Orchestra Residencies

THE SAINT PAUL CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

Renowned for its artistic excellence, remarkable versatility, and adventurous programming, The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra is widely regarded as one of the finest chamber orchestras in the world.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Bravo! Vail was proud to open the 2021 season with the Vail debut of this vibrant ensemble. • Violinist Joshua Bell, who has a long history with The

SPCO, was featured on each of the three programs. • Two world-class artists performing separate Mozart concertos in a single program, featuring both Artistic

Director Anne-Marie McDermott and Bell in solo turns. • Members of The SPCO in an elegant program of chamber music by Schubert and Brahms.

“We absolutely loved seeing Joshua Bell and The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra this week! They were fabulous!”

VALERIE AND BOB GWYN

DALLAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Bravo! Vail was thrilled to welcome the return of the endlessly inventive Dallas Symphony Orchestra, with its new Music Director, Fabio Luisi.

HIGHLIGHTS

• The Vail debut of maestro Fabio Luisi in his inaugural season leading the DSO. • Principal Pops Conductor Jeff Tyzik celebrated his 27th season at Bravo! Vail with two exciting pops programs and a patriotic concert. • Featured soloists included violinist James Ehnes, pianist

Alessio Bax, and vocalist/trumpeter Byron Stripling. • The world premiere of a new work by Bruce Adolphe, co-commissioned by Bravo! Vail and DSO.

“Last night’s concert with the Dallas Sypmhony Orchestra was lively and fun! One of the best ever!!!”

NANCY AND HAROLD ZIRKIN

THE PHILADELPHIA ORCHESTRA

The “Fabulous Philadelphians” distinctive sound and legacy of ingenuity were on full display with six powerfully diverse programs.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin led two vibrant programs, as did Nathalie

Stutzmann, Principal Guest Conductor

Designate, in her Vail debut. • Soloists included Gil Shaham,

Yefim Bronfman, Principal Clarinet

Ricardo Morales, and First Associate

Concertmaster Juliette Kang. • A residency-long exploration of works by Black composers including Joseph

Bologne, George Walker, Florence Price, and Valerie Coleman. • Artistic Director Anne-Marie McDermott performed a Mozart concerto with

Yannick Nézet-Séguin, the first time these incredible artists have shared the stage together after many years of behind-thescenes collaborations.

“WOW! Last night with The Philadelphia Orchestra was FANTASTIC! We are so proud and thrilled to be part of Bravo! Vail. Thank you for making these extraordinary evenings of great music happen!”

GINA BROWNING AND JOE ILLICK

NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC

The grand finale of Bravo! Vail’s symphonic season showcased the enthralling brilliance of America’s oldest symphony orchestra.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Music Director Jaap van Zweden led the orchestra in four programs, among its first in-person orchestral concerts since February 2020. • Featured soloists included pianists Daniil Trifonov,

Conrad Tao, and Jean-Yves Thibaudet; violinist Augustin

Hadelich; and Philharmonic principal players Carter Brey (cello) and Christopher Martin (trumpet). • Focus on Black composers with works by Carlos Simon,

Jessie Montgomery, and Julia Perry. • Symphonic season finale with Bramwell Tovey and Tony

Award-winning vocalist Kelli O’Hara.

“Thank you for the amazing time and your always great hospitality, Bravo! Vail! It felt like everything was back to normal, such hope, it was so incredible to play together, to perform for audiences again, to see everyone’s smiley and happy faces! Till next summer…”