Schedule:
9:00 am
AMFS Architectural and History Tour
Free
Paepcke Terrace
Join us at Aspen Meadows campus, home to the Aspen Institute and the Aspen Music Festival and School performance venues. Led by guide Ann Mullins, this tour will explore the architectural delights of the Bauhaus design school, illuminate the shared history of the institutions, and give participants the opportunity to hear live orchestral rehearsals. Coffee and dress rehearsal admittance included with tour ticket. Walk-ups accommodated on a space-available basis.
9:30 am
Aspen Festival Orchestra Dress Rehearsal
$20
Klein Music Tent
Program to include:
R. STRAUSS: Also sprach Zarathustra, op. 30
ALAN FLETCHER: Three American Songs (World Premiere, AMFS Co-Commission)
R. STRAUSS: Muttertändelei, op. 43 no. 2
R. STRAUSS: Die Zeit, die ist ein Sonderbar Ding from Der Rosenkavalier, op. 59
R. STRAUSS: Cäcilie, op. 27 no. 2
RESPIGHI: Pines of Rome
See the orchestra’s musicians, conductor, choruses, and soloists work together on the afternoon's program.
2:30 pm
75th Anniversary Party
Free
Karetsky Music Lawn
Please join us for a celebration to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the Aspen Music Festival and School! Gather your family and friends to kick off the 2024 Season with fun activities and refreshments. Make sure to show your retro flair by donning AMFS spirit-wear from years past, adding some vintage charm to the festivities. This event is not to be missed as we celebrate the past, revel in the present, and anticipate the bright future ahead of the AMFS.
3:00 pm
Prelude: Preconcert Talk
Free
Harris Concert Hall
Prelude: Preconcert Talks present listeners with engaging and topical commentary on the Sunday afternoon programs. Lectures are presented by AMFS’s artistic team and special guests.
4:00 pm
Festival Orchestra: Renée Fleming, Pines of Rome
$92, $75, $45
Klein Music Tent
Program to include:
R. STRAUSS: Also sprach Zarathustra, op. 30
ALAN FLETCHER: Three American Songs (World Premiere, AMFS Co-Commission)
R. STRAUSS: Muttertändelei, op. 43 no. 2
R. STRAUSS: Die Zeit, die ist ein Sonderbar Ding from Der Rosenkavalier, op. 59
R. STRAUSS: Cäcilie, op. 27 no. 2
RESPIGHI: Pines of Rome
4:00 pm
Livestream
Festival Orchestra: Renée Fleming, Pines of Rome
Free
AMFS Virtual Stage
Program to include:
R. STRAUSS: Also sprach Zarathustra, op. 30
ALAN FLETCHER: Three American Songs (World Premiere, AMFS Co-Commission)
R. STRAUSS: Muttertändelei, op. 43 no. 2
R. STRAUSS: Die Zeit, die ist ein Sonderbar Ding from Der Rosenkavalier, op. 59
R. STRAUSS: Cäcilie, op. 27 no. 2
RESPIGHI: Pines of Rome
Tune in to a free broadcast, live from the Klein Music Tent.
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