Concerts

Join the acclaimed Verona Quartet for an afternoon of expressive performances and dynamic ensemble artistry. Hailed for their “sensational” playing and deep musical insight, the Verona Quartet brings passion and precision to every work they perform. Their program showcases a vibrant mix of classical masterpieces and contemporary voices, reflecting their commitment to storytelling through sound. Experience the emotional power and…

Music by: Claude Debussy & Francis PoulencLibrettist: Édouard Guinand & Guillaume ApollinaireStage Director: Emma GriffinConductor: Timothy Muffitt Two masters of French music share the stage in a sparkling double bill. Francis Poulenc’s Les Mamelles de Tirésias (1945) bursts with surreal satire, flipping gender norms topsy-turvy in a wildly imaginative romp of music and mischief. It’s paired with Claude…

Noted for her musical command, cosmopolitan artistry, and visionary independence, Sara Davis Buechner is one of the most original concert pianists of our time. Lauded for her “intelligence, integrity and all-encompassing technical prowess” (New York Times), “thoughtful artistry in the full service of music” (Washington Post), and “astounding virtuosity” (Philippine Star), Japan’s InTune magazine sums it…

Stuart Chafetz, conductor Chautauqua Opera Company Apprentice and Studio Artists join Stuart Chafetz, Principal Pops Conductor, and the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra for the annual Opera & Pops concert. This popular summer event showcases Chautauqua Opera’s young artists in music from Opera, Operetta and Broadway. LEARN MORE

The Music at the Point Sunset Concert Series sponsored by Southern Tier Environments for Living, Inc. (STEL) and Lawley Insurance will perform on the following Wednesday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m. at Point Gratiot Park: July 8 - FootSteps July 15 - Backlog July 22 - Two Towns (STEL VIP Night) July 29 - Ion Sky August 5 - Zen City August 12 - Astro Galaxy Sound August 19 - The Living Room Jam Band (Lawley Insurance VIP Night) August 26 –…

The Music on the Pier Summer Concert Series returns to the Lake Erie waterfront in Dunkirk on Thursdays, from June 4-Aug. 20. Opening acts play at 6 p.m. with the headliner at 7:15 p.m. each week. Presented by APG, Van Buren Drive-In and National Grid. Stage sponsors: DFT Communications and Piede Tents. Shop and dine at the Dunkirk Boardwalk and Pier merchants. Enjoy food trucks, the Merritt Winery Slush Bus, and the city beverage tent. The Pier…

Rossen Milanov, conductor The Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra presents two of Richard Strauss’s most compelling tone poems. In Also sprach Zarathustra, Strauss explores themes of human striving and philosophical inquiry. Death and Transfiguration offers a contrasting perspective, portraying the final moments of an artist’s life and the transformation that follows. Together, these works showcase Strauss’s extraordinary command of…

Amy Grant’s career spans more than 40 years and stretches from her roots in gospel into becoming an iconic pop star, songwriter, television personality and philanthropist. With three multi-platinum albums, six platinum albums and four gold albums, her total career album sales have exceeded 30 million and over 1 billion global streams. Grant’s chart success has been consistent throughout her career with six No. 1 hits, 10 Top 40 pop…

Dolly Parton’s Threads: My Songs in Symphony features Dolly’s songs and the stories behind them in an innovative multimedia symphonic experience featuring Dolly on screen, leading audiences in a visual-musical journey of her songs, her life, and her stories. Guest vocalists and musicians bring new and innovative orchestrations of Dolly’s hit songs together into a full-evening multimedia symphonic story-telling experience. Dolly…