Looking Back - Nature & Music
Thank You to Everyone Who Made Nature & Music a Remarkable Success!
Whether you were a first-time visitor or a seasoned Sembrich aficionado, your presence made this summer a remarkable success! Thank you! After a year of dark stages and online meetings, it was wonderful to gather together again in person on the lakeshore to experience music, history, and nature.
As our Studio Preservation Project and preparations for the 2022 summer festival progress, we wanted to take a look back at the incredible music and wonderful memories made this summer!
“Nature and Music’ brought music back to nature. We explored a variety of traditions against the backdrop of woods and water. It was a classic solution to a contemporary problem: how to present a season of live performances in a pandemic-mandated, socially-distanced, outdoor setting.” - Richard Wargo, Artistic Director
2021 Highlights & Memories
Young Performers’ Showcase
We welcomed talented Young Artists from across the region for a spectacular afternoon performance.
Seagle Festival’s The Three Bears
We continued our annual partnership with the Seagle Festival to bring opera to our youngest audiences!
Experiencing Music Together!
Moscow Nights brought folk traditions from Russia to the lakeshore, inviting several audience members to join!
An Introduction to the Accordion
Accordionist Michael Bridge thrilled audiences with his virtuosic playing on both a digital and an acoustic accordion.
Horns of The Philadelphia Orchestra
Jeffrey Lang (Assoc. Principal Horn) and Jennifer Montone (Principal Horn) took the horn back to its forested roots!
Dazzled by Songs to The Moon
Soprano Alexandra Nowakowski dazzled audiences with her elegant artistry and rapturous stage presence.
Honoring Buzz and Cheryl Lamb
At our 2021 Gala, we honored Buzz and Cheryl Lamb for their many years of dedicated service to our community!
World Music Wednesdays
Groups like Zlatne Uste Balkan Brass, brought exciting cultural experiences to our new performance tent!
Alfred Z. Solomon Masterwork Series
Polish violinist Kinga Augustyn opened this series, presenting classical and contemporary masterworks for violin.
A Touch of Modern at The Sembrich
The Scrag Mountain Duo brought innovative contemporary music including a live “Duet with Lake George!”
Opera and Jazz Fusion
Manhattan’s Chelsea Opera performed opera and jazz favorites, including an aria by The Sembrich’s Richard Wargo!
Some Songs from Sembrich’s Time
Sylvia Stoner and Suna Gunther sang selections from Sembrich’s My Favorite Folksongs on their afternoon recital.
Finding the World’s Best Root Beer
Fiddler Mari Black and Accordionist Cory Pesaturo discovered their favorite root beer is made here in the Adirondacks!
Immersive Theater at The Sembrich!
Adirondack Shakespeare Company curated a unique theatrical experience on our nature trails and lakeside paths!
Thank You to our 2021 Season Sponsors!
The Nature & Music Summer Festival was supported by the
following Season Sponsors, to whom we express our deepest gratitude:
Anne Aronovitch and Richard Eger
Cloudsplitter Foundation
Richard and Marie Nye
Don and Joyce Rice
Town of Bolton
Did You Enjoy the 2021 Summer Festival?
Your generosity provides the funds necessary for The Sembrich to present world-class musical experiences here on Lake George. If you enjoyed our programming, please consider making a tax-deductible gift to help support The Sembrich.
Thank you for your generosity!