SEASON OVERVIEW June 25 - August 6, 2020
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WELCOME Welcome to the celebration of great music, stunning natural beauty, and inspiration that is Bravo! Vail. Our 33rd season kicks off with the debut of Chamber Orchestra of Europe featuring dazzling pianist Yuja Wang. The Dallas Symphony Orchestra celebrates Dvořák and Mozart, The Fabulous Philadelphians rejoice in the majesty of the mountains with Strauss’s epic Alpine Symphony, and superstar Kelli O’Hara joins the renowned New York Philharmonic. Summer 2020 will feature Bravo! Vail’s inaugural Immersive Experiences series—a riveting 3-concert deep dive into Beethoven’s complete piano and violin sonatas. This new series expands our incredible variety of intimate performances including the elegance of The Linda & Mitch Hart Soirée Series, the eclectic Chamber Music Series, category-defying Classically Uncorked presented by Meiomi Wine, and the electrifying After Dark sessions. Beyond the concert hall and throughout the year, Bravo! Vail’s Education & Engagement Programs ensure that the widest possible audience experiences the power of music, creating connections through fascinating behind-the-scenes programs, meaningful community partnerships, and free concerts for all ages. With so much to celebrate, you won’t want to miss a note!
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Programs updated as of March 5, 2020.
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Four of the world’s greatest orchestras make their summer home at Bravo! Vail. Over the course of the season, each of these internationally-acclaimed ensembles bring their unique talents and musical perspectives to the Vail Valley. From the heart of Europe to the heartland of America, musical riches await on a grand symphonic scale.
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ORCHESTRA CONCERTS
Chamber Orchestra of Europe Superstar pianist Yuja Wang joins one of Europe’s finest collaborations in their 3-night Bravo! Vail debut.
Dallas Symphony Orchestra Classical, romantic, cinematic, or rock & roll, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra’s unforgettable programs offer something for everyone.
The Philadelphia Orchestra The distinctive sound and legacy of The Fabulous Philadelphians are on full display under the captivating musical talent of Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin.
New York Philharmonic The symphonic season comes to a grand finale with six powerful performances from the New York Philharmonic including a mini celebration of the orchestra’s tenth Music Director and renowned composer, Gustav Mahler.
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CHAMBER ORCHESTRA OF EUROPE JUNE 25–28, 2020 | GERALD R. FORD AMPHITHEATER, VAIL
YUJA WANG PLAYS CHOPIN
YUJA & MENDELSSOHN
THURSDAY, JUNE 25
SUNDAY, JUNE 28
Yuja Wang, piano Lorenza Borrani, orchestra leader
Yuja Wang, piano Lorenza Borrani, orchestra leader
MENDELSSOHN: Symphony No. 1
CHOPIN: Piano Concerto No. 1
CHOPIN: Piano Concerto No. 2
MENDELSSOHN: Symphony No. 5,
Reformation
YUJA PLAYS SHOSTAKOVICH SATURDAY, JUNE 27 Yuja Wang, piano Lorenza Borrani, orchestra leader PROKOFIEV: Symphony No. 1,
Classical SHOSTAKOVICH: Piano Concerto
No. 2 SCHUMANN: Symphony No. 4
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All programs begin at 6:00PM unless otherwise noted. Please note all artists and programs are subject to change. This is an early preview of the 2020 season programming prepared exclusively for our donors.
DALLAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA JULY 1–6, 2020 | GERALD R. FORD AMPHITHEATER, VAIL
ZUKERMAN & DVOŘÁK WEDNESDAY, JULY 1
REVOLUTION: MUSIC OF THE BEATLES
Pinchas Zukerman, conductor, violin Amanda Forsyth, cello
SUNDAY, JULY 5
MONTGOMERY: Starburst
REVOLUTION: The Music of
DVOŘÁK: Silent Woods DVOŘÁK: Romance for Violin DVOŘÁK: Rondo for Cello DVOŘÁK: Slavonic Dance No. 8 DVOŘÁK: Symphony No. 8
Jeff Tyzik, conductor The Beatles, A SYMPHONIC EXPERIENCE
MUSIC FROM THE MOVIES MONDAY, JULY 6 Jeff Tyzik, conductor
AN EVENING OF MOZART THURSDAY, JULY 2 Pinchas Zukerman, conductor, viola Fumiaki Miura, violin Yekwon Sunwoo, piano
Iconic movie soundtracks from West Side Story, Casablanca, Gone with the Wind, Fiddler on the Roof, and many more.
MOZART: Overture to The Marriage
of Figaro MOZART: Piano Concerto No. 17 MOZART: Sinfonia Concertante MOZART: Symphony No. 35
PATRIOTIC CONCERT SATURDAY, JULY 4 | 2:00PM Jeff Tyzik, conductor
All programs begin at 6:00PM unless otherwise noted. Please note all artists and programs are subject to change. This is an early preview of the 2020 season programming prepared exclusively for our donors.
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THE PHILADELPHIA ORCHESTRA JULY 10–18, 2020 | GERALD R. FORD AMPHITHEATER, VAIL
BEETHOVEN & YANNICK FRIDAY, JULY 10 Yannick Nézet-Séguin, conductor HABIBI: Jeder Baum spricht BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 5 BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 6,
Warner Bros. presents: BUGS BUNNY AT THE SYMPHONY 30TH ANNIVERSARY WEDNESDAY, JULY 15 | 7:30PM FILM WITH LIVE SCORE
Pastoral
YANNICK CONDUCTS NEW WORLD SYMPHONY SATURDAY, JULY 11 Yannick Nézet-Séguin, conductor Truls Mørk, cello COLEMAN: Umoja SHOSTAKOVICH: Cello Concerto
No. 1 DVOŘÁK: Symphony No. 9, From
the New World
DENÈVE CONDUCTS TCHAIKOVSKY FRIDAY, JULY 17 Stéphane Denève, conductor Behzod Abduraimov, piano RACHMANINOFF: Rhapsody on a
Theme of Paganini TCHAIKOVSKY: Symphony No. 6,
Pathétique
SIBELIUS & RACHMANINOFF SATURDAY, JULY 18
MOZART & AN ALPINE SYMPHONY
Stéphane Denève, conductor TBD, violin
SUNDAY, JULY 12
SIBELIUS: Violin Concerto
Yannick Nézet-Séguin, conductor Anne-Marie McDermott, piano
RACHMANINOFF: Symphony No. 3
MOZART: Piano Concerto No. 25 STRAUSS: Alpine Symphony
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All programs begin at 6:00PM unless otherwise noted. Please note all artists and programs are subject to change. This is an early preview of the 2020 season programming prepared exclusively for our donors.
NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC JULY 22–29, 2020 | GERALD R. FORD AMPHITHEATER, VAIL
VAN ZWEDEN & KELLI O’HARA WEDNESDAY, JULY 22 Jaap van Zweden, conductor Kelli O’Hara, soprano WAGNER: Prelude to Die
Meistersinger von Nürnberg BARBER: Knoxville: Summer of 1915 BROADWAY SONGS TO BE ANNOUNCED
CONRAD TAO PLAYS BEETHOVEN SUNDAY, JULY 26 Jaap van Zweden, conductor Conrad Tao, piano BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 2 REICH: Music for Ensemble
and Orchestra BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No. 4
TCHAIKOVSKY: Symphony No. 5
SONDHEIM & BERNSTEIN MOZART & MAHLER
TUESDAY, JULY 28
FRIDAY, JULY 24
WORKS BY STEPHEN SONDHEIM AND LEONDARD BERNSTEIN TO BE ANNOUNCED
Jaap van Zweden, conductor Gil Shaham, violin MOZART: Violin Concerto No. 5,
Turkish MAHLER: Symphony No. 1
TOVEY CONDUCTS TCHAIKOVSKY & BERLIOZ WEDNESDAY, JULY 29
MAHLER’S RESURRECTION SYMPHONY SATURDAY, JULY 25 Jaap van Zweden, conductor Anne-Marie McDermott, piano Colorado Symphony Chorus & Bravo! Vail Festival Chorus Duain Wolfe, chorus director Joélle Harvey, soprano Sasha Cooke, mezzo-soprano
Bramwell Tovey, conductor John Fleming, special guest conductor Beatrice Rana, piano DVOŘÁK: Slavonic Dance, No. 8 TCHAIKOVSKY: Piano Concerto,
No. 1 BERLIOZ: Symphonie fantastique
MAHLER: Symphony No. 2,
Resurrection
All programs begin at 6:00PM unless otherwise noted. Please note all artists and programs are subject to change. This is an early preview of the 2020 season programming prepared exclusively for our donors.
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SMALL ENSEMBLES The powerful intimacy of chamber music has been at the heart of Bravo! Vail since its beginning. Whether in a night club or an elegant private home, formal concert hall or a community pavilion, our small ensemble concerts are up-close and deeply personal experiences like no other.
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The Linda & Mitch Hart Soirée Series These exclusive evenings are truly once-in-a-lifetime experiences, where audiences enjoy extraordinary performances and gourmet meals, all in the intimate setting of stunning private homes.
Chamber Music Series This season’s Chamber Music programs showcase the vast variety of this intimate art form. Winds and strings, ensemble and solo, classical masterworks and original compositions; the 2020 Chamber Music Series has something for music lovers of all persuasions.
Bravo! Vail After Dark This high-energy series features one exciting musical adventure after another with diverse performances by visionary artists in Vail’s favorite live music nightclub — Shakedown Bar.
Immersive Experiences New in 2020, this profound series surrounds audiences over three consecutive evenings with Beethoven’s sonatas for piano and violin beautifully performed in their entirety by Anne-Marie McDermott and Ida Kavafian. Pre-concert talks, a film screening, and artist Q&As create a fascinating weekend journey into one of the most innovative and influential composers of all time.
Classically Uncorked PRESENTED BY MEIOMI WINE
Explore the resonance and interplay between “old” and “new” music through innovative programs and unexpected pairings. This season’s offerings are cocurated by the visionary musicians of the Dover String Quartet, winners of myriad awards and honors, including their recent appointment as the first-ever quartet-in-residence at the Kennedy Center.
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THE LINDA & MITCH HART SOIRÉE SERIES JUNE 29–JULY 30, 2020 | STUNNING PRIVATE HOMES | 6:00PM
MEMBERS OF THE CHAMBER ORCHESTRA OF EUROPE
FOUR HANDS: DENÈVE & MCDERMOTT
MONDAY, JUNE 29 SOLD OUT
THURSDAY, JULY 16 SOLD OUT
The home of Donna and Randy Smith, Arrowhead
The home of Barbara and Barry Beracha, Cordillera
MOZART: Clarinet Quintet
Anne-Marie McDermott, piano Stéphane Denève, piano
HANDEL/HALVORSEN: Passacaglia
Works by FAURÉ, RAVEL , and
MUSIC FOR HARP & STRING QUARTET THURSDAY, JULY 9 SOLD OUT The home of Judy and Bob Wilner, Mountain Star
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SCHUBERT
AN EVENING WITH BRAMWELL TOVEY THURSDAY, JULY 30 SOLD OUT
Elizabeth Hainen, harp Aizuri String Quartet
The home of Nancy and Harold Zirkin, Arrowhead
Works by MENOTTI, CAPLET, GRANDJANY, LISZT, and DEBUSSY
Bramwell Tovey, piano PROGRAM TO BE ANNOUNCED FROM STAGE
Locations and caterers to be announced. Artists and programs are subject to change. Soirée tickets are available exclusively to donors at the Fortissimo Level ($3,000) and above until May 14, 2020.
CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES JULY 7–27, 2020 | DONOVAN PAVILION, VAIL | 6:00PM
DALLAS SYMPHONY WINDS & MCDERMOTT
OMER STRING QUARTET
TUESDAY, JULY 7
Omer String Quartet Mason Yu, violin Erica Tursi, violin Jinsun Hong, viola Alex Cox, cello
Members of Dallas Symphony Orchestra Kara Kirkendoll Welch, flute Erin Hannigan, oboe Gregory Raden, clarinet Ted Soluri, bassoon Alexander Kienle, horn Anne-Marie McDermott, piano BEETHOVEN: Quintet for Piano and
Winds, Op. 16 POULENC: Trio for Oboe, Bassoon,
TUESDAY, JULY 21
BEETHOVEN: String Quartet No. 6,
Op. 18 SHAW: Premiere of Bravo! Vail
Commission SHAW: Blueprint BEETHOVEN: String Quartet No. 12,
Op. 127
and Piano, Op. 43 POULENC: Sextet for Piano and
Winds
THE ART OF THE PIANO TRIO TUESDAY, JULY 14 TBD, violin Truls Mørk, cello Anne-Marie McDermott, piano
AN EVENING WITH EDGAR MEYER MONDAY, JULY 27 Edgar Meyer, bass PROGRAM TO INCLUDE: Bach’s
Cello Suite No. 1 and music by Mr. Meyer
TCHAIKOVSKY: Trio for Violin, Cello
and Piano MENDELSSOHN: Piano Trio No. 1
NEW THIS SEASON Premium general admission seating is available at Donovan Pavilion for Chamber Music Series concerts. Space is limited. See order form for details.
Please note all artists and programs are subject to change. This is an early preview of the 2020 season programming prepared exclusively for our donors.
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BRAVO! VAIL AFTER DARK JULY 12–AUGUST 2, 2020 | SHAKEDOWN BAR | 8:30PM
AIZURI STRING QUARTET
DAVÓNE TINES
SUNDAY, JULY 12
SUNDAY, AUGUST 2
MUSICIANS FROM THE NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC SUNDAY, JULY 26
NEW IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES JULY 31–AUGUST 2, 2020 | THE GRAND VIEW ROOM, LIONSHEAD | 6:00PM
BEETHOVEN PIANO & VIOLIN SONATAS, PART I
BEETHOVEN PIANO & VIOLIN SONATAS, PART III
FRIDAY, JULY 31
SUNDAY, AUGUST 2
Ida Kavafian, violin Anne-Marie McDermott, piano
Ida Kavafian, violin Anne-Marie McDermott, piano
BEETHOVEN: Sonatas Nos. 1, 2, 4, 3
BEETHOVEN: Sonatas Nos. 8, 9, 10
BEETHOVEN PIANO & VIOLIN SONATAS, PART II SATURDAY, AUGUST 1 Ida Kavafian, violin Anne-Marie McDermott, piano BEETHOVEN: Sonatas Nos. 5, 6, 7
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Please note all artists and programs are subject to change. This is an early preview of the 2020 season programming prepared exclusively for our donors.
CLASSICALLY UNCORKED PRESENTED BY MEIOMI WINE AUGUST 4–6, 2020 | DONOVAN PAVILION, VAIL | 7:30PM
DOVER & VERONA
PIANO QUINTET
TUESDAY, AUGUST 4
THURSDAY, AUGUST 6
Dover Quartet Joel Link, violin Bryan Lee, violin Milena Pajaro-van de Stadt, viola Camden Shaw, cello
Dover Quartet Anne-Marie McDermott, piano
Verona Quartet Jonathan Ong, violin Dorothy Ro, violin Abigail Rojansky, viola Jonathan Dormand, cello
MOZART: Quartet for Strings in C
major, K. 465, Dissonance RAVEL: String Quartet in F major ROGERSON: Piano Quintet
(World Premiere of Bravo! Vail Commission)
MENDELSSOHN: Octet for Strings ENESCU: Octet for Strings
BATES, BARBER & SHAW WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5 Dover Quartet Davóne Tines, baritone BATES: World Premiere of
Co-Commissioned Work BARBER: Movement II from String
Quartet, Op. 11 BARBER: Dover Beach for Voice &
String Quartet SHAW: By and By
NEW THIS SEASON Your Classically Uncorked ticket includes 2 glasses of Meiomi Wine. Additional glasses of wine and delicious food pairings will be available for purchase.
Please note all artists and programs are subject to change. This is an early preview of the 2020 season programming prepared exclusively for our donors.
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EDUCATION & ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS Music brings people of all ages together and has a genuine, positive impact on children and families throughout the Vail Valley. Bravo! Vail’s Education & Engagement programs connect kids with hands-on musical experiences, inspire lifelong learning, and share the joy of music with the broadest possible audience. Bravo! Vail engages people of all ages through these programs, with the generous support of individuals and organizations in the communities they serve. 14
Access
Enrichment
Creates entry points and removes barriers to attending live performances
Adds context for a deeper understanding and connection to the music
Sharing the joy and power of music is at the heart of Bravo! Vail’s mission. Programs like the Free Concert Series, Family Concerts, and Little Listeners @ the Library, along with collaborative partnerships with community-serving organizations, ensure that great music is easily accessible to diverse audiences of all ages and abilities.
Great performances with world-class artists are only the beginning. Open rehearsals, artist talks, master classes, and more are designed to inspire curiosity and help audiences get the most out of Bravo! Vail’s musical offerings.
Instruction Cultivates and inspires young people to learn music Bravo! Vail plays a unique role in the Vail Valley, by not only inspiring and entertaining but also educating. Bravo’s popular after-school programs include group classes and performance opportunities throughout the year. During the summer season, students are invited to a designated Music Education Night concert, and meet-andgreets with Festival artists.
Professional Development Promotes and develops the next generation of artists and arts leaders Bravo! Vail is proud to identify and showcase outstanding emerging artists in the early stages of their careers. Piano Fellows and Chamber Musicians in Residence gain valuable opportunities to perform, teach, and learn side-by-side with renowned Festival musicians, while Bravo’s Summer Internship Program is unsurpassed in its reputation of advancing participants into successful careers in arts administration and nonprofit management.
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SAVE THE DATE BRAVO! VAIL GALA WEDNESDAY, JULY 22 | 8:30–10:30PM The Bravo! Vail Gala returns in 2020. This elegant affair will feature a special guest appearance by Tony Award winner, Kelli O’Hara, gourmet food, and fabulous live auction items. NEW THIS YEAR: The Gala will take place on opening night of the New York Philharmonic. Purchase your tickets to the concert before they sell out! Make July 22 a Bravo! Night. FORMAL INVITATIONS TO FOLLOW
THANK YOU Your investment in advancing Bravo! Vail’s mission and artistic excellence makes a considerable impact. Donate today so you can purchase tickets and share in the incredible experiences your contributions are creating. Bravo! Vail is grateful for your generosity. Thank you.
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