2017 Bravo! Vail Season Brochure

THE SOUND OF

SUMMER

ACADEMY OF ST MARTIN IN THE FIELDS DALLAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA THE PHILADELPHIA ORCHESTRA NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES

ORDER NOW 877.812.5700 | BRAVOVAIL.ORG

SEASON 30 S JUNE 22–AUGUST 4, 2017

3O YEARS OF BRAVO! VAIL

EXPERIENCE THE EXTRAORDINARY

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years ago, Bravo! Vail opened its doors with three concerts and a vision to bring great music to Vail. Today, that vision has blossomed into a summer home to the world’s finest musicians and ensembles, with dozens of performances and education and community engagement programs for all ages.

The 2017 season is truly a once-in-a-lifetime celebration, with exciting new initiatives to kick-off the next 30 years.

Four of the greatest orchestras of our time offer some of the most powerful and well-loved masterworks ever written. Two Music Directors lead their farewell concerts.

Five commissioned works receive their premieres. Not to mention sensational pops shows, world renowned soloists, innovative chamber artistry, and delightful family programs, all in spectacular settings throughout the Vail Valley.

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Academy of St Martin in the Fields

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Dallas Symphony Orchestra

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The Philadelphia Orchestra

10 New York Philharmonic 12 Season at a Glance 14 Chamber Music Series 16 Classically Uncorked

presented by Arietta Wine 18 The Linda & Mitch Hart Soirée Series 19 The 30th Annual Gala 20 Free Concerts & Educational Events 22 Ticketing Information 23 How to Order Tickets

NEW WORKS PROJECT Look for this box for world premieres of new works commissioned by Bravo! Vail.

TICKETS ON SALE APRIL 18, 2017 TO ORDER TICKETS CALL 877.812.5700 OR VISIT BRAVOVAIL.ORG

SEE PAGES 12-13 FOR BRAVO! VAIL 2017 SEASON AT A GLANCE

SEE PAGES 22-23 FOR PRICING, PURCHASING, AND LAWN PASS DETAILS

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ACADEMY OF ST MARTIN IN THE FIELDS SEASON OPENING CELEBRATION: BELL, MOZART & MENDELSSOHN THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 6:00PM Pre-Concert Talk, 5:00PM Joshua Bell, leader and violin WORLD PREMIERE EDGAR MEYER: Co-commission between the Academy and Bravo!

MOZART: Violin Concerto No. 1 MENDELSSOHN: Scottish Symphony A world premiere, a highspirited Mozart concerto, and Mendelssohn’s bright and lushly melodic “Scottish” Symphony launch Bravo! Vail’s 30th season with buoyant brio.

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BELL & ISSERLIS: FOR THE LOVE OF BRAHMS SATURDAY, JUNE 24, 6:00PM Joshua Bell, leader and violin Steven Isserlis, cello DVOŘÁK: Silent Woods for Cello and Orchestra BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 1 SCHUMANN/BRITTEN: Second Movement of Violin Concerto BRAHMS: Concerto for Violin, Cello and Orchestra The exquisite intimacy of a chamber orchestra provides the perfect accompaniment for two of the world’s leading string players— and longtime collaborators—on a masterful, musical journey through the Romantic era.

JUNE 22–25 Renowned for its beautifully refined sound and vibrant interpretations, the Academy, led by Music Director Joshua Bell, makes a triumphant return for its second season.

BELL & ISSERLIS: BACH, MOZART & TCHAIKOVSKY SUNDAY, JUNE 25, 6:00PM Joshua Bell, leader and violin Steven Isserlis, cello J.S. BACH: Violin Concerto in A minor C.P.E. BACH: Cello Concerto in A major MOZART: Eine Kleine Nachtmusik TCHAIKOVSKY: Serenade for Strings Virtuoso soloists Bell and Isserlis join with the Academy’s unparalleled ensemble playing for a brilliant showcase of some of the most famous and beloved music ever written for strings.

BELL HAS EVOLVED FROM A TECHNICAL WHIZ TO A TRUE ARTIST AND INTELLECTUAL WHOSE MUSIC FEEDS BOTH YOUR BRAIN AND YOUR HEART.” NEWSWEEK

JOSHUA BELL MUSIC DIREC TOR

Orchestral concerts take place at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater.

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DALLAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA JUNE 28–JULY 5 Don’t miss Jaap van Zweden’s final summer conducting the Dallas Symphony as Music Director with some of the most powerful works ever written for orchestra.

OHLSSON PLAYS TCHAIKOVSKY WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28, 6:00PM Jaap van Zweden, conductor Garrick Ohlsson, piano TCHAIKOVSKY: Piano Concerto No. 1 TCHAIKOVSKY: Symphony No. 4 Don’t miss the thunderous cascades and soaring melodies of this all-Tchaikovsky evening, made truly exceptional by Ohlsson’s larger-than-life artistry, van Zweden’s masterful pacing, and the powerhouse Dallas sound.

MENDELSSOHN, PROKOFIEV & A WORLD PREMIERE FRIDAY, JUNE 30, 6:00PM Pre-Concert Talk, 5:00PM Jaap van Zweden, conductor Simone Lamsma, violin WORLD PREMIERE ROBERTO SIERRA: New Work

Commissioned by Bravo!

MENDELSSOHN: Violin Concerto PROKOFIEV: Symphony No. 5

Brimming with energy, this lively program offers a world premiere, the Bravo! debut of an exciting young violinist, and Prokofiev’s irrepressible Symphony No. 5, “glorifying the grandeur of the human spirit.”

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A MUSIC DIRECTOR’S FAREWELL: THE RITE OF SPRING SATURDAY, JULY 1, 6:00PM Jaap van Zweden, conductor WAGNER: Prelude to Lohengrin HAYDN: Sinfonia Concertante for Oboe, Bassoon, Violin, and Cello STRAVINSKY: The Rite of Spring Jaap van Zweden’s final appearance in Vail as Dallas Symphony’s Music Director features music of unbearable beauty, charming clarity, and stunning vitality. Don’t miss this symphonic tour de force featuring soloists from the orchestra.

JOHN WILLIAMS: MUSIC FROM THE MOVIES

“EXHILARATING,” “REVELATORY,” “INTENSELY DRAMATIC,” AND “AS ELECTRIFYING AS YOU’LL HEAR ANYWHERE.” DALLAS MORNING NEWS

SUNDAY, JULY 2, 6:00PM

RETURN TO THE COTTON CLUB

Jeff Tyzik, conductor

WEDNESDAY, JULY 5, 6:00PM

JOHN WILLIAMS: MOVIE MUSIC Music from the

Movies. Popular Hits from Superman, Jaws, Angela’s Ashes, Schindler’s List, The Cowboys, Witches of Eastwick, Hook, Jurassic Park, Catch Me If You Can, and Star Wars Experience your favorite movie music in the incredible “surround sound” of a live symphony orchestra as Dallas’s Grammywinning Principal Pops Conductor leads popular hits from Superman, Jaws, Star Wars, and more.

Jeff Tyzik, conductor Byron Stripling, trumpet & vocalist Miche Braden, vocalist Ted Louis Levy, tap dancer & vocalist Robert Breithaupt, drums Harlem’s swankiest speakeasy sets up shop at Bravo! Vail with singing, dancing, and red-hot blues from greats like Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, and Cab Calloway.

JA AP VAN ZWEDEN MUSIC DIREC TOR

Orchestral concerts take place at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater.

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THE PHILADELPHIA ORCHESTRA JULY 7–15 Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin is widely praised for his collaborative style, deeply-rooted curiosity, and boundless enthusiasm, leading the Philadelphians in imaginative and dazzling programs.

TCHAIKOVSKY VIOLIN CONCERTO FRIDAY, JULY 7, 6:00PM Stéphane Denève, conductor James Ehnes, violin

E.T. THE EXTRATERRESTRIAL IN CONCERT: FILM WITH LIVE SCORE SATURDAY, JULY 8, 7:30PM

TCHAIKOVSKY/STOKOWSKI:

Andante Cantabile TCHAIKOVSKY: Violin Concerto SIBELIUS: Symphony No. 2

The Fabulous Philadelphians return to Vail with the dazzling pyrotechnics and breathtaking melodies of Tchaikovsky’s brilliant Violin Concerto, alongside the orchestral gem that is Sibelius’ most popular symphony.

Stéphane Denève, conductor E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL,

complete film with live orchestra performing the entire score A Bravo! Vail tradition continues!

As dusk falls, watch this familyfriendly magical sci-fi film on giant screens over the stage while John Williams’ enchanting score is performed live by The Philadelphia Orchestra.

Y A N N I C K N É Z E T- S É G U I N MUSIC DIREC TOR

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Orchestral concerts take place at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater.

BEETHOVEN SYMPHONY NO. 7

SHAHAM PLAYS MOZART

SUNDAY, JULY 9, 6:00PM

FRIDAY, JULY 14, 6:00PM

Pre-Concert Talk, 5:00PM Stéphane Denève, conductor Haochen Zhang, piano

Yannick Nézet-Séguin, conductor Gil Shaham, violin TCHAIKOVSKY: Francesca da Rimini MOZART: Violin Concerto No. 3 STRAVINSKY: Petrushka

WORLD PREMIERE GUILLAUME CONNESSON:

New Work Commissioned

by Bravo!

RACHMANINOFF: Piano Concerto

No. 4 BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 7

This wonderfully crowd-pleasing program includes a colorful premiere, the Vail debut of pianist Haochen Zhang in a brilliant but rarely performed Rachmaninoff concerto, and Beethoven’s tenderly masterful Seventh Symphony.

YANNICK CONDUCTS BACH & BRAHMS THURSDAY, JULY 13, 6:00PM Yannick Nézet-Séguin, conductor BRAHMS/GLANERT: Transcriptions of Chorale Preludes BACH/STOKOWSKI: Passacaglia and Fugue in C minor BACH/STOKOWSKI: Toccata and Fugue in D minor BRAHMS: Symphony No. 2

Grammy-award winning violinist Gil Shaham returns to Bravo!

Vail with Mozart’s elegant Violin Concerto No. 3, bookended by a passionate Tchaikovsky overture and Stravinsky’s vibrantly colorful rendition of the classic Russian folktale.

BRONFMAN, PROKOFIEV & TCHAIKOVSKY SATURDAY, JULY 15, 6:00PM Yannick Nézet-Séguin, conductor Yefim Bronfman, piano BEETHOVEN: Selections from The Creatures of Prometheus PROKOFIEV: Piano Concerto No. 2 BATES: Alternative Energy TCHAIKOVSKY: 1812 Overture Bravo! favorite Yefim Bronfman channels the steely intensity of Prokofiev’s Second Piano Concerto, and the powerful 1812 Overture provides a fitting finale for the Fabulous Philadelphians’ season!

Yannick Nézet-Séguin showcases the famously lush “Philadelphia Sound” with unique arrangements of Bach organ works, along with Brahms’ Chorale Preludes and the glorious Symphony No. 2.

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NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC JULY 21–28 Alan Gilbert ends his extraordinary tenure in Vail as Music Director conducting some of the most compelling symphonic works in the repertoire.

BRAMWELL TOVEY: AN AMERICAN CELEBRATION FRIDAY, JULY 21, 6:00PM Bramwell Tovey, conductor J’Nai Bridges, mezzo-soprano IVES: Variations on “America” GERSHWIN: Porgy and Bess: A Symphonic Picture GERSHWIN: Select Songs BERNSTEIN: Symphonic Dances from West Side Story BERNSTEIN: An American in Paris Guest conductor Bramwell Tovey leads America’s oldest orchestra and American mezzo-soprano J’Nai Bridges in a quintessentially American program of music by Bernstein, Gershwin, and Ives.

KAVAKOS PLAYS BRAHMS SATURDAY, JULY 22, 6:00PM Pre-Concert Talk, 5:00PM Alan Gilbert, conductor Leonidas Kavakos, violin Special Guest Conductor, Kay Chester BRAHMS: Violin Concerto BERLIOZ: Symphonie Fantastique Leonidas Kavakos, Gramophone’s 2014 Artist of the Year and now the New York Philharmonic’s Artist-inResidence, tackles the exhilarating and exquisite Brahms Violin Concerto, followed by Berlioz’s passionately inspired Symphonie Fantastique.

ALAN GILBERT MUSIC DIREC TOR

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Orchestral concerts take place at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater.

KAVAKOS LEADS: BACH & SCHUMANN

MAHLER’S SYMPHONY 7

SUNDAY, JULY 23, 6:00PM

THURSDAY, JULY 27, 6:00PM

Leonidas Kavakos, conductor and violin WEBER: Overture to Oberon J.S. BACH: Violin Concerto in D minor SCHUMANN: Symphony No. 2

Alan Gilbert, conductor MAHLER: Symphony No. 7

Kavakos takes up both the bow and the baton, a virtuoso feat and a thrill to witness. This thoughtful program spotlights Bach’s genius at counterpoint, which deeply influenced Schumann’s transcendent Symphony No. 2.

GILBERT CONDUCTS THE NEW WORLD SYMPHONY WEDNESDAY, JULY 26, 6:00PM Pre-Concert Talk, 5:00PM Alan Gilbert, conductor Anne-Marie McDermott, piano WORLD PREMIERE JULIA ADOLPHE: New Work

Commissioned by Bravo!

GERSHWIN: Piano Concerto in

F major DVOŘÁK: Symphony No. 9, “From

the New World” Alan Gilbert returns to the podium with a world premiere from an inventive young composer, the irresistible energy of Anne-Marie McDermott playing Gershwin, and Dvořák’s beloved “postcard from America.”

Mahler’s Seventh Symphony is an epic symphonic odyssey, from its brilliant opening through introspective “night music” movements to the thrillingly virtuosic finale. This glorious work performed by the renowned musicians of the Philharmonic will be a truly transcendent evening.

A MAESTRO’S FAREWELL: BEETHOVEN 9 FRIDAY, JULY 28, 6:00PM Alan Gilbert, conductor Inon Barnatan, piano Susanna Phillips, soprano Jennifer Johnson Cano, mezzo-soprano Joseph Kaiser, tenor Morris Robinson, bass Colorado Symphony Chorus Duain Wolfe, director BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No. 2 BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 9 Beethoven’s timeless Ninth Symphony, alongside the magnificent Piano Concerto, is a fittingly memorable Vail finale for Alan Gilbert’s tenure as Music Director of the New York Philharmonic.

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2017 SEASON AT SUNDAY

COLOR KEY

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BRAVO! VAIL 2017 SEASON June 22–August 4, 2017

Orchestra Concerts Chamber Music Concerts Classically Uncorked presented by Arietta Wine

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Academy of St Martin in the Fields 6:00 PM | GRFA

27 Chamber Music 6:00 PM | DP

Free Concerts Free Education & Community Events Linda & Mitch Hart Soirée Series

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Dallas Symphony Orchestra 6:00 PM | GRFA

Little Listeners 2:00 PM | APL

Dallas Symphony Orchestra 2:00 PM | GRFA

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Pre-Concert Talk 5:00 PM | GRFA

APL: Avon Public Library

The Philadelphia Orchestra 6:00 PM | GRFA

Little Listeners 2:00 PM | APL Free Concert 6:00 PM | EIC Soirée 6:00 PM | Palumbo Residence

Free Concert 1:00 PM | VIC Little Listeners 2:00 PM | VPL Chamber Music 6:00 PM | DP

EPL: Eagle Public Library

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GESC: Golden Eagle Senior Center

30th Annual Gala 5:30 PM | RCBG

BCP: Brush Creek Pavilion CMB: Crazy Mountain Brewery DP: Donovan Pavilion EIC: Edwards Interfaith Chapel

GPL: Gypsum Public Library GRBC: Gallery Row, Beaver Creek GRFA: Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater

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LAG: Lundgren Amphitheater, Gypsum

New York Philharmonic 6:00 PM | GRFA

18 Free Concert 1:00 PM | VIC Little Listeners 2:00 PM | VPL Chamber Music 6:00 PM | DP

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25 Free Concert 1:00 PM | VIC Chamber Music 6:00 PM | DP

RCBG: Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch VAH: Vail Ale House VBC: Vail Brewing Company VIC: Vail Interfaith Chapel VPL: Vail Public Library

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Soirée 6:00 PM | Balk Residence

Free Concert 1:00 PM | BCP

Classically Uncorked 7:30 PM | DP

A GLANCE WEDNESDAY

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Academy of St Martin in the Fields 6:00 PM | GRFA

Academy of St Martin in the Fields 6:00 PM | GRFA

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Dallas Symphony Orchestra 6:00 PM | GRFA

Free Concert 1:00 PM | VIC Little Listeners 2:00 PM | EPL

Pre-Concert Talk 5:00 PM | GRFA

Dallas Symphony Orchestra 6:00 PM | GRFA

Dallas Symphony Orchestra 6:00 PM | GRFA

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Free Concert 1:00 PM | VIC

The Philadelphia Orchestra 6:00 PM | GRFA

Free Concert 1:00 PM | GRBC

Dallas Symphony Orchestra 6:00 PM | GRFA

The Philadelphia Orchestra Special Time, 7:30 PM | GRFA

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Instrument Petting Zoo 10:00 AM | GRFA Free Family Concert #1 11:00 AM | GRFA Instrument Petting Zoo 5:00 PM | LAG Free Family Concert #2 6:00 PM | LAG

Free Concert 1:00 PM | VIC

The Philadelphia Orchestra 6:00 PM | GRFA

The Philadelphia Orchestra 6:00 PM | GRFA

The Philadelphia Orchestra 6:00 PM | GRFA

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Free Concert 11:00 AM | GESC Free Concert 1:00 PM | VIC Little Listeners 2:00 PM | EPL

New York Philharmonic 6:00 PM | GRFA Bravo! Vail After Dark 8:30 PM | VAH

Pre-Concert Talk 5:00 PM | GRFA New York Philharmonic 6:00 PM | GRFA

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Pre-Concert Talk 5:00 PM | GRFA

Free Concert 1:00 PM | VIC

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New York Philharmonic 6:00 PM | GRFA

New York Philharmonic 6:00 PM | GRFA

Bravo! Vail After Dark 8:30 PM | CMB

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Classically Uncorked 7:30 PM | DP

Bravo! Vail After Dark 8:30 PM | VBC

CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES JUNE 27–JULY 25 Experience chamber artistry like never before. Join us for both well-loved and contemporary chamber music, with acclaimed artists in a delightfully intimate setting.

THE ACADEMY CHAMBER ENSEMBLE WITH MCDERMOTT TUESDAY, JUNE 27, 6:00PM The Academy of St Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble Tomo Keller, director/leader Anne-Marie McDermott, piano Programming to include: STRAUSS: Sextet for Strings from Capriccio DVOŘÁK: Sextet for Strings in A major, Op. 48 SCHUMANN: Piano Quintet in E-flat major, Op. 44 The acclaimed Academy of St Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble collaborates with Bravo’s Artistic Director AnneMarie McDermott for Schumann’s sparkling and exuberant piano quintet, along with other favorite works for piano and strings.

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EMERSON STRING QUARTET TUESDAY, JULY 11, 6:00PM Emerson String Quartet Eugene Drucker and Philip Setzer, violins Lawrence Dutton, viola Paul Watkins, cello PURCELL/BRITTEN: Chacony in G minor PURCELL: Two Fantasies SHOSTAKOVICH: String Quartet No. 8 in C minor, Op. 110 BEETHOVEN: String Quartet No. 14 in C-sharp minor, Op. 131 Celebrating their 40th anniversary, this peerless ensemble is revered for its remarkable versatility. Here, delicate Baroque fantasies contrast with Shostakovich’s furious longing and acerbic wit, culminating in the elegant, powerful symmetry of Beethoven’s famous Op. 131.

CHAMBER MUSIC IS THE HEART AND SOUL OF BRAVO! IT’S THE MUSIC THAT EVERY MUSICIAN LOVES MOST TO PLAY, IT’S LIKE A GOOD CONVERSATION AMONG FRIENDS—A MUSICAL DIALOGUE— SOMETIMES SERIOUS, SOMETIMES FUNNY, ALWAYS INTERESTING.” A N N E - M A R I E M c D E R M O T T, BR AVO! VAIL ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

MUSIC FOR FOUR PIANISTS/ EIGHT HANDS TUESDAY, JULY 18, 6:00PM Anne-Marie McDermott, piano Anton Nel, piano Jenny Chen, 2017 Piano Fellow Chelsea Wang, 2017 Piano Fellow Music Arranged for Four Pianists/ Eight Hands by Bizet, Gershwin, Mozart, Joplin and Rossini Bravo! Vail’s Piano Fellows, young artists at the onset of their careers, are personally selected by Artistic Director Anne-Marie McDermott.

For this pianistic showcase, South African native Anton Nel joins in a lively evening of music by Mozart, Gershwin, Rossini, and more.

NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC STRING QUARTET PLAYS BEETHOVEN & DVOŘÁK TUESDAY, JULY 25, 6:00PM New York Philharmonic String Quartet Frank Huang and Sheryl Staples, violins Cynthia Phelps, viola Carter Brey, cello MENDELSSOHN: String Quartet in F minor, Op. 80 BEETHOVEN: String Quartet, Op. 18, No. 4 DVOŘÁK: String Quartet No. 12 in F major, Op. 96 “American” The New York Philharmonic String Quartet in its Bravo! debut takes center stage with three of the most popular pieces in the string quartet repertoire. Full of tenderness and intensity, lyricism and energy, this is the epitome of great chamber music.

CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES DONOVAN PAVILION

Chamber music concerts take place at the Donovan Pavilion in Vail.

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CLASSICALLY UNCORKED PRESENTED

BY ARIETTA WINE

FEATURING AEOLUS QUARTET Nicholas Tavani, violin Rachel Shapiro, violin Gregory Luce, viola Alan Richardson, cello CALDER QUARTET Benjamin Jacobson, violin Andrew Bulbrook, violin Jonathan Moerschel, viola Eric Byers, cello LYRIS QUARTET Alyssa Park, violin Shalini Vijayan, violin Luke Maurer, viola Timothy Loo, cello

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ONE QUARTET: A TOAST TO BEETHOVEN TUESDAY, AUGUST 1, 7:30PM Calder Quartet Anne-Marie McDermott HILLBORG: Kongsgaard Variations (For String Quartet) BEETHOVEN: Piano Sonata No. 32 in C minor, Op. 111 BEETHOVEN: String Quartet No. 9 in C major, Op. 59, No. 3 One of “America’s most satisfying— and most enterprising—quartets” (Los Angeles Times) lifts a glass to Beethoven in a program inspired

by Arietta Wine. This program features a luminous piece by Hillborg, closely connected with Beethoven’s last piano sonata, followed by the sonata itself, and closing with a breathtaking romp through Beethoven’s last “Razumovsky” quartet.

AUGUST 1–3 Showcasing the remarkable depth and scope of new music alongside the powerful energy of classical works, this series invites audiences to a listening adventure accompanied with Arietta Wine and hors d’oeuvres.

TWO QUARTETS: GLASS & SCHUBERT

THREE QUARTETS & A WORLD PREMIERE

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2, 7:30PM

THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 7:30PM

Aeolus Quartet Calder Quartet GLASS: String Quartet No. 3 PERSICHETTI: String Quartet No. 2, Op. 24 SCHUBERT: Quartettsatz KURTÁG: Six Moments Musicaux SCHUBERT: String Quartet No. 14 in D minor, Death and the Maiden

Aeolus Quartet Calder Quartet Lyris Quartet Anne-Marie McDermott, piano Rachel Calin, double bass GLASS: String Quartet No. 5

This fascinating evening of “musical moments” opens with the exciting young Aeolus Quartet in works by two contemporary masters and a glorious unfinished single-movement work. The Calder Quartet takes over the second half with a set of miniature musical homages and Schubert’s poetic, anguished masterwork.

WORLD PREMIERE DAVID LUDWIG: New Work

Commissioned by Bravo!

REICH: Triple Quartet

Not one, not two, but three exceptional string quartets share the stage for Steve Reich’s landmark Triple Quartet, the world premiere of a new piece with a similarly epic format, and more intriguing works by 20th and 21st century masters. Don’t miss this unique evening!

C L A S S I C A L LY U N C O R K E D P R E S E N T E D BY A R I E T TA W I N E DONOVAN PAVILION

Classically Uncorked concerts take place at the Donovan Pavilion in Vail.

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THE LINDA & MITCH HART

SOIRÉE SERIES

MENDELSSOHN OCTET WITH THE ACADEMY AND BELL

AN EVENING WITH BRAMWELL TOVEY

FRIDAY, JUNE 23, 6:00PM

WEDNESDAY, JULY 19, 6:00PM

Marijke and Lodewijk de Vink Residence, Mountain Star Catered by Daniel Joly, Mirabelle at Beaver Creek

Sherry and Jim Smith Residence, Arrowhead Catered by Tracey Van Curan, Foods of Vail

MEMBERS OF EMERSON STRING QUARTET WITH MCDERMOTT

THE DANISH QUARTET PERFORMS BEETHOVEN

MONDAY, JULY 10, 6:00PM

SUNDAY, JULY 30, 6:00PM

Marlys and Ralph Palumbo Residence, Red Sky Ranch Catered by Jean-Michel Chelain, The Left Bank

Marcy and Michael Balk Residence, Beaver Creek Catered by Eric Berg, Vail Catering Concepts

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KENT PETIT (1)

GET UP CLOSE AND MUSICAL IN THE VALLEY’S MOST SPECTACULAR HOMES A truly one-of-a-kind experience, guests will enjoy a pre-concert reception, an intimate performance, and a gourmet dinner at these private concerts.

30TH ANNUAL

BRAVO! VAIL GALA AN ENCHANTED EVENING CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF BRAVO! VAIL Sunday, July 16, 5:30PM The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch FEATURING OPERA STAR PATRICIA RACETTE & PIANIST CRAIG TERRY

Diva on Detour Celebrate 30 years of Bravo! Vail with a gourmet dinner followed by a special performance featuring opera star Patricia Racette and pianist Craig Terry in Diva on Detour, an intimate evening of songs by George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Stephen Sondheim and more.

PRICING PER PERSON:

LISA CUSCUNA

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VIP* 1,000

GOLD $ 500

SILVER $ 300

* VIP ticket includes one night stay at the Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch on the evening of the Gala.

A portion of the proceeds will benefit Bravo! Vail’s Education Programs and Free Concerts

FREE CONCERTS 12 CONCERTS AT LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE VAIL VALLEY, SEE PAGES 12-13 Take a break from your day with a free, hour-long chamber music concert performed by the Festival’s renowned musicians. These programs offer a wide variety of repertoire, and are held in beautiful and unique community venues throughout the Vail Valley.

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BRAVO! VAIL AFTER DARK JULY 21, JULY 29, AUGUST 4 Resident musicians set up in local bars and breweries to create a truly unique experience. Hear captivating music, from classical pieces to innovative contemporary works, in an informal venue.

JOHN RYAN LOCKMAN (3)

FREE CONCERT SERIES

ENHANCE YOUR

EXPERIENCE FOR KIDS & FAMILIES FREE FAMILY CONCERTS: GERSHWIN’S MAGIC KEY TWO LOCATIONS THIS YEAR! Wednesday, July 12 | 10:00AM Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, Vail Wednesday, July 12 | 5:00PM The Lundgren Amphitheater, Gypsum A fun-filled orchestra adventure for the whole family! Designed to engage young listeners with an Instrument Petting Zoo and other musical activities, this event is a wonderful introduction to the exciting world of symphonic music.

LITTLE LISTENERS @ THE LIBRARY DATES AND LIBRARY LOCATIONS ON PAGES 12-13 Kids enjoy amazing live music performances and participate in instrument petting zoos where they can hold, explore, and play musical instruments.

Great for our very youngest listeners (or music lovers!).

FOR ADULTS PRE-CONCERT TALKS JUNE 22, JUNE 30, JULY 9, JULY 22, JULY 26; HELD ONE HOUR PRIOR TO CONCERTS Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater Lobby These free talks, led by renowned musicologists and passionate performers, are designed to enhance your concert experience and create deeper connections to the evening’s program.

NEW MASTER CLASS SERIES DATES AND TIMES, AT BRAVOVAIL.ORG Go inside the music this summer!

Gain astounding insight and a unique perspective about the music and the personalities performing it as you watch and listen to professional pianists coach the 2017 Bravo! Vail Piano Fellows in Bravo’s new Master Class series.

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225–$300 per performance

BRAVO! VAIL ANNUAL GALA

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1,000 | $500 | $300 seating levels

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ON SALE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC MAY 15

STARTING TICKET PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE $5 lawn tickets for children 12 and under. $2 per ticket order fee. Purchase tickets early for best prices.

HOW TO ORDER TICKETS ORDER ONLINE

ORDER BY PHONE

ORDER BY EMAIL

ORDER IN PERSON

BRAVOVAIL.ORG Visit Bravo! Vail online to order tickets at your convenience.

877.812.5700 Call Bravo! Vail Monday-Friday 9am-4pm.

Saturday & Sunday 10am-4pm (starting June 17)

TICKETING@BRAVOVAIL.ORG Email your order form along with payment information to the box office.

STOP BY OUR OFFICES 2271 N Frontage Rd W, Suite C, Vail, CO; Monday–Friday, 9am–4pm.

SINGLE TICKETS ON SALE APRIL 18, 2017

BRAVO! LAWN PASS INFORMATION The Bravo! Vail lawn pass is a great way to experience the entire Bravo! Vail orchestral season. Enjoy a lawn seat to all 20 orchestral concerts and get your Bravo! Vail music fix all summer long.

GREEN LAWN PASS

STUDENT & TEACHER LAWN PASSES

TRANSFERABLE LAWN PASS

A non-transferable lawn pass to all GRFA Bravo!

Vail concerts; proof of full time teacher or student status required.

TEACHER: $120 STUDENT: $100

A non-transferable lawn pass to all GRFA Bravo! Vail concerts.

EARLY BIRD: $180 AFTER JUNE 2: $220

A lawn pass to all GRFA Bravo! Vail concerts which is transferable between users.

EARLY BIRD: $280 AFTER JUNE 2: $320

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SEASON 30 S JUNE 22–AUGUST 4, 2017

ORDER NOW

877.812.5700 BRAVOVAIL.ORG

877.812.5700 BravoVail.org

2271 N Frontage Rd W Suite C Vail, CO 81657

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