$72-$112
$29
Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater
Sunday
6:00 PM
MEMBERS OF THE SAINT PAUL CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
Kyu-Young Kim, violin
Hyobi Sim, viola
Joshua Bell, violin
Zlatomir Fung, cello
Shai Wosner, piano
SCHUBERT Piano Trio in E-flat major, D. 929
BRAHMS Piano Quintet in F minor, Op. 34
SCHUBERT Piano Trio in E-flat major, D. 929
BRAHMS Piano Quintet in F minor, Op. 34
SCHUBERT Piano Trio in E-flat major, D. 929
BRAHMS Piano Quintet in F minor, Op. 34
Kyu-Young Kim (violin) is artistic director and principal violin of The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, is one of the most versatile and accomplished musicians of his generation.
Hyobi Sim (viola) is the associate principal violist of The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra.
With a career spanning more than 30 years, chamber musician, recording artist and conductor, Academy of St Martin in the Fields Music Director Joshua Bell is one of the most celebrated violinists of his era.
The first American in four decades and youngest musician ever to win First Prize at the
International Tchaikovsky Competition Cello Division, Zlatomir Fung is poised to become one of
the preeminent cellists of our time.
Shai Wosner (piano) has appeared with the major orchestras of Atlanta, Baltimore, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas, Los Angeles, Milwaukee, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Ottawa, San Francisco, and Toronto.
Kyu-Young Kim (violin) is artistic director and principal violin of The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, is one of the most versatile and accomplished musicians of his generation. His appointment as the SPCO’s Artistic Director in January 2016 marks the first time a playing member has been tapped to take the artistic helm of a major American orchestra. Since assuming his dual role in 2013, the SPCO has toured throughout the U.S. and to Europe to great critical acclaim and won a Grammy Award in 2018 for its disc of Schubert's Death and the Maiden.
Hyobi Sim (viola) is the associate principal violist of The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra. A prizewinner at the Tertis International Viola Competition, the Music Chunchu Competition and the Seoul Arts Center Competition, Sim has made solo appearances with the SPCO as well as with many other orchestras such as the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, Gyungki Philharmonic Orchestra, Gyungchal Symphony Orchestra, and Curtis Chamber Orchestra. As an active chamber musician, Sim has performed with Steven Tenenbom, Ida Kavafian, Peter Wiley, Steven Isserlis, Jeremy Denk, Michael Kannen, Daniel Phillips, Pamela Frank, Roger Tapping and others.
With a career spanning more than 30 years as a soloist, chamber musician, recording artist and conductor, Joshua Bell is one of the most celebrated violinists of his era. An exclusive Sony Classical artist, he has recorded more than 40 CDs garnering Grammy, Mercury, Gramophone and Echo Klassik awards, and is a recipient of the Avery Fisher Prize, as well as the Lumiere Prize for his work in the sphere of Virtual Reality. Named the Music Director of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields in 2011, he is the only person to hold this post since Sir Neville Marriner formed the orchestra in 1958, and recently renewed his contract through 2020. In 2016, Sony released Bell’s album For the Love of Brahms with the Academy of St Martin in the Fields, cellist Steven Isserlis and pianist Jeremy Denk, followed in 2017 by the Joshua Bell Classical Collection, a 14 CD set of Bell’s Sony recording highlights from the past 20 years.
Summer 2017 saw Joshua Bell perform at the BBC Proms with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, at the Verbier Festival, as Artist In Residence at the Edinburgh International Festival and – in the US - at Tanglewood, Ravinia, and the Mostly Mozart Festival. In the 2017/18 season in the US, Bell takes part in the New York Philharmonic’s celebration of Leonard Bernstein’s centennial, performing Bernstein’s Serenade led by Alan Gilbert, and also appears with the Philadelphia Orchestra and Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra among others. His North American recital tours take him to Carnegie Hall, Chicago’s Symphony Center and Washington D.C.’s Strathmore Center. Highlights in Europe include appearances as soloist with the Vienna Symphony and Danish National Symphony; as director and soloist with the Orchestre National de Lyon; and recitals in Paris, Zurich, Geneva, Bologna, Milan and London. With the Academy of St Martin in the Fields he will tour widely including in the United Kingdom, United States and Europe, featuring performances in London, New York, San Francisco, Reykjavik and at the Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg.
Convinced of the value of music as a diplomatic and educational tool, Bell participated in President Obama’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities’ first cultural mission to Cuba. He is also involved in Turnaround Arts, another project implemented by the Committee and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts which provides arts education to low-performing elementary and middle schools.
Joshua Bell performs on the 1713 Huberman Stradivarius violin and uses a late 18th century French bow by François Tourte.
Photo: Lisa-Marie Mazzucco
The first American in four decades and youngest musician ever to win First Prize at the
International Tchaikovsky Competition Cello Division, Zlatomir Fung is poised to become one of
the preeminent cellists of our time. Astounding audiences with his boundless virtuosity and
exquisite sensitivity, the 22-year-old has already proven himself to be a star among the next
generation of world-class musicians. A 2020 recipient of an Avery Fisher Career Grant, Fung's
impeccable technique demonstrates a mastery of the canon and an exceptional insight into the
depths of contemporary repertoire.
In the 2021-2022 season, Fung performs with orchestras and gives recitals in all corners of
the world. Summer debuts include La Jolla Chamber Music Society in recital with Richard Fu,
multiple programs at ChamberFest Cleveland, Bravo! Vail in a chamber music program with
Joshua Bell and Shai Wosner, Aspen Music Festival in a performance of Tchaikovsky’s Variations
on a Rococo Theme with the Aspen Festival Orchestra, and Rockport Chamber Music festival in
a recital with Dina Vainshtein. In the fall, he opens Ann Arbor Symphony’s season and appears
twice with Iris Orchestra. He is presented by Harvard Musical Association, Philadelphia Chamber
Music Society, Philharmonic Society of Orange County, and Thomasville Entertainment
Foundation before making his Carnegie Hall Weill Recital Debut with pianist Mishka Rushdie
Momen in a program of Romantic-era classics. He returns to Philadelphia Chamber Music Society
in January for two evenings with BalletX and the Calidore Quartet to give the Philadelphia
premiere of a new work by Anna Clyne and appears with several orchestras including the Detroit,
Kansas City and Greensboro Symphonies. He tours Italy, Russia, China, and Japan with orchestras
and in recital.
In the 2020-2021 season, Fung made his Seattle Symphony debut in the orchestra’s 13th
annual Celebrate Asia concert in addition to livestreams presented by University of Delaware, The
Phillips Collection & Music Wooster, and Friends of Chamber Music, and many online
masterclasses. In the 2019-2020 season, he returned to the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra and
debuted with Asheville and Aiken Symphony Orchestras. He performed at Carnegie Hall’s Zankel
Hall in a joint recital with fellow Tchaikovsky Competition winners in October, following a recital
at Friends of Music in Sleepy Hollow, NY. Other recitals include Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
in New York, Wengler Center for the Arts at Pepperdine University in Malibu, Syrinx Concerts in
Toronto, The Embassy Series in Washington DC, Salon de Virtuosi and Bulgarian Concert
Evenings in New York City, Chamber on the Mountain in Ojai, and Evergreen Museum & Library
in Baltimore. At the Artist Series of Sarasota, Fung performed the complete works for cello and
piano by Beethoven. As a chamber musician, Fung performed around the world, opening the
season with IMS Prussia Cove on tour to London’s Wigmore Hall, Cornwall, Cambridge, West
Sussex, and Somerset. New York City chamber music engagements included the Aspect
Foundation. During the summer of 2019, Fung performed at Musique de Chambre à Giverny, a
chamber music festival in northern France.
A winner of the 2017 Young Concert Artists International Auditions and the 2017 Astral
National Auditions, Fung has taken the top prizes at the 2018 Alice & Eleonore Schoenfeld
International String Competition, 2016 George Enescu International Cello Competition, 2015
Johansen International Competition for Young String Players, 2014 Stulberg International String
Competition, and 2014 Irving Klein International Competition. He was selected as a 2016 U.S.
Presidential Scholar for the Arts and was awarded the 2016 Landgrave von Hesse Prize at the
Kronberg Academy Cello Masterclasses.
Of Bulgarian-Chinese heritage, Zlatomir Fung began playing cello at age three and earned
fellowships at Ravinia's Steans Music Institute, Heifetz International Music Institute, MusicAlp,
and the Aspen Music Festival and School. Fung studied at The Juilliard School under the tutelage
of Richard Aaron and Timothy Eddy. Fung has been featured on NPR’s Performance Today and
has appeared on From the Top six times. In addition to music, he enjoys cinema, reading, and blitz
chess.
Shai Wosner (piano) has appeared with the major orchestras of Atlanta, Baltimore, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas, Los Angeles, Milwaukee, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Ottawa, San Francisco, and Toronto. He has also appeared led the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra from the keyboard, and soloed with the BBC orchestras, Bournemouth Symphony, Frankfurt Radio Symphony, Gothenburg Symphony, Staatskapelle Berlin, and Vienna Philharmonic. He has recorded Beethoven’s complete sonatas and variations for cello and piano with Ralph Kirshbaum, and works by Bartók, Janáček, and Kurtág with longtime duo partner Jennifer Koh. He recently completed his recordings of Schubert’s last six sonatas.
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Where are the orchestra concert performances held?
Bravo! Vail orchestral concerts take place at Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater (GRFA) located at 530 S. Frontage Rd E Vail, CO 81657
What time do performances begin?
Concerts start promptly at 6:00PM. Gates open 60 minutes prior to performances. GRFA gates open 60 minutes prior to performances. Give yourself plenty of time to park and get into the venue. Latecomers will be escorted by ushers at appropriate intervals.
Where do I park?
FREE concert parking is available at the Vail Parking Structure (241 South Frontage Road East, Vail) and the Lionshead Parking Structure (395 South Frontage Road West, Vail). A Town of Vail Special Event express bus provides continuous service from both parking structures to the GRFA before and after concerts. We expect that bus capacity for each bus will be limited to 40 or fewer people. Limited $10 parking is available at Ford Park by the Tennis Center (500 South Frontage Rd). Additional $10 parking is available at the Vail Athletic/Soccer Field lot.
Walking instructions from the Vail Village Parking Structure
Via Gore Creek Trail: 15-minute scenic walk
1. Exit the parking garage by following the Pedestrian Exit signs towards “Vail Village” / “Golden Peak”
2. Turn left out of the parking garage onto East Meadow Drive and head east
3. At the end of the road turn right on Vail Valley Drive and cross the road
4. Turn left on the walking path before the bridge, following the street signs towards "Ford Park"
5. Continuing east, follow the walking path along Gore Creek until reaching the GRFA
Via Frontage Road: 15-minute walk
1. From the top level of the parking garage, exit onto the South Frontage Road
2. Turn right and follow the sidewalk east along the south side of the frontage road
3. Cross East Meadow Drive and continue east along the sidewalk
4. Turn right after passing The Wren at Vail on the right
5. Continue down the path down to the GRFA
How long do concerts last?
Concerts generally last 2 hours including intermission. Please call the Box Office 877.812.5700 for exact running times.
How do I buy tickets?
Tickets and gift certificates may be ordered in the following ways:
1. Online: bravovail.org
2. By phone: 877.812.5700
3. In person: Bravo! Vail 2271 N Frontage Rd W Suite C, Vail, CO 81657
Bravo! Vail accepts American Express, Visa, MasterCard, and Discover. Fees apply. Tickets are delivered by mail, mobile app, email, or may be picked up at Will Call.
What are the Box Office hours?
Bravo! Vail Box Office hours are Monday-Friday from 9:00AM to 4:00PM. During the Festival, hours include Saturday & Sunday from 10:00AM to 4:00PM. The Bravo! Vail Box Office can be reached at 877.812.5700.
The Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater box office is open from 11:00AM until concert start time (5:00PM on days with no concerts) during the Festival. Tickets for upcoming performances may be purchased on-site at the GRFA before concerts and during intermission.
Where is the Will Call window?
Will Call tickets may be picked up at the GRFA amphitheater box office located to the right of the main entrance lobby. The box office is open 11:00AM to concert start time during the Festival.
What is your vaccination policy?
The health and safety of our patrons, musicians, staff, and community are Bravo! Vail's top priorities. After careful consideration and in compliance with our venue partners, as well as local, state, and federal guidelines, we will not require proof of vaccination to attend Bravo! Vail events for the 2022 summer season. Face coverings at all events will be optional and encouraged for anyone who wishes to wear them. We will continue to stay in close communication with Eagle County Public Health and Environment, and we may change our policy at any time in the interest of the health and safety of our guests, artists, employees, and volunteers.
This policy may be revised or changed at any time. We thank you for your understanding, cooperation, and flexibility.
What if I misplace or forget to bring my tickets?
There is no charge to reprint tickets. Please call 877.812.5700 before 3:00PM on the day of the performance or allow extra time to request new tickets at the Will Call window.
Where are seating options for people with disabilities?
Per the American Disability Act (ADA), the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater is accessible to individuals with disabilities. ADA seating is available in Section 1 Row L and Section 4 Row O in all reserved seating zones and prices. A limited number of ADA General Admission Lawn seats are available for sale behind Section 2. You must have a designated ADA lawn seat ticket to sit in this area. By purchasing an ADA seat, you are stating that you require an ADA seat. If purchased fraudulently, you may be subject to relocation. If you need assistance purchasing ADA seating, please call the Box Office at 877.812.5700.
What if it rains?
Concerts take place rain or shine. The GRFA is an open-air venue. Refunds are not given due to weather unless a concert is canceled in its entirety with no performance rescheduled.
What should I wear?
There is no dress code for concerts. Please be prepared for rain and cooler temperatures.
How can I learn more about the music?
Find more on the website, Bravo! Vail Music Festival App, or program book!
What should I bring to the concerts?
If you will be on the lawn, a blanket, sunglasses, and a hat are recommended. If rain is predicted, please bring appropriate rain gear. Food, commercially sealed non-alcoholic beverages, low-profile lawn chairs (4-inch legs), and umbrellas are permitted at concerts.
All bags are subject to search (please help us by packing your bag with this in mind).
No oversized bags will be allowed (for example: duffle bags, large backpacking bags, suitcases).
The following articles are not allowed at the venue: cameras, audio/video recording devices, standard-height lawn chairs, baby strollers, alcoholic beverages, firearms, pets, smoking, skateboards, bicycles, scooters, and skates.
Are lawn chairs available to rent?
Low-profile lawn chairs are available at the GRFA to rent for $10. You may also rent a lawn chair by contacting the Bravo! Vail Box Office at 877.812.5700.
What are some general rules of concert etiquette?
Please allow time for parking and seating. Concert attendees must silence all mobile devices prior to performances to not disrupt musicians and other patrons. Please limit conversations and other noisy activities during the performance. In the pavilion seating, we recommend eating prior to the concert or at intermission. Parental supervision is required for all children attending Bravo! Vail concerts.
Any forms of audio or video recording (mobile phone, camera, video camera, iPad) are prohibited at these events.
What else should I know?
Vail’s high elevation requires adequate hydration and sun protection. Visitors from lower elevations may experience altitude sickness.
What if I lose something at the concert?
Check with the GRFA box office for lost items at intermission or call 970.748.8497.
What if I still have questions?
Please contact the Box Office at ticketing@bravovail.org or 877.812.5700 Mon–Fri 9:00AM–4:00PM (and Sat–Sun 10:00AM-4:00PM during the Festival).
Do you charge service fees?
Bravo! Vail enriches people's lives through the power of music by producing the finest performances by the greatest artists; fostering music education; and promoting a lifelong appreciation of the arts. We strive to provide the best experience for all audiences. As we continue to maintain this high level of service, our in-house box office happily manages the ticketing and seating process for our patrons. The price of each ticket helps offset production costs, artist fees and housing, and other expenses associated with the performance. However, ticket sales revenue covers less than half of what it costs to present world-class music in Colorado's most beautiful mountain setting.
Service fees help offset the cost associated with processing, printing, and selling tickets. Costs include:
A five percent service fee is applied to tickets sold through BravoVail.com and an eight percent fee for tickets sold by phone, and in-person through official Bravo! Vail ticketing sources. These fees are proportionate to the ticket's listed price. Additional venue fees may apply. To make our pricing clear to ticket buyers, we do not fold ticketing fees into base ticket prices. All service fees are non-refundable.
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