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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!

Maximize your Lake George Music Festival experience with a Full Season Pass, pick and choose with a 3-Day Pass, and upgrade with a VIP Parking Pass!

We are pleased to once again present our summer concerts at the Carriage House at Fort William Henry. Click to learn more about this historic venue.

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.

Tables set at the Carriage House in anticipation of the annual Victorian Tea event

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

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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

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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

Portrait of LGMF guest composer, Jessie Montgomery

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 

Portrait of LGMF guest artist, Solomiya Ivakhiv

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

LGMF chamber performance at the Carriage House

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

Portrait of LGMF guest artist, Scott Hartman

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!

Closeup of an LGMF musician at a piano

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

Entrance of the Lake George Club

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

Portrait of LGMF guest artist, Henry Kramer

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​

The LGMF Symphony Orchestra performs

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. 

LGMF Artistic Director and violinist, Barbora Kolářová, addresses the audience

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

Portrait of LGMF guest composer, Juri Seo
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