A breezy look at the classical fare coming to Colorado this summer
Denver Post
Bravo! Vail Music Festival, June 19-July 31
The Bravo! Vail Music Festival is pushing a season of “firsts” this year, and it looks promising. In the mix will be short residencies by five orchestras from three different continents, along with a long list of well-known guest conductors featured on the podium.
Some good news: Mexico’s Sinfónica de Minería, helmed by artistic director Carlos Miguel Prieto, will return after last season’s successful debut. The ensemble will be part of a summer that includes long-time fest regulars: the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, The Philadelphia Orchestra, the New York Philharmonic and, a recent addition, the Chamber Orchestra of Europe.
Among the conductors to look out for are local favorite Marin Alsop, Matthias Pintscher and Santtu-Matias Rouvali. In a surprise move, Colorado Symphony conductor Peter Oundjian will make his Vail debut with a performance of composer Amy Beach’s Piano Concerto, which will feature soloist Anne-Marie McDermott.
The one concert to get tickets early for: Brahms’ Piano Concertos, performed by Yefim Bronfman, which is scheduled for June 19.