Artist Chamber Music Series
July 18 - August 1, 2026
Saturday nights at St. Mary Magdalene, 335 Main Street, Picton
2026: Celebrating 40 Seasons of Music and Community
For 40 summers, Music at Port Milford has proudly presented esteemed artists in creatively programmed concerts in July and August in the heart of Prince Edward County. This summer’s concerts feature collaborations between decorated chamber musicians (gold medalists of Fischoff and Banff Chamber Music Competitions), principal players of the Canadian Opera Company Orchestra and Toronto Symphony Orchestra, dancers from the Quinte Ballet School, visual curators from the Dahlia S L Gallery, and more.
This series is made possible by MPM’s generous donors and sponsors.
Catch a free concert preview on Thursday, July 23rd at 5:00 pm at Broken Stone Winery! All other special events listed at bottom of this page.
Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 7:30pm
Movement
Thalea String Quartet, Madeline Hildebrand (piano) & Eric Wong (viola)
with guest dancers from Quinte Ballet School
Performing:
Ravel: String Quartet
Gabriella Smith: Carrot
India Gailey: Cloud No. 2
Perotin: Vidurent Omnes
Turina: Scene Andalouse
Josquin: Ave Maria...Virgo Serena
Gala Flagello: Nebulous Beauty (world premiere)
Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.
To Music and Art
Tokai String Quartet, Mikael Darmanie (Piano), Rachel Handman (Violin) & Becca Kenneally (Soprano)
with painting exhibit curated by Dahlia S L Gallery
Performing:
Schubert: “An die Musik”
Gena Branscombe (b. 1881, Picton, ON): “Mirza”
Beethoven: String Quartet Op. 74, “The Harp”
Fiddle Tune Arrangements
Faure: Piano Quintet No. 2
Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.
In Celebration
Port Milford Chamber Players
Marie Bérard and Rohan Gregory, violins; Lukas Shrout and Angela Rudden, violas; Roberta Janzen and Susan Gagnon, celli; Charlotte Hill and Angela Park, piano
Performing:
Brahms: Sextet Op. 18, I. Allegro ma non troppo
Schubert: Fantasie in F minor for Piano Four-Hands, I. Allegro molto moderato
Mendelssohn: Piano Trio No. 1
Grieg: String Quartet in G Minor
Join us backstage for a post-season meet and greet with the musicians! Reception generously provided by Agrarian Market and Broken Stone Winery.
Other Summer 2026 Events:
Student Performances
Music at Port Milford students perform chamber, choral and orchestral works
Free Admission (Donations Appreciated)
Saturday, July 11th, 2pm
Junior Session Final Performance
The Andrew, 31 King St, Picton, Ontario
Sunday, July 19th, 2pm "On the Deck"
Senior Session Week 1 Concert
Music at Port Milford, 89 Colliers Road, Milford, Ontario
Sunday, July 26th, 2pm "On the Deck"
Senior Session Week 2 Concert
Music at Port Milford, 89 Colliers Road, Milford, Ontario
Sunday, August 2nd, 2pm
Senior Session Final Performance
St Mary Magdalene, 335 Main Street, Picton, Ontario
Special Events
Choral Day Camp for Prince Edward County Elementary Students
July 6 - July 10, 2026
from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Students meet daily
Learn more at musicatportmilford.org/choraldaycamp
Artist Chamber Music Pop-Up Concert Preview
Thursday July 23, 5:00 p.m.
Free admission
Broken Stone Winery, 524 Closson Rd, Hillier
“Music at Port Milford Takes to the Streets”
Saturday July 18, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Weave your way around Picton and Wellington while enjoying the music of talented young musicians!
Community Choral Collaboration
Rehearsals: Dates TBA
Performance: TBA
All welcome. Free, suggested donation.
Contact beccakenneally@gmail.com for details.