Annika Nelson to kick off 2023 Season of Arts at the Waelderhaus on April 30, followed by Chordsmen on May 7

KOHLER, WI – April 10, 2023—Arts at the Waelderhaus is a series of free, family-friendly, and fun programs at the Waelderhaus, a house museum filled with Austrian craftsmanship overlooking the Sheboygan River in Kohler. The 2023 series begins April 30 with classical guitarist and Plymouth High School graduate Annika Nelson, who is currently attending the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, majoring in Classical Guitar Performance.

Annika Nelson shared a little bit about her upcoming performance: “The classical guitar holds so much character and emotion that it becomes a new instrument with every piece. I especially look forward to showcasing pieces that helped me grow both technically and musically, like the cuban Sencillos Estudios, as well as a powerful arrangement of Three Pieces from West Side Story, and the jazzy, swinging American Fantasy.”

Then, on May 7, the Clipper City Chordsmen will perform on the lawn of the Waelderhaus (weather permitting, otherwise the performance will be inside) and promises to entertain with the classic barbershop style of four-part, unaccompanied, close-harmony singing. Expect a continuous flow of uplifting acapella music from their chorus and quartets interspersed with humor and a variety of songs! The Chordsmen, now in their 78th year of singing, will be coming off their annual spring show and this performance is the beginning of a run of appearances that continue through the summer months into late fall.

There is also a recently added performance of Arts at the Waelderhaus on June 18. Milwaukee-based Eric Jacobson Trio will perform jazz standards and original music. See the entire 2023 Season below:

Sunday, April 30 at 2 p.m.: Enjoy an afternoon of classical guitar with Annika Nelson, a Ruth DeYoung Kohler 2022 Scholarship Recipient.

Sunday, May 7 at 2 p.m.: The Clipper City Chordsmen will bring their barbershop style to the lawn of the Waelderhaus for an outdoor concert (in the event of inclement weather, the concert will take place inside)

Sunday, June 4 at 2 p.m.: Sonora Winds, an all-woman Woodwind Chamber Group, will fill the Waelderhaus with music and share new classical chamber compositions with their skillful and soulful playing.

JUST ADDED: Sunday, June 18 at 2:00 p.m.: Eric Jacobson Trio, a Milwaukee-based Jazz ensemble, will play jazz standards from the greats like Horace Silver, Lee Morgan, Freddie Hubbard as well as exploring some of their own originals throughout the performance. Weather permitting, this show will take place on the lawn of the Waelderhaus.

Sunday, July 23 at 2 p.m.: Daniel Adam Maltz, a fortepianist based in Vienna, Austria will play his gorgeous fortepiano and share music from the First Viennese School – Mozart, Beethoven, and Schubert.

Sunday, October 1 at 2 p.m.: Eulenspiegel Puppets will present “In the Mirror: Three Tales from Asia” a set of stories from Korea, Japan, and Turkey that all feature atypical heroes—like a lady outsmarting two Japanese trolls who trap her to sample her delicious cooking! The show uses a clever stage that rises and folds out of a decorated box. This show is appropriate for ages 4 and up.

Each performance begins at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday afternoons and is open to the public and free of charge. Reservations are encouraged and can be made by calling Waelderhaus at 920-453-2851 or by emailing jen.balge@kohler.com. More information can be found at www.kohlerfoundation.org.

The Waelderhaus, an Austrian house museum filled with beautifully carved wood, iron work, and stained glass, is managed by Kohler Foundation, Inc. It is located at 1100 Riverside Dr., Kohler, and is open daily (except holidays) to the public for guided tours, free of charge, at 2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m., and 4:00 p.m.  For the latest news and Waelderhaus events, visit www.kohlerfoundation.org, or follow Kohler Foundation on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Kohler Foundation is a non-profit, private foundation that supports arts, education, and art preservation initiatives.

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. It has not been verified for its accuracy or completeness.