Listeners of all kinds are welcome, from chamber music connoisseurs to neophytes. Concerts are fun, inspiring and personal experiences for each audience member. Repertoire is chosen from a wide range of styles, from classical to avant-garde, and includes gems from the standard repertoire as well as little-known works that merit further consideration. The players introduce each piece with a short talk about the music, to provide some listening guidance as well as a performer's perspective. After each concert, audience members are invited to join the performers at an informal reception for a chance to mingle and discuss the music in more depth.
All concerts take place Sunday evenings at 7:00 pm at Lake of the Isles Lutheran Church 2020 W. Lake of the Isles Parkway, Minneapolis, 55405. This small church, built in 1925, has excellent acoustics and provides a beautiful and intimate atmosphere for enjoying music.
The Isles Ensemble members are Helen Chang, Joanne Opgenorth, Thomas Rosenberg, Laura Sewell, Leslie Shank, and Ben Ullery. Guest artists are also invited to perform. This season's guests are Barb Leibendguth (flute) and Maiya Papach (viola).
