Kerst J. Lehmann live in DeLand

Experience Kerst J. Lehmann live on September 2nd

Kerst J. Lehmann will perform at the Athens Theatre in DeLand, Florida on September 2nd, 2026. Lehmann is a composer and performer specializing in contemporary classical music, often incorporating elements of minimalism and spectralism into intricate, texturally rich compositions. Her work frequently features extended techniques for acoustic instruments and explores the intersection of sound, space, and perception. She has received commissions from numerous orchestras and ensembles internationally and is known for her innovative approach to orchestral writing.

The Athens Theatre originally opened in 1924 as a silent movie house, quickly becoming a central entertainment venue for the DeLand community. Designed in the Mediterranean Revival style by architect John W. Starling, it showcased vaudeville acts alongside films during its early years. Following periods as a retail space and church, the building underwent extensive restoration in the late 1990s led by the DeLand Theatre Arts Council.

Today, the Athens Theatre functions as a performing arts center hosting a diverse range of events including concerts, theatrical productions, film screenings, and community gatherings. It maintains much of its original architectural detail and boasts a seating capacity of approximately 300.