WELCOME

On behalf of the National Repertory Orchestra Board of Trustees, I would like to send you a warm welcome to the 2023 Summer Music Festival, “Music Lives Here!”

It takes an enormous volume of dedicated work on the part of many gifted people to design and implement each season of music here in Breckenridge. The Board of Trustees would like to thank Music Director Michael Stern and CEO Dave DePeters and his team of dedicated staff. We also extend our gratitude to our summer staff and fellows, our many talented musicians, guest conductors, visiting artists and educators, in-town sponsors, including the Town itself, our resident host families, and our audiences who come to enjoy performances at Riverwalk Center and other venues in Summit County and beyond.

And what a great season is on offer this year as we observe a thirty-year milestone for NRO presence in Breckenridge. In addition to an ambitious slate of classical and pops performances, there is the fun and fanfare of the Fourth of July Spectacular; special events in collaboration with Breckenridge Creative Arts; and two original compositions to be performed here for the first time ever, putting the NRO on the map as presenting two world premieres, a first for us.

These pieces, one composed by an NRO alumnus, serve as the heart of our season’s theme: The Immigrant Experience, as we recognize the many classical composers who visited the New World, looking for inspiration and new creative spaces for their music.

And so, in anticipation of the many exciting musical offerings for 2023, once again, welcome!

Enjoy the season,

Pam Piper Yeung National Repertory Orchestra Board of Trustees President

Hello! Welcome to the Town of Breckenridge and the National Repertory Orchestra.

The Town of Breckenridge is incredibly lucky to have the NRO in residence. Since their move here in 1993, the NRO has become a centerpiece of the community. The NRO gathers 80 of the country’s most talented and brightest young musicians for a residency filled with a full concert season and training to help them succeed as professional musicians. They will go on to perform in major orchestras around the world and become ambassadors for Breckenridge.

Breckenridge is primarily known as a ski/ snowboarding town, but those who have spent time here know we have much more to offer. Our winters are driven by excellent downhill and Nordic activities, but once the snow melts, our summer recreation take over and a whole new set of adventures begin. Whether you like hiking or biking, you will not be disappointed with our trail system. Over 60 miles of in-town trails lead to hundreds of miles of county trails, which lead to thousands of miles of federal trails. We also have an excellent town/county bike path for roadies and E-bike enthusiasts. Breckenridge has no shortage of ways to enjoy the outdoors.

Although the outdoors has been Breckenridge’s most favorable attraction, we also have one of the largest historic districts in the State of Colorado. Located in the heart of the historic district is a thriving arts campus bookended by the Riverwalk Center and the newly improved Backstage Theatre. You can take a class, see a show or meet an artist in residence. Breckenridge has worked hard to create an environment where the arts can thrive.

We are a small, intimate community that offers incredible world-class recreation, fantastic arts, great shopping and a vibrant restaurant scene. However, we are nothing without our people. Our people are passionate, driven and consistently make Breckenridge the town it is today. Our town has created a safe, friendly and fun community for all to enjoy. We welcome everyone with open arms and would love to share our beautiful town with you.

I hope Breckenridge can be your new home away from home and that you indulge in everything we have to offer. Thank you for your support of our town and the NRO season.