Experience Music, History, and Nature at The Sembrich

Our 2025 festival, The Gilded Age, views the world of late-19th and early-20th century America through the career of Marcella Sembrich and the opulence of the era. Join us as we explore the diverse music that mirrored the culture of the time – in a series of concerts, lectures and films, concluding with an elegant vocal recital rich with gems from Sembrich’s operatic repertoire – all performed by today’s finest concert artists. 

Schedule

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

2:00 PM

The Gilded Age: The Hit Series & The Era That Inspired It

Julian Fellowes, the creator of Downton Abbey, has delighted audiences with the acclaimed HBO drama series The Gilded Age. What historic events and individuals inspired this series? And how did it become a showcase for so many Broadway stars? Entertainment historian John Kenrick returns with behind-the-scenes stories and some of the real-life dramas behind The Gilded Age.

Location: The Sembrich - Indoors

4800 Lake Shore Drive, Bolton Landing, NY, 12814

Admission: $30

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