
A chamber recital on July 29 features acclaimed violinist Vadim Gluzman, and Festival Orchestra musicians team up to perform in small ensembles on August 3 and 17.įestival Orchestra performances kick-off on August 2 with a concert tribute to frontline heroes in our community - those in healthcare and emergency services who worked so hard to improve our lives this past year. The Festival launches the Summer Season with three chamber orchestra concerts starting with the season opener on July 26, followed by performances on July 27 and 31. The musicians and I look forward to returning to our beloved Wood River Valley to perform in the beautiful Sun Valley Pavilion and share our passion and enthusiasm with the community once more.”Ĭhamber Orchestra Concerts and Chamber Recitals “Our 2021 season reflects the great joy that all of us on stage and in the audience feel in being able to resume live music-making again.

Music Director Alasdair Neale shares the excitement about returning to in-person performances:

Guest artists this year include world-renowned violinist Joshua Bell headlining the annual fundraising Gala Concert, cellist Alisa Weilerstein, soprano Julia Bullock, pianist Joyce Yang, Mexican ensemble The Villalobos Brothers, violinist Vadim Gluzman, composer Jessie Montgomery, and conductor Jacomo Bairos. Since 1985, Festival Orchestra musicians have come together from distinguished ensembles across North America to perform orchestral and chamber concerts each summer. The season features over a dozen admission-free concerts alongside multiple outreach and education events, all presented safely in a beautiful, outdoor setting.

The Sun Valley Music Festival plans a return to in-person concerts with its 37 th Summer Season July 26-Augat the state-of-the-art Sun Valley Pavilion in Idaho. Music Director Alasdair Neale leads the Festival Orchestra in the world premiere of Jessie Montgomery’s Freedom Songs with soprano Julia Bullock, plus violinist Joshua Bell performs for the fundraising Gala Concert additional guest artists include violinist Vadim Gluzman, cellist Alisa Weilerstein, pianist Joyce Yang, The Villalobos Brothers, and conductor Jacomo Bairos The largest admission-free classical music festival in the United States presents its 37 th Summ er Season with live concerts featuring classical mainstays and a special celebration honoring frontline heroes
