Listening Lab: The Schumanns and Their Brahms

Listening Lab: The Schumanns and Their Brahms
Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 10:00AM
Explore how the intertwined lives of Robert and Clara Schumann and Johannes Brahms shaped some of the Romantic era's most emotionally charged music, showcased in Brahms & The Schumanns.

Listening Lab: This Land, This Sound

Listening Lab: This Land, This Sound
Wednesday, July 8, 2026, 10:00AM
A listening journey through the rhythms, voices, and traditions that make American classical music distinct, as featured in our patriotic outdoor concert Celebrating 250.

Listening Lab: What Carmen Learned from Flamenco

Listening Lab: What Carmen Learned from Flamenco
Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 10:00AM
Follow the fiery rhythms and raw emotion of Spanish flamenco from the dance floors of Andalusia into the heart of Bizet's Carmen.

Yoga + Live Music

Yoga + Live Music
Saturday, August 15, 2026, 10:00AM
Join Jennifer Smith of Nisswa Yoga for sun salutations, accompanied by a live quintet of LAMF musicians. All levels are welcome to this serene experience!

Prelude Series – MINNEAPOLIS

Prelude Series – MINNEAPOLIS
Friday, July 24, 2026, 7:30PM
In Minneapolis, join us for a special ticketed Prelude performance at Pillsbury Castle, including a cocktail hour with complimentary bar service before the concert.

Prelude Series – BEMIDJI

Prelude Series – BEMIDJI
Sunday, July 26, 2026, 7:30PM

The Thalea String Quartet returns as Artists in Residence, bringing energetic and innovative programs to venues throughout the Lakes Area—from parks and churches to senior centers and the county jail. Winners of the 2021 Ann Divine Educator Award from the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition, the Thalea Quartet will perform in our July Prelude Series …

Prelude Series – NISSWA

Prelude Series – NISSWA
Sunday, July 26, 2026, 2:00PM

The Thalea String Quartet returns as Artists in Residence, bringing energetic and innovative programs to venues throughout the Lakes Area—from parks and churches to senior centers and the county jail. Winners of the 2021 Ann Divine Educator Award from the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition, the Thalea Quartet will perform in our July Prelude Series …

Prelude Series – AITKIN

Prelude Series – AITKIN
Saturday, July 25, 2026, 7:30PM

The Thalea String Quartet returns as Artists in Residence, bringing energetic and innovative programs to venues throughout the Lakes Area—from parks and churches to senior centers and the county jail. Winners of the 2021 Ann Divine Educator Award from the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition, the Thalea Quartet will perform in our July Prelude Series …

Cabaret – NISSWA

Cabaret – NISSWA
Saturday, July 18, 2026, 7:30PM

Experience one of the Lake Area’s most elegant evenings out! Whether at the historic Aitkin Ripple Center—where Vaudeville acts graced the stage a century ago—or in the timeless charm of the Norway Center at Grand View Lodge, you’ll be captivated by performances from our renowned international opera cast and talented Resident Artists. Let life be …