Methow Valley Chamber Music Festival
July 25 through August 2, 2008

Center-Stage Concerts at Eagle Acres Ranch 308 Twin Lakes Road, Winthrop, WA

     

WELCOME to our 13th festival of classical music surrounded by the resplendent beauty of the North Cascades in Washington State’s Methow Valley!

 


Our 13th annual festival is scheduled for July 25-August 2, 2008. It will be the inaugural year with our new artistic director and long time friend, Kevin Krentz. Kevin brings a strong background in chamber music and community collaboration to the Festival.

THE 13TH ANNUAL METHOW VALLEY CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL brings a stimulating and thought-provoking program to our redesigned concert venue. From the theatrical and haunting “Voice of the Whale” by George Crumb to the fireworks of pieces like the Mendelssohn Octet and the Franck Piano Quintet, artistic director Kevin Krentz has programmed a dynamic festival. Two award-winning ensembles, the Biava Quartet (www.biavaquartet.com) and the Finisterra Trio (www.finisterra.org), form the core of our musicians.

Joining them are an exciting array of guest musicians, including two members of the well-known Corigliano Quartet. These career performers will come together throughout the festival week, cultivating passionate interpretations of some of the most celebrated chamber music repertoire.

The festival provides a unique opportunity for you to experience chamber music and musicians up close. Most musicians will be in residence for the entire festival, nurtured by the glorious summer days of the Methow Valley as they collaborate and perform.

This intimacy and immediacy are hallmarks of the festival, and we welcome you to get to know the musicians at open rehearsals and to linger for a glass of wine at AfterGlow parties following each concert.

And that’s just the beginning. In addition to these two special events, the Festival brings a horse-drawn wagon ride at Sun Mountain with dinner accompanied by Biava Quartet and continues its tradition of open rehearsals, a free Community Concert and more. View our Festival Program to view all the details.

The website will be updated as details become available, but don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions at mmf@methownet.com. Ticket purchase by credit card available at www.Brownpapertickets.com

We look forward to welcoming you!

-Festival Board & Staff

 
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