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Main Stage Concert: Thursday, August 14

Our Season 4 Main Stage Concert will take place on Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 7:00pm at Weber Music Hall at the University of Minnesota-Duluth.

To reserve tickets to this event, please visit this link.

Your support helps us continue bringing exceptional music to our community. We look forward to seeing you there!

In the News

August 2023

YourClassical

We’re honored to be featured on YourClassical.

August 2023

Duluth News Tribune

Thank you to Jay Gabler for the wonderful story in the Duluth News Tribune on this year’s event.

March 2023

Duluth News Tribune

We’re excited to be featured in the Duluth News Tribune.

February 2023

VoyageMinnesota

We’re honored to be featured in VoyageMinnesota.

August 2022

Duluth News Tribune

Many thanks to the Duluth News Tribune and Jay Gabler for highlighting us in Best Bets.

August 2022

Minnesota Public Radio

Many thanks to Minnesota Public Radio and John Birge for highlighting us in Birge’s Picks.

We are excited to introduce the artists for our fourth season! From left to right: Estelle Choi (cello), Matt Young (viola), Meredith Kufchak (viola), Sayaka Tanikawa (piano), Zenas Hsu (violin), and Wyatt Underhill (violin).

Experience these remarkable artists in our Mainstage program, The Color of Sound, on Thursday, August 14 at 7 PM at UMD's Weber Hall. See link in bio for details!

We are excited to introduce the artists for our fourth season! From left to right: Estelle Choi (cello), Matt Young (viola), Meredith Kufchak (viola), Sayaka Tanikawa (piano), Zenas Hsu (violin), and Wyatt Underhill (violin).

Experience these remarkable artists in our Mainstage program, The Color of Sound, on Thursday, August 14 at 7 PM at UMD's Weber Hall. See link in bio for details!

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Season 4: The Color of Sound
Reserve your seats for our mainstage concert on Thursday August 14th at 7pm! Click the link in our bio for more information!

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Season 4: The Color of Sound
Reserve your seats for our mainstage concert on Thursday August 14th at 7pm! Click the link in our bio for more information!

Happy New Year from all of us at the Duluth Chamber Music Festival!

Happy New Year from all of us at the Duluth Chamber Music Festival!

Today is Give to the Max! Please consider making a contribution to our festival this giving season to ensure that DCMF returns and thrives.

Your gift will help us to:
🎵Offer performances free of charge
🎻 Bring world-class musicians to the Twin Ports communities
🤝Cultivate engagement initiatives for communities in need

Link 🔗 in bio

Thank you for your support! ❤️

Today is Give to the Max! Please consider making a contribution to our festival this giving season to ensure that DCMF returns and thrives.

Your gift will help us to:
🎵Offer performances free of charge
🎻 Bring world-class musicians to the Twin Ports communities
🤝Cultivate engagement initiatives for communities in need

Link 🔗 in bio

Thank you for your support! ❤️

In 2023, luthiers Marinos Glitsos and @bingenviolins crafted a special “Duluth” Model viola to support our festival. Glitsos found inspiration for this unique instrument in his hometown of Duluth. He states:

The viola’s ruby red color reflects the breathtaking fall colors along the shores of Lake Superior. Its higher-than-usual arch is reminiscent of the powerful gales of November rolling in. Its crackled texture mimics the lake’s cracking ice sheets in the winter months.

We believe the viola’s striking beauty as well as Glitsos’ and Bingen’s generosity are an embodiment of the extraordinary spirit of Duluth.

We want to say a big thank you to Peter Bingen and Marinos Glitsos for helping us bring transformative musical experiences to Duluth.

Please consider making a contribution to our festival this giving season to ensure that DCMF returns and thrives.

🔗 in bio to support us. Thank you!
#givetothemaxdaymn

In 2023, luthiers Marinos Glitsos and @bingenviolins crafted a special “Duluth” Model viola to support our festival. Glitsos found inspiration for this unique instrument in his hometown of Duluth. He states:

The viola’s ruby red color reflects the breathtaking fall colors along the shores of Lake Superior. Its higher-than-usual arch is reminiscent of the powerful gales of November rolling in. Its crackled texture mimics the lake’s cracking ice sheets in the winter months.

We believe the viola’s striking beauty as well as Glitsos’ and Bingen’s generosity are an embodiment of the extraordinary spirit of Duluth.

We want to say a big thank you to Peter Bingen and Marinos Glitsos for helping us bring transformative musical experiences to Duluth.

Please consider making a contribution to our festival this giving season to ensure that DCMF returns and thrives.

🔗 in bio to support us. Thank you!
#givetothemaxdaymn

We ❤️ our audience and appreciate your feedback! Thank you for your continued support and we look forward to another great season! #givetothemaxdaymn

We ❤️ our audience and appreciate your feedback! Thank you for your continued support and we look forward to another great season! #givetothemaxdaymn

The Duluth Chamber Music Festival has been able to grow with each season thanks to generous support from donors like you. This year, we expanded our festival to include more community engagement concerts, including St. Ann’s, Ecumen Lakeshore and Essentia Health. We also relished working with the young singers of the Lake Superior Youth Chorus.

Please consider donating to our festival this giving season. No amount is ever too small. Your contribution will help us to continue fostering meaningful musical connections in the Duluth community and beyond.

https://www.givemn.org/organization/Duluth-Chamber-Music-Festival

#duluth #chambermusic #givetothemaxdaymn

The Duluth Chamber Music Festival has been able to grow with each season thanks to generous support from donors like you. This year, we expanded our festival to include more community engagement concerts, including St. Ann’s, Ecumen Lakeshore and Essentia Health. We also relished working with the young singers of the Lake Superior Youth Chorus.

Please consider donating to our festival this giving season. No amount is ever too small. Your contribution will help us to continue fostering meaningful musical connections in the Duluth community and beyond.

https://www.givemn.org/organization/Duluth-Chamber-Music-Festival

#duluth #chambermusic #givetothemaxdaymn

As the cold crisp air announces the arrival of autumn, we are reflecting back on our third season with fondness and gratitude. Thank you to all our supporters for helping us make our third season a success!

We enjoyed sharing some of our favorite music for many friends and organizations in Duluth with a total of six performances during the festival week. We brought the festival artists into Essentia Health, St. Ann’s and Ecumen Lakeshore. We also had a blast playing for and working with the enthusiastic children of the Lake Superior Youth Chorus led by Dr. Bret Amundson. And it is always a thrill to perform in the wonderful acoustic of UMD’s Weber Hall.

We can’t wait to see you all in season 4!

As the cold crisp air announces the arrival of autumn, we are reflecting back on our third season with fondness and gratitude. Thank you to all our supporters for helping us make our third season a success!

We enjoyed sharing some of our favorite music for many friends and organizations in Duluth with a total of six performances during the festival week. We brought the festival artists into Essentia Health, St. Ann’s and Ecumen Lakeshore. We also had a blast playing for and working with the enthusiastic children of the Lake Superior Youth Chorus led by Dr. Bret Amundson. And it is always a thrill to perform in the wonderful acoustic of UMD’s Weber Hall.

We can’t wait to see you all in season 4!

Yesterday the Duluth Chamber Music Festival played at Ecumen, Essentia, and St. Ann’s. While sharing our love of music with the community, with stunning guest artist @bribri_ballerina, we were met with wonderful, welcoming audiences.
Come see the concert at UMD’s Weber Hall Thursday the 15th at 7pm! Link in bio #music #violin #piano #viola #cello #chopin #handel #handelhalvorsen #chambermusic #bach #schumann #duluth #duluthchambermusicfestival #ballet #balletdancer #ballerina #minnesotaballet #minnesota #dallassymphonyorchestra #sfsymphony #sfcm #juilliard #umd #midwest #musicfestival #ecumen #essentia #saintanns

Yesterday the Duluth Chamber Music Festival played at Ecumen, Essentia, and St. Ann’s. While sharing our love of music with the community, with stunning guest artist @bribri_ballerina, we were met with wonderful, welcoming audiences.
Come see the concert at UMD’s Weber Hall Thursday the 15th at 7pm! Link in bio #music #violin #piano #viola #cello #chopin #handel #handelhalvorsen #chambermusic #bach #schumann #duluth #duluthchambermusicfestival #ballet #balletdancer #ballerina #minnesotaballet #minnesota #dallassymphonyorchestra #sfsymphony #sfcm #juilliard #umd #midwest #musicfestival #ecumen #essentia #saintanns

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AN EVENING OF PIANO, STRINGS and BALLET:
The Duluth Chamber Music Festival invites you to join our main stage concert on Thursday, August 15th at 7pm in an exhilarating program that celebrates chamber music and dance.

This season’s musical selections highlight the magical connection between music and movement. Our featured performers include ballerina Brianna Crockett (Minnesota Ballet), violinist Wyatt Underhill (San Francisco Symphony), violist Meredith Kufchak (Dallas Symphony), cellist Estelle Choi (Calidore String Quartet), pianist Sayaka Tanikawa (New York), and violist Matt Young (San Francisco Symphony).

Advance seat reservations can be made for free with a suggested donation of $20 per ticket. Visit the link in bio for ticket information and more details about our performances.

This activity is made possible in part by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council, thanks to appropriations from the Minnesota State Legislature’s general and arts and cultural heritage funds.

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AN EVENING OF PIANO, STRINGS and BALLET:
The Duluth Chamber Music Festival invites you to join our main stage concert on Thursday, August 15th at 7pm in an exhilarating program that celebrates chamber music and dance.

This season’s musical selections highlight the magical connection between music and movement. Our featured performers include ballerina Brianna Crockett (Minnesota Ballet), violinist Wyatt Underhill (San Francisco Symphony), violist Meredith Kufchak (Dallas Symphony), cellist Estelle Choi (Calidore String Quartet), pianist Sayaka Tanikawa (New York), and violist Matt Young (San Francisco Symphony).

Advance seat reservations can be made for free with a suggested donation of $20 per ticket. Visit the link in bio for ticket information and more details about our performances.

This activity is made possible in part by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council, thanks to appropriations from the Minnesota State Legislature’s general and arts and cultural heritage funds.

Spotlight on DCMF Season 3 Artist: Meet Meredith Kufchak!

Born into a musical family, Meredith grew up in Columbus, Ohio as the youngest of six musicians. She joined the Dallas Symphony Orchestra as principal viola in 2019. Prior to her move to Dallas, she spent one season as a tenured member of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra.

“I’m excited to perform with friends old and new in this young festival in Duluth and can’t wait to play the exhilarating Schumann Piano Quartet! The slow movement is one of the most beautiful tunes in any repertoire. It could be a top romantic hit in any setting, transcending genres,” says Meredith.

Join us at our Mainstage Concert on Thursday, August 15th at 7pm! Visit our link in bio to reserve tickets or visit our website: www.duluthchambermusicfestival.org
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This activity is made possible in part by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council, thanks to appropriations from the Minnesota State Legislature’s general and arts and cultural heritage funds.

Spotlight on DCMF Season 3 Artist: Meet Meredith Kufchak!

Born into a musical family, Meredith grew up in Columbus, Ohio as the youngest of six musicians. She joined the Dallas Symphony Orchestra as principal viola in 2019. Prior to her move to Dallas, she spent one season as a tenured member of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra.

“I’m excited to perform with friends old and new in this young festival in Duluth and can’t wait to play the exhilarating Schumann Piano Quartet! The slow movement is one of the most beautiful tunes in any repertoire. It could be a top romantic hit in any setting, transcending genres,” says Meredith.

Join us at our Mainstage Concert on Thursday, August 15th at 7pm! Visit our link in bio to reserve tickets or visit our website: www.duluthchambermusicfestival.org
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This activity is made possible in part by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council, thanks to appropriations from the Minnesota State Legislature’s general and arts and cultural heritage funds.

#### Spotlight on DCMF Season 3 Artist: Meet violinist Wyatt Underhill!

Wyatt is currently the acting associate concertmaster of the San Francisco Symphony, having held the position of assistant concertmaster with the orchestra since 2018.

We asked Wyatt about the highlight of this season's program: "In its own way, every piece is a highlight, as they are all so unique but also thematically unified.
But if I had to choose one I would call attention to the Handel Halvorsen Sarabande, because I especially love this combination of instruments, violin and viola.
The violin and viola are so alike (the viola's range is lower than the violin by only a fifth) but also so timbrally distinct that as a duo we get to play some really closely interlocking harmonies while always remaining distinct as individual voices. And since our instruments are so similar, the virtuoso possibilities that Halvorsen makes use of go really well together and make for some delightful fireworks!"

Join us at our Mainstage Concert on Thursday, August 15th at 7pm! Visit our website to reserve tickets: www.duluthchambermusicfestival.org

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This activity is made possible in part by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council, thanks to appropriations from the Minnesota State Legislature's general and arts and cultural heritage funds.

#### Spotlight on DCMF Season 3 Artist: Meet violinist Wyatt Underhill!

Wyatt is currently the acting associate concertmaster of the San Francisco Symphony, having held the position of assistant concertmaster with the orchestra since 2018.

We asked Wyatt about the highlight of this season's program: "In its own way, every piece is a highlight, as they are all so unique but also thematically unified.
But if I had to choose one I would call attention to the Handel Halvorsen Sarabande, because I especially love this combination of instruments, violin and viola.
The violin and viola are so alike (the viola's range is lower than the violin by only a fifth) but also so timbrally distinct that as a duo we get to play some really closely interlocking harmonies while always remaining distinct as individual voices. And since our instruments are so similar, the virtuoso possibilities that Halvorsen makes use of go really well together and make for some delightful fireworks!"

Join us at our Mainstage Concert on Thursday, August 15th at 7pm! Visit our website to reserve tickets: www.duluthchambermusicfestival.org

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This activity is made possible in part by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council, thanks to appropriations from the Minnesota State Legislature's general and arts and cultural heritage funds.

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Spotlight on DCMF Season 3 Artists: We are thrilled to welcome Brianna Crockett of Minnesota Ballet! She will be performing her original choreography at each of the DCMF events this season.

We sat down with Brianna for a quick Q&A:

Q: What do you love the most about Duluth?
“Since moving to Duluth in 2018, I have fallen in love with the beautiful trails and nature areas around Duluth. I love exploring trails I’ve never visited before and returning to those I have. Some of my favorites are in Chester Park and Hartley Nature Center. Sometimes I can bring my dog Pip, though she’s not much of a hiker. And of course, I absolutely adore Lake Superior. Growing up in Colorado, I was surrounded by beautiful mountain ranges, but I was not close to large bodies of water. I also found a new passion for paddling and now have my own kayak.” (Photo 2)

Q: Do you have a message for the DCMF audience? “I’ve been lucky enough to see DCMF the past two seasons and I’m beyond excited to be a part of it this season! Music, dance, and other art forms can bring joy and peace into the lives of the viewers, and I’m so happy to share my art with the community in collaboration with amazing musicians.”

Join us on Thursday, August 15th at 7pm to see Brianna perform at our main stage concert! Visit link in bio for advance ticket reservations.

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This activity is made possible in part by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council, thanks to appropriations from the Minnesota State Legislature's general and arts and cultural heritage funds.

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Spotlight on DCMF Season 3 Artists: We are thrilled to welcome Brianna Crockett of Minnesota Ballet! She will be performing her original choreography at each of the DCMF events this season.

We sat down with Brianna for a quick Q&A:

Q: What do you love the most about Duluth?
“Since moving to Duluth in 2018, I have fallen in love with the beautiful trails and nature areas around Duluth. I love exploring trails I’ve never visited before and returning to those I have. Some of my favorites are in Chester Park and Hartley Nature Center. Sometimes I can bring my dog Pip, though she’s not much of a hiker. And of course, I absolutely adore Lake Superior. Growing up in Colorado, I was surrounded by beautiful mountain ranges, but I was not close to large bodies of water. I also found a new passion for paddling and now have my own kayak.” (Photo 2)

Q: Do you have a message for the DCMF audience? “I’ve been lucky enough to see DCMF the past two seasons and I’m beyond excited to be a part of it this season! Music, dance, and other art forms can bring joy and peace into the lives of the viewers, and I’m so happy to share my art with the community in collaboration with amazing musicians.”

Join us on Thursday, August 15th at 7pm to see Brianna perform at our main stage concert! Visit link in bio for advance ticket reservations.

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This activity is made possible in part by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council, thanks to appropriations from the Minnesota State Legislature's general and arts and cultural heritage funds.

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Spotlight on the DCMF Season 3 Artists:
We are delighted to welcome cellist Estelle Choi this season! As a founding member of the Calidore String Quartet, Estelle is an Avery Fisher Career Grant winner, recipient of the Lincoln Center Emerging Artist award, and BBC 3 New Generation Artist. She is also a member of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center.

Estelle excitedly spoke about this season’s program at DCMF. “It’s such a wonderful program that it’s hard to choose a favorite!” says Estelle. “I can’t wait to perform the Schumann Piano Quartet with my dear friends with whom I have shared such great memories during summer festivals of our youth. It will be a very special reunion this summer and I just can’t wait!”

This August, you will also get to hear her cello, which holds a special place in Estelle‘s heart. “I am particularly attached to my cello, which was made in the 1830s by the French maker Charles Jacquot. It belonged to my former teacher, Ronald Leonard, who first acquired it when he was a teenager. Mr. Leonard generously loaned the instrument to me for many years and I’m proud to say I officially own it as of this year!”

Join us to hear Estelle at our Main Stage Concert on Thursday, August 15th at 7pm! Visit link in bio to reserve tickets.

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This activity is made possible in part by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council, thanks to appropriations from the Minnesota State Legislature's general and arts and cultural heritage funds.

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Spotlight on the DCMF Season 3 Artists:
We are delighted to welcome cellist Estelle Choi this season! As a founding member of the Calidore String Quartet, Estelle is an Avery Fisher Career Grant winner, recipient of the Lincoln Center Emerging Artist award, and BBC 3 New Generation Artist. She is also a member of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center.

Estelle excitedly spoke about this season’s program at DCMF. “It’s such a wonderful program that it’s hard to choose a favorite!” says Estelle. “I can’t wait to perform the Schumann Piano Quartet with my dear friends with whom I have shared such great memories during summer festivals of our youth. It will be a very special reunion this summer and I just can’t wait!”

This August, you will also get to hear her cello, which holds a special place in Estelle‘s heart. “I am particularly attached to my cello, which was made in the 1830s by the French maker Charles Jacquot. It belonged to my former teacher, Ronald Leonard, who first acquired it when he was a teenager. Mr. Leonard generously loaned the instrument to me for many years and I’m proud to say I officially own it as of this year!”

Join us to hear Estelle at our Main Stage Concert on Thursday, August 15th at 7pm! Visit link in bio to reserve tickets.

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This activity is made possible in part by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council, thanks to appropriations from the Minnesota State Legislature's general and arts and cultural heritage funds.

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ANNOUNCING SEASON 3: August 12-16, 2024
MUSIC and DANCE

This season’s musical selections highlight the magical connection between music and movement. The program explores the collaborative nature of chamber music and brings the spirit of partnership to another level, melding together different music genres and art forms. We are thrilled to welcome Brianna Crockett, a Duluth-based dancer with the Minnesota Ballet, who will join the DCMF musicians in original choreography.

This year’s instrumental performers include
violinist Wyatt Underhill, violist Meredith Kufchak, and cellist Estelle Choi along with Sayaka Tanikawa (piano) and Matt Young (viola).

Please join us at our main stage concert on Thursday, August 15th at 7pm at the UMD Weber Hall. Advance seat reservations can be made starting June 27th at the suggested donation level of $20. Visit link in bio for more details.

Stay tuned for more information on the program and the artists!

@meredithkufchak @bribri_ballerina @mattyoungviola @mirabelle215

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This activity is made possible in part by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council, thanks to appropriations from the Minnesota State Legislature's general and arts and cultural heritage funds.

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ANNOUNCING SEASON 3: August 12-16, 2024
MUSIC and DANCE

This season’s musical selections highlight the magical connection between music and movement. The program explores the collaborative nature of chamber music and brings the spirit of partnership to another level, melding together different music genres and art forms. We are thrilled to welcome Brianna Crockett, a Duluth-based dancer with the Minnesota Ballet, who will join the DCMF musicians in original choreography.

This year’s instrumental performers include
violinist Wyatt Underhill, violist Meredith Kufchak, and cellist Estelle Choi along with Sayaka Tanikawa (piano) and Matt Young (viola).

Please join us at our main stage concert on Thursday, August 15th at 7pm at the UMD Weber Hall. Advance seat reservations can be made starting June 27th at the suggested donation level of $20. Visit link in bio for more details.

Stay tuned for more information on the program and the artists!

@meredithkufchak @bribri_ballerina @mattyoungviola @mirabelle215

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This activity is made possible in part by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council, thanks to appropriations from the Minnesota State Legislature's general and arts and cultural heritage funds.

There is just a few hours left to make your tax-deductible contribution to the Duluth Chamber Music Festival before the end of the year (contributions can be made through our link in bio). We also want to send our heartfelt thank you to all who have donated so far.

We wish you all a wonderful new year filled with joy and music!

There is just a few hours left to make your tax-deductible contribution to the Duluth Chamber Music Festival before the end of the year (contributions can be made through our link in bio). We also want to send our heartfelt thank you to all who have donated so far.

We wish you all a wonderful new year filled with joy and music!

Give to the Max Day is November 16th, and we hope you will consider donating to the Duluth Chamber Music Festival on the biggest day of giving in Minnesota! Your contribution will help us share exceptional programming and also expand our community engagement programs.

Donations can be made through the link in our bio. Any amount will help us achieve our mission. We truly appreciate your support of the DCMF. THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts!

Give to the Max Day is November 16th, and we hope you will consider donating to the Duluth Chamber Music Festival on the biggest day of giving in Minnesota! Your contribution will help us share exceptional programming and also expand our community engagement programs.

Donations can be made through the link in our bio. Any amount will help us achieve our mission. We truly appreciate your support of the DCMF. THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts!

We loved sharing music —from Haydn to Taylor Swift — with the very enthusiastic campers at Duluth YMCA Northstar summer camp!

Photo 1: DCMF musicians were impressed with the campers’ questions and observations!

Photo 2: A lucky student trying out Dane’s cello.

Photo 3: Felicity surrounded by eager violin enthusiasts.

Season 2 of Duluth Chamber Music is made possible by generous support from the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council and the Lloyd K Johnson Foundation.

We loved sharing music —from Haydn to Taylor Swift — with the very enthusiastic campers at Duluth YMCA Northstar summer camp!

Photo 1: DCMF musicians were impressed with the campers’ questions and observations!

Photo 2: A lucky student trying out Dane’s cello.

Photo 3: Felicity surrounded by eager violin enthusiasts.

Season 2 of Duluth Chamber Music is made possible by generous support from the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council and the Lloyd K Johnson Foundation.

Join us today, August 17 at 7p.m. at the UMD Weber Hall! We can’t wait to share with you music by Dmitri Shostakovich, Josef Haydn, Gabriela Lena Frank, and Antonin Dvorak.

Visit link in bio for details.

Photo credit: Derek Montgomery

Join us today, August 17 at 7p.m. at the UMD Weber Hall! We can’t wait to share with you music by Dmitri Shostakovich, Josef Haydn, Gabriela Lena Frank, and Antonin Dvorak.

Visit link in bio for details.

Photo credit: Derek Montgomery

Yesterday, the DCMF musicians performed at the beautiful chapel at the new Essentia Health - St. Mary’s Medical Center. We enjoyed playing for patients, their families and visitors as well as doctors and staff, and the concert was also broadcast into the hospital’s 300+ patient rooms. As Reverend Stacey Jutila noted in her introductory speech, we sincerely hope that the concert provided “a brief pause that offers hope” and healing to the patients and their families.

We thank Reverend Jutila and the Essentia staff for their warm welcome.

Yesterday, the DCMF musicians performed at the beautiful chapel at the new Essentia Health - St. Mary’s Medical Center. We enjoyed playing for patients, their families and visitors as well as doctors and staff, and the concert was also broadcast into the hospital’s 300+ patient rooms. As Reverend Stacey Jutila noted in her introductory speech, we sincerely hope that the concert provided “a brief pause that offers hope” and healing to the patients and their families.

We thank Reverend Jutila and the Essentia staff for their warm welcome.

Spotlight on DCMF musicians: Meet pianist Sayaka Tanikawa!

Sayaka is co-artistic director of Duluth Chamber Music Festival. An active recitalist and chamber musician, she has performed at venues including Metropolitan Museum of Art, Carnegie Weill Recital Hall, Lincoln Center in New York, and Suntory Hall in Japan; and has appeared in the SF Symphony Chamber Music Series, Minnesota Orchestra’s Sommerfest, Norfolk and Banff Chamber Music Festivals, among others.

Q: What are you most excited about our program this season? We have a fantastic lineup of pieces and it’s hard to pick just one, but I’m thrilled about Shostakovich’s Five Pieces for Two Violins and Piano (arr. Levon Atovmyan). These pieces were originally scored by Shostakovich for various film, ballet and theater projects, and they’re delightful miniature tableaux ranging from a nostalgic love song to a fast polka! The score is sparsely notated, giving us a lot of room for interpretation. We are having so much fun exploring this work together!

Come hear Sayaka and DCMF musicians perform Shostakovich and other chamber music gems this week! Visit link in bio for ticket info.

Season 2 of Duluth Chamber Music is made possible by generous support from the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council and the Lloyd K Johnson Foundation.

Photo: @laredo_photographer

Spotlight on DCMF musicians: Meet pianist Sayaka Tanikawa!

Sayaka is co-artistic director of Duluth Chamber Music Festival. An active recitalist and chamber musician, she has performed at venues including Metropolitan Museum of Art, Carnegie Weill Recital Hall, Lincoln Center in New York, and Suntory Hall in Japan; and has appeared in the SF Symphony Chamber Music Series, Minnesota Orchestra’s Sommerfest, Norfolk and Banff Chamber Music Festivals, among others.

Q: What are you most excited about our program this season? We have a fantastic lineup of pieces and it’s hard to pick just one, but I’m thrilled about Shostakovich’s Five Pieces for Two Violins and Piano (arr. Levon Atovmyan). These pieces were originally scored by Shostakovich for various film, ballet and theater projects, and they’re delightful miniature tableaux ranging from a nostalgic love song to a fast polka! The score is sparsely notated, giving us a lot of room for interpretation. We are having so much fun exploring this work together!

Come hear Sayaka and DCMF musicians perform Shostakovich and other chamber music gems this week! Visit link in bio for ticket info.

Season 2 of Duluth Chamber Music is made possible by generous support from the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council and the Lloyd K Johnson Foundation.

Photo: @laredo_photographer

Spotlight on DCMF Musicians: Meet Dane Johansen!

Dane joined The Cleveland Orchestra in March 2016. He was cellist with the Escher String Quartet for five years, during which he and his colleagues were BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artists, and also recipients of an Avery Fisher Career Grant and the Martin Segal Award from Lincoln Center. He has performed as a soloist and chamber musician around the world.

Dane shared the following message with us: “I cannot wait to perform Dvorak’s marvelous Piano Qunitet in Duluth this week! It has a place amongst the greatest pieces of chamber music ever written and Dvorak is one of my favorite composers. His music is soulful, lyrical, playful, full of nostalgia, and joy… Dvorak gifts the cellist with the most sublime moments! It will be a privilege to rediscover this great work with such wonderful colleagues and to share our fun with audiences in Duluth!”

Come hear Dane and DCMF artists perform chamber music gems by Joseph Haydn, Gabriela Lena Frank, Antonin Dvorak, and Dmitri Shostakovich this week! Visit link in bio for ticket info.

Season 2 of Duluth Chamber Music is made possible by generous support from the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council and the Lloyd K Johnson Foundation.

Spotlight on DCMF Musicians: Meet Dane Johansen!

Dane joined The Cleveland Orchestra in March 2016. He was cellist with the Escher String Quartet for five years, during which he and his colleagues were BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artists, and also recipients of an Avery Fisher Career Grant and the Martin Segal Award from Lincoln Center. He has performed as a soloist and chamber musician around the world.

Dane shared the following message with us: “I cannot wait to perform Dvorak’s marvelous Piano Qunitet in Duluth this week! It has a place amongst the greatest pieces of chamber music ever written and Dvorak is one of my favorite composers. His music is soulful, lyrical, playful, full of nostalgia, and joy… Dvorak gifts the cellist with the most sublime moments! It will be a privilege to rediscover this great work with such wonderful colleagues and to share our fun with audiences in Duluth!”

Come hear Dane and DCMF artists perform chamber music gems by Joseph Haydn, Gabriela Lena Frank, Antonin Dvorak, and Dmitri Shostakovich this week! Visit link in bio for ticket info.

Season 2 of Duluth Chamber Music is made possible by generous support from the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council and the Lloyd K Johnson Foundation.

Spotlight on DCMF musicians: Meet Matt Young!

Violist Matt Young is a member of the San Francisco Symphony and is a faculty member at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. Formerly a member of the Minnesota Orchestra and a recipient of a McKnight Artist Fellowship for Performing Musicians, he continues to have close ties with Minnesota. Matt is co-artistic director and a founder of Duluth Chamber Music Festival.

Q. What was it like growing up as a musician in Kentucky? “I grew up on my family’s farm, so to get an exciting acoustic, I would take my instrument to practice viola in the grain bins, which are enormous storage containers made of galvanized steel the size of a large concert hall! The sound was much more flattering there than in my bedroom.”

Q. What do you love the most about being a musician? “Aside from the goosebumps that I get from playing incredible works, it's the people I meet. My musician colleagues are like a professional family: we know each other in unspoken ways that I really treasure.”

Photo 2: A rainbow over Matt’s family farm in Kentucky🌈

Come hear Matt and DCMF artists perform on Thursday, August 17th at UMD Weber Hall! Visit link in bio for ticket information.

Season 2 of Duluth Chamber Music is made possible by generous support from the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council and the Lloyd K Johnson Foundation.

Spotlight on DCMF musicians: Meet Matt Young!

Violist Matt Young is a member of the San Francisco Symphony and is a faculty member at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. Formerly a member of the Minnesota Orchestra and a recipient of a McKnight Artist Fellowship for Performing Musicians, he continues to have close ties with Minnesota. Matt is co-artistic director and a founder of Duluth Chamber Music Festival.

Q. What was it like growing up as a musician in Kentucky? “I grew up on my family’s farm, so to get an exciting acoustic, I would take my instrument to practice viola in the grain bins, which are enormous storage containers made of galvanized steel the size of a large concert hall! The sound was much more flattering there than in my bedroom.”

Q. What do you love the most about being a musician? “Aside from the goosebumps that I get from playing incredible works, it's the people I meet. My musician colleagues are like a professional family: we know each other in unspoken ways that I really treasure.”

Photo 2: A rainbow over Matt’s family farm in Kentucky🌈

Come hear Matt and DCMF artists perform on Thursday, August 17th at UMD Weber Hall! Visit link in bio for ticket information.

Season 2 of Duluth Chamber Music is made possible by generous support from the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council and the Lloyd K Johnson Foundation.

Our heartfelt thanks to @jaygabler for featuring us in @duluthnews today!

We are so excited to perform for the Duluth audience next week! Visit link in bio for ticket information.

Season 2 of Duluth Chamber Music is made possible by generous support from the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council and the Lloyd K Johnson Foundation.

Our heartfelt thanks to @jaygabler for featuring us in @duluthnews today!

We are so excited to perform for the Duluth audience next week! Visit link in bio for ticket information.

Season 2 of Duluth Chamber Music is made possible by generous support from the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council and the Lloyd K Johnson Foundation.

Spotlight on DCMF Musicians: Meet violinist Win Lee!

Returning artist Win Lee has been a member of The Cleveland Orchestra since 2013. A dedicated chamber musician, Win has collaborated with Lyrica Baroque Ensemble, members of the Juilliard, Cavani, Verona, and Tokyo String Quartets.

What does Win enjoy when he's not making music? "Some of my favorite things outside of music are traveling and exploring different cultures through food," says Win. He is an enthusiastic cook and shared with us his favorite recipe: Mexican Corn Salad! "I love this recipe because it's so delicious, refreshing, and easy to make-- it's a perfect summer dish!" says Win.

Mexican Corn Salad (Esquites, by J. Kenji Lopez-Alt)

Ingredients:
-2 tablespoons (30ml) vegetable oil
-4 ears fresh corn, shucked
-Kosher salt
-2 ounces (60g) feta or Cotija cheese, finely crumbled
-1/2 cup finely sliced scallions, green parts only
-1/2 cup (1/2 ounce) fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped
-1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and stemmed, finely chopped
-1 to 2 medium cloves garlic, pressed(1 to 2 teaspoons)
-2 tablespoons (30ml) mayonnaise
-1 tablespoon (15ml) fresh lime juice from 1 lime
-Chile powder or hot chile flakes, to taste

Directions:
1. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet or wok over high heat until shimmering. Add corn kernels, season to taste with salt, toss once or twice, and cook without moving until charred on one side, about 2 minutes. Toss corn, stir, and repeat until charred on the second side, about 2 minutes longer. Continue tossing and charring until corn is well charred all over, about 10 minutes total. Transfer to a large bowl.
2. Add cheese, scallions, cilantro, jalapeño, garlic, mayonnaise, lime juice, and chile powder and toss to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and more chile powder to taste. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Let us know what you think of the recipe! 🍽️

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Come hear Win and DCMF artists perform at our main stage concert on August 17th at UMD Weber hall! Visit link in bio for details.

Season 2 of Duluth Chamber Music is made possible by generous support from the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council and the Lloyd K Johnson Foundation.

Spotlight on DCMF Musicians: Meet violinist Win Lee!

Returning artist Win Lee has been a member of The Cleveland Orchestra since 2013. A dedicated chamber musician, Win has collaborated with Lyrica Baroque Ensemble, members of the Juilliard, Cavani, Verona, and Tokyo String Quartets.

What does Win enjoy when he's not making music? "Some of my favorite things outside of music are traveling and exploring different cultures through food," says Win. He is an enthusiastic cook and shared with us his favorite recipe: Mexican Corn Salad! "I love this recipe because it's so delicious, refreshing, and easy to make-- it's a perfect summer dish!" says Win.

Mexican Corn Salad (Esquites, by J. Kenji Lopez-Alt)

Ingredients:
-2 tablespoons (30ml) vegetable oil
-4 ears fresh corn, shucked
-Kosher salt
-2 ounces (60g) feta or Cotija cheese, finely crumbled
-1/2 cup finely sliced scallions, green parts only
-1/2 cup (1/2 ounce) fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped
-1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and stemmed, finely chopped
-1 to 2 medium cloves garlic, pressed(1 to 2 teaspoons)
-2 tablespoons (30ml) mayonnaise
-1 tablespoon (15ml) fresh lime juice from 1 lime
-Chile powder or hot chile flakes, to taste

Directions:
1. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet or wok over high heat until shimmering. Add corn kernels, season to taste with salt, toss once or twice, and cook without moving until charred on one side, about 2 minutes. Toss corn, stir, and repeat until charred on the second side, about 2 minutes longer. Continue tossing and charring until corn is well charred all over, about 10 minutes total. Transfer to a large bowl.
2. Add cheese, scallions, cilantro, jalapeño, garlic, mayonnaise, lime juice, and chile powder and toss to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and more chile powder to taste. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Let us know what you think of the recipe! 🍽️

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Come hear Win and DCMF artists perform at our main stage concert on August 17th at UMD Weber hall! Visit link in bio for details.

Season 2 of Duluth Chamber Music is made possible by generous support from the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council and the Lloyd K Johnson Foundation.

Spotlight on DCMF Season 2 Artist: Meet violinist Felicity James!

Felicity joined the Cincinnati Symphony as Associate Concertmaster in 2022, having previously served as Associate Concertmaster of the Minnesota Orchestra since 2018.

Pictured second is Felicity’s canine buddy Meryl, who will also be joining us in Duluth this August. “I adopted Meryl during the height of the pandemic from a rescue in Minnesota, and she has been my best buddy ever since,” exclaims Felicity. “She loves to nap while I practice, and it's a good thing I'm not a singer because she likes to sing along!”

We look forward to welcoming Felicity and Meryl to this season!

Visit link in bio for ticket information.

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Season 2 of Duluth Chamber Music is made possible by generous support from the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council and the Lloyd K Johnson Foundation.

Spotlight on DCMF Season 2 Artist: Meet violinist Felicity James!

Felicity joined the Cincinnati Symphony as Associate Concertmaster in 2022, having previously served as Associate Concertmaster of the Minnesota Orchestra since 2018.

Pictured second is Felicity’s canine buddy Meryl, who will also be joining us in Duluth this August. “I adopted Meryl during the height of the pandemic from a rescue in Minnesota, and she has been my best buddy ever since,” exclaims Felicity. “She loves to nap while I practice, and it's a good thing I'm not a singer because she likes to sing along!”

We look forward to welcoming Felicity and Meryl to this season!

Visit link in bio for ticket information.

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Season 2 of Duluth Chamber Music is made possible by generous support from the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council and the Lloyd K Johnson Foundation.

Meet the DCMF season 2 artists!

We are excited to welcome these incredible musicians this season: Felicity James (violin, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra), Win Lee (violin, Cleveland Orchestra), Matt Young (viola, San Francisco Symphony), Dane Johansen (cello, Cleveland Orchestra) and Sayaka Tanikawa (piano, Hunter College/Juilliard).

Stay tuned for highlights on each artist- coming soon!

Visit link in bio for ticket information.

Meet the DCMF season 2 artists!

We are excited to welcome these incredible musicians this season: Felicity James (violin, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra), Win Lee (violin, Cleveland Orchestra), Matt Young (viola, San Francisco Symphony), Dane Johansen (cello, Cleveland Orchestra) and Sayaka Tanikawa (piano, Hunter College/Juilliard).

Stay tuned for highlights on each artist- coming soon!

Visit link in bio for ticket information.

The Duluth Chamber Music Festival is honored to announce an exciting collaboration with the esteemed Minnesota instrument makers, Marinos Glitsos and Peter Bingen!

During the DCMF festival week this August, Co-Artistic Director and violist Matt Young will set his 250-year old Italian instrument aside in favor of a newly-crafted viola made by Duluth-raised luthier Glitsos and his violin making partner, Bingen. They plan to donate a portion of the proceeds from the new instrument’s sale to help the DCMF continue to serve Duluth audiences for years to come.

When Glitsos and Bingen heard the DCMF’s inaugural mainstage concert last summer, they immediately suggested a collaboration aimed to ensure the festival thrives and returns. “It’s important to me to support Duluth as a destination for great music and the enjoyment of the arts, and the DCMF is a wonderful addition to the scene," said Glitsos.

Glitsos found inspiration for this instrument in his hometown. “It’s a truly unique viola, the only in the world of this ‘Duluth’ model, made from Minnesota luthiers, inspired by Lake Superior and the city of Duluth,” Glitsos explained. The viola’s ruby-red color is a reflection of “the breathtaking fall colors along the shores of Lake Superior.” The shiny surface of the instrument has a crackled texture, mimicking the lake’s cracking ice sheets. The higher-than-usual arch to the instrument’s shape is reminiscent of the powerful gales of November rolling in.

Violist Young is excited to showcase the ‘Duluth’ model instrument in its natural environment. “Glitsos’s instruments are beautifully made, and I cannot wait to hear how it resonates in the superb Weber Hall, in collaboration with string instruments of historical significance.”

We are tremendously grateful to Marinos and Peter for their enthusiastic welcome, generosity and support.

Come join us to hear this stunning viola at our main stage concert on August 17th at 7pm at UMD Weber Hall! Please visit link in bio for ticket information.

#MarinosGlitsos #PeterBingen #viola
#Minnesota #Duluth #chambermusic #LakeSuperior

The Duluth Chamber Music Festival is honored to announce an exciting collaboration with the esteemed Minnesota instrument makers, Marinos Glitsos and Peter Bingen!

During the DCMF festival week this August, Co-Artistic Director and violist Matt Young will set his 250-year old Italian instrument aside in favor of a newly-crafted viola made by Duluth-raised luthier Glitsos and his violin making partner, Bingen. They plan to donate a portion of the proceeds from the new instrument’s sale to help the DCMF continue to serve Duluth audiences for years to come.

When Glitsos and Bingen heard the DCMF’s inaugural mainstage concert last summer, they immediately suggested a collaboration aimed to ensure the festival thrives and returns. “It’s important to me to support Duluth as a destination for great music and the enjoyment of the arts, and the DCMF is a wonderful addition to the scene," said Glitsos.

Glitsos found inspiration for this instrument in his hometown. “It’s a truly unique viola, the only in the world of this ‘Duluth’ model, made from Minnesota luthiers, inspired by Lake Superior and the city of Duluth,” Glitsos explained. The viola’s ruby-red color is a reflection of “the breathtaking fall colors along the shores of Lake Superior.” The shiny surface of the instrument has a crackled texture, mimicking the lake’s cracking ice sheets. The higher-than-usual arch to the instrument’s shape is reminiscent of the powerful gales of November rolling in.

Violist Young is excited to showcase the ‘Duluth’ model instrument in its natural environment. “Glitsos’s instruments are beautifully made, and I cannot wait to hear how it resonates in the superb Weber Hall, in collaboration with string instruments of historical significance.”

We are tremendously grateful to Marinos and Peter for their enthusiastic welcome, generosity and support.

Come join us to hear this stunning viola at our main stage concert on August 17th at 7pm at UMD Weber Hall! Please visit link in bio for ticket information.

#MarinosGlitsos #PeterBingen #viola
#Minnesota #Duluth #chambermusic #LakeSuperior

More details about our festival week next month! We are excited to return for season 2 of making great music in Duluth! #linkinbio #duluth #minnesota #twinports #dcmf #dvorak #frank #haydn #shostakovich #piano #violin #viola #cello #lakesuperior #weberhall #umd #chambermusic #friends #art #music #fun #summer #festival #acoustic #quintet #quartet #trio #wisconsin #excited #mpr

More details about our festival week next month! We are excited to return for season 2 of making great music in Duluth! #linkinbio #duluth #minnesota #twinports #dcmf #dvorak #frank #haydn #shostakovich #piano #violin #viola #cello #lakesuperior #weberhall #umd #chambermusic #friends #art #music #fun #summer #festival #acoustic #quintet #quartet #trio #wisconsin #excited #mpr

Reserve your seats for our main stage concert on August 17th! Click the link in our bio for more information!

Photo credit @matthiasmullin

Reserve your seats for our main stage concert on August 17th! Click the link in our bio for more information!

Photo credit @matthiasmullin

What are the Duluth Chamber Music Festival artists up to?

DCMF inaugural season artists Win Lee (violin) and Dane Johansen (cello) recently returned from a US tour with the Cleveland Orchestra. They kicked off the tour in NYC where they performed at Carnegie Hall and then made their way down to play concerts in various cities in Florida.

Dane explains the first photo: “Win and I recently performed Tchaikovsky’s Souvenir de Florence with colleagues from The Cleveland Orchestra. The concert took place in Miami where we found this amazing banyan tree. Banyan trees send shoots down to the ground which grow to become structural pillars that support the tree’s expanding canopy. We are proud to be part of the Duluth Chamber Music Festival and hope it continues to grow and extend its canopy over many hearts and minds, captivating and nurturing people through beautiful music!”

We absolutely cannot wait to welcome back Win and Dane to the second season of our festival this August! “I’m so excited for Duluth Chamber Music Festival!” Win recently told us. “Besides getting to play with some of my favorite musicians and friends, I’m looking forward to hang out in Duluth again with all of the wonderful people there!”

Photo 1: Dane and Win with their colleagues after performing Tchaikovsky’s Souvenir de Florence in Fisher Island, FL

Photo 2: Win and Dane rehearsing at Carnegie Hall, NYC

Photo 3: Win soaking up some nice breeze and view between concerts in Florida

What are the Duluth Chamber Music Festival artists up to?

DCMF inaugural season artists Win Lee (violin) and Dane Johansen (cello) recently returned from a US tour with the Cleveland Orchestra. They kicked off the tour in NYC where they performed at Carnegie Hall and then made their way down to play concerts in various cities in Florida.

Dane explains the first photo: “Win and I recently performed Tchaikovsky’s Souvenir de Florence with colleagues from The Cleveland Orchestra. The concert took place in Miami where we found this amazing banyan tree. Banyan trees send shoots down to the ground which grow to become structural pillars that support the tree’s expanding canopy. We are proud to be part of the Duluth Chamber Music Festival and hope it continues to grow and extend its canopy over many hearts and minds, captivating and nurturing people through beautiful music!”

We absolutely cannot wait to welcome back Win and Dane to the second season of our festival this August! “I’m so excited for Duluth Chamber Music Festival!” Win recently told us. “Besides getting to play with some of my favorite musicians and friends, I’m looking forward to hang out in Duluth again with all of the wonderful people there!”

Photo 1: Dane and Win with their colleagues after performing Tchaikovsky’s Souvenir de Florence in Fisher Island, FL

Photo 2: Win and Dane rehearsing at Carnegie Hall, NYC

Photo 3: Win soaking up some nice breeze and view between concerts in Florida

Wishing you a happy holiday season here from chilly Duluth!

As you digest your turkey leftovers, enjoy a few photos from around town, taken by our fearless DCMF Treasurer Betsy.

📷: Elizabeth Sellers Tabor, Duluth resident and DCMF board member
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#duluth #duluthmn #canalpark #lakesuperior #befromduluth

Wishing you a happy holiday season here from chilly Duluth!

As you digest your turkey leftovers, enjoy a few photos from around town, taken by our fearless DCMF Treasurer Betsy.

📷: Elizabeth Sellers Tabor, Duluth resident and DCMF board member
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#duluth #duluthmn #canalpark #lakesuperior #befromduluth

As a way to wish you all a happy Thanksgiving, enjoy a piece from our inaugural season concert! Here's Adam Birnbaum's "Moonbeams."

Adam's jazzy piece was inspired by a famous piano work by Debussy. Can you guess which one? (You'll hear a big hint near the end.)
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#duluthchambermusicfestival #dcmf #chambermusic #chambermusicfestival #debussy #birnbaum #pianoquartet #jazz #duluthminnesota #duluthmn #perfectduluthday #duluthmusic

As a way to wish you all a happy Thanksgiving, enjoy a piece from our inaugural season concert! Here's Adam Birnbaum's "Moonbeams."

Adam's jazzy piece was inspired by a famous piano work by Debussy. Can you guess which one? (You'll hear a big hint near the end.)
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#duluthchambermusicfestival #dcmf #chambermusic #chambermusicfestival #debussy #birnbaum #pianoquartet #jazz #duluthminnesota #duluthmn #perfectduluthday #duluthmusic

It's hard to pick a favorite spot in Duluth! We loved this stroll in Canal Park, but we had so many great memories at local spots, ranging from:

food (@lovecreamery, @newsceniccafe, @lakeaveduluth, @omc_bbq, @wholefoodscoop),

to drink (@ursa_minor_brewing, @duluthcider),

to parks (@canalpark, the Lakewalk, Rose Garden),

to places we performed (@essentiahealth, Weber Music Hall @umnduluth),

and other fun spots! (shout out to @zenithbookstore)

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#duluthchambermusicfestival #dcmf #chambermusic #chambermusicfestival #duluthminnesota #duluthmn #duluth #destinationduluth #visitduluth #duluthmusic #canalpark

It's hard to pick a favorite spot in Duluth! We loved this stroll in Canal Park, but we had so many great memories at local spots, ranging from:

food (@lovecreamery, @newsceniccafe, @lakeaveduluth, @omc_bbq, @wholefoodscoop),

to drink (@ursa_minor_brewing, @duluthcider),

to parks (@canalpark, the Lakewalk, Rose Garden),

to places we performed (@essentiahealth, Weber Music Hall @umnduluth),

and other fun spots! (shout out to @zenithbookstore)

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We want to send a special thanks to Don Schraufnagel, Facility Manager and Technical Director at Weber Music Hall, where we performed Thursday night. We’re grateful for his exceptional support. From booking, to rehearsal, to concert, to follow-up, Don brought energy, clarity, and thoroughness to every step.

If you've only met Don at Weber Hall, you may not know he leads a rich musical life beyond its walls.

Don has performed music throughout his life—both vocal and instrumental. He started professionally at the age of 16, and working with a talent agent, played original and rock music from 1971 to 1975. His focus then shifted to folk music, which culminated with a performance of an original composition at the inaugural ball of Wisconsin Governor Tony Earl in 1980.

He then helped build a retail music venture, Great Northern Music Centers Inc., to a three-store operation in Ashland, Superior Wisconsin, and Duluth Minnesota that included a sound company, music school, and recording studio.

Today, Don remains active as a Sound Engineer, and over the years has worked for: Doc Severinson, Pam Tillis, Marvin Hamlisch, B. J. Thomas, Robin Eubanks, Joey DeFrancesco, SCTV, Vice President Walter Mondale and Governor Rudy Perpich.

To read Don’s full bio, see: https://cahss.d.umn.edu/faculty-staff/don-schraufnagel

Enjoy this photo of Don performing at Wussow’s in Duluth.
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#duluthchambermusicfestival #dcmf #chambermusic #chambermusicfestival #umd #webermusichall #weberhall #duluthminnesota #duluthmn #duluth #destinationduluth #visitduluth #perfectduluthday #DuluthSummer2022 #duluthmusic #minnesotaart #lakesuperior

We want to send a special thanks to Don Schraufnagel, Facility Manager and Technical Director at Weber Music Hall, where we performed Thursday night. We’re grateful for his exceptional support. From booking, to rehearsal, to concert, to follow-up, Don brought energy, clarity, and thoroughness to every step.

If you've only met Don at Weber Hall, you may not know he leads a rich musical life beyond its walls.

Don has performed music throughout his life—both vocal and instrumental. He started professionally at the age of 16, and working with a talent agent, played original and rock music from 1971 to 1975. His focus then shifted to folk music, which culminated with a performance of an original composition at the inaugural ball of Wisconsin Governor Tony Earl in 1980.

He then helped build a retail music venture, Great Northern Music Centers Inc., to a three-store operation in Ashland, Superior Wisconsin, and Duluth Minnesota that included a sound company, music school, and recording studio.

Today, Don remains active as a Sound Engineer, and over the years has worked for: Doc Severinson, Pam Tillis, Marvin Hamlisch, B. J. Thomas, Robin Eubanks, Joey DeFrancesco, SCTV, Vice President Walter Mondale and Governor Rudy Perpich.

To read Don’s full bio, see: https://cahss.d.umn.edu/faculty-staff/don-schraufnagel

Enjoy this photo of Don performing at Wussow’s in Duluth.
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#duluthchambermusicfestival #dcmf #chambermusic #chambermusicfestival #umd #webermusichall #weberhall #duluthminnesota #duluthmn #duluth #destinationduluth #visitduluth #perfectduluthday #DuluthSummer2022 #duluthmusic #minnesotaart #lakesuperior

We were thrilled to be able to share our performance with so many people on Thursday night. The energy in the hall felt electric—thank you to everyone for bringing a part of it!

📸 credit @photodrock
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#duluthchambermusicfestival #dcmf #chambermusic #chambermusicfestival #umd #webermusichall #weberhall #duluthminnesota #duluthmn #duluth #destinationduluth #visitduluth #perfectduluthday #DuluthSummer2022 #duluthmusic #minnesotaart #lakesuperior

We were thrilled to be able to share our performance with so many people on Thursday night. The energy in the hall felt electric—thank you to everyone for bringing a part of it!

📸 credit @photodrock
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#duluthchambermusicfestival #dcmf #chambermusic #chambermusicfestival #umd #webermusichall #weberhall #duluthminnesota #duluthmn #duluth #destinationduluth #visitduluth #perfectduluthday #DuluthSummer2022 #duluthmusic #minnesotaart #lakesuperior

From our community concerts at Essentia Health on Tuesday: a morsel of the Dohnanyi Serenade that we’ll be performing tonight!
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#duluthchambermusicfestival #dcmf #chambermusic #chambermusicfestival #essentia #essentiahealth #dohnanyi #dohnanyiserenade #duluthminnesota #duluthmn #duluth #destinationduluth #visitduluth #perfectduluthday #DuluthSummer2022 #duluthmusic #minnesotaart #lakesuperior

From our community concerts at Essentia Health on Tuesday: a morsel of the Dohnanyi Serenade that we’ll be performing tonight!
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#duluthchambermusicfestival #dcmf #chambermusic #chambermusicfestival #essentia #essentiahealth #dohnanyi #dohnanyiserenade #duluthminnesota #duluthmn #duluth #destinationduluth #visitduluth #perfectduluthday #DuluthSummer2022 #duluthmusic #minnesotaart #lakesuperior

Save the date—tomorrow evening! If you can't make it in person, catch our mainstage concert tomorrow on livestream, at: https://bit.ly/dcmf-concert-2022

If you want to see it in person, check out the link in our bio for tickets!
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Save the date—tomorrow evening! If you can't make it in person, catch our mainstage concert tomorrow on livestream, at: https://bit.ly/dcmf-concert-2022

If you want to see it in person, check out the link in our bio for tickets!
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#duluthchambermusicfestival #dcmf #chambermusic #chambermusicfestival #livestream #duluthminnesota #duluthmn #duluth #duluthmusic #minnesotaart #lakesuperior

Yesterday we performed two community concerts at Essentia Health. Special thanks to Stacey Jutila for helping arrange the event, including arranging for the music to be broadcast to patients throughout the hospital! We were gratified for the opportunity to share music we love with the community.
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#duluthchambermusicfestival #dcmf #chambermusic #chambermusicfestival #essentia #essentiahealth #duluthminnesota #duluthmn #duluth #destinationduluth #visitduluth #perfectduluthday #DuluthSummer2022 #duluthmusic #minnesotaart #lakesuperior

Yesterday we performed two community concerts at Essentia Health. Special thanks to Stacey Jutila for helping arrange the event, including arranging for the music to be broadcast to patients throughout the hospital! We were gratified for the opportunity to share music we love with the community.
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#duluthchambermusicfestival #dcmf #chambermusic #chambermusicfestival #essentia #essentiahealth #duluthminnesota #duluthmn #duluth #destinationduluth #visitduluth #perfectduluthday #DuluthSummer2022 #duluthmusic #minnesotaart #lakesuperior

As we gear up for our mainstage concert on Aug 18 (link in our bio), we'd like to highlight our wonderful host city, Duluth, Minnesota. Duluth sits on the North Shore of Lake Superior, a region with great natural beauty in its cliffs, forests, and beaches.

Here's a photo taken by local photographer @matthiasmullin of the cliffs of the North Shore, titled "Water Like Lava."

From Matthias: "If you look closely you will see a kayaker right next to the cliff face. This was fellow photographer @samantha_lindberg who was also out capturing this explosive sunrise that morning. We had no idea the other one was there and were able to connect the dots later!"
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As we gear up for our mainstage concert on Aug 18 (link in our bio), we'd like to highlight our wonderful host city, Duluth, Minnesota. Duluth sits on the North Shore of Lake Superior, a region with great natural beauty in its cliffs, forests, and beaches.

Here's a photo taken by local photographer @matthiasmullin of the cliffs of the North Shore, titled "Water Like Lava."

From Matthias: "If you look closely you will see a kayaker right next to the cliff face. This was fellow photographer @samantha_lindberg who was also out capturing this explosive sunrise that morning. We had no idea the other one was there and were able to connect the dots later!"
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Meet violist Matt Young! Matt is a founding member of the Duluth Chamber Music Festival, and co-artistic director alongside Sayaka Tanikawa. (See the link in our bio for tickets to the inaugural concert!)

"I spend as much time as I can in Duluth! My first job out of school was 7 years playing in the Minnesota Orchestra, and we came and played in Duluth. A close friend from when I lived in Minneapolis now lives and works in Duluth. Another festival board member who was a friend and classmate in music school now lives in Duluth too, and I had the honor of playing at her wedding last summer. I have always loved the time I get to spend here."

Photos: "One of my favorite things about living on the West Coast now is the access to coastal hikes, like this one on Mount Tamalpais less than 30 minutes from my home in San Francisco. I have probably done this hike 50 times. It's the perfect hike to show visitors because you get ocean, sunny hills, redwood forests, shaded glens, a bit of cardio, plus an excuse to stop at the amazing Puerto Rican restaurant in Mill Valley, Sol Food."

To read Matt's bio, visit https://duluthchambermusicfestival.org/2022-artists
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Meet violist Matt Young! Matt is a founding member of the Duluth Chamber Music Festival, and co-artistic director alongside Sayaka Tanikawa. (See the link in our bio for tickets to the inaugural concert!)

"I spend as much time as I can in Duluth! My first job out of school was 7 years playing in the Minnesota Orchestra, and we came and played in Duluth. A close friend from when I lived in Minneapolis now lives and works in Duluth. Another festival board member who was a friend and classmate in music school now lives in Duluth too, and I had the honor of playing at her wedding last summer. I have always loved the time I get to spend here."

Photos: "One of my favorite things about living on the West Coast now is the access to coastal hikes, like this one on Mount Tamalpais less than 30 minutes from my home in San Francisco. I have probably done this hike 50 times. It's the perfect hike to show visitors because you get ocean, sunny hills, redwood forests, shaded glens, a bit of cardio, plus an excuse to stop at the amazing Puerto Rican restaurant in Mill Valley, Sol Food."

To read Matt's bio, visit https://duluthchambermusicfestival.org/2022-artists
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In addition to the musicians you'll hear on stage (see link in our bio), there are musicians on our team. We're also proud to have a team with roots in Duluth.

Meet Joanne Piper-Maurer, DCMF Board member and Duluthian!

Joanne was raised in Duluth and has called Duluth home for 50+ years. Her musical passion began in Canada as a young piano student and she completed a Bachelor of Music at University of Minnesota Duluth with a Piano Pedagogy emphasis and minors in Flute, Organ, and History. After teaching piano and flute for several years, she changed directions to study law at William Mitchell College of Law (now Mitchell Hamline). Recently, she retired from the Duluth City Attorney’s Office.

You can get to know Joanne, an avid reader, by perusing her bookshelf. You will find among her books: "The Visible and Invisible in Pianoforte Technique by Tobias Matthay"; "Bass Guitar for Dummies"; several knitting and crocheting books (and so much yarn!); "Cheesecake Extraordinaire"; and "Gentle Hikes of Minnesota’s North Shore."

Photos: For its five year run, Joanne played electric bass in the rock and blues band "The GRRRL Band". Here's a photo from a performance at Bayfront Festival Park in Duluth. In the winter, look for Joanne on the ski slopes.
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In addition to the musicians you'll hear on stage (see link in our bio), there are musicians on our team. We're also proud to have a team with roots in Duluth.

Meet Joanne Piper-Maurer, DCMF Board member and Duluthian!

Joanne was raised in Duluth and has called Duluth home for 50+ years. Her musical passion began in Canada as a young piano student and she completed a Bachelor of Music at University of Minnesota Duluth with a Piano Pedagogy emphasis and minors in Flute, Organ, and History. After teaching piano and flute for several years, she changed directions to study law at William Mitchell College of Law (now Mitchell Hamline). Recently, she retired from the Duluth City Attorney’s Office.

You can get to know Joanne, an avid reader, by perusing her bookshelf. You will find among her books: "The Visible and Invisible in Pianoforte Technique by Tobias Matthay"; "Bass Guitar for Dummies"; several knitting and crocheting books (and so much yarn!); "Cheesecake Extraordinaire"; and "Gentle Hikes of Minnesota’s North Shore."

Photos: For its five year run, Joanne played electric bass in the rock and blues band "The GRRRL Band". Here's a photo from a performance at Bayfront Festival Park in Duluth. In the winter, look for Joanne on the ski slopes.
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This year's mainstage concert features Debussy's "Clair de lune" alongside Adam Birnbaum's "Moonbeams." For us, the two works reflect magical evenings in Duluth when the sky is clear and the moon dances gently on Lake Superior.

Birnbaum's "Moonbeams" is a musical homage to Claude Debussy's famous "Clair de lune" ("Moonlight" in French). Birnbaum's composition takes the theme of Debussy's opus while adding elements of jazz harmony and rhythm, as well as improvisational flourishes.

More about Birnbaum—a multi talented jazz pianist, composer, and arranger—at his website: www.adambirnbaum.com/bio

See the link in our bio for tickets to the concert!
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This year's mainstage concert features Debussy's "Clair de lune" alongside Adam Birnbaum's "Moonbeams." For us, the two works reflect magical evenings in Duluth when the sky is clear and the moon dances gently on Lake Superior.

Birnbaum's "Moonbeams" is a musical homage to Claude Debussy's famous "Clair de lune" ("Moonlight" in French). Birnbaum's composition takes the theme of Debussy's opus while adding elements of jazz harmony and rhythm, as well as improvisational flourishes.

More about Birnbaum—a multi talented jazz pianist, composer, and arranger—at his website: www.adambirnbaum.com/bio

See the link in our bio for tickets to the concert!
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Look out for our poster around town! We can't wait to see you at the show. See the link in our bio for tickets.

Fun fact: we got this poster printed at Duluth's own @advprintduluth.
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Look out for our poster around town! We can't wait to see you at the show. See the link in our bio for tickets.

Fun fact: we got this poster printed at Duluth's own @advprintduluth.
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As we gear up for our mainstage concert on Aug 18 (link in our bio), we’d like to highlight our wonderful host city: Duluth, Minnesota.

Here’s a photo taken by local photographer @matthiasmullin of the cliffs of the North Shore. It's titled "Cliff Hanger"—can you guess why?

From Matthias: "This was taken when I was first getting to know the North Shore. I hiked out to these cliffs a couple times a week because I was so drawn to them. I happened to catch a stranger sitting out on the edge of the cliff this morning and captured the moment. The moon and colorful sunrise just tied it all together!"
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As we gear up for our mainstage concert on Aug 18 (link in our bio), we’d like to highlight our wonderful host city: Duluth, Minnesota.

Here’s a photo taken by local photographer @matthiasmullin of the cliffs of the North Shore. It's titled "Cliff Hanger"—can you guess why?

From Matthias: "This was taken when I was first getting to know the North Shore. I hiked out to these cliffs a couple times a week because I was so drawn to them. I happened to catch a stranger sitting out on the edge of the cliff this morning and captured the moment. The moon and colorful sunrise just tied it all together!"
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As we gear up for our mainstage concert on Aug 18 (link in our bio), we're introducing the artists you'll get to hear.

Meet violist Jonathan Vinocour!

Jonathan is Principal Violist at the San Francisco Symphony, as well as an active chamber musician and soloist. (To read Jonathan’s bio, visit https://duluthchambermusicfestival.org/2022-artists)

Photos: One of Jonathan’s big hobbies is biking. He also has a seven year son he loves to spend time with. Here is Jonathan looking exhausted after some intense crafting with his son, and also after his son "did his makeup."
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As we gear up for our mainstage concert on Aug 18 (link in our bio), we're introducing the artists you'll get to hear.

Meet violist Jonathan Vinocour!

Jonathan is Principal Violist at the San Francisco Symphony, as well as an active chamber musician and soloist. (To read Jonathan’s bio, visit https://duluthchambermusicfestival.org/2022-artists)

Photos: One of Jonathan’s big hobbies is biking. He also has a seven year son he loves to spend time with. Here is Jonathan looking exhausted after some intense crafting with his son, and also after his son "did his makeup."
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As we gear up for our mainstage concert on Aug 18 (link in our bio), we'll be introducing the artists you'll get to hear.

Meet pianist Sayaka Tanikawa! Sayaka is one of the founding members of the Duluth Chamber Music Festival.

"Duluth holds a special place in my heart for so many reasons, but over many years this city has become a gathering place with dear friends. Matt Young, my longtime chamber music partner [and San Francisco Symphony violist], and I now live on the opposite coasts of the US. A few times a year, we would fly to Duluth—a halfway point for us—to gather with our friends who have settled here. There are many things we enjoy in Duluth, from sailing on Lake Superior to spontaneous music-making—sometimes with/for a small group of friends. From there, the festival idea was born."

Sayaka has many diverse interests outside of music, including visual arts, which she majored in at Columbia University. (Her senior thesis was on the making and marketing of early Netherlandish painting.)

Photo: Sayaka in front of a Dan Flavin sculpture at DIA: Beacon in upstate NY, shot by a talented photographer friend @mariagraziafacciolaphotography

"German Romantic composer Robert Schumann once remarked that all of the arts are the same, only the materials differ, and he said that he learned as much about music from his literary idols like ETA Hoffman as he did from J.S. Bach. I also feel the same way! I’m fascinated by the endless possibilities of human expression, be it visual arts, literature, music or food."

To read Sayaka’s bio, visit https://duluthchambermusicfestival.org/2022-artists
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As we gear up for our mainstage concert on Aug 18 (link in our bio), we'll be introducing the artists you'll get to hear.

Meet pianist Sayaka Tanikawa! Sayaka is one of the founding members of the Duluth Chamber Music Festival.

"Duluth holds a special place in my heart for so many reasons, but over many years this city has become a gathering place with dear friends. Matt Young, my longtime chamber music partner [and San Francisco Symphony violist], and I now live on the opposite coasts of the US. A few times a year, we would fly to Duluth—a halfway point for us—to gather with our friends who have settled here. There are many things we enjoy in Duluth, from sailing on Lake Superior to spontaneous music-making—sometimes with/for a small group of friends. From there, the festival idea was born."

Sayaka has many diverse interests outside of music, including visual arts, which she majored in at Columbia University. (Her senior thesis was on the making and marketing of early Netherlandish painting.)

Photo: Sayaka in front of a Dan Flavin sculpture at DIA: Beacon in upstate NY, shot by a talented photographer friend @mariagraziafacciolaphotography

"German Romantic composer Robert Schumann once remarked that all of the arts are the same, only the materials differ, and he said that he learned as much about music from his literary idols like ETA Hoffman as he did from J.S. Bach. I also feel the same way! I’m fascinated by the endless possibilities of human expression, be it visual arts, literature, music or food."

To read Sayaka’s bio, visit https://duluthchambermusicfestival.org/2022-artists
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As we gear up for our mainstage concert on Aug 18 (link in our bio), we'll be introducing the artists you'll get to hear.

Meet violinist Yun-Ting Lee! Among friends, he goes by his nickname Win.

"I'm so excited to come to Duluth to play chamber music with friends! Music has always been my connection to Minnesota. I first visited Minneapolis when I was 14 for a competition, and I remember being in awe of how big the Mall of America was! In 2012, I won an audition with the Minnesota Orchestra, and since then I’ve had the pleasure of visiting and performing music in the state. I'm so grateful to be able to continue my relationship with this beautiful place. The program is so exciting and it will be a highlight of my summer!"

Photo: Win and his husband Josh Harris. "This is one of my favorite photos from our wedding. I chose this picture because it was such a wonderful day, and we are coming up on our 4th wedding anniversary! I feel lucky to be with such a fantastic person and I'm looking forward to all the adventures we have ahead." Fun fact: this photo was featured in the 2019 spring/summer issue of 'The Knot Ohio' magazine.

To read Win’s bio, visit https://duluthchambermusicfestival.org/2022-artists
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As we gear up for our mainstage concert on Aug 18 (link in our bio), we'll be introducing the artists you'll get to hear.

Meet violinist Yun-Ting Lee! Among friends, he goes by his nickname Win.

"I'm so excited to come to Duluth to play chamber music with friends! Music has always been my connection to Minnesota. I first visited Minneapolis when I was 14 for a competition, and I remember being in awe of how big the Mall of America was! In 2012, I won an audition with the Minnesota Orchestra, and since then I’ve had the pleasure of visiting and performing music in the state. I'm so grateful to be able to continue my relationship with this beautiful place. The program is so exciting and it will be a highlight of my summer!"

Photo: Win and his husband Josh Harris. "This is one of my favorite photos from our wedding. I chose this picture because it was such a wonderful day, and we are coming up on our 4th wedding anniversary! I feel lucky to be with such a fantastic person and I'm looking forward to all the adventures we have ahead." Fun fact: this photo was featured in the 2019 spring/summer issue of 'The Knot Ohio' magazine.

To read Win’s bio, visit https://duluthchambermusicfestival.org/2022-artists
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As we gear up for our mainstage concert on Aug 18 (link in our bio), we'll be introducing the artists you'll get to hear.

Meet cellist Dane Johansen!

Dane is a member of the Cleveland Orchestra, as well as a decorated chamber musician and soloist. (To read Dane's bio, visit https://duluthchambermusicfestival.org/2022-artists)

Photo: Dane is featured in a documentary called Strangers on the Earth, about his performance of the Bach Cello Suites along the Camino de Santiago. "In 2014 I walked 600 miles of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route across Spain, performing 36 concerts in churches along the way. This photo was taken during an outdoor performance in Astorga, one of the only outdoor performances I gave during my journey. The church had a strict policy of only allowing music written for the Catholic Church to be played inside! They graciously let us present in their beautiful courtyard."

The film was presented internationally at film festivals and is available on iTunes. See the trailer here: https://youtu.be/k-E41Hc0lkg
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As we gear up for our mainstage concert on Aug 18 (link in our bio), we'll be introducing the artists you'll get to hear.

Meet cellist Dane Johansen!

Dane is a member of the Cleveland Orchestra, as well as a decorated chamber musician and soloist. (To read Dane's bio, visit https://duluthchambermusicfestival.org/2022-artists)

Photo: Dane is featured in a documentary called Strangers on the Earth, about his performance of the Bach Cello Suites along the Camino de Santiago. "In 2014 I walked 600 miles of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route across Spain, performing 36 concerts in churches along the way. This photo was taken during an outdoor performance in Astorga, one of the only outdoor performances I gave during my journey. The church had a strict policy of only allowing music written for the Catholic Church to be played inside! They graciously let us present in their beautiful courtyard."

The film was presented internationally at film festivals and is available on iTunes. See the trailer here: https://youtu.be/k-E41Hc0lkg
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