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New Bergeron Flute Concerto Premieres This Weekend

Blue Lake Public Radio | By Steve Albert

Published November 17, 2025 at 3:11 PM EST

Thomas Pike, Carmen Maret, Andrew Bergeron

The new flute concerto by Andrew Bergeron, Ancient Trees, makes its debut this Friday and Saturday (Nov 21-22) at the Wealthy Theater in Grand Rapids. Thomas Pike leads his Vintage Parlor Orchestra and flutist Carmen Maret for this new work (written by husband Andrew for wife Carmen), and the orchestra will also perform works of Kalliwoda and Nielsen. You can hear a conversation from Blue Lake with the composer, the soloist, and the conductor here.
More information is online at www.vpogr.com and foliasduo.com

Steve Albert

Steve came to Blue Lake as an announcer in 1985 and has worn many hats over the years. Currently the Operations Manager, Steve is responsible for the technical operations of Blue Lake Public Radio. His on-air work includes hosting “A Michigan Saturday Night” from 8:00-9:00pm, and classical music when called on. Steve oversees Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp’s summer recordings and broadcasts. In his private time, Steve loves all types of music, and plays banjo in a couple of local bluegrass groups.

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