2018 Bravo! Vail Season Brochure

THE SOUND OF

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

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WELCOME TO THE 2018 SEASON A musical adventure in a setting like no other.

Bravo! Vail brings the world of magnificent music to the Vail Valley. The 2018 season has a distinctly global flair with internationally renowned guest artists and ensembles from all over the world — both rising stars and legendary masters — offering virtuoso performances. The incredible musicians of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields, Dallas Symphony, Philadelphia Orchestra, and New York Philharmonic all make their eagerly awaited returns, sharing musical depictions of medieval Germany and Arabian nights, Scottish fantasies and Roman carnivals, Argentinian tango, and America’s heartland.

Orchestral masterworks, sensational pops presentations, intimate chamber music artistry, and family-friendly fun, performed by the world’s finest musicians, all take place in spectacular settings throughout the Vail Valley. Let the musical adventures begin!

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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 Meiomi Wine 18 The Linda & Mitch Hart Soirée Series 19 2018 Annual Gala 20 Free Concerts & Educational Events 22 Ticketing Information 23 How to Order Tickets PHOTOS BY ZACHMAHONE .COM UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED

TICKETS ON SALE MARCH 20, 2018 TO ORDER TICKETS CALL 877.812.5700 OR VISIT BRAVOVAIL.ORG

SEE PAGES 12-13 FOR THE BRAVO! VAIL 2018 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 JUNE 21–24, 2018 Music Director Joshua Bell and his renowned Academy colleagues return for the third year of their historic Bravo! Vail residency.

JOSHUA BELL MUSIC DIREC TOR

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BELL: MENDELSSOHN, BRUCH & BEETHOVEN

bookended by two powerful Beethoven works, each bursting with taut vitality and dazzling spirit.

THURSDAY, JUNE 21 Joshua Bell, director and violin MENDELSSOHN: Midsummer Night’s Dream Overture BRUCH: Scottish Fantasy for Violin and Orchestra BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 6, “Pastoral” The Academy’s enchanting season opening celebration features a magical overture, the rousing Scottish Fantasy, and Beethoven’s beloved “Pastoral” Symphony with its wondrous depictions of idyllic nature scenes and country life.

BELL: SAINT-SAËNS & BEETHOVEN SATURDAY, JUNE 23

BELL: BACH, BARBER & TCHAIKOVSKY SUNDAY, JUNE 24 Joshua Bell, director and violin BACH, J.S.: Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 BACH, J.S.: Violin Concerto No. 2 BARBER: Adagio for Strings TCHAIKOVSKY: Souvenir de Florence The Academy’s grand finale is a showcase for strings through the ages, from Bach’s Baroque inventiveness through the heights of Classical elegance, topped off with an utterly Romantic musical postcard filled with Florentine flourishes.

Joshua Bell, director and violin BEETHOVEN: Coriolan Overture SAINT-SAËNS: Violin Concerto No. 3 BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 4 A brilliantly colorful violin concerto serves as the centerpiece of this beautifully balanced program,

Orchestra concerts take place at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater in Vail at 6:00PM unless otherwise noted.

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DALLAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA JUNE 27–JULY 4, 2018 The vital power of the Dallas Symphony makes every performance, from rock to Rachmaninoff, a truly unforgettable experience.

MĂCELARU CONDUCTS RACHMANINOFF WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27 Cristian Măcelaru, conductor Behzod Abduraimov, piano RACHMANINOFF: March from Cinq Études-tableaux RACHMANINOFF: Piano Concerto No. 2 RACHMANINOFF:

Symphonic Dances Overflowing with heartfilled melodies and blazing with virtuosic glory, this allRachmaninoff evening is filled with epic extravagance and sensuous lyricism, with a landmark piano concerto as its magnificent centerpiece.

WOMEN ROCK! FRIDAY, JUNE 29 Jeff Tyzik, conductor Cassidy Catanzaro, Katrina Rose, and Shayna Steele, vocalists Celebrate the most legendary female singers of our time and the iconic songs that made them famous. From Aretha Franklin and Janis Joplin to Joan Jett and Pat Benatar, this show will leave audiences “dancing in the streets” singing “I love rock and roll!”

TCHAIKOVSKY’S FIFTH SYMPHONY SATURDAY, JUNE 30 Cristian Măcelaru, conductor Hélène Grimaud, piano RIMSKY-KORSAKOV: Overture to May Night RAVEL: Piano Concerto in G TCHAIKOVSKY: Symphony No. 5 An intensely spirited showcase for the dynamic Dallas sound, this program runs the gamut from light to languor, featuring dramatic themes, inventive virtuosity, and a truly unforgettable triumph over the forces of fate.

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JEFF TYZIK CONDUC TOR

TANGO CALIENTE! SUNDAY, JULY 1 Jeff Tyzik, conductor Camille Zamora, soprano Héctor Del Curto, bandoneon Patricio Touceda & Sonya Tsekanovsky; Tomas Galvan & Gimena Herrera, Argentinian dancers Sultry dance plus sizzling music equals a seductive evening of pure passion, featuring star soprano Camille Zamora, the phenomenal Héctor Del Curto on bandoneón, and awardwinning Argentinian dancers.

GRAMMY® AWARD-WINNER JEFF TYZIK IS ONE OF AMERICA’S MOST INNOVATIVE AND SOUGHTAFTER POPS CONDUCTORS.

MOVIE MUSIC: OUT OF THIS WORLD MONDAY, JULY 2 Jeff Tyzik, conductor MUSIC FROM SCI-FI MOVIES

Buckle up for a musical voyage to distant galaxies, with exciting, powerful themes from Star Trek, Star Wars, E.T., Close Encounters of the Third Kind, 2001: A Space Odyssey, Alien, and more.

PLEASE JOIN US WEDNESDAY JULY 4 | 2:00PM PATRIOTIC CONCERT Tickets on sale July 1 at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater box office.

Orchestra concerts take place at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater in Vail at 6:00PM unless otherwise noted.

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THE PHILADELPHIA ORCHESTRA JULY 6–14, 2018 Every performance by the Fabulous Philadelphians is filled with the fiery intensity and famous warmth of their renowned sound.

DENÈVE CONDUCTS BRAHMS & DVOŘÁK FRIDAY, JULY 6

Beethoven’s greatest creations.

Mahler’s nature-inspired melodies reach to the heavens for a truly out-of-this-world experience.

Stéphane Denève, conductor Nikolaj Znaider, violin BRAHMS: Violin Concerto DVOŘÁK: Symphony No. 8

THIBAUDET PLAYS SAINT-SAËNS

The Fabulous Philadelphians offer a thrilling start to their Vail season, joined by an “extraordinarily intelligent, soulful and impassioned” (Strad) superstar violinist and culminating with Dvořák’s joyfully exuberant portrait of Bohemian spirit.

Stéphane Denève, conductor Jean-Yves Thibaudet, piano BERLIOZ: Roman Carnival Overture SAINT-SAËNS: Piano Concerto No. 5 CONNESSON: And Clearly in the Valley the River Appears RESPIGHI: The Pines of Rome

BEETHOVEN’S EMPEROR & MAHLER’S TITAN SATURDAY, JULY 7 Stéphane Denève, conductor Nicholas Angelich, piano BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No. 5, “Emperor” MAHLER: Symphony No. 1, “Titan” The “strikingly imaginative” (Boston Globe) Nicholas Angelich makes his Vail debut with one of

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SUNDAY, JULY 8

Principal Guest Conductor Stéphane Denève leads the Fabulous Philadelphians on a grand musical tour, featuring the “unassailable artistry” (Cleveland Plain Dealer) of Bravo! favorite Jean-Yves Thibaudet in the vividly exotic “Egyptian” concerto.

STÉPHANE DENÈVE CONDUC TOR

RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK: FILM WITH LIVE SCORE

brilliant concerto. Brahms’ Haydn Variations are nothing less than inspired perfection.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 11 7:30PM

TRIFONOV PLAYS RACHMANINOFF

David Newman, conductor A Bravo! Vail tradition takes on a new adventure! As dusk descends, follow Indiana Jones on his famous quest while the Fabulous Philadelphians perform John Williams’ epic score live.

Grab a blanket and some popcorn and bring the whole family for this unique Bravo! experience.

MOZART, BARBER & BRAHMS FRIDAY, JULY 13 Donald Runnicles, conductor Augustin Hadelich, violin MOZART: “Prague” Symphony BARBER: Violin Concerto BRAHMS: Haydn Variations

SATURDAY, JULY 14 Donald Runnicles, conductor Daniil Trifonov, piano SMETANA: Overture to The Bartered Bride RACHMANINOFF: Piano Concerto No. 1 HUMPERDINCK: Selections from Hansel and Gretel WAGNER: Overture to Tannhäuser Daniil Trifonov, whose stunning surprise debut electrified audiences last season, returns to Vail with Rachmaninoff’s first piano concerto, the highspirited heart of an enchanting program filled with mythological romance and fairy-tale charms.

Musical America’s 2018 Instrumentalist of the Year Augustin Hadelich returns to Vail with Barber’s explosively

Orchestra concerts take place at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater in Vail at 6:00PM unless otherwise noted.

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NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC JULY 20–27, 2018 Legendary for its rich history and magnificent artistry, the New York Philharmonic offers a sparkling showcase of a summer season.

TOVEY CONDUCTS: BERNSTEIN ON BROADWAY FRIDAY, JULY 20

voices: the bluesy warmth of jazz, Copland’s whimsical tunes and wide open spaces, and a sparkling choral masterwork with its elegant, life-affirming prayer for peace.

Bramwell Tovey, conductor Annaleigh Ashford, vocalist Laura Osnes, vocalist other vocalists to be announced

MENDELSSOHN & SAINT-SAËNS

Inspired by glitter and gaiety at the New York Philharmonic on New Year’s Eve, this program celebrates Bernstein’s contributions to the Great White Way with songs and music from Candide, On the Town, West Side Story, and more.

David Robertson, conductor George Li, piano Kent Tritle, organ Hank Gutman, special guest conductor COPLAND: Outdoor Overture MENDELSSOHN: Piano Concerto No. 1 SAINT-SAËNS: “Organ” Symphony

THE SPIRIT OF BERNSTEIN: CHICHESTER PSALMS SATURDAY, JULY 21 Bramwell Tovey, conductor and piano Colorado Symphony Chorus Duain Wolfe, director GERSHWIN: Rhapsody in Blue COPLAND: Old American Songs BERNSTEIN: Chichester Psalms Tovey leads a celebration of America’s distinctive musical

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SUNDAY, JULY 22

This wonderfully colorful program features the Vail debut of a thrilling young pianist performing Mendelssohn’s youthful and fiery concerto. The “Organ” Symphony is thunderous and unimaginably grand.

BR AMWELL TOVEY CONDUC TOR

LALO SYMPHONIE ESPAGNOLE & RAVEL BOLÉRO

“extraordinary” (Chicago Tribune) Alisa Weilerstein — is followed with one of the best-known works in classical music: Beethoven’s Fifth.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 25 David Robertson, conductor Frank Huang, violin BERLIOZ: Le Corsaire Overture LALO: Symphonie espagnole for Violin and Orchestra DEBUSSY: La mer RAVEL: Boléro The magnificent members of the Philharmonic light up the Vail Valley with a program of legendary masterworks filled with brilliant color and indelible imagery, culminating in the ecstatic climax of Ravel’s hugely popular Boléro.

THE WEILERSTEINS: ELGAR & BEETHOVEN’S 5TH

NEW YORK CLOSING: RAVEL & SCHEHERAZADE FRIDAY, JULY 27 Hans Graf, conductor Louis Lortie, piano DEBUSSY/ORCH. RAVEL:

Sarabande et Danse RAVEL: Piano Concerto

for the Left Hand RIMSKY-KORSAKOV: Scheherazade

Bravo! Vail’s symphony season concludes with an irresistible evening featuring Ravel’s darkly tragic Concerto for the Left Hand followed by the dazzling magic of Scheherazade—full of love, intrigue, and adventure.

THURSDAY, JULY 26 Joshua Weilerstein, conductor Alisa Weilerstein, cello GEORGE WALKER: Lyric for Strings ELGAR: Cello Concerto BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 5 Elgar’s profoundly expressive Cello Concerto – a signature work for the Orchestra concerts take place at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater in Vail at 6:00PM unless otherwise noted.

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2018 SEASON AT SUNDAY

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COLOR KEY Orchestra Concerts

BRAVO! VAIL 2018 SEASON

Chamber Music Concerts Classically Uncorked presented by Meiomi Wine Free Concerts Free Education & Community Events Linda & Mitch Hart Soirée Series

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

26 Chamber Music 6:00 PM | DP

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Dallas Symphony Orchestra 6:00 PM | GRFA

Little Listeners 2:00 PM | APL

Free Concert 1:00 PM | VIC

Dallas Symphony Orchestra 6:00 PM | GRFA

Little Listeners 2:00 PM | VPL

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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 | Mayer Residence

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

BCP: Brush Creek Pavilion DP: Donovan Pavilion EIC: Edwards Interfaith Chapel EPL: Eagle Public Library

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2018 Annual Gala 5:30 PM | RCBG

Free Concert 6:00 PM | BCP

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

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Pre-Concert Talk 5:00 PM | GRFA

Soirée Free Concert 6:00 PM | Rothkopf 1:00 PM | VIC Residence Chamber Music 6:00 PM | DP

GPL: Gypsum Public Library GRFA: Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater LAG: Lundgren Amphitheater, Gypsum RCBG: Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch VAH: Vail Ale House VIC: Vail Interfaith Chapel

New York Philharmonic 6:00 PM | GRFA

VPL: Vail Public Library VMS: Vail Mountain School

29 Soirée 6:00 PM | Millett Residence

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A GLANCE WEDNESDAY

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Pre-Concert Talk 5:00 PM | GRFA

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

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Soirée 6:00 PM | Loosbrock Residence

Dallas Symphony Orchestra 6:00 PM | GRFA

Pre-Concert Talk 5:00 PM | GRFA Dallas Symphony Orchestra 6:00 PM | GRFA

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Dallas Symphony Orchestra Special time, 2:00 PM | GRFA

Free Concert 1:00 PM | VIC

Pre-Concert Talk 5:00 PM | GRFA

The Philadelphia Orchestra 6:00 PM | GRFA Bravo! Vail After Dark 8:30 PM | VAH

The Philadelphia Orchestra 6:00 PM | GRFA

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Master Class 11:00 AM | VMS

Free Family Concert #1 11:00 AM | GRFA Free Concert 1:00 PM | VIC Free Family Concert #2 6:00 PM | LAG

Master Class 11:00 AM | VMS

The Philadelphia Orchestra 6:00 PM | GRFA Bravo! Vail After Dark 8:30 PM | VAH

The Philadelphia Orchestra Special time, 7:30 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

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Free Concert 1:00 PM | VIC Little Listeners 2:00 PM | EPL Pre-Concert Talk 5:00 PM | GRFA

New York Philharmonic 6:00 PM | GRFA

New York Philharmonic 6:00 PM | GRFA

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

New York Philharmonic 6:00 PM | GRFA

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Classically Uncorked 7:30 PM | DP

Pre-Concert Talk 6:30 PM | DP Classically Uncorked 7:30 PM | DP

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CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES JUNE 26–JULY 24, 2018 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 WINDS & STRINGS

FOUR PIANISTS/ TWO PIANOS

TUESDAY, JUNE 26

TUESDAY, JULY 10

The Academy of St Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble NIELSEN: Serenata in vano for Winds and Strings MOZART: Clarinet Quintet K. 581 for Winds and Strings BEETHOVEN: Septet for Winds and Strings

Do-Hyun Kim, 2018 piano fellow Anne-Marie McDermott, piano Albert Cano Smit, 2018 piano fellow Jean-Yves Thibaudet, piano SAINT-SAËNS: Variations on a Theme of Beethoven DEBUSSY/RAVEL: Nocturnes Nos. 1 and 2 BARBER: Souvenirs FAURÉ: Movement from Dolly Suite RAVEL: La Valse RACHMANINOFF: Valse and Romance

Schubert’s Octet is one of chamber music’s great masterpieces.

This profound musical journey is perfectly balanced by a pair of witty 20th century works, all glorious showcases for the Academy’s winds and strings.

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This season’s Bravo! Vail Piano Fellows, young artists at the onset of major careers, perform side-by-side with their mentors and champions, Bravo! Artistic Director Anne-Marie McDermott and the “fearless, flawless” (West Australian) Jean-Yves Thibaudet.

MCDERMOTT PLAYS BACH AND MOZART TUESDAY, JULY 17 Anne-Marie McDermott, piano Members of Ensemble Connect BACH: Piano Concerto No. 5 in F minor BACH: Piano Concerto No. 1 in D minor MOZART/CZERNY: Piano Concerto No. 20 in D minor Concertos on a chamber music concert? Don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience McDermott’s elegant virtuosity in tandem with the vivid intimacy and dynamic flexibility of Ensemble Connect.

Ensemble Connect is a program of Carnegie Hall, The Juilliard School, and the Weill Music Institute in partnership with the New York City Department of Education.

Chamber Music concerts take place at Donovan Pavilion in Vail at 6:00PM.

NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC STRING QUARTET TUESDAY, JULY 24 Frank Huang and Sheryl Staples, violins Cynthia Phelps, viola Carter Brey, cello HAYDN: String Quartet No. 2 in D minor, Op. 76 SHOSTAKOVICH: String Quartet No. 9 BORODIN: String Quartet No. 2 The Philharmonic’s renowned principal string players offer up a delicious menu full of vibrant musical flavors, from the zest of Haydn to Shostakovich’s acerbic bite, and luscious, luxurious lyricism from Borodin.

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CLASSICALLY UNCORKED PRESENTED BY MEIOMI WINE

JULY 31–AUGUST 2, 2018 Showcasing the remarkable depth and scope of new music alongside the powerful energy of classical works, this series invites audiences to a listening adventure complemented

by Meiomi wine and hors d’oeuvres from Red Canyon Catering.

FEATURING ANNE-MARIE MCDERMOTT, piano DOVER QUARTET Joel Link, violin Bryan Lee, violin Milena Pajaro-van de Stadt, viola Camden Shaw, cello ROOMFUL OF TEETH Vocal project featuring eight vocalists

WINE PROVIDED BY

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VOICES + QUARTET: A SONIC DIALOGUE TUESDAY, JULY 31 Dover Quartet Roomful of Teeth STRAVINSKY: Three Pieces for String Quartet MAZZOLI: Vesper Sparrow BRITTELLE: High Done No Why To HAYDN: String Quartet in F minor, Op. 20, No. 5 GREENSTEIN: Montmartre DUDLEY: Suonare/To Sound HEARNE: Letter to My Father MENDELSSOHN: String Quartet No. 6 in F minor, Op. 80 One of the world’s most innovative vocal ensembles mines the expressive potential of the human voice, alternating fascinating sound worlds grounded by gripping and transcendent works for string quartet.

VOICES + QUARTET + PIANO: LITTLE MATCH GIRL & MOZART WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1 Anne-Marie McDermott, piano Dover Quartet Roomful of Teeth DAVID LANG: The Little Match Girl Passion MOZART: Fantasy for Solo Piano in D minor MOZART: String Quartet in D minor, K. 421 Lang’s entrancingly dark fairy tale packs tremendous emotion into a truly magical performance, sure to be a highlight of the season, made even more profound when paired with Mozart - an ingenious piano fantasy and a powerfully intense string quartet.

VOICES + QUARTET + PIANO: INTOXICATING HARMONIES THURSDAY, AUGUST 2 Anne-Marie McDermott, piano Dover Quartet Roomful of Teeth RAVEL: Pavane for a Dead Princess for Solo Piano GABRIELLA SMITH: Requiem (World Premiere of a Bravo! Vail Commission) DOHNÁNYI: Piano Quintet No. 1 in C minor Three youthful aspects in musical form: A stately dance for a little princess, a poignant contemporary requiem by a “wildly imaginative” (Philadelphia Inquirer) young composer, and the very first published work by Dohnányi, a beautifully inventive quintet written during his student years.

Classically Uncorked concerts take place at Donovan Pavilion in Vail at 7:30PM.

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THE LINDA & MITCH HART

SOIRÉE SERIES 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.

MEMBERS OF DALLAS SYMPHONY WITH ANNE-MARIE MCDERMOTT THURSDAY, JUNE 28 Diane & Lou Loosbrock Residence, Arrowhead Catered by Mirabelle at Beaver Creek, Daniel Joly

AN EVENING WITH PIANIST ANGELICH MONDAY, JULY 9 SOLD OUT Barbie & Tony Mayer Residence, Cordillera Valley Catered by The Left Bank, Jean-Michel Chelain

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ELGAR’S QUINTET FOR PIANO AND STRINGS MONDAY, JULY 23 Ann & Dick Rothkopf Residence, Cordillera Catered by Vail Catering Concepts, Eric Berg

LORTIE PERFORMS ALL-CHOPIN SUNDAY, JULY 29 Sarah & Peter Millett Residence, Lake Creek Catered by Foods of Vail, Tracey Van Curan

Soirée Series concerts take place at respective locations at 6:00PM.

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THE 2018 ANNUAL GALA

Exclusive Gala Performance

AN EVENING WITH NATHAN & JULIE GUNN The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch Sunday, July 15, 2018 | 5:30PM Grammy Award-winning opera star Nathan Gunn, with his wife Julie at the piano, offers up an unforgettable cabaret evening of iconic standards and popular songs.

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FREE CONCERTS

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BRAVO! VAIL AFTER DARK

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 community venues throughout the Vail Valley.

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.

Date, time, and location information for the Free Concerts on page 12-13.

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Bravo! Vail strives to make music accessible to the entire community – join us out and about in the Vail Valley at the following free events:

EDUCATION PROGRAMS Enhance your experience with the following FREE education events:

FOR FAMILIES & KIDS FREE FAMILY CONCERTS: MAGIC CIRCLE MIME “THE LISTENER” RETURNING TO TWO LOCATIONS! Thursday, July 12 | 11:00AM Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, Vail Thursday, July 12 | 6:00PM Lundgren Amphitheater, Gypsum (Kids’ activities start one hour prior to the concert time.)

A fun-filled orchestra adventure for the whole family! This program, which received the Washington State Arts Commission’s highest rating for quality, introduces young audiences to the workings of an orchestra and explores the active relationship between the listening audience and the musician. The art of listening requires talent and training. This free event is a wonderful introduction to the exciting world of symphonic music.

LITTLE LISTENERS @ THE LIBRARY Kids enjoy amazing live music and participate in musical activities like Instrument Petting Zoos where they can hold, explore, and play musical instruments. Great for our very youngest listeners.

FOR ADULTS PRE-CONCERT TALKS 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.

MASTER CLASSES Gain astounding insight and a unique perspective about the music and the personalities performing it as you watch and listen to Anne-Marie McDermott and Jean-Yves Thibaudet coach the Bravo! Vail Piano Fellows.

Date, time, and location information for the Education Events on page 12-13.

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