2025 SEASON
SCHEDULE
Cherish legendary masterworks and discover new works through the joyous spirit and the dedication to excellence of the LGMF community.
June 8-19, 2025
Stay tuned for updates!
MON, AUG 5
VICTORIAN TEA
TIME & LOCATION
3:00PM – 5:00PM
The Carriage House, 48 Canada Street, Lake George, NY
Join us as we recapture the romance of the days of Lake George’s Gilded Age, and enjoy a gathering that is both elegant and fun! Our Victorian Tea Party will have an emphasis on presentation, conversation, and music. Sponsored by the Lake George Music Festival Guild.
OPEN REHEARSALS
FREE EVENTS
Get to see firsthand and up close how our musicians rehearse and prepare for concerts.
LAKE GEORGE PUBLIC LIRARY
AUG 12, 2:30PM – 3:30PM
AUG 13, 3:00PM – 4:00PM
AUG 14, 2:00PM – 4:00PM
AUG 15, 2:30PM – 3:30PM
AUG 17, 1:00PM – 2:00PM
AUG 20, 2:00PM – 3:00PM
CARRIAGE HOUSE
Symphony Orchestra Rehearsal
AUG 13, 10:00AM – 12:00PM
AUG 20, 10:00AM – 12:00PM
AUG 21, 10:00AM – 12:00PM
MASTERCLASS SERIES
FREE EVENTS
TIME & LOCATION
The Carriage House, 48 Canada Street, Lake George, NY
Master classes are dedicated, public teaching sessions designed to broaden knowledge and share experience between a subject expert and students. The masterclass format works exceptionally well in the field of music, because it enables students to refine certain elements of their craft under the guidance of seasoned artists, be it interpreting a particular piece or honing a specific technique. Join LGMF guest artists and staff throughout the festival for this exciting educational series. All LGMF Master classes are held at the Carriage House unless otherwise noted.
AUG 13, 2:00PM – 3:00PM with Marc Webster, LGMF Recording Engineer
AUG 15, 2:00PM – 4:00PM with Solomiya Ivakhiv, Violin
AUG 16, 2:00PM – 4:00PM with Ji Hye Jung, Percussion
AUG 17, 2:00PM – 4:00PM with Scott Hartman, Trombone
AUG 20, 2:00PM – 4:00PM with Henry Kramer, Piano
AUG 21, 2:00PM – 4:30PM with Roger Kalia, Conducting
WED, AUG 14
FESTIVAL FELLOW ORCHESTRA
feat. guest composer, Jessie Montgomery
TIME & LOCATION
7:30PM – 9:30PM
The Carriage House, 48 Canada Street, Lake George, NY
Experience the Lake George Music Festival Fellow Orchestra performing classical favorites and a new work "Starburst" by Grammy award winning guest composer Jessie Montgomery. Roger Kalia conducts.
-Jessie Montgomery, Starburst
-Mozart, Overture to the Marriage of Figaro
-Grieg, In the Hall of the Mountain King
-Brahms, Hungarian Dance No. 5
-Dvorak, “Largo” from Symphony No. 9
-Peter Gregson, "Main Theme” from A Little Chaos (2014)
-Sibelius, 4th movement from Symphony No. 2
THU, AUG 15
CHAMBER MUSIC
feat. guest artist, Solomiya Ivakhiv
TIME & LOCATION
7:30PM – 9:30PM
The Carriage House, 48 Canada Street, Lake George, NY
Experience the LGMF Fellows and Mentors performing classical masterworks along with guest violinist Solomiya Ivakhiv. Barbora Kolarova, Artistic Director.
-Vignettes, James M. Stephenson
-Quartet for four violins, Grazyna Bacewicz
-Mariel, Osvaldo Golijov
-Quintet for Piano and Winds in Eb Major, K. 452, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
-Three pieces for brass quintet, Ludwig Wilhelm Maurer
-Piano Quintet in F minor, Op.14, César Franck
FRI, AUG 16
CHAMBER MUSIC
feat. two world premiere performances
TIME & LOCATION
7:30PM – 9:30PM
The Carriage House, 48 Canada Street, Lake George, NY
Experience the LGMF Fellows and Mentors performing classical masterworks and two world premiere performances by Ben Rosenblum and Randal Despommier. Barbora Kolarova, Artistic Director. Sponsored by Joan Levine and Jonah Berman.
-About Escher, Mario Carro
-Trio for Trumpet, Trombone and Piano, Jean- Michel Damase
-Adrian's Atlas, Randal Despommier (world premiere performance)
-Alea Astrorum, Ben Rosenblum (world premiere performance)
-Wind Quintet No.1, Jean Francaix
-Piano Quartet No. 3 in C minor, Op.60, J. Brahms
SAT, AUG 17
CHAMBER MUSIC
feat. guest artist, Scott Hartman
TIME & LOCATION
7:30PM – 9:30PM
The Carriage House, 48 Canada Street, Lake George, NY
Experience the LGMF Fellows and Mentors performing classical masterworks along with guest trombonist Scott Hartman. Barbora Kolarova, Artistic Director.
-Through the Looking Glass, Steven Snowden
-Christus Factus est, Anton Bruckner
-Shell, Emma O'Halloran
-Aria and Dance, Thom Ritter George
-Piano Quintet No. 1, Grazyna Bacewicz
-Kembang Suling, Gareth Farr
-Trio for Harp, Violin, and Cello, Henriette Renié
SUN, AUG 18
PIANO MANIA!
TIME & LOCATION
1:00PM – 3:00PM
The Carriage House, 48 Canada Street, Lake George, NY
A festival favorite returns! A fun afternoon program of solo, two hand, and even 8 hand piano selections. Featuring piano mentor Sun-A Park and piano fellows.
Repertoire to include music by Gershwin, Mozart, Prokofiev, Schubert, Mendelssohn, Chopin, Barber, and more!
MON, AUG 19
LGMF "UNCORKED" GALA
TIME & LOCATION
5:30PM – 8:30PM
Lake George Club, 4000 Lake Shore Drive, Diamond Point, NY
You asked, we delivered – festival favorite, the LGMF "Uncorked" gala returns!
Choose from a Standard Ticket – which includes wine and cheese tastings, one glass of wine, a full buffet dinner + coffee/dessert, and a performance featuring legendary clarinetist David Shiffrin – or increase your level of support for our student musicians by purchasing an Honorary Committee ticket. Learn more and purchase at the links below.
-And legions will rise, Kevin Puts
-Trio for Flute, Clarinet and Harp, Op.598, Howard Blake
-Wind Quartet, Jean Francaix
-Pastorales de Noel, André Jolivet
-Clarinet Quintet in A Major, K.581, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
TUE, AUG 20
HAPPY HOUR
with Conductor Roger Kalia
TIME & LOCATION
5:00PM – 6:00PM
Tankard Tavern at Fort William Henry Hotel, 48 Canada Street, Lake George, NY
Join Maestro Roger Kalia as he discusses this season's orchestral repertoire. Cash bar available.
FREE EVENT
WED, AUG 21
CHAMBER MUSIC
feat. guest artist, Henry Kramer
TIME & LOCATION
7:30PM – 9:30PM
The Carriage House, 48 Canada Street, Lake George, NY
Experience the LGMF Fellows and Mentors performing classical masterworks along with guest pianist Henry Kramer. Barbora Kolarova, Artistic Director.
-Table Talk, Alyssa Weinberg
-Four Sketches, Anthony Plog
-Quintet, Op.42, Zdeněk Fibich
-"Ignition for oboe and tam-tam" from the opera Angel's Bone, Du Yun
-Piano Quintet in A Major, D.667, Franz Schubert
THU, AUG 22
GRAND FINALE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
TIME & LOCATION
7:30PM – 9:30PM
The Carriage House, 48 Canada Street, Lake George, NY
The grand finale performance of the Lake George Music Festival Symphony Orchestra, featuring Henry Kramer, pianist. Roger Kalia conducts. Sponsored by Capital Gate Insurance.
-Carlos Simon, The Block
-Rachmaninoff, Piano Concerto No.2, Henry Kramer, Piano
-Tchaikovsky, Symphony No.4
SUN, AUG 11
OPENING RECEPTION & PERFORMANCE
TIME & LOCATION
7:30PM – 9:30PM
The Carriage House, 48 Canada Street, Lake George, NY
Join us as we kick off the 2024 season with opening remarks by festival founders and a performance by pianist Sun-A Park, violinist and Artistic Director Barbora Kolarova, and other festival musicians. Ticket prices include light Hors d'oeuvres, cash bar, and the performance. Repertoire available to view by clicking "buy tickets" below.
THU, AUG 22
COMPOSER'S INSTITUTE FINAL PERFORMANCE
feat. guest ensemble, The Rhythm Method
TIME & LOCATION
2:00PM – 4:00PM
The Carriage House, 48 Canada Street, Lake George, NY
Come and hear 10 world premiere performances by the Lake George Music Festival Composer's Institute Fellows. Performed by the Rhythm Method String Quartet. Alyssa Weinberg, Composer's Institute Director.
TUE, AUG 20
CHAMBER MUSIC
feat. guest composer, Juri Seo
TIME & LOCATION
7:30PM – 9:30PM
The Carriage House, 48 Canada Street, Lake George, NY
Experience the LGMF Fellows and Mentors performing classical masterworks along with guest composer Juri Seo. Barbora Kolarova, Artistic Director.
-Shui, Juri Seo
-Deux Berceuses, Fernande Decruck
-Piano Trio No. 1, Op. 49, Felix Mendelssohn
-Bell Patterns, Victor Caccese
-Khamasin, Emmanuel Séjourné
-Piano Quintet No.1, Op.30, Louise Farrenc
