Welcome to Mistral
One of New England’s premier chamber ensembles, Mistral has been a jewel in the cultural landscape of Greater Boston since 1997, when it was founded by Julie Scolnik and her husband, physicist Michael Brower. With a four-concert series in both Andover and Boston/Brookline, Mistral presents virtuosic and communicative international artists in far-ranging, thematic programs, from little-known gems to timeless masterpieces, with an irresistible combination of high jinks and serious music-making. Committed to invigorating old traditions with an ever-youthful zest, Mistral connects in a singular way with its audiences. Thousands of music lovers from far-flung towns have recognized something unique in Mistral’s special brand of “unstuffy, unpredictable, unmatched” music making.
