The 13th season of the Geneva Music Festival came to a close, showcasing how exceptional music can create and build community with ten performances, 32 artists, and over a thousand attendees.
Geneva Music Festival’s Theme
Each season of the Geneva Music Festival has a theme, and this year’s was Gods, Myths, and the Divine. A rather capacious theme, it lent itself to a truly fascinating lineup of concerts in a variety of styles. From modern myths to Taiwanese legends to Christian and Jewish religious music, the season spanned cultures and belief systems.
Concert attendees commented not only on the quality of the musicianship but on the music’s ability to form connections. The breadth of repertoire from the Jason Clayborn Band impressed Charles McCadd, a Geneva resident. “The actual diversity of how much music they fit in of everything was amazing,” McCadd said. “Being able to go from all these different generations of music and then collide them all together to make everyone in the audience happy was just amazing.”
It’s easy when listening to music, especially classical music, to forget the interpersonal connections that underpin it. The intimate setting of chamber music reminds the audience of the connection between artists. They also orchestrate chamber music together, rather than training their focus on a conductor. One of the really striking themes of the Geneva Music Festival is the camaraderie the artists share. The audience member feels like they are being let in on an inner world.
Artistic Director Geoffrey Herd wrapped up the season by concluding, “Many thanks to our dedicated patrons and supporters who helped make our 2023 season sensational. The GMF musicians were honored, as always, to perform for our community and explore the diverse repertoire inspired by our theme, Gods, Myths, and the Divine. I wish all of you a peaceful and happy summer, and I look forward to sharing details about our next season soon.”
Livestreams of all performances are available to be purchased here until July 31.
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