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Bolton Landing, NY 12814 Office: (518) 644-2431 x102
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Cécilia Brings Celtic and Quebecois Folk Tunes to The Sembrich
BOLTON LANDING – The Sembrich’s 2025 World Music Wednesday series opens on July 2 at 2:00 PM with a
performance by Cécilia, one of Canada’s top traditional folk ensembles. The group will present a lakeside
concert of traditional Celtic and Quebecois folk tunes full of vibrant rhythms and melodies, all resonating with a
unique warmth and richness of expression.
“We’re delighted to open this year’s World Music Wednesday series with these uniquely talented musicians,”
says Richard Wargo, The Sembrich’s Artistic Director. “Cécilia’s reputation as one of the best folk ensembles
on the scene is no exaggeration. The three talented musicians are not only masters of their craft, but also
engaging and passionate advocates for the traditions they help preserve and promote.”
This performance is generously sponsored by Fenimore Asset Management. The Sembrich’s 2025 World
Music Wednesday Series is made possible by funding from the Touba Family Foundation.
Tickets and the full-season schedule are available at TheSembrich.org/festival.
About Cecilia
Widely recognized as three of Canada's finest musicians, it is a pleasure to see how much enjoyment Timi
Turmel, Erin Leahy, and Louis Schryer find in playing together. While honoring their heritage as Cécilia, their
music making has an undeniably fresh and high-spirited sound.
They bring the best of many musical worlds together in their explorations of traditional, Celtic and Quebecois
music. Every one of their pieces is skillfully arranged and highlighted with influences from contemporary,
classical, jazz and swing styles. Cécilia's recent debut album Accent is an impressive offering full of vibrant
rhythms and melodies, all resonating with a unique warmth and richness of expression.
Each performance by Cécilia is a call to come out and share – not only in the joy of three dedicated musicians
making music together but also in creating with Timi, Erin, and Louis a unique and memorable musical
experience. You'll find yourself with a smile that lasts long after the final notes of Cécilia's accordion, piano,
and violin have melted away.
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Attachments:
Photo #1: Cécilia (Casual) – Photo by Chantal Gallant
Photo #2: Cécilia (Formal) – Photo courtesy of Canis Major Music
About The Sembrich
Experience music, history, and nature at The Sembrich in Bolton Landing. The Sembrich features museum
exhibitions and an annual summer festival with an exciting mix of world-class musicians, noted musical
scholars, a free film series, and the opportunity to enjoy it all on the beautiful shores of Lake George. Listed on
the National Historic Register, The Sembrich was once the teaching studio of Polish soprano Marcella
Sembrich, one of the most famous musicians at the turn of the 20 th century. Visitors can discover her storied
legacy, which includes over 400 performances at the Metropolitan Opera and faculty positions at both the
Juilliard Graduate School and the Curtis Institute of Music. With a treasured museum, performance series, and
over four wooded acres of nature paths to explore, The Sembrich is truly a unique cultural experience!
The Sembrich’s museum & grounds will be open daily from May 24 – October 13, 2025.
4800 Lake Shore Drive, Bolton Landing, NY 12814
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The Sembrich’s 2025 Summer Festival “The Gilded Age” is made possible, in part, by support from the New
York State Council on the Arts, Town of Bolton, Warren County, Alfred Z. Solomon Charitable Trust, Touba
Family Foundation, and the generosity of local businesses and individuals.
The Sembrich’s programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the
Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
2025 Summer Festival Schedule
June 4, 2025 – 7:00 PM – Lake George Music Festival Season Preview
June 8, 2025 – 2:00 PM – Young Performers Showcase
June 14, 2025 – 2:00 PM – Gilded Melodies: Music for Saxophone, Voice, and Piano
June 19, 2025 – 7:00 PM – A Juneteenth Celebration – The World of William James Knapp
June 23, 2025 – 7:30 PM – FILM: The Age of Innocence (1993)
June 25, 2025 – 2:00 PM – Seagle Festival Season Preview
July 2, 2025 – 2:00 PM – World Music Wednesday: Cécilia
July 7, 2025 – 7:30 PM – FILM: ShowBusiness: The Road to Broadway (2007)
July 10, 2025 – 2:00 PM – Riding the Rails: Studio Talk & Gilded Age Tea
July 13, 2025 – 7:00 PM – In the Good Old Summertime: Counterpoint Vocal Ensemble
July 19, 2025 – 7:00 PM – Spira Piano Quartet
July 21, 2025 – 7:30 PM – FILM: Ragtime (1981)
July 25, 2025 – 10:00 AM – Children’s Program: Seagle Festival Children’s Opera
July 30, 2025 – 2:00 PM – A Latin American Musical Tour
July 31, 2025 – 11:00 AM – Latin American Children’s Performance (at the Charles R. Wood Theater)
August 2, 2025 – 7:00 PM – Undiscovered Gems of the Gilded Age
August 4, 2025 – 7:30 PM – FILM: A Real Pain (2025)
August 6, 2025 – 2:00 PM – STUDIO TALK: The Gilded Age TV Series with John Kenrick
August 7, 2025 – 11:00 AM – Children’s Program: Percussion Workshop with Jomion & the Uklos
August 7, 2025 – 7:00 PM – Jomion & The Uklos (Free Community Concert in Rogers Park, Bolton Landing)
August 17, 2025 – 7:00 PM – Members of the Philadelphia Orchestra
August 21, 2025 – 7:00 PM – Lakeside with Altissimo Arts
August 25, 2025 – 7:30 PM – FILM: The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964)
August 27, 2025 – 2:00 PM – World Music Wednesday: Skye Consort & Emma Björling
August 30, 2025 – 6:00 PM – Gala: A Gilded Age Musicale