Eventos

James Ehnes, “A violinist in a class of his own” – The Times, brings Brahms’s gorgeous violin concerto (and his 1715 Stradivarius violin) to Sun Valley for this concert that previously was to feature Leonidas Kavakos, who unfortunately had to withdraw for medical reasons. Written for the greatest violinist alive in Brahms’s day, this concerto tests the soloist’s technique and musicianship, but the virtuosity remains in service of the music at all times. And it’s delightful music, from the turbulent first movement to the foot-stomping, Hungarian-inspired finale. The program opens with A Joyous Trilogy, by American composer Quinn Mason. In Mason’s words, he intended his piece to be “the very embodiment of happiness, an accessible work that would put any listener in a good mood.”

George Lucas, Steven Spielberg, and Harrison Ford might get most of the credit for what many consider “the greatest adventure film ever made,” but the score by John Williams also ranks as one of cinema’s most amazing achievements. At every moment, the music immerses the audience in the adventure, from the instantly recognizable main theme, to specific music for nearly every scene, including “Marion’s Theme,” “The Map Room: Dawn,” “Bad Dates,” “The Well of the Souls,” and “Desert Chase.” Enjoy this classic film from the Pavilion–where a screen will be hung above the orchestra–or on the lawn with the new Big Screen and upgraded sound system.

The Music Festival’s 40th Anniversary Season concludes with two blockbusters of the classical repertoire. Garrick Ohlsson handles the Herculean piano role in Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini. At times nearly thundering and demonic, at other times sweetly lyrical and romantic, many consider this Rachmaninoff’s finest work for piano and orchestra. It’s hard to imagine any piece following it, but Respighi’s Pines of Rome is up to the challenge. Taking us along a geographic tour of Rome, the piece concludes with a triumphant Roman legion marching home along the Appian Way. The Pavilion will tremble under the audience’s feet!

The only American to have ever won the International Chopin Competition, “famous for great sonority, though he never seems to be working very hard to produce it” (Seattle Times), pianist Garrick Ohlsson returns to Sun Valley with a recital program to be announced.