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brava! celebrating women in music 2026 summer music festival

Sembrich Summer Festival: Florence Foster Jenkins (2016)

The true story of Florence Foster Jenkins, a New York heiress who dreamed of becoming an opera singer, despite having a terrible singing voice.

When and Where

Date and Time

Monday, Jul 13, 2026
7:30 PM

Address

The Sembrich (Outdoors), 4800 Lake Shore Drive Bolton Landing, NY 12814

Cost

Free, reservations encouraged

About this event

The true story of Florence Foster Jenkins, a New York heiress who dreamed of becoming an opera singer, despite having a terrible singing voice. Featuring Meryl Streep as the misguided musician and Hugh Grant as St. Clair Bayfield, Florence’s manager and long-time companion.

Film Rating: PG-13
Runtime: 1 hour, 51 minutes

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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