White Lake Chamber Music Festival Announces Week-Long Free Salon Concert Series at Book Nook & Java Shop
WHITE LAKE, MI — The White Lake Chamber Music Festival is delighted to present its annual Salon Concert Series, taking place July 20–25 at 11:00 AM daily at the Book Nook & Java Shop, 8744 Ferry St. in Montague.
These intimate morning concerts have become a beloved summer tradition, offering audiences the opportunity to experience exceptional live music in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Festival musicians and guest artists from around the world will perform a diverse variety of chamber music programs throughout the week.
The 2026 Salon Concert schedule includes:
Monday, July 20
Yukie Ota, flute & Kuang-Hao Huang, piano
Tuesday, July 21
Sang Mee Lee, violin & Arturo Ziraldo, viola
Wednesday, July 22
Brian Morris, classical guitar
Thursday, July 23
Music for the Love of It: Ischia Chamber Players Four-Hand Piano Concert
Viktors and Sylvia Gray, piano
Friday, July 24
Music for the Love of It: Ischia Chamber Players
Sylvia Gray, piano; Rachel Macke, violin; Brian Carter, horn; and Aldo DeVero, piano
Saturday, July 25
Burgin String Quartet, Blue Lake Resident String Quartet
The White Lake Chamber Music Festival is known for presenting world-class professional artists, and it also celebrates the joy and value of lifelong music-making. The July 23 and 24 Salon Concerts, presented under the theme Music for the Love of It, highlight musicians whose dedication to chamber music stems from a lifelong passion for performing, learning, and sharing music with others.
The featured Ischia Chamber Players first met while participating in the annual Ischia Chamber Music Festival in Italy, directed by Aldo DeVero. Each spring, musicians from around the world gather on the island of Ischia for a week of rehearsals, collaboration, friendship, and performance. Their appearance in White Lake reflects the Festival’s commitment to fostering artistic connections that transcend geography and professional status.
“These concerts celebrate something essential about music,” Festival organizers said. “While we are proud to present internationally acclaimed artists, we also want to encourage and honor the many dedicated amateur musicians who continue making music throughout their lives. Music enriches communities, builds friendships, and brings joy at every level.”
Festival organizers describe the Salon Concerts as an opportunity to bring people together through music in a comfortable, community-centered setting.
“These concerts are intentionally intimate,” organizers said. “They invite audiences to slow down, enjoy a summer morning, and experience live music in a personal and meaningful way.”
The Salon Concerts are open to the public, with free-will donations accepted, and provide a unique opportunity to hear outstanding musicians in one of Montague’s favorite gathering places.
For more information about the White Lake Chamber Music Festival and the full 2026 season, visit www.whitelakemusic.org or call 231-329-3056.