June 30th
Chamber Symphony: Beethoven's "Pastoral," Joyce Yang
Jane Glover conductor
Joyce Yang piano
BRITTEN: Four Sea Interludes, from Peter Grimes, op. 33a
MOZART: Piano Concerto No. 24 in C minor, K. 491
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BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 6 in F major, op. 68, “Pastoral”
This summer’s theme, “The Adoration of the Earth,” is in full force for this season opener. Two Aspen favorites, conductor Jane Glover and the brilliant AMFS alumna Joyce Yang, team up for a program sure to please both first-time concertgoers and longtime fans.
July 7th
Chamber Symphony: Maxim Vengerov Plays Mendelssohn Violin Concerto
Nicholas McGegan conductor
Maxim Vengerov violin
Erin Wagner mezzo-soprano
Matthew Goodheart tenor
Evan Nelson baritone
Lindsay Martin mezzo-soprano
SCHUBERT/BRITTEN Die Forelle, D. 550
SCHUBERT/OFFENBACH from Schwanengesang, D. 957
MENDELSSOHN Violin Concerto in E minor, op. 64
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SCHUBERT/WEBERN Ihr Bild from Schwanengesang, D. 957
SCHUBERT/WEBERN Du bist die Ruh, D. 776, op. 59 no. 3
SCHUBERT/BERLIOZ Der Erlkönig, D. 321
SCHUBERT Symphony No. 6 in C major, D. 589
Hear one of the world's greatest string players in this Aspen debut. Maxim Vengerov performs Mendelssohn's lyrical Violin Concerto, a work full of beautiful tunes and a joyously vibrant finale. It’s no wonder this work has been an audience favorite since its premiere in 1845. Joining him is energetic conductor Nicholas McGegan, who also leads the orchestra in Schubert's Sixth Symphony and a curated selection of some of the esteemed composer's rarely-performed orchestral songs.
*This concert livestreams free on our Virtual Stage: https://www.aspenmusicfestival.com/virtual-stage
July 14th
Chamber Symphony: Spano Conducts Beethoven's "Emperor"
Robert Spano conductor
Jorge Federico Osorio piano
SIBELIUS: The Bard, op. 64
SIBELIUS: Symphony No. 7 in C major, op. 105
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BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat major, op. 73, “Emperor”
Praised by The New York Times as "an imaginative interpreter with a powerful technique," Jorge Federico Orsorio will bring his superb musicianship and deep passion to Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 5, one of the most beloved works of the genre. And, explore Sibelius's intriguing soundscape in this exciting program conducted by AMFS Music Director Robert Spano!
July 28th
Chamber Symphony: Rachmaninoff Third Piano Concerto
Matthias Pintscher, conductor
Yunchan Lim, piano
TRAVINKSY: Chant du rossignol (Song of the Nightingale)
ZEMLINSKY: Sinfonietta, op.23
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RACHMANINOFF: Piano Concerto No. 3 in D minor, op. 30
Please note this program has changed from the originally announced performance with Alisa Weilerstein.
The AMFS is thrilled to welcome Matthias Pintscher, the brilliant composer, conducting and incoming Music Director of the Kansas City Symphony to the Benedict Tent stage. Joining him for Rachmaninoff's Third Piano Concerto will be Yunchan Lim, the Van Cliburn winner who triumphed in Aspen last summer with a brilliant recital and has since conquered the world including a sold out run at the NY Philharmonic.
August 4th
Chamber Symphony: Mozart Symphony No. 39, Steven Banks
Xian Zhang conductor
Steven Banks saxophone
ROSSINI: Overture to L'italiana in Algeri
BILLY CHILDS: Saxophone Concerto (AMFS co-commission)
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MOZART: Symphony No. 39 in E-flat major, K. 543
Winner of the prestigious 2022 Avery Fisher Career Grant, compelling saxophonist Steven Banks performs Billy Child's Saxophone Concerto, co-commissioned by the AMFS. A delightful overture to Rossini's comic opera L'italiana in Algeri and Mozart's brilliantly crafted Symphony No. 39 complete the program.
August 11th
Chamber Symphony: Brahms's Second Symphony
Maurice Cohn conductor
Peng-Peng Gong piano
L. BOULANGER: D'un matin de printemps
PENG-PENG GONG: Late Bells Concertante for Piano and Orchestra, op. 62 (AMFS commission)
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BRAHMS: Symphony No. 2 in D major, op. 73
The season’s theme, “The Adoration of the Earth,” takes center stage with three works inspired by Nature.
August 18th
Chamber Symphony: Bronfman and McDuffie, Firebird Suite
Cristian Măcelaru conductor
Yefim Bronfman piano
Robert McDuffie violin
GABRIELA LENA FRANK: Contested Eden
R. SCHUMANN: Piano Concerto in A minor, op. 54
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GABRIELLA SMITH: Field Guide
MENNIN: Aria from Violin Concerto (World Premiere)
STRAVINSKY: The Firebird Suite (1919)
The Aspen Chamber Symphony pulls out all the stops for its last concert of the season. There’s something for everyone: two extraordinary soloists, a beloved Romantic piano concerto, two fascinating and provocative works inspired by a love of the earth and concern for its future, and finally, one of the most colorful and thrilling orchestral scores of all time.
The premier training ground for hundreds of the worlds' most talented young musicians, the Aspen Music Festival and School presents hundreds of events during the Festival, which runs June 29 to August 20. To learn more and for a full season calendar, including daily free events, visit aspenmusicfestival.com/events.