Centered on the theme of “Inside Stories“, the Caledon Music Festival 2025 returns from August 2 to 31 and brings some of the finest musicians in the world to Caledon for four weeks of inspiring concerts. Taking you on a journey through ‘Inside Stories’—an exploration into the depth of storytelling through the universal language of music. This season is about how music tells stories and can transport audiences to fantastical and otherworldly places – experienced through the canon’s most beloved works and in hidden gems. With its breathtaking setting, and the world-class performances, the festival is a true celebration of the transformative power of music. Visit www.caledonmusicfest.ca to explore what’s in store for this summer!
August 23rd Saturday, 7:30PM, Westminster United Church: “A Journey into Cabaret and Broadway
American composer and pianist Paul Schoenfield enjoyed performing cabaret music with friends in a café in Minneapolis, which inspired his popular trio “Café Music.” Also on the program are the showpieces. various arrangements of Porgy and Bess by Gershwin and Four Broadway Showtunes by Prutsman. The program culminates in one of the great chamber works that blend lyrical folk idioms with formal sophistication. Its sweeping melodies, rhythmic vitality, and rich harmonic palette offer a deeply satisfying close to a program that celebrates both the intimacy and grandeur of chamber music.
