Music, verse, and visuals coalesce in Black Moon Trio’s premiere of Lakenotes, a multi-dimensional tribute to the mystery and majesty of Lake Michigan.

This unique artistic journey is the result of a collaboration between three acclaimed artists, each bringing a distinct creative lens to one of the world's most awe-inspiring freshwater lakes. Poet Kathryn Haydon offers vivid and reflective lyricism that gives voice to the lake’s many moods, from the stillness of winter ice to the restless churn of autumn waves. Visual artist Lincoln Schatz, renowned for his immersive storytelling, captures the lake’s vast palette through sweeping videography and striking photography, revealing its ever-changing character across seasons and time of day.

At the core of Lakenotes is a powerful new commissioned work by award-winning Chicago composer Stacy Garrop. This contemporary chamber piece conjures the natural rhythms and hidden depths of Lake Michigan through a richly textured soundscape.

Blending the auditory and the visual, the emotional and the ecological, Lakenotes offers more than a performance—it is an invitation to reflect, to connect, and to experience Lake Michigan not just as a place, but as a living, breathing presence. Whether you are a lifelong resident of the Great Lakes region or encountering Lake Michigan for the first time, Lakenotes: Seasons of Lake Michigan promises a moving tribute to the lake’s enduring mystery and majesty.

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