An Evening with Mozart

Experience the elegance, wit, and timeless beauty of one of history’s most beloved composers in An Evening with Mozart. This program balances two of Mozart’s greatest masterpieces with a stunning piano concerto featuring Stewart Goodyear, an audience favorite who is returning to the Peninsula Music Festival by popular demand.

Pianist Stewart Goodyear, known for his incredible technique and expressive depth, has performed with the PMF several times and has become a true favorite of our Door County community. His return, by popular demand, is one of the most anticipated events of the 2026 season. Watching a performer of his caliber tackle the delicate brilliance of Mozart in our intimate concert hall is a rare treat that brings a “big-city” concerto experience directly to Door County.

Proclaimed “a phenomenon” by the Los Angeles Times and “one of the best pianists of his generation” by the Philadelphia Inquirer, Goodyear is a true titan of the keyboard. Renowned worldwide for his “Sonatathon” performances—where he performs all 32 Beethoven piano sonatas in a single day—his technical brilliance is matched only by his deep, soulful expressivity. A multi-Juno Award nominee who has graced the stages of the New York Philharmonic and the Chicago Symphony, watching Goodyear perform is an experience unto itself.

Program

• Mozart | Overture to The Magic Flute: Start the evening with the noble and mysterious chords of one of the world’s most beloved operas. It is a perfect, high-energy opening that sets a magical tone for the night.

• Mozart | Piano Concerto No. 23 in A Major: Stewart Goodyear takes center stage for this masterpiece. Famous for its heart-breakingly beautiful slow movement and its joyful, bubbling finale, it is the perfect showcase for Goodyear’s signature blend of power and grace.

• Mozart | Symphony No. 39 in E-flat Major: The evening concludes with one of Mozart’s final and most sophisticated symphonies. It is a work of grand scale and sunny disposition, ensuring you leave the theater feeling uplifted.

All Mozart. One of the world’s finest pianists. A perfect summer night in Door County. Don’t miss this spectacular evening!