To mark the 25th anniversary of Stratford Summer Music, we are thrilled to present a very special evening that bridges two centuries of musical brilliance. The program features the world premiere of a joyful and youthful new octet by acclaimed Canadian composer Jared Miller, commissioned by Robert Lemon in memory of Robert Ledingham.

The idea was born from a long-held admiration for Miller’s talent, dating back to his early days in Vancouver. Robert Lemon, a generous supporter of Stratford Summer Music and an avid fan of violinist Mark Fewer, felt the commissioning of this new was the perfect way to celebrate both personal legacy and organizational milestone.

In a brilliant pairing, this fresh, contemporary voice will be set in conversation with Felix Mendelssohn’s iconic Octet in E-flat Major, Op. 20, a masterwork of chamber music celebrating its 200th anniversary in 2025.

A “call and response” between generations, Make Mine A Double: Miller + Mendelssohn promises a vibrant, moving experience—a testament to the power of music to connect past and present.

Hosted by Tom Allen

60 minutes | no intermission

Artists
Tom Allen | host

Jared Miller | composer