By request, here is the lineup of concerts from the
48th and 49th Summer Music Festivals.
Events of the 2009 Summer Music Festival
 Butch Thompson Trio
Wednesday, July 1, 8:00 p.m.
The Strand Theatre, Rockland
You've heard Butch on NPR's "A Prarie Home Companion"
 Opera House Opening Night
Thursday, July 2, 8:00 p.m.
Rockport Opera House
Two of the world's great violinists perform together with friends
 Carnival!
Wednesday, July 8, 8:00 p.m.
The Strand Theatre, Rockland
Family-friendly! Featuring Saint-Saën's Carnival of the Animals
 The End of Time
Thursday, July 9, 8:00 p.m.
Rockport Opera House
Messian's unforgettable Quartet for the End of Time
 Young Stars of Maine
Friday, July 10, 7:00 p.m.
Rockport Opera House
The winners of our annual prize program
 Brass from Baroque to Broadway
Wednesday, July 15, 8:00 p.m.
The Strand Theatre, Rockland
The Empire Brass Quintet play audience favorites
 Classical Brass
Thursday, July 16, 8:00 p.m.
Rockport Opera House
Empire Brass showcase their classical side
 Paragon Ragtime Orchestra
Tuesday, July 21, 12:00 noon
Camden Harbor Park Bok Amphitheatre
Free outdoor concert – picnics encouraged!
 Music & Film: Clown Princes
Wednesday, July 22, 8:00 p.m.
The Strand Theatre, Rockland
The original scores with silent shorts by Keaton, Chaplin and Lloyd
 Curtis on Tour
Thursday, July 23, 8:00 p.m.
Rockport Opera House
The Curtis Institute of Music returns for another incredible concert
 Anniversaries & Premiere
Wednesday, July 29, 8:00 p.m.
The Strand Theatre, Rockland
St. Lawrence celebrates their 20th anniversary with a NE premiere
 Beethoven the Master
Thursday, July 30, 8:00 p.m.
Rockport Opera House
St. Lawrence perform an evening of all-Beethoven
 20th Anniversary: Reunion
Wednesday, August 5, 8:00 p.m.
The Strand Theatre, Rockland
St. Lawrence welcomes back two of its original members
 20th Anniversary: Celebration
Thursday, August 6, 8:00 p.m.
Rockport Opera House
The SLSQ reunion celebration continues with members old and new
 Andrew Wolf Award Winner Concert: Soaring Melodies
Wednesday, August 12, 8:00 p.m.
The Strand Theatre, Rockland
Inon Barnatan returns, with members of St. Lawrence
 Andrew Wolf Award Winner Concert: Crossing Borders
Thursday, August 13, 8:00 p.m.
Rockport Opera House
Musicians from 4 countries perform music from 2 others
 Next Generation Concert
Saturday, August 15, 3:00 p.m.
Rockport Opera House
Showcasing the participants of our Next Generation Program
 Da Capo: Annual Gala for Music Education
Sunday, August 16, 5:00 p.m.
Point Lookout, Northport
Save the date for a magical evening!
 Baroque Romanticism: Virtuosity
Wednesday, August 19, 8:00 p.m.
The Strand Theatre, Rockland
Featuring works by J.S. Bach
 Baroque Romanticism: Elegance
Thursday, August 20, 8:00 p.m.
Rockport Opera House
Romantic re-interpretations of 18th century Baroque
 First Chair All Stars: Treasures
Wednesday, August 26, 8:00 p.m.
The Strand Theatre, Rockland
Featuring principal players from the nation’s top orchestras
 First Chair All Stars: Masterworks
Thursday, August 27, 8:00 p.m.
Rockport Opera House
More from principal players from the nation’s top orchestra
Events of the 2008 Summer Music Festival
 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 orchestra
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