Music in the Air
Music by the Lake series to feature five shows this summer Music will again flow from the shore of Geneva Lake with another season of the outdoor summer music series Music by the Lake. The Fero Pavilion at George Williams College of Aurora University in Williams Bay will host five shows in July and August. 2022 Music by the Lake performances include: Joffrey Academy of Dance, Official School of The Joffrey Ballet: Rita Finds Home July 17; The Irish Tenors with the Chicago Philharmonic July 24; Get Happy! Michael Feinstein Celebrates the Judy Garland Centennial July 30; An Evening With Air Supply Aug. 6; Lake Geneva Symphony Orchestra Aug. 14. Tickets, with varied prices, are available online at musicbythelake.com. They may also be purchased over the phone Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 262-245-8501. Any remaining tickets will be sold at Fero Pavilion immediately prior to each show. Reserved Dress Circle and Orchestra
seats are located under the pavilion while general admission Terrace seats and lawn seats are uncovered. Concertgoers who purchase lawn seats typically bring blankets or lawn chairs. Here’s a closer look at the 2022 lineup:
Sunday, July 17, at 4 p.m. Joffrey Academy of Dance, Official School of The Joffrey Ballet: Rita Finds Home Created as a ballet that would speak to the issues and the young people of today, this original work focuses on a young girl named Rita who is displaced from her tropical home by a hurricane and struggles to redefine her sense of self as her family relocates to the big city. Ticket prices: All seats $15
Sunday, July 24, at 4 p.m. The Irish Tenors with the Chicago Philharmonic The famed trio, always thrilling audiences worldwide with their enchanting Irish repertoire, teams up with some of the highest-level classical musicians performing in the Chicago area. With 10 best-selling CDs to their credit, the tenors have performed all over the
world, including Radio City Music Hall, Madison Square Garden, Carnegie Hall, the Hollywood Bowl, and even a stop at Music by the Lake in 2006. At every engagement along the way, the group has thrilled audiences with their interpretations of contemporary material and enchanting Irish repertoire. All classically trained singers, together they combine to produce an unparalleled listening experience, giving new life to traditional treasures. Ticket prices: Dress Circle $75; Orchestra $60; Terrace $45; Lawn $30
Saturday, July 30, at 7:30 p.m. Get Happy! Michael Feinstein Celebrates the Judy Garland Centennial The Ambassador of the Great American Songbook pays tribute to the unparalleled talent and charisma of the legendary Judy Garland in this, her 100th birthday year. Feinstein, returning for his second Music by the Lake appearance this summer, has built a career over the last three decades bringing the music of the Great American songbook to the world. From recordings that have earned him five Grammy Award nominations to his Emmy nominated PBS television specials, his acclaimed NPR
The Ferro Pavilion at George Williams College in Williams Bay plays host to the summer concerts series Music by the Lake. COURTESY OF MUSIC BY THE LAKE Spirit of Geneva Lakes
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