Join us in July and August for the 48th Summer Music Festival.
The Summer Music Festival presents award-winning international artists every July and August in the beautiful backdrop of Midcoast Maine.


Summer Music Festival Underwriter

Jazz in a Classical Key
Wednesday, July 2, 8:00 p.m.
The Strand Theatre, Rockland
Jazz with some lighter classical numbers

Opera House Opening Night
Thursday, July 3, 8:00 p.m.
Rockport Opera House
Jim Campbell & Friends

Andrew Wolf Award Winner Concert: Debut
Wednesday, July 9, 8:00 p.m.
The Strand Theatre, Rockland
Announcing the 2008 Andrew Wolf Chamber Music Award Winner

Andrew Wolf Award Winner Concert: Showcase
Thursday, July 10, 8:00 p.m.
Rockport Opera House
A second concert with the Wolf Award Winner

Young Stars of Maine
Friday, July 11, 7:00 p.m.
Rockport Opera House
The winners of our annual prize program

Brubeck Brothers Quartet
Wednesday, July 16, 8:00 p.m.
The Strand Theatre, Rockland
Chris and Dan Brubeck continue the legacy of their innovative father

Rhapsodies in Blue
Thursday, July 17, 8:00 p.m.
Rockport Opera House
The Brubeck Brothers and friends perform Gershwin’s classic

Harbor Breezes with Innovata Brass
Monday, July 21, 5:00 p.m.
Camden Harbor Park Bok Amphitheatre
Free outdoor concert – picnics encouraged!

Music & Film: Chaplin
Wednesday, July 23, 8:00 p.m.
The Strand Theatre, Rockland
World premiere film scores to classic Chaplin shorts

Dreams and Prayers
Thursday, July 24, 8:00 p.m.
Rockport Opera House
The St. Lawrence String Quartet returns as Quartet-in-Residence

Two Times Four: Bruch
Wednesday, July 30, 8:00 p.m.
Rockport Opera House
St. Lawrence and the Jupiter Quartet perform Bruch’s Octet

Two Times Four: Mendelssohn
Thursday, July 31, 8:00 p.m.
Rockport Opera House
St. Lawrence and the Jupiter Quartet perform Mendelssohn’s Octet

Old Friends
Wednesday, August 6, 8:00 p.m.
The Strand Theatre, Rockland
Iconic pianist Menahem Pressler with St. Lawrence

The Trout
Thursday, August 7, 8:00 p.m.
Rockport Opera House
Pressler and the St. Lawrence perform Schubert’s “Trout” Quintet.

Baroque Concerti: Drama
Wednesday, August 13, 8:00 p.m.
The Strand Theatre, Rockland
Baroque classics including the Brandenburg Concerto No. 3

Baroque Concerti: Grace
Thursday, August 14, 8:00 p.m.
Rockport Opera House
More Baroque classics including the Brandenburg Concerto No. 6

Next Generation Concert
Friday, August 15, 7:00 p.m.
Rockport Opera House
Showcasing the participants of our Next Generation Program

Music & Film: The General
Wednesday, August 20, 8:00 p.m.
The Strand Theatre, Rockland
The Paragon Orchestra performs the original score to Keaton’s classic

Curtis on Tour: An Evening of Brahms
Thursday, August 21, 8:00 p.m.
Rockport Opera House
Featuring members of the Curtis Institute of Music

First Chair All Stars with Max Levinson: Coda
Wednesday, August 27, 8:00 p.m.
The Strand Theatre, Rockland
Featuring principal players from the nation’s top orchestras

First Chair All Stars with Max Levinson: Finale
Thursday, August 28, 8:00 p.m.
Rockport Opera House
More from principal players from the nation’s top orchestras

All artists and programs are subject to change.