Harper Appointed as PMF’s Acting Director

5th Wave Collective members perform. Facebook photo.

Plus, February Fest will feature 5th Wave Collective

The board of directors of Peninsula Music Festival (PMF) has appointed Lisa Harper to serve as the organization’s acting director. Her predecessor was Scott Stolarz, who recently resigned.  

“We are actively searching for a new executive director, but I am thrilled to serve until one is found,” Harper said. “In the meantime, we have a strong team in place, world-class conductor Rune Bergmann leading the best musicians in the country, and our 72nd season ready to be announced.”

PMF will host a performance by Chicago’s 5th Wave Collective at the Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion as part of its annual February Fest.

The 5th Wave Collective is an ensemble that performs music by women and nonbinary composers. During the concert, oboeist Ashley Ertz, violist Bethany Pereboom and pianist Leah Kang will celebrate the romantic works of Clara Schumann, a 19th-century composer and pianist; Florence Price, the first African-American female composer to gain national status; and Elena Ruehr, a contemporary American composer.

The concert starts at 2 pm  on Feb. 25 and runs approximately 90 minutes. 

Tickets are $30 for adults and $10 for students and children. Call PMF’s box office or visit musicfestival.com for tickets.

The Kress Pavilion is located at 7845 Church St. in Egg Harbor.