# Event Details - **Event Name**: Palaver Strings "I Believed in Magic" - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 07:30 pm – Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: An evening with Palaver StringsAbout this EventA remarkable evening with Grammy-nominated Palaver Strings!I Believed in MagicWhat if familiar stories—and familiar music—could be heard in an entirely new way?Experience Grammy-nominated Palaver Strings in I Believed in Magic, an imaginative evening where classical music, tango, and reimagined bedtime stories explore power, fear, and desire.One remarkable night at Johnson Hall Opera House in Gardiner. Thursday, September 24 · 7:30 PM · Gardiner · $30 · free parking · accessible venue.I Believed in Magic addresses themes of gender, power, fear, and desire, reimagining classic favorites through an evening of bedtime stories. Throughout the evening, works by composers such as Florence Price and Mary Kouyoumdjian serve as musical scores to retold fables. Fíjate, a world premiere by Palaver’s own Teagan Faran, is a response to Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique, retold from the perspective of the pursued woman. It draws on themes from the original Berlioz as well as Faran’s deep knowledge of tango idioms, relating them to Paris’s role in globalizing and exoticizing tangoian tastes during Berlioz’s time. Palaver also shares Nina Shekhar’s Above the Fray, which takes Bach’s famous prelude from Cello Suite No. 1 through transformations, degradations, and reshapings. Another premiere, Xenia St. Charles Iris Llyllyth’s Canary Resuscitator, continues the theme through ambient chorale-like references to snippets of Mozart. The title refers to the use of canaries in coal mines to warn of gas leaks as a metaphor for the US trans population, especially around issues of healthcare and wellness. This piece is intended both as a response to and a respite from the political turmoil surrounding trans rights.Palaver Strings is a Grammy-nominated, musician-led string ensemble and nonprofit organization based in Portland, ME. Our mission is to strengthen and inspire community through music. In our musician-led model, Palaver’s musicians share artistic and administrative leadership, guided by a passion for engaging new audiences, addressing social justice issues, and amplifying underrepresented voices. Equally committed to performance and education, Palaver presents a full season of live concerts and serves hundreds of students yearly at the Palaver Music Center in Portland.This performance will take place at Johnson Hall Opera House in Gardiner, Maine on the Reehl Stage (3rd Floor).This space is handicap accessible.Doors open at 6:30/Show Time is 7:30.BUY YOUR TICKETS – HERE   - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gardiner/palaver-strings-i-believed-in-magic/100001994245322443 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Entertainment, Music, Art, Concerts, health-wellness, performances - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: All Ages - Door Time: 6:30 PM - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: Johnson Hall Opera House - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 32.49, max: 32.49, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Gardiner - **state**: ME - **country**: United States - **location**: Johnson Hall Opera House - **lat**: 44.2295121 - **long**: -69.7731096 - **full address**: Johnson Hall Opera House, 280 Water Street, Gardiner, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Palaver Strings "I Believed in Magic" - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/1de4840e550b07eb7ef0e34f8e1eeabb29b78a13753c8357d8a6cde5ea1c3b3d-rimg-w1200-h827-dc9072dd-gmir.jpg?v=1784269947 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Palaver Strings "I Believed in Magic" being held? - **A:** Palaver Strings "I Believed in Magic" takes place on Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Johnson Hall Opera House, 280 Water Street, Gardiner, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Palaver Strings "I Believed in Magic"? - **A:** Palaver Strings "I Believed in Magic" is organized by Johnson Hall. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Palaver Strings "I Believed in Magic" is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Gardiner, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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