Folias Duo, flute & guitar | Free Mini-Concert

Monday, May 18, 2026 12 PM “Theirs is a music that transcends genre and that ultimately brands itself as Folias Duo music, full stop.” —Textura on Heartdance Folias Duo is the celebrated pairing of flutist Carmen Maret and guitarist Andrew Bergeron—a composer-performer ensemble two decades in the making. Renowned for their seamless fusion of classical, jazz, world music, and improvisation, they have developed a singular artistic voice through over 70 original compositions for their instrumentation, more than any duo of their kind worldwide. Inspired by life on the road and the beauty of the natural world, their music transports audiences with vivid storytelling. Their discography includes nine albums—among them Heartdance, described by Fanfare Magazine as “a life-enhancing experience”—and their most recent release, Great Lakes. They have performed over 700 concerts across the U.S., South America, and Europe. This performance will feature highlights from Great Lakes. As educators, Carmen and Andrew serve on the faculty at Aquinas College and Grand Rapids Community College. Carmen holds a Master of Music from Michigan State University and recently completed an appointment at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. Andrew holds a Master of Music from Michigan State University, and his compositional work includes a symphony, a guitar concerto, and a flute concerto, which premiered this past fall. Their artistry is inseparable from their way of life—built on intentional small-venue performance, self-directed touring, and a sustainable, independent model dedicated to craftsmanship, community, and the natural world.   Three words: Adventurous, nature-inspired compositions https://www.foliasmusic.com/ https://www.facebook.com/foliasduo  @foliasduo https://www.instagram.com/foliasduo/ @foliasduo Free concerts at noon every Monday year-round . . . no wonder the Mini-Concerts are the longest-running and one of the most popular classical music series at the library! This series was founded by Glenna Hazleton in 1970 at the Athenaeum, and has been going strong ever since. The concerts feature both local and touring musicians, prize-winning students, university music faculty members, local chamber ensembles. . . and the repertoire also includes jazz, folk, and world music. There are no reservations, no tickets . . . just line up at the side door of the Athenaeum before noon. (Donations are always welcome!) Mini-Concerts take place every Monday at noon and last about an hour. The concerts will be in person at the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library. There are no physical tickets for these events. Doors open at 11:40 a.m. Last entry is at 12:10 p.m. or once capacity is reached. Seating is first-come; first-served. Reservations are not necessary, but seating is limited.