Brava! Celebrating Women in Music recognizes excellence across the centuries: trailblazers from the past such as Marian Anderson and Marcella Sembrich, unsung figures including Clara Schumann and Fanny Mendelssohn, and today’s finest concert and creative artists.
Upcoming Events
Young Performers Showcase
Sunday, June 7 — 2:00 PM
“When Marian Sang”
Friday, June 19 — 7:00 PM
Juneteenth Celebration Event
“Soulful Visions” — Violinist Kinga Augustyn
Saturday, June 27 — 7:00 PM
Alfred Z. Solomon Masterwork Series
The Color Purple (2023)
Monday, June 29 — 7:30 PM
The Sembrich Film Series
Seagle Festival Season Preview
Wednesday, July 1 — 2:00 PM
Christine Tassan et les Imposteures
Wednesday, July 8 — 2:00 PM
World Music Wednesdays Series
Florence Foster Jenkins (2016)
Monday, July 13 — 7:30 PM
The Sembrich Film Series
Little Red Riding Hood
Thursday, July 16 — 10:00 AM
Seagle Festival Children’s Opera
“Rooted” — Soprano Vedrana Kalas
Saturday, July 18 — 7:00 PM
Alfred Z. Solomon Masterwork Series
Ladies of the Lake - Studio Talk & Tea
2026 Benefit Event • Thursday, July 23 — 2:00 PM
Join us as we celebrate the lives of nine notable ladies of accomplishment - each with a unique tie to Lake George.
Meet The Maestra! — Studio Talk & Film
Monday, July 27 — 6:30 PM
The Sembrich Film Series
Maestra Music Showcase
Saturday, August 1 — 7:00 PM
Mari Black Celtic Trio
Wednesday, August 5 — 2:00 PM
World Music Wednesdays Series
The Overlook Quartet
Saturday, August 8 — 7:00 PM
Alfred Z. Solomon Masterwork Series
Hilary and Jackie (1998)
Monday, August 10 — 7:30 PM
The Sembrich Film Series
The String Queens
Thursday, August 13 — 7:00 PM
Members of The Philadelphia Orchestra
Sunday, August 16 — 7:00 PM
Medusa
Wednesday, August 19 — 2:00 PM
World Music Wednesdays Series
Wicked (2024)
Monday, August 24 — 7:30 PM
The Sembrich Film Series
Wicked: For Good (2025)
Tuesday, August 25 — 7:30 PM
The Sembrich Film Series
GALA: Duo Amadeae
Piano Four-hands Concert
with Sun-A and Esther Park
2026 Gala Performance
Saturday, August 29 — 6:00 PM
The acclaimed Duo Amadeae closes the festival season with an extravagant evening of music for piano four hands — performed with brilliance and virtuosity on The Sembrich’s coveted 1905 Steinway!
This all-American program features dazzling concert showpieces by Judith Lang Zaimont, Amy Beach, Samuel Barber, and George Gershwin. Dress in festive black and white attire for an ebony and ivoryinspired lakeside reception following the performance!
Salon Concert: “Alma & Efrem”
Wednesday, September 2 — 2:00 PM
Thank You To Our Sponsors!
Festival Sponsors
Barbara Ahern & Conard Holton
Anne Aronovitch & Richard Eger
Evelyne & Martin Echt
Anthony F. and Lisa H. Hall
Buzz & Cheryl Lamb
Joyce & Don Rice
Betty Spinelli & Joe Stanek
Alfred Z. Solomon Charitable Trust
Touba Family Foundation
Louis & Maureen Van Dyck
Gala Sponsors
Benefit Sponsor
Lake George Land Conservancy
Film Series Sponsor
Anthony & Vongduen Nolan
Event Sponsors
Bolton Recreation Department
Buzz & Cheryl Lamb
The Lake George Mirror
Opera Saratoga
Betty Spinelli & Joe Stanek
Wiawaka Center for Women
Louis & Maureen Van Dyck
The Sembrich’s 2026 summer festival, Brava! Celebrating Women in Music, is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature