Sembrich Summer Festival: Medusa
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Medusa is a genre-defying folk quartet combining ancient string traditions with contemporary storytelling. Featuring rare instruments and global influences—from the Middle East to Appalachia—their original music is immersive and inclusive, revealing the shared threads that connect us.
Comprised of Georgia Hathaway, Lea Kirstein, Marta Solek, and Saskia Tomkins, Medusa brings together an all-star collective of folk innovators whose spellbinding palette of instruments—including the nyckelharpa, suka, plock fiddle, and knee fiddle—creates a sound both ancient and strikingly new.
Drawing on musical traditions from Scandinavia, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Appalachia, and the Celtic world, the ensemble reclaims Medusa as a symbol of vision, power, and inclusivity, inviting listeners into a bold musical space where cultural boundaries dissolve and shared humanity emerges.
This event is part of the World Music Wednesdays Series, which includes Christine Tassan et les Imposteures (July 8), Mari Black Celtic Trio (August 5), and Medusa (August 19). Save when you buy a series subscription that gives you access to all three performances.
About the Sembrich Summer Festival
This event is part of the 2026 Summer Festival, Brava! Celebrating Women in Music, a season honoring the extraordinary artistry, resilience, and influence of women in music. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Lake George, Brava! pays tribute not only to great female performers, but also to women composers, patrons, educators, and cultural leaders whose contributions have often been overlooked.
Through a thoughtfully curated series of concerts, lectures, and exhibitions, the 2026 Festival explores themes of artistic empowerment, mentorship, and creative legacy, from the Gilded Age to today's international stage
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