Paul Watkins had just succeeded James Tocco as the Festival's new Artistic Director, ushering in a new era of leadership. His inaugural Festival highlighted contemporary innovation alongside masterworks and featured the world premiere of Hand Eye, commissioned for eighth blackbird by the composer collective Sleeping Giant.

Stay tuned for a weekly look back at the moments that made each season so special!