The Sembrich Celebrates Women in Music with its 2026 Summer Festival

BOLTON LANDING — The Sembrich recently announced the lineup of its 2026 summer festival, Brava! Celebrating Women in Music.

Set against the scenic backdrop of Lake George, Brava! pays tribute not only to female performers, but also to women composers, patrons, educators, and cultural leaders. Through a curated series of concerts, lectures, and exhibitions, the 2026 festival will explore themes of artistic empowerment, mentorship, and creative legacy—from the Gilded Age to today’s international stage.

Highlights of the 2026 festival include:

• When Marian Sang: A Tribute to Music, History, and Liberty (Friday, June 19 at 7 p.m.): This special Juneteenth program reveals the life of world-renowned singer Marian Anderson, whose voice served as a beacon of hope during the Civil Rights Movement.

• Rooted with soprano Vedrana Kalas (Saturday, July 18 at 7 p.m.): Coloratura soprano Vedrana Kalas combines folk-inspired songs by Ravel and Dvořák with music from former Yugoslav composers and selections from Marcella Sembrich’s vast repertoire.

• Ladies of the Lake: Studio Talk & Tea (Thursday, July 23 at 2 p.m.): This special benefit event celebrates the lives of nine notable ladies of accomplishment, each with a unique tie to Lake George.

• The Overlook Quartet (Saturday, Aug. 8 at 7 p.m.): This New York–based string quartet is dedicated to amplifying living composers and making contemporary chamber music both accessible and electrifying.

• The String Queens (Thursday, Aug. 13 at 7 p.m.): Praised for their soulful sound, this Washington, D.C.–based trio blends classical, jazz, and contemporary hits.

• Medusa (Wednesday, Aug. 19 at 2 p.m.): Medusa is a genre-defying folk quartet combining ancient string traditions with contemporary storytelling.

For a full festival schedule, detailed program information, and ticket options, visit www.TheSembrich.org or contact The Sembrich at office@thesembrich.org.