Aspen Opera Center Director Edward Berkeley works with students in the popular Opera Scenes Master Class.
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ALSO IN THIS ISSUE 5 NOTES FROM THE FESTIVAL Disney comes to Aspen; students from around the world; exploring science and music; Happy Birthday, Harris; and more. 8 ASK THE MUSICIANS AMFS artists share how they chose their instrument or focus in music. 30 ABRIDGED EVENTS CALENDAR Explore some of the hundreds of events taking place this summer. 35 FACULTY FOCUS AMFS artist-faculty reflect on how they define success. Young violinist Katherine Woo reflects on choosing music over medicine, and on performing with a superstar.
2018 SEASON JUNE 28–AUGUST 19, 2018 Robert Spano Music Director Alan Fletcher President and CEO
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38 STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
