Midsummer’s Music Executive Director Allyson Fleck is inviting audiences of all ages and backgrounds to enjoy chamber music with the Griffon String Quartet.
The organization’s Gather with the Griffon concert series takes place once a month throughout the area, bringing violinists Roy Meyer and Alex Norris, violist Oryann Tsaig, and cellist Jesse Nummelin to unique venues for free, one-hour performances.
The concerts are typically less formal than other Midsummer’s Music events, but they align with the Griffon String Quartet’s mission of making chamber music more accessible.
Interest in orchestral music is growing worldwide. According to the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in London, the percentage of people who want to attend an orchestral concert has climbed — 84% in 2023 compared to 79% in 2018. More young adults are also exploring orchestral music, thanks in part to technology that makes it easier to access.
Gather with the Griffon concerts feature several musical selections along with a question-and-answer session with the performers. Fleck said the format helps connect newcomers to the musicians who have devoted their lives to the music.
The next Gather with the Griffon concert is scheduled for noon Feb. 12 at Stella Maris Catholic Church in Fish Creek.
The concerts, which are typically held on the second Thursday of each month, will take place in Green Bay on March 19 and return to Fish Creek on April 9.
