Art by The Sea: Introduction to Oil Painting

Bermuda Chamber Music Festival 2026

Presented by the Bermuda School of Music in partnership with St. Paul's Church

Season 2026 | A Quartet of Concerts 

21 May | Roots Reimagined
Beethoven — String Quartet in A Major, Op. 18 No. 5
Reena Esmail — Ragamala
Grieg — String Quartet No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 27
 
A program tracing tradition and transformation, from Beethoven's classical clarity to Reena Esmail's cross cultural sound world, culminating in Grieg's sweeping and passionate quartet. Featuring the Callisto Quartet, an internationally acclaimed ensemble known for their expressive depth and refined ensemble playing.
 
23 May | Viennese Masterworks
Mozart — String Quartet in C Major, K. 465 "Dissonance"
Schubert — String Quintet in C Major, D. 956
 
Two pillars of the Viennese repertoire: Mozart's daring and innovative "Dissonance" Quartet and Schubert's transcendent C Major Quintet. The Callisto Quartet is joined by cellist Isaiah Pennington for this expansive and deeply moving masterpiece.
  
4 June | French Connection
Clémence de Grandval — Trio de Salon
Chopin — Cello Sonata in G Minor, Op. 65
Saint-Saëns — Oboe Sonata, Op. 166
Théodore Dubois — Quintette
 
An evening of elegance and color, showcasing French lyricism alongside Romantic brilliance. From intimate salon music to richly textured chamber works, this program highlights the charm and sophistication of the French tradition.
  
11 June | Some Enchanted Evening
Schumann — Fantasiestücke, Op. 73
Mozart — Violin Sonata
Brahms — Piano Quintet in F Minor, Op. 34

Boeing Boeing

Bermuda Musical and Dramatic Society brings fast-paced comedy to the stage with Boeing Boeing, a lively 1960s Paris-set farce about bachelor Bernard juggling three unsuspecting fiancées—until their schedules collide and chaos erupts. Directed by Robbie Godfrey, the production leans into razor-sharp timing, physical comedy, and escalating mishaps, promising an energetic, laugh-out-loud experience where each twist makes an already precarious situation even more hilariously unmanageable.

 

Written By: Marc Camoletti, translated by Beverley Cross and Francis Evans

Offerings Exhibiton by Solee Darrell

For California-based Bermudian artist Soleé Darrell, painting is a deeply present, almost ritual practice rooted in intuitive colour. Working on stretched silk velvet with powdered pigment dye—applied by hand, brush, or poured in fluid gestures—her abstract works echo the vivid hues of Bermuda and memories of home. With only about 30 minutes before the pigment dries, speed and spontaneity are essential, grounding her in the moment as colours shift unpredictably. For Darrell, art is both creative and sacred; her kaleidoscopic works invite meditation, reflection, and a sense of connection to nature, spirit, and one another.

On display through to October. Exhibition curated by Eve Godet Thomas. With support from Nekeisha Cameron, Faye Cook, Jasmine DeSilva, Chen Foley, Deborah Jackson, Sylvia Jones, Delight Morris, Megan & Roddy Nesbitt, Susan Pateras, Dennis Pimentel, Alexia Seymour Crofton, Michelle Seymour Smith, Bill & Georgia Wharton and Desiree Wingo.

Farewell Fozzie Bear

Join us for a goodbye party for beloved Frith-designed Muppet, Fozzie Bear!

Say bye bye to our beloved bear. The Art of Michael K. Frith: From Pencil to Puppet was initially due to close in May but will now be on display until the middle of August. Most of the puppets have been able to extend their stay at the Gallery, but Fozzie Bear has to leave for his next commitment at the National Comedy Center in New York City.

Join us to toast to Fozzie Bear, take one last photo with him and send him on his way in style!

 

About the Exhibition

From Pencil to Puppet will celebrate Bermuda's connection to the global phenomenon Fraggle Rock through the work of Bermudian-born artist and designer Michael K. Frith, who helped create the Muppets and brought the Fraggles to life. Inspired by Bermuda's Crystal Caves and island culture, the show's underground world embodies themes of community, interdependence, and shared resources that mirror island life. The exhibition features original puppets, sketches, and behind-the-scenes stories, showcasing how Bermuda's natural beauty and creative spirit have been immortalised in a beloved series seen around the world.