Sembrich Summer Festival: Salon Concert: Alma & Efrem
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Step into a 1914 salon celebrating the legendary partnership of soprano Alma Gluck—the first female classical artist to sell 1 million records—and violinist Efrem Zimbalist. This evocative program begins with a rare playback of one of Gluck’s records on The Sembrich’s beautiful 1908 Victrola, vividly bringing history to life.
In June 1914, the musical world buzzed with excitement over the marriage of Alma Gluck—beloved student of Marcella Sembrich—and the celebrated Efrem Zimbalist. This salon concert pays homage to their remarkable artistic partnership and recording legacy, with soprano Lily Arbisser joined by violinist Rubén Rengel and pianist Renate Rohlfing in an afternoon of music by Massenet, Kreisler, Puccini, Hahn, and others, evoking the intimacy and glamour of the early recording era.
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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