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, JUN 2
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.
"COMPOSER'S INSTITUTE" BENEFIT CONCERT
MARCH 29TH, 6:00PM
GREENWICH HOUSE MUSIC SCHOOL, 46 BARROW STREET, NEW YORK, NY
Join us for a special benefit concert in support of our Composer's Institute.
Proceeds will help us maintain a scholarship fund for Composers Institute participants, ensuring we remain competitive as one of the top young composer training programs in the country. Your ticket purchase or donation is essential in making our festival as accessible, equitable and inclusive as possible. The Lake George Music Festival has always centered new music in its programming and mission, and the presence of the Composers Institute reinforces, invigorates and enhances this central pillar of the festival.
The performance will feature 3 of our outstanding composer alumni. The Rhythm Method, our resident quartet since the Institute’s founding, will be performing works by Che Buford, Justine Leichtling, and Murphy Severtson - all pieces written for and originally premiered at LGMF!
Ticket prices include the performance, a talk by Institute director Alyssa Weinberg, and testimonials from young artists who have flourished thanks to the program’s mentorship, scholarships, and resources. The event will be fully catered with delicious food and fine wine. Only 70 tickets will be sold, so please don't delay in your purchase!
Reflecting on the first 5 years of the Composers Institute, I am truly blown away by the growth of the program, strength of community we’ve developed, and the groundbreaking new works that have been brought to life. Since our first season in 2020, we have now welcomed a total of 50 young composers from top conservatories around the country - everywhere from Juilliard, Curtis, and Peabody to USC, Northwestern and Michigan - to join our Lake George family and support their journey as emerging and essential voices in our field. Year after year I am blown away by the warmth, openness, curiosity, and generosity of the cohort, and find myself humbled and inspired by the originality and inventiveness of the work being created by these astonishing young composers.
I am thrilled to be able to feature 3 of our outstanding alumni at this event. The Rhythm Method, our resident quartet since the Institute’s founding, will be performing works by Che Buford, Justine Leichtling, and Murphy Severtson - all pieces written for and originally premiered at LGMF!
Your ticket helps us maintain a scholarship fund for Composers Institute participants, ensuring we remain competitive as one of the top young composer training programs in the country, and essential to our ability to make our festival as accessible, equitable and inclusive as possible. The Lake George Music Festival has always centered new music in its programming and mission, and the presence of the Composers Institute reinforces, invigorates and enhances this central pillar of the festival.
I invite you to purchase a ticket or make a donation; directly supporting the next generation of young voices and ensuring that the Composers Institute remains a thriving program within the LGMF community!
-Alyssa Weinberg, Director, Composer's Institute
ABOUT THE INSTITUTE
The Composers Institute at the Lake George Music Festival brings together some of the most promising young composers from across the country for a week of study and creative exchange. Under the mentorship of composer and Director Alyssa Weinberg, students attend seminars, masterclass and private lessons, while being able to participate in the vibrant musical and social life of the Lake George Music Festival.
Each year our composers write new string quartets to be workshopped and premiered by faculty ensemble-in-residence The Rhythm Method, hailed as “fierce, fearless, and virtuosic” and “unapologetically stylistically omnivorous and versatile.” We’ve welcomed some of the most sought after composers in the field to be in residence at the Institute, providing masterclasses and mentorship to our students and sharing their music with the festival community. Recent guests have included David Ludwig, Jessie Montgomery, Juri Seo, and Nina C. Young, and in 2025 we’ll be joined by Amy Beth Kirsten and Donnacha Dennehy.
OPEN REHEARSALS
FREE EVENTS
Get to see firsthand and up close how our musicians rehearse and prepare for concerts.
CARRIAGE HOUSE
LAKE GEORGE PUBLIC LIBRARY
COURTHOUSE MUSEUM
AUG 9 - 10, time TBA
WED, JUN 11
OPENING RECEPTION & PERFORMANCE
TIME & LOCATION
7:00PM – 9:00PM
The Carriage House, 48 Canada Street, Lake George, NY
Repertoire will highlight new compositions and traditional masterworks performed by the festival’s diverse roster of established professionals and emerging artists. Program to feature Copland’s “Appalachian Spring.” Roger Kalia conducts. Tickets: $20 online in advance or at the door.
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, JUN 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, JUN 12
CHAMBER MUSIC
TIME & LOCATION
7:00PM – 9:00PM
The Carriage House, 48 Canada Street, Lake George, NY
Repertoire will highlight new compositions and traditional masterworks performed by the festival’s diverse roster of established professionals and emerging artists. Repertoire TBA. Tickets: $20 online in advance or at the door.
SUN, JUN 15
PIANO MANIA!
TIME & LOCATION
2:00PM – 4:00PM
The Carriage House, 48 Canada Street, Lake George, NY
A festival favorite returns! Piano Mania is a thrilling celebration of classical piano! Enjoy masterful solos, virtuosic duets, and even some special 8 hand works. Showcasing the LGMF pianists playing timeless works from Bach to Rachmaninoff. Tickets: $20 online in advance or at the door
MON, JUN 16
LGMF “UNCORKED” GALA
TIME & LOCATION
5:00PM – 9:00PM
The Carriage House, 48 Canada Street, Lake George, NY
Another festival favorite returns! LGMF Uncorked is a special celebration of both food, wine, and music. The event (held at the Carriage House this season) will feature a performance by the Brooklyn Art Song Society presenting Francis Poulenc’s “Fancailles pour Rire” for soprano and piano, Maurice Ravel’s “Don Quichotte” for Baritone and Piano, and selected art songs by Johannes Brahms. Ticket prices include wine/cheese tastings, one full glass of wine, a full buffet dinner, coffee/dessert, and the performance.
4:45pm doors open
5:00pm wine/cheese tastings, cash bar
5:30pm dinner served
7:00pm performance
Seating will be pre-assigned, if you have any seating requests, please email: info@lakegeorgemusicfestival.com
FRI, JUN 13
AFTERNOON MATINEE CHAMBER MUSIC
TIME & LOCATION
2:00PM – 4:00PM
The Carriage House, 48 Canada Street, Lake George, NY
Repertoire will highlight new compositions and traditional masterworks performed by the festival’s diverse roster of established professionals and emerging artists. Repertoire TBA. Tickets: $20 online in advance or at the door.
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
SAT, JUN 14
CHAMBER MUSIC
TIME & LOCATION
7:00PM – 9:00PM
The Carriage House, 48 Canada Street, Lake George, NY
Repertoire will highlight new compositions and traditional masterworks performed by the festival’s diverse roster of established professionals and emerging artists. Repertoire TBA. Tickets: $20 online in advance or at the door.
WED, JUN 18
CHAMBER MUSIC
feat. guest artists, Brahms Piano Quintet Op. 34 and Pallavi Mahidhara
TIME & LOCATION
7:00PM – 9:00PM
The Carriage House, 48 Canada Street, Lake George, NY
Repertoire will highlight new compositions and traditional masterworks performed by the festival’s diverse roster of established professionals and emerging artists. Program to feature Brahms Piano Quintet Op.34 presented by LGMF artists in residence and pianist Pallavi Mahidhara. Tickets: $20 online in advance or at the door.
THU, JUN 19
GRAND FINALE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
TIME & LOCATION
7:00PM – 9:00PM
The Carriage House, 48 Canada Street, Lake George, NY
Celebrate the ending of our 15th season of music in Lake George with the full Lake George Music Festival Symphony Orchestra. Program to feature Beethoven’s “Piano Concerto No.5 “The Emperor” performed by Pallavi Mahidhara. Roger Kalia, conducts. Tickets: $30 online in advance or at the door.
THU, JUN 19
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
Featuring 10 world premiere performances for string quartet written by the students of our Composer’s Institute. Performed by the Rhythm Method. Tickets: $20 online in advance or at the door.
TUE, JUN 18
CHAMBER MUSIC
TIME & LOCATION
7:00PM – 9:00PM
The Carriage House, 48 Canada Street, Lake George, NY
Repertoire will highlight new compositions and traditional masterworks performed by the festival’s diverse roster of established professionals and emerging artists. Repertoire TBA. Tickets: $20 online in advance or at the door.
WED, JUN 4
PREVIEW CONCERT!
TIME & LOCATION
7:00PM – 9:00PM
The Sembrich, 4800 Lake Shore Dr, Bolton Landing, NY
The Sembrich is set to host an enchanting preview concert, offering a glimpse into the upcoming festival. Nestled on the serene shores of Lake George, this intimate venue combines natural beauty, history, and outstanding artistry. The concert will feature a selection of traditional classical pieces and new works by emerging composers, capturing the spirit of the festival’s diverse lineup. Guests will enjoy a close connection to the music festival performers, making for an unforgettable evening of music and inspiration. Perfect for enthusiasts and newcomers alike, this preview concert sets the stage for a season of artistic excellence at both the Sembrich and the Lake George Music Festival. Tickets: $20 online in advance or at the door.
TUE, JUN 17
CHAMBER MUSIC
TIME & LOCATION
7:00PM – 9:00PM
The Carriage House, 48 Canada Street, Lake George, NY
Repertoire will highlight new compositions and traditional masterworks performed by the festival’s diverse roster of established professionals and emerging artists. Repertoire TBA. Tickets: $20 online in advance or at the door.
WED, JUN 18
CHAMBER MUSIC
TIME & LOCATION
7:00PM – 9:00PM
The Carriage House, 48 Canada Street, Lake George, NY
Repertoire will highlight new compositions and traditional masterworks performed by the festival’s diverse roster of established professionals and emerging artists. Repertoire TBA. Tickets: $20 online in advance or at the door.