Russian clarinetist Sergey Gutorov returns to perform in the 15th annual White Lake Chamber Music Festival. From Aug. 2–10, excellent programming, world-class artists and inspiring classical music performances will take place in the White Lake area.What once was mostly found only in metropolitan cities is now a yearly experience in the White Lake area.
Sergey’s exquisite playing will be enjoyed Aug. 2 as he performs Shepherd on the Rock (Der Hirt auf dem Felsen,) D. 965 by Schubert, along with Angela De Venuto, soprano and Kuang-Hao Huang, piano. On Aug. 3 in the first Festival Family Concert, Sergey will be featured on the well-known Carnival of the Animals plus solo works. On Aug. 5, he performs Mozart and Bruch Trios. On Aug. 8, Sergey will be joined by pianist Kuang-Hao Huang to perform Weber’s Concertino, a Poulenc Sonata, and works by Debussy, Piazzolla, and others for a special Salon Concert solo performance at the Book Nook and Java Shop. On Aug. 9, he will perform the famous Mozart Clarinet Quintet.
Gutorov currently holds the position of assistant principal/second/ E-flat clarinet in Sarasota Orchestra season (2023-24), principal clarinet in Chicago Philharmonic Orchestra, principal clarinet in Des Moines Metro Opera and assistant principal/E-flat clarinet in the South Bend Symphony Orchestra. Gutorov frequently performs with the Chicago Lyric Opera. He began studying the clarinet at age nine with his father in Kursk, Russia. At age 14, he was accepted into the Moscow State Wind College, and graduated with diplomas in both clarinet and conducting. He also received a diploma from the Maimonid State Classical Academy and diploma in Orchestral Studies from Roosevelt University in Chicago. From 2008-10, Gutorov was a member of the Civic Orchestra of Chicago. During this time he was a featured soloist in Mozart’s Sinfonia Concertante with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.
This year’s eight-day festival is packed with many exciting offerings: no-cost daily 4 p.m. salon concerts at The Book Nook and Java Shop, two family concerts, a children’s recital, meet and greets, evening concerts and Cabaret Night “Broadway Comes to White Lake.” There will once again be the world’s greatest music wonderfully played, combined with the soft summer weather, beaches and spectacular sunsets. All of this makes the White Lake Chamber Music Festival a vacation destination for an ever-growing audience from near and far.
For a schedule of this year’s delightful festival events, please visit www.whitelakemusic.org. The generous support of individuals and businesses makes it possible to bring great artists and great music to the White Lake area. For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Director Sondra Cross at 231-329-3056 for more information.
