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SUMMARY:Upbeat with Alasdair: Why Brahms?
DESCRIPTION:Admission is free. Space is limited; reservations are required to attend in person. Reservations open to the public on Wednesday\, February 21 at 9:00 AM (MT) \nClick here to reserve\nThe Sun Valley Music Festival is pleased to present Upbeat with Alasdair\, featuring pianist Jon Kimura Parker\, Concertmaster Jeremy Constant\, and Principal Cello Amos Yang in conversation with Music Director Alasdair Neale.  Parker will feature prominently in the Festival’s upcoming Winter Season concerts at the Argyros\, March 6-9.  This year’s program\, entitled “The Romance of Brahms\,” is the first time the Festival’s Winter Season will focus on the music of a single composer: Johannes Brahms.  Accordingly\, in this edition of the popular series of talks\, Neale\, Parker\, and two Festival musicians will explore the music of Brahms\, revealing why Brahms continues to be such a beloved composer both for musicians and audiences. \nThe Upbeat with Alasdair series provides a unique\, behind-the-scenes perspective on music and upcoming Festival performances.  It also offers the community a chance to get to know more about Alasdair Neale\, the Festival Orchestra\, and guest artists.  In this case\, the audience will have the opportunity to learn why these four musicians are so excited to offer audiences this in-depth experience of the great composer’s chamber music.  Following the talk\, Maestro Neale\, Jon Kimura Parker\, Jeremy Constant\, and Amos Yang will answer audience questions.  Parker\, who is known for his charisma\, infectious enthusiasm\, and dynamic performances\, was recently named Creative Partner for the Minnesota Orchestra’s Summer at Orchestra Hall.  He also serves as the Artistic Director for the Honens International Piano Competition\, and serves on the faculty of the Shepherd School of Music at Rice University. \nViewers can enjoy the talk in person at the Community Library lecture hall (415 Spruce Ave\, Ketchum) or broadcast live on the Festival’s website. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. (MT). The presentation begins at 6:30 p.m. (MT). \nReservations are required to attend in person and begin Wednesday\, February 21 at 9:00 a.m. (MT) on the Festival’s website\, or you may contact the Festival office at info@svmusicfestival.org or 208-622-5607. Reserve your seats early\, as space is currently limited in the Library’s lecture hall. Reservations are accepted in the order they are received; reservations made online are received faster. Once reservations are full\, you can join the wait list by contacting the Festival office. Capacity is unlimited for the online broadcast and reservations are not required to watch online. Only in-person attendees will be able to participate in the Q&A session that will take place towards the end of the presentation. \n 
URL:https://www.svmusicfestival.org/event/upbeat-with-alasdair-why-brahms/
LOCATION:The Community Library\, John A. and Carole O. Moran Lecture Hall\, 415 Spruce Avenue\, Ketchum\, ID\, 83340\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live broadcast,Live special events,Special events,Winter concert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240801T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240801T130000
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SUMMARY:Upbeat with Alasdair: Meet the Artists: Andy Akiho and Jeffrey Zeigler
DESCRIPTION:Admission is free. Space is limited; reservations are required to attend in person. Reservations open to the public on Thursday\, July 25 at 9:00 AM (MT) \nClick here to reserve\nViewers can enjoy the talk in person at the Community Library lecture hall (415 Spruce Ave\, Ketchum) or broadcast live on the Festival’s website. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. (MT). The presentation begins at 12:00 p.m. (MT). \nReservations are required to attend in person and begin Thursday\, July 25 at 9:00 a.m. (MT) on the Festival’s website\, or you may contact the Festival office at info@svmusicfestival.org. Reserve your seats early\, as space is currently limited in the Library’s lecture hall. Reservations are accepted in the order they are received; reservations made online are received faster. Capacity is unlimited for the online broadcast and reservations are not required to watch online. Only in-person attendees will be able to participate in the Q&A session that will take place towards the end of the presentation. \n 
URL:https://www.svmusicfestival.org/event/upbeat-with-alasdair-meet-the-artists-andy-akiho-and-jeffrey-zeigler/
LOCATION:The Community Library\, John A. and Carole O. Moran Lecture Hall\, 415 Spruce Avenue\, Ketchum\, ID\, 83340\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live broadcast,Live special events,Special events,Winter concert
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SUMMARY:Upbeat with Alasdair: Why Mahler’s Sixth Symphony Still Resonates Today
DESCRIPTION:Admission is free. Space is limited; reservations are required to attend in person. Reservations open to the public on Thursday\, July 25 at 9:00 AM (MT) \nClick here to reserve\nViewers can enjoy the talk in person at the Community Library lecture hall (415 Spruce Ave\, Ketchum) or broadcast live on the Festival’s website. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. (MT). The presentation begins at 12:00 p.m. (MT). \nReservations are required to attend in person and begin Thursday\, July 25 at 9:00 a.m. (MT) on the Festival’s website\, or you may contact the Festival office at info@svmusicfestival.org . Reserve your seats early\, as space is currently limited in the Library’s lecture hall. Reservations are accepted in the order they are received; reservations made online are received faster. Capacity is unlimited for the online broadcast and reservations are not required to watch online. Only in-person attendees will be able to participate in the Q&A session that will take place towards the end of the presentation. \n 
URL:https://www.svmusicfestival.org/event/upbeat-with-alasdair-why-mahlers-sixth-symphony-still-resonates-today/
LOCATION:The Community Library\, John A. and Carole O. Moran Lecture Hall\, 415 Spruce Avenue\, Ketchum\, ID\, 83340\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live broadcast,Live special events,Special events,Winter concert
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SUMMARY:Upbeat with Alasdair: A Conversation with Pianist Joyce Yang
DESCRIPTION:Join Music Director Alasdair Neale and pianist Joyce Yang in conversation as they prepare for the Music Festival’s upcoming Winter Season concerts at the Argyros. Ms. Yang rose to fame in 2005 as the youngest contestant and silver medalist at the 12th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. An accomplished chamber musician as well as soloist\, she and Maestro Neale will discuss this Winter Season’s concert program among other artistic topics. \nAdmission is free. Space is limited; reservations are required to attend in person. Reservations open to the public on February 19\, at 9:00 AM (MT) \nViewers can enjoy the talk in person at the Community Library lecture hall (415 Spruce Ave\, Ketchum) or broadcast live on the Festival’s website. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. (MT). The presentation begins at 5:30 p.m. (MT). \nReservations are required to attend in person and begin Wednesday\, February 19 at 9:00 a.m. (MT) on the Festival’s website\, or you may contact the Festival office at info@svmusicfestival.org . Reserve your seats early\, as space is currently limited in the Library’s lecture hall. Reservations are accepted in the order they are received; reservations made online are received faster. Capacity is unlimited for the online broadcast and reservations are not required to watch online. Only in-person attendees will be able to participate in the Q&A session that will take place towards the end of the presentation. \n 
URL:https://www.svmusicfestival.org/event/upbeat-with-alasdair-a-conversation-with-pianist-joyce-yang/
LOCATION:The Community Library\, John A. and Carole O. Moran Lecture Hall\, 415 Spruce Avenue\, Ketchum\, ID\, 83340\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live broadcast,Live special events,Special events,Winter concert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250725T110000
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SUMMARY:Upbeat with Alasdair: Season Overview: You Won't Want to Miss a Note
DESCRIPTION:This summer\, the Music Festival offers music spanning nearly 250 years\, from 1784  (Joseph Haydn’s Symphony No. 80) to 2025 (Mason Bates’s Silicon Hymnal\, completed earlier this year). While the combination of Time for Three and Mason Bates will likely draw a large (if not HUGE) crowd\, there are some other new(ish) works this season that might not generate so much attention. Join Maestro Neale for a discussion highlighting several hidden gems in the coming programs – pieces you may not have heard\, but that are more than worthy of your listening time. \nAdmission is free. Space is limited; reservations are required to attend in person. Reservations open to the public on Monday\, July 14 \nViewers can enjoy the talk in person at the Community Library lecture hall (415 Spruce Ave\, Ketchum) or broadcast live on the Festival’s website. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. (MT). The presentation begins at 11:00 a.m. (MT). \nAdmission is free. Space is limited. Reservations are required to attend in person and begin Monday\, July 14 at 9:00 a.m. through The Community Library’s calendar. \n\nJuly 25 – https://thecommunitylibrary.libcal.com/event/13825521\n\nCapacity is unlimited for the online broadcast and reservations are not required to watch online. Only in-person attendees will be able to participate in the Q&A session that will take place towards the end of the presentation.
URL:https://www.svmusicfestival.org/event/upbeat-with-alasdair-season-overview-you-wont-want-to-miss/
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CATEGORIES:Live broadcast,Live special events,Special events,Summer concert
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SUMMARY:Upbeat with Alasdair:  Celebrating Ravel – His Enduring Legacy
DESCRIPTION:The Music Festival celebrates the 150th anniversary of Maurice Ravel’s birth with a special concert on Sunday\, August 10.  While Ravel never embraced the label of “Impressionist\,” he certainly became famous for music that evokes images through music. He was also a master orchestrator\, crafting soundscapes of exquisite sensitivity and – to many listeners – instantly recognizable as his own.  In this edition of Upbeat\, Maestro Neale discusses Ravel’s enduring appeal and offers some listening hints for the upcoming concert. \nViewers can enjoy the talk in person at the Community Library lecture hall (415 Spruce Ave\, Ketchum) or broadcast live on the Festival’s website. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. (MT). The presentation begins at 11:00 a.m. (MT). \nAdmission is free. Space is limited. Reservations are required to attend in person and are now available on The Community Library’s calendar. \n\n\n\nAugust 7 : https://thecommunitylibrary.libcal.com/event/13825533 \n\n\n\nCapacity is unlimited for the online broadcast and reservations are not required to watch online. Only in-person attendees will be able to participate in the Q&A session that will take place towards the end of the presentation. \n 
URL:https://www.svmusicfestival.org/event/upbeat-with-alasdair-celebrating-ravel-his-enduring-legacy/
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CATEGORIES:Listen & learn,Live broadcast,Special events,Summer concert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260318T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260318T183000
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SUMMARY:Upbeat with Alasdair– A Conversation with Violinist Benjamin Beilman
DESCRIPTION:Join Music Director Alasdair Neale and guest curator and violinist Benjamin Beilman for a conversation as they prepare for the Music Festival’s upcoming Winter Season concerts at the Argyros. Praised for his passionate performances and distinctive tone — described by The New York Times as “muscular with a glint of violence” — Beilman is an accomplished chamber musician. He and Maestro Neale will discuss this Winter Season’s concert program along with other artistic topics. \nOn Wednesday\, March 18\, 2026\, at 5:30 PM\, the Music Festival will present “Upbeat with Alasdair” featuring Alasdair Neale and Benjamin Beilman in conversation. The event will be held at The Community Library in Ketchum and livestreamed on the Music Festival’s website. \nAdmission is free. Space is limited; reservations are required to attend in person. Reservations open to the public through The Community Library’s calendar at https://thecommunitylibrary.libcal.com/event/15583152 on Wednesday\, March 4\, 2026\, at 9:00 AM (Mountain Time). \nViewers can enjoy the talk in person at the Community Library lecture hall (415 Spruce Ave\, Ketchum) or broadcast live on the Festival’s website. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. (MT). The presentation begins at 5:30 p.m. (MT). \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.svmusicfestival.org/event/upbeat-with-alasdair-a-conversation-with-violinist-benjamin-beilman/
LOCATION:The Community Library\, John A. and Carole O. Moran Lecture Hall\, 415 Spruce Avenue\, Ketchum\, ID\, 83340\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live broadcast,Live special events,Special events,Winter concert
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