The Arneis Quartet brings an inspiring New England story to life in Lighthouse Keeper: The Story of Abbie Burgess, a family-friendly musical work by composer Delvyn Case. Narrator Jean Danton invites audiences into a world of imagination, resilience, and discovery as she tells the true story of a young woman who kept a lighthouse burning through fierce coastal storms while her father was stranded on the mainland.

Designed especially for families and young listeners, this interactive performance weaves together storytelling and live music, inviting children to sing along, imagine the roar of the sea, and help bring the story to life. Before the performance, families are invited to create their own weather flags to use during the concert, making this an engaging and participatory musical experience.

Written for string quartet and narrator, Delvyn Case’s Lighthouse Keeper draws on historical accounts and children’s literature to tell the story of Abbie Burgess, a real-life teenage lighthouse keeper whose courage and determination made her a local legend along the Maine coast. Through music and narration, the piece introduces audiences to the expressive power of the string quartet while celebrating perseverance, responsibility, and quiet heroism.