Originally published in Finger Lakes Times on March 30, 2025 In a world filled with news alerts, scrolling feeds, and the ever-present hum of daily life, few places remain where […]
Audiences in Geneva will soon have a rare opportunity to experience the extraordinary artistry of violinist Blake Pouliot and pianist Henry Kramer before they take the stage at Carnegie Hall. […]
Eliot Heaton, a Geneva native and newly appointed violinist with the prestigious Philadelphia Orchestra, will return home next month for the Geneva Music Festival’s 2025 Spring Benefit Concert. This special […]
Originally published in Finger Lakes Times on January 30, 2025 The Geneva Music Festival has announced the lineup for its 15th year, and this year’s event promises to expand […]
Originally published in Finger Lakes Times on January 25, 2025 While studying at Yale University, Geoffrey Herd began looking for meaningful opportunities to perform chamber music — and frequently traveled […]
We are thrilled to announce our 2025 Spring Benefit Concert, an elegant evening filled with great music, fine wine, and cocktails, all in support of Geneva’s own world-class music festival. […]
Music is undeniably powerful. Sharon Arthur certainly knew that when she agreed to serve on the Geneva Music Festival Board six years ago. But what she didn’t yet fully realize […]
Happy Thanksgiving from the Geneva Music Festival As we head into our 15th season, we want to take a moment to express our gratitude to everyone who has played a […]
As we reflect on the 2024 season of the Geneva Music Festival, themed “Light and Dark,” we are filled with immense gratitude and pride. This year’s festival was an exploration […]
Performance Today will be featuring a performance from the Geneva Music Festival on Monday’s broadcast. Tune in to Performance Today:Monday, July 22nd10AM-noonWXXI (Rochester 91.5FM) or WCNY (Syracuse 91.3FM) or WSKG […]
Performance Today will be featuring a performance from the Geneva Music Festival on Friday’s broadcast. Tune in to Performance Today:Friday, June 19th10AM-noonWXXI (Rochester 91.5FM) or WCNY (Syracuse 91.3FM) or WSKG […]
Dear Friend, We can’t believe it – the 14th season of the Geneva Music Festival has come and gone already! A huge thank you to everyone who donated, attended concerts, […]
Performance Today will be featuring a performance from the Geneva Music Festival on Friday’s broadcast. Tune in to Performance Today:Friday, June 7th10AM-noonWXXI (Rochester 91.5FM) or WCNY (Syracuse 91.3FM) or WSKG […]
Dear Friend, Our last concert of the 2024 Geneva Music Festival “Light and Dark” Season is this Sunday, June 9th. Back by popular demand, The Brothers Blue will bring bluegrass […]
Dear Friend, This week’s “Night and Day” concerts on June 6th and 7th will feature a piece written by Geneva’s own, composer Mark Olivieri! NIGHT AND DAYThursday, June 6thFriday, June […]
Dear Friend, We are reaching the final concerts of our 2024 Geneva Music Festival. Join us on June 6th and 7th at our ‘Night and Day‘ concerts which will feature special Hermann […]
Dear Friend, We are in our second week of celebrating music and community at the 2024 Geneva Music Festival. With performances across various venues in Geneva, community members of all […]
Dear Friend, Join us on Sunday, June 2nd at The Cracker Factory for an unforgettable evening of enchanting melodies and captivating rhythms with the Kate McGarry and Keith Ganz Ensemble. […]
Dear Friend, Geneva Resident Artists will be performing at the Gearan Center for the Performing Arts this week for 2024 Geneva Music Festival. War and PeaceFriday, May 31, 7:30PMSaturday, June […]
Dear Friend, Week one of 2024 Geneva Music Festival was full of dancing, a sold out concert, and intense emotions with a breathtaking range of colors. Here are a few comments […]
Dear Friend, Thank you for joining us at the first concert of the 2024 Geneva Music Festival on Sunday, featuring Biribá Union! Mike Block, Christylez Bacon, and Edward Perez’s performance […]
Dear Friend, Join the Brentano Quartet, hailed by the New York Times for their “luxuriously warm sound [and] yearning lyricism,” for a special concert celebrating musical contrasts on Thursday, May […]
Performance Today will be featuring a performance from the Geneva Music Festival on Thursday’s broadcast. Tune in to Performance Today:Thursday, May 16th10AM-noonWXXI (Rochester 91.5FM) or WCNY (Syracuse 91.3FM) or WSKG […]
Dear Friend, Join us and our Geneva Music Festival resident artists next week for an evening of intense emotions. Musical MixologyMay 23, 7:30pm Love and LoathingMay 24, 7:30pm Love and […]
Dear Friend, The 14th edition of the Geneva Music Festival is less than one week away! Don’t forget to save 15% when you purchase 8 or more tickets in a […]
Dear Friend, We are excited to share that Geneva Music Festival Artist and Violinist Jinjoo Cho released her newest album, ‘Toy Store,’ in collaboration with composer Juri Seo on May […]
Dear Friend, This year’s 2024 Geneva Music Festival, themed “Light and Dark,” will be kicked off with a special performance by Biribá Union at the Ravines Wine Cellars on May […]
Performance Today will be featuring a performance from the Geneva Music Festival on Monday’s broadcast. Tune in to Performance Today:Monday, April 29th10AM-noonWXXI (Rochester 91.5FM) or WCNY (Syracuse 91.3FM) or WSKG […]
Performance Today will be featuring a performance from the Geneva Music Festival on Thursday’s broadcast. Tune in to Performance Today:Thursday, April 25th10AM-noonWXXI (Rochester 91.5FM) or WCNY (Syracuse 91.3FM) or WSKG […]
Dear Friend, Immerse yourself in the captivating dichotomies of the universe at the 2024 Geneva Music Festival, themed “Light and Dark.” 15% off 8 or more ticketsBuy eight or more […]
Performance Today will be featuring a performance from the Geneva Music Festival on Monday and Tuesday’s broadcast. Tune in to Performance Today:Monday, April 15thTuesday, April 16th10AM-noonWXXI (Rochester 91.5FM) or WCNY […]
Dear Friend, The annual Spring Benefit is now behind us, and we would like to send a heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for the Benefit, participated in […]
Dear Friend, Don’t miss this LAST CHANCE to get your tickets! Join the Carr-Petrova Duo (violist Molly Carr and pianist Anna Petrova) TOMORROW for an enchanting evening featuring selections from […]
Dear Friend, Have you gotten your tickets to the Spring Benefit Concert yet? The Carr-Petrova Duo’s new album ‘HERS’ will be released on International Women’s Day – the same day […]
Dear GMF Friend, Let the bidding begin!Check out the many unique and fun Finger Lakes items – all bids support Geneva Music Festival. Join us for our biggest fundraising event […]
2024 Geneva Music FestivalSpring Benefit Concert Friday, March 8, 2024 at 6:30 PMGearan Center for the Performing Arts Froelich HallHobart and William Smith Colleges299 Pulteney St, Geneva, NY 14456 World-Class […]
Performance Today will be featuring a performance from the Geneva Music Festival on Wednesday’s broadcast. The program on Wednesday, February 14th, in its second hour, will include David Baker’s Roots […]
Dear GMF Friends, Please join us on Friday, March 8, 2024 at 6:30 PM for an evening of world-class music in support of the Geneva Music Festival, featuring the Carr-Petrova […]
Dear GMF Friends, We hope you’re in the mood for a great musical experience, because there is an exciting upcoming concert happening near us: Nazareth UniversityCollege of Visual, Performing Arts […]
Performance Today will be featuring a performance from the Geneva Music Festival on Monday’s broadcast. The program on Monday, January 22nd, in its second hour, will include Florence Price’s Piano Quintet […]
Performance Today will be featuring a performance from the Geneva Music Festival on Tuesday’s broadcast. The program on Tuesday, January 16th, in its second hour, will include Jessie Montgomery’s Strum, […]
Solstice Greetings from Geneva Music Festival Time to celebrate dark into light! On the Winter Solstice let’s celebrate the return of light — from the longest night of the year. […]
“Wow” – that’s the one word audiences and artists alike say about the annual Geneva Music Festival programming, performances and “incredible atmosphere” at concerts. We depend on community support to make […]
Happy Thanksgiving from the Geneva Music Festival We want to take a moment to express our gratitude to everyone who plays a crucial role in making Geneva Music Festival a […]
Tune in to Performance Upstate at 8pm on Tuesday, October 10th on Classical 91.5 WXXI-FM. Performance Upstate will be featuring performances from the Geneva Music Festival on Tuesday’s broadcast. The […]
Tune in to Performance Today on Tuesday, September 5th and Wednesday, September 6th on WXXI (Rochester 91.5FM) or WCNY (Syracuse 91.3FM) Performance Today will be featuring a performance from the […]
Tune in to Performance Upstate at 8pm on Tuesday, September 19 and September 26 on Classical 91.5 WXXI-FM. Performance Upstate will be featuring performances from the Geneva Music Festival on […]
Tune in to Performance Today on Monday, July 24 15, at WXXI (Rochester 91.5FM) or WCNY (Syracuse 91.3FM) Performance Today will be featuring a performance from the Geneva Music Festival on Monday’s broadcast. The program on Monday, July 24, in […]
THE BROTHERS BLUESunday, June 11 – 2PMGeneva On The Lake Matthew Sperber, guitar, bassBenny Haravitch, banjo, bass, guitarCharlie Coughlin, fiddle, mandolin Rooted in the fertile tradition of old-time fiddle music, […]
IN CONCORDIAFriday, June 9 – 7:30PMSaturday, June 10 – 7:30PMGearan Center for the Performing Arts, Hobart and William Smith Colleges Clara Lyon, violinGeoffrey Herd, violinTanner Menees, violaHannah Collins, celloClive Greensmith, […]
THE JASON CLAYBORN BAND:A NIGHT OF SOULThursday, June 8 – 7:30PMThe Cracker Factory Band:Main Keyboard/Musical Director – Gabriel Hatcher IIBass- Willie RobinsonDrums- Lacy Comer Singers:Lead Vocalist/Tenor – Jason ClaybornSoprano – Kimberly SalterAlto – Tiera DunnTenor – Walter […]
We are already at our last stretch of this Season! Come join us for a Night of Soul with The Jason Clayborn Band on June 8th, followed by In Concordia with GMF Artists! The […]
SONGS OF THE SPIRITSaturday, June 3 – 7:30PMVenue change:Gearan Center for the Performing Arts, Hobart and William Smith Colleges Jinjoo Cho, violinGeoffrey Herd, violinEric Wong, violaClive Greensmith, celloMax Geissler, celloHenry […]
TIME FOR THREEThursday, June 1 – 7:30PMSmith Opera House Nicolas Kendall, violinCharles Yang, violinRanaan Meyer, bass Bonded by an uncommon blend of instruments and vocals, this two-time GRAMMY-winning ensemble stands […]
Have you been enjoying the Festival so far? This week we have two-time Grammy-winning ensemble Time for Three and GMF Artists for the Songs of the Spirit concert! TIME FOR THREEThursday, June 1 – […]
LEGENDS AND FAIRY TALESFriday, May 26 – 7:30PMSaturday, May 27 – 7:30PMGearan Center for the Performing Arts, Hobart and William Smith Colleges Eliot Heaton, violinGeoffrey Herd, violinEsther Park, pianoEttore Causa, […]
ATLYS’ main concert is always a GMF audience favorite! In advance of their big performance this season at Ravines Winery on May 25 (7pm), the quartet will be offering a […]
“Blue Chapter” Project Earth – Iris TrioSunday, May 21 – 5PMGearan Center for the Performing Arts, Hobart and William Smith Colleges Only a few tickets left for the first concert of our […]
Tune in to The Concert Hall on Saturday, May 20, at WCNY (Syracuse 91.3FM) at 8PM The Concert Hall will be featuring a full concert performance from the Geneva Music Festival on Saturday’s broadcast. The program on Saturday, […]
We will be performing in some wonderful venues this season! The 2023 Season begins this coming SUNDAY, May 21st, with the Iris Trio 📍Froelich Hall, The Gearan Center for the […]
Our 2023 season begins this coming SUNDAY! The Festival will be kicked off with a concert featuring Iris Trio, followed by ATLYS at Ravine’s Wine Cellars, and the week ending […]
Dear GMF friends, We’re excited to begin performing for you in just a couple of weeks!Tickets are selling quickly now so we are writing with a few updates about our […]
Tune in to Performance Today on Monday, May 15, at WXXI (Rochester 91.5FM) or WCNY (Syracuse 91.3FM) Performance Today will be featuring a performance from the Geneva Music Festival on Monday’s broadcast. The program on Monday, May 15th, in its second hour, […]
Music and faith have been closely linked throughout history, often reinforcing and inspiring one another. In his fourth-century autobiography Confessions, Saint Augustine described how the singing of hymns moved him […]
The Geneva Music Festival is rooted in community – the community of Geneva, the artists who gather together during the Festival, and the audience members. Community outreach is and has […]
Geneva Music Festival needs your help! The festival is just a month and a half away, and we can’t wait for you to experience the performances of the incredible artists […]
Spring is Sprung!April flowers are blooming, and things are finally starting to warm up.We’re so excited that the main festival is just a month and a half away now! A […]
Tune in to Performance Today on Friday, April 14 on WXXI (Rochester 91.5FM) or WCNY (Syracuse 91.3FM) Performance Today will be featuring a performance from the Geneva Music Festival on Friday’s broadcast. The program on Friday, April 14th, in its second hour, […]
Have you gotten your tickets to our annual Spring Benefit Concert THIS Saturday, March 25th to hear our amazing artists perform works by Schubert, Shoenfield, and Brahms? It is also your […]
Tune in to Performance Today on Tuesday, March 21 on WXXI (Rochester 91.5FM) or WCNY (Syracuse 91.3FM) Performance Today will be featuring a performance from the Geneva Music Festival on Tuesday’s broadcast. The program on Tuesday, March 21st, in its first hour, […]
2023 GENEVA MUSIC FESTIVALSPRING BENEFIT VIRTUAL AUCTIONOPENING MARCH 18TH Check in online at https://www.32auctions.com/GMF2023 at 12pm on March 18 to see all the fantastic auction items that local businesses and individuals throughout the region […]
Tune in to Performance Today on Wednesday, March 8 on WXXI (Rochester 91.5FM) or WCNY (Syracuse 91.3FM) Performance Today will be featuring a performance from the Geneva Music Festival on Wednesday’s broadcast. The program on Wednesday, March […]
2023 Spring Benefit ConcertSaturday, March 25th at 7pm Froelich Hall, Gearan Center for the Performing ArtsHobart and William Smith Colleges299 Pulteney St., Geneva NY 14456 Please join us for an […]
Tune in to Performance Today on Monday, February 27 on WXXI (Rochester 91.5FM) or WCNY (Syracuse 91.3FM) Performance Today will be featuring a performance from the Geneva Music Festival on Monday’s broadcast. The program on […]
We’re very pleased to invite you to attend our annual Spring Benefit Concert on Saturday, March 25th and to announce the online virtual auction! The Spring Benefit is GMF’s largest fundraiser […]
We hope that your new year is off to a great start! In whatever ways or by whichever faith you recognize the dawn of a new year, these transitions often […]
Tune in to Performance Today on Tuesday, January 17 on WXXI (Rochester 91.5FM) or WCNY (Syracuse 91.3FM) Performance Today will be featuring a performance from the Geneva Music Festival on Tuesday’s broadcast. The program on Tuesday, January 17th, in […]
Tune in to Performance Today on Monday, January 9 on WXXI (Rochester 91.5FM) or WCNY (Syracuse 91.3FM) Happy New Year! Performance Today will be featuring a performance from the Geneva Music Festival on Monday’s broadcast. The program on Monday, […]
We hope you are staying warm and enjoying time with loved ones. We are very excited to share the news that earlier this month, GMF was awarded a $30,000 grant […]
This month, we are making our Annual Appeal and ask that you consider us in your charitable gifts for the year. We depend on the generosity of community members like […]
Tune in to Performance Today on Monday, September 12 on WXXI (Rochester 91.5FM) or WCNY (Syracuse 91.3FM) Performance Today will be featuring a performance from the Geneva Music Festival on Monday’s broadcast. The program on Monday, September 12, in […]
< A SEASON OF NEW BEGINNINGS> MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR Dear GMF Community, I hope you enjoyed our 2022 season. For me, it was a meaningful season, exploring both well-known masterpieces and […]
< A SEASON OF NEW BEGINNINGS> MAY 20 – JUNE 12, 2022 This week is the last week of our 2022 Season! The Montrose Trio will be performing at the […]
< A SEASON OF NEW BEGINNINGS> MAY 20 – JUNE 12, 2022 We hope you’re enjoying the Festival so far! This week will be kicked off by a free community […]
<A SEASON OF NEW BEGINNINGS>MAY 20 – JUNE 12, 2022 We bring you two concerts during this second week of the Festival! Join Ulysses Quartet, winner of the 2016 Fischoff […]
<A SEASON OF NEW BEGINNINGS>MAY 20 – JUNE 12, 2022 Our 2022 season begins this week! The Festival will be kicked off with a concert featuring ATLYS and Anya Wilkening […]
MAY NEWSLETTER GENEVA MUSIC FESTIVAL 2022 SEASON < A SEASON OF NEW BEGINNINGS >MAY 20 – JUNE 12, 2022 We are less than a week away from the start of our season!! The 2022 season will be […]
🚨 NEW WEBSITE ALERT 🚨 Visit www.GenevaMusicFestival.com to access information on our 2022 season, artists, Festival news,ways to support the Festival, and more! Click on the images below to be […]
Tune in to Performance Today on Monday, April 18th on WXXI (Rochester 91.5FM) or WCNY (Syracuse 91.3FM) Performance Today will be featuring a performance from the Geneva Music Festival on Wednesday’s broadcast. The program on Monday, […]
For the first time since 2019 the Benefit was back in the Gearan Center for the Performing Arts on the campus of Hobart & William Smith Colleges. 2022 Geneva Music Festival […]
The Virtual AuctionOnly two more days left to bid on items at the Geneva Music Festival Spring Benefit Virtual Auction!!Access the auction through the link below before it ends onSunday, March 20th at […]
Our Geneva Music Festival 2022 Spring Benefit Concert“CLASSICS AND ROMANTICS”is in TWO DAYS! Tickets are still available for our Spring Benefit Concert on Saturday March 19th!Violinist Geoffrey Herd, cellist Max […]
The Virtual AuctionThe Geneva Music Festival spring benefit virtual auction is now open!Bargains abound! Access the auction through the link below before it ends onSunday, March 20th at 5 pm. https://www.32auctions.com/GenevaMusicFestival2022 […]
On 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 19, 2022, the Geneva Music Festival will present its 2022 Spring Benefit concert, “ Classics and Romantics,” featuring: Schubert Notturno in E-Flat Major, Op. […]
Dear Festival Friends, Planning for our festival’s 2022 season is well underway with dates set for May 20th through June 12th, 2022. As we continue to secure performance space in an […]
GENEVA MUSIC FESTIVAL 2021 SEASON < FIRST DECADE RETROSPECTIVE >MAY 20 – JUNE 13, 2021 We are less than two weeks away from the start of our “First Decade Retrospective” season!! The 2021 […]
2021 SEASON “FIRST DECADE RETROSPECTIVE” 1. Visit our 2021 Season page (listed at the top of the page) to see a list of concerts 2. Click on the concert title […]
GENEVA MUSIC FESTIVAL 2021 SEASON< FIRST DECADE RETROSPECTIVE >MAY 20 – JUNE 13, 2021 Our “First Decade Retrospective” celebratory season is excited to invite you all back for a season showcasing diverse musical […]
Dear Festival Friends, Thank you for joining us at our Spring Benefit Concert and Silent Auction last week! The Spring Benefit Concert titled “An Evening of Romance” was held virtually […]
Our Geneva Music Festival 2021 Spring Benefit Virtual Concert “An Evening of Romance”is tomorrow, Saturday, April 10, 2021 at 7pm! Join us for our Spring Benefit Concert on Saturday, where violinists Geoffrey […]
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