Sun Valley Music Festival

Beethoven's Second Symphony
2023-08-01 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Denver) | Sun Valley Pavilion, 300 Dollar Rd, Sun Valley, Idaho, 83353, United States
Pre-Concert Chat at 5:45 PM
Led by Stephanie Childress
Lawn Paver Bar

Wagner
Siegfried Idyll

Beethoven
Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 36

Orli Shaham with Festival Musicians
2023-08-03 18:30 - 19:30 | Sun Valley Pavilion, 300 Dollar Rd, Sun Valley, Idaho, 83353, United States
Pre-Concert Chat at 5:45 PM
Led by Stephanie Childress
Lawn Paver Bar

Ravel
Pavane pour une infante defunte [Pavane for a Dead Princess] for Solo Piano

Reena Esmail
Saans [Breath] for Violin, Cello, and Piano

Ravel
Trio in A Minor for Violin, Cello, and Piano

Mozart and Ginastera
2023-08-04 18:30 - 19:30 | Sun Valley Pavilion, 300 Dollar Rd, Sun Valley, Idaho, 83353, United States
Pre-Concert Chat at 5:45 PM
Led by Peter Henderson
Lawn Paver Bar

Mozart
Concerto in C Major for Oboe, K. 314

Alberto Ginastera
Variaciones Concertantes

Advanced Chamber Music Interim Recital
2023-08-05 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-08-03 16:00 - 17:00 | Community School Theater, 1 Community School Drive, Sun Valley, ID, 83353, United States
Featuring select ensembles and solos

Dvořák’s Symphony No. 8
2023-08-06 18:30 - 19:30 | Sun Valley Pavilion, 300 Dollar Rd, Sun Valley, Idaho, 83353, United States
Pre-Concert Chat at 5:45 PM
Led by Stephanie Childress
Lawn Paver Bar

Mason Bates
Soundcheck in C Major

Dvořák
Symphony No. 8 in G Major, Op. 88

2023 Gala Concert Michael Feinstein and Jean-Yves Thibaudet - Two Pianos: Who Could Ask For Anything More?
2023-08-08 18:30 - 19:30 | Sun Valley Pavilion, 300 Dollar Rd, Sun Valley, Idaho, 83353, United States
Hear two of today’s most celebrated artists, Michael Feinstein and Jean-Yves Thibaudet, performing with the Festival Orchestra for the Sun Valley Music Festival’s 2023 Gala Concert, featuring an innovative program celebrating the music of George Gershwin and his world.

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Soloist Recital
2023-08-09 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-08-07 16:00 - 17:00 | Community School Theater, 1 Community School Drive, Sun Valley, ID, 83353, United States
Students from the one-week summer program for grades 2-12 who are selected by audition present previously prepared works showcasing their individual talents.

Sasha Cooke with Festival Musicians
2023-08-09 18:30 - 19:30 | Sun Valley Pavilion, 300 Dollar Rd, Sun Valley, Idaho, 83353, United States
Pre-Concert Chat at 5:45 PM
Led by Stephanie Childress
Lawn Paver Bar

Brahms
Two Songs for Voice, Viola, and Piano, Op. 91

Chausson
Chanson perpétuelle for Voice, Piano, and String Quartet, Op. 37

Michael Abels
Delights and Dances

Berlioz
Les nuits d’été [Summer Nights], Op. 7

Small Ensemble Recital
2023-08-10 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-08-08 16:00 - 17:00 | Community School Theater, 1 Community School Drive, Sun Valley, ID, 83353, United States
Students from this summer’s programs for grades 2-12 share their work from the week in small ensembles.

Schubert's "Unfinished" Symphony and Mahler Songs, Featuring Sasha Cooke
2023-08-10 18:30 - 19:30 | Sun Valley Pavilion, 300 Dollar Rd, Sun Valley, Idaho, 83353, United States
Pre-Concert Chat at 5:45 PM
Led by Peter Henderson
Lawn Paver Bar

Schubert
Symphony No. 8 in D Minor, D. 759, “Unfinished”

Mahler
Rückert Lieder

Afternoon Pavilion Concert
2023-08-11 15:00 - 17:00, 2024-08-09 15:00 - 17:00
Featuring intermediate and beginning students and ensembles
Prelude String Orchestra
Prelude Choir
Concert Choir
Piano duets and woodwind and brass ensembles
Philharmonia Orchestra

Evening Pavilion Concert
2023-08-11 18:30, 2024-08-09 18:30 | Sun Valley Pavilion, 300 Dollar Rd, Sun Valley, Idaho, 83353, United States
Featuring advanced students and ensembles
Chamber Singers
Advanced Chamber Orchestra
Sun Valley Youth Orchestra

Advanced Chamber Group
2023-08-12 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-08-10 11:00 - 12:00 | St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 201 Sun Valley Rd, Sun Valley, ID, 83353, United States
This concert features string and piano students from the Advanced Chamber Program performing in small ensembles.

Opera Workshop Performance
2023-08-12 14:00, 2024-08-10 14:00 - 2024-08-12 14:00 | Sun Valley Opera House, 1 Sun Valley Road, Sun Valley, Idaho, 83353
This concert features vocal and piano students from the Advanced Chamber Program performing staged opera scenes and piano ensembles.

Pops Concert: The Music of John Williams, Conducted by Stéphane Denève
2023-08-12 18:30 - 19:30 | Sun Valley Pavilion, 300 Dollar Rd, Sun Valley, Idaho, 83353, United States
No Pre-Concert Chat before tonight’s performance

Hayman-Kessler: Armed Forces Medley
The Music of John Williams
Superman March
Harry’s Wondrous World from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
Theme from Jurassic Park
Raiders March from Raiders of the Lost Ark
Theme from The Book Thief
Theme from Schindler’s List
Jeremy Constant, Violin
Flying Theme from E.T., the Extra-Terrestrial
Main Theme from Star Wars: A New Hope

Yefim Bronfman, An Homage to Sibelius, and Post-Concert Lawn Party
2023-08-14 18:30 - 19:30 | Sun Valley Pavilion, 300 Dollar Rd, Sun Valley, Idaho, 83353, United States
Pre-Concert Chat at 5:45 PM
Led by Peter Henderson
Lawn Paver Bar

Sibelius
Finlandia, Op. 26

William Grant Still
Threnody (In Memory of Jean Sibelius)

Schumann
Concerto in A Minor for Piano and Orchestra, Op. 54

Post-concert: Lawn Party featuring DJ Masonic (aka the composer, Mason Bates)

Stravinsky's The Rite Of Spring
2023-08-17 18:30 - 19:30 | Sun Valley Pavilion, 300 Dollar Rd, Sun Valley, Idaho, 83353, United States
Pre-Concert Chat at 5:45 PM
Led by Peter Henderson
Lawn Paver Bar

Tchaikovsky
Excerpts from Sleeping Beauty

Stravinsky
The Rite of Spring

Debussy's La Mer
2023-08-19 18:30 - 19:30 | Sun Valley Pavilion, 300 Dollar Rd, Sun Valley, Idaho, 83353, United States
Pre-Concert Chat at 5:45 PM
Led by Stephanie Childress
Lawn Paver Bar

Michael Tilson Thomas
Agnegram

Mozart
Concerto in B-flat Major for Bassoon, K. 186e

Debussy
La Mer

Augustin Hadelich Plays Tchaikovsky
2023-08-20 18:30 - 19:30 | Sun Valley Pavilion, 300 Dollar Rd, Sun Valley, Idaho, 83353, United States
Pre-Concert Chat at 5:45 PM
Led by Stephanie Childress
Lawn Paver Bar

Florence Price
Andante moderato from String Quartet No. 1 in G Major, arranged for String Orchestra

Tchaikovsky
Concerto in D Major for Violin, Op. 35

Augustin Hadelich with Festival Musicians
2023-08-21 18:30 - 19:30 | Sun Valley Pavilion, 300 Dollar Rd, Sun Valley, Idaho, 83353, United States
Pre-Concert Chat at 5:45 PM
Led by Stephanie Childress
Lawn Paver Bar

Brahms
Rhapsody in G Minor for Piano, Op. 79, No. 2

Brahms
Intermezzo in E-flat Major for Piano, Op. 117, No. 1

Brahms
Sextet No. 1 in B-flat Major for Strings, Op. 18

Season Finale: Mahler 5
2023-08-24 18:30 - 19:30 | Sun Valley Pavilion, 300 Dollar Rd, Sun Valley, Idaho, 83353, United States
Pre-Concert Chat at 5:45 PM
Led by Stephanie Childress
Lawn Paver Bar

Mahler
Symphony No. 5 in C-sharp Minor

Upbeat with Alasdair: Why Brahms?
2024-03-05 18:30 - 20:00 | The Community Library, John A. and Carole O. Moran Lecture Hall, 415 Spruce Avenue, Ketchum, ID, 83340, United States
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)
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The 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.
The 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.
Viewers 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).
Reservations 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.

The Romance of Brahms (Program A)
2024-03-06 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-03-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Argyros Performing Arts Center, 120 Main St South, Ketchum, ID, 83340, United States
Curated by Music Director Alasdair Neale, the concert will feature pianist Jon Kimura Parker and all-star Festival Orchestra musicians performing beautiful chamber works by Brahms.

Hungarian Dance No. 4 in F-sharp Minor
Intermezzo in A Major, Op. 118
Jon Kimura Parker, piano
Quintet No. 1 in F Major, Op. 88
Vivek Jayaraman, violin
Amy Glidden, violin
Joen Vasquez, viola
Elizabeth Prior, viola
Si-Yan Darren Li, cello
INTERMISSION
Trio No. 1 in B Major for Violin, Cello, and Piano, Op.8
Jeremy Constant, violin
Amos Yang, cello
Jon Kimura Parker, piano

Admission is free, but space is limited, and reservations are required

Public reservations begin Wednesday, February 7 at 9:00 AM (Mountain Time) and will be available online at svmusicfestival.org.
Reserved seats are limited to two seats per household per program for a total of four for the Winter Season.
Festival donors at $6,000 and up may reserve seating early, beginning Wednesday, Jan. 31 at 9:00 AM (Mountain Time), by calling the Festival office at 208.622.5607.

Attending winter performances

Concerts will take place at 7:00 PM from Wednesday, March 6 through Saturday, March 9.
Doors open 30 minutes before each performance.
Performance duration will be about two hours and includes one intermission.
Two unique programs will be performed on alternating evenings: Program A on March 6 and 8, Program B on March 7 and 9.
Beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase.

Click here for complete attendance details, including information about the performance venue and your concert experience. Parking details and helpful information about getting to the concerts can be found by clicking here.

The Romance of Brahms (Program B)
2024-03-07 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-03-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Argyros Performing Arts Center, 120 Main St South, Ketchum, ID, 83340, United States
Curated by Music Director Alasdair Neale, the concert will feature pianist Jon Kimura Parker and all-star Festival Orchestra musicians performing beautiful chamber works by Brahms.

Variations on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24
Jon Kimura Parker, piano
Sonata No. 3 in D Minor for Violin and Piano, Op. 108
Erin Schreiber, violin
Jon Kimura Parker, piano
INTERMISSION
Sextet No. 2 in G Major for Strings, Opus 36
Juliana Athayde, violin
Kristin Ahlstrom, violin
Marylène Gingras-Roy, viola
David Gaudry, viola
Bjorn Ranheim, cello
Louis-Philippe Robillard, cello

Admission is free, but space is limited, and reservations are required

Public reservations begin Wednesday, February 7 at 9:00 AM (Mountain Time) and will be available online at svmusicfestival.org.
Reserved seats are limited to two seats per household per program for a total of four for the Winter Season.
Festival donors at $6,000 and up may reserve seating early, beginning Wednesday, Jan. 31 at 9:00 AM (Mountain Time), by calling the Festival office at 208.622.5607.

Attending winter performances

Concerts will take place at 7:00 PM from Wednesday, March 6 through Saturday, March 9.
Doors open 30 minutes before each performance.
Performance duration will be about two hours and includes one intermission.
Two unique programs will be performed on alternating evenings: Program A on March 6 and 8, Program B on March 7 and 9.
Beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase.

Click here for complete attendance details, including information about the performance venue and your concert experience. Parking details and helpful information about getting to the concerts can be found by clicking here.

Opening Night with Meechot Marrero
2024-07-29 18:30 - 19:30 | Sun Valley Pavilion, 300 Dollar Rd, Sun Valley, Idaho, 83353, United States
Pre-Concert Chat at 5:45 PM
Lawn Paver Bar

John Stafford Smith
The Star-Spangled Banner

Timothy Higgins
Fanfare
Commissioned by the Sun Valley Music Festival
World Premiere

Various
Ms. Marrero will perform a selection of favorite songs and arias

Sergei Prokofiev
Symphony No. 1 in D Major, Op. 25, “Classical Symphony”

Piazzolla's Four Seasons and Mozart's "Linz" Symphony
2024-07-30 18:30 - 19:30 | Sun Valley Pavilion, 300 Dollar Rd, Sun Valley, Idaho, 83353, United States
Pre-Concert Chat at 5:45 PM
Lawn Paver Bar

Astor Piazzolla
Las Cuatro Estaciones Porteñas (The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires)

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Symphony No. 36 in C Major, K. 425, “Linz”

Upbeat with Alasdair: Meet the Artists: Andy Akiho and Jeffrey Zeigler
2024-08-01 12:00 - 13:00 | The Community Library, John A. and Carole O. Moran Lecture Hall, 415 Spruce Avenue, Ketchum, ID, 83340, United States
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)
Click here to reserve
Viewers 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).
Reservations 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.

Meechot Marrero and Festival Musicians play Schubert
2024-08-01 18:30 - 19:30 | Sun Valley Pavilion, 300 Dollar Rd, Sun Valley, Idaho, 83353, United States
Pre-Concert Chat at 5:45 PM
Lawn Paver Bar

Franz Schubert
Der Hirt auf dem Felsen (The Shepherd on the Rock), D. 965

Franz Schubert
Quintet for Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass, and Piano in A Major, D. 667, Op. 114, “Trout”

Andy Akiho's Cello Concerto
2024-08-02 18:30 - 19:30 | Sun Valley Pavilion, 300 Dollar Rd, Sun Valley, Idaho, 83353, United States
Pre-Concert Chat at 5:45 PM
Lawn Paver Bar

Andy Akiho
Nisei: Concerto for Cello and Chamber Orchestra
Co-Commissioned by the Sun Valley Music Festival
World Premiere

George Frideric Handel
Music for the Royal Fireworks, HWV 351

(Many of) Classical Music's Greatest Hits
2024-08-04 18:30 - 19:30 | Sun Valley Pavilion, 300 Dollar Rd, Sun Valley, Idaho, 83353, United States
Pre-Concert Chat at 5:45 PM
Lawn Paver Bar

John Williams
Olympic Fanfare and Theme

Johann Strauss, Jr.
An der schönen blauen Donau (On the Beautiful Blue Danube), Op.314

Richard Wagner
The Ride of the Valkyries from Die Walküre

Gioachino Rossini
Overture to Guillaume Tell (William Tell)

Maurice Ravel
Boléro

2024 40th Anniversary Gala: An Evening with Yo-Yo Ma
2024-08-05 18:30 - 19:30 | Sun Valley Pavilion, 300 Dollar Rd, Sun Valley, Idaho, 83353, United States
Gala Concert
Monday, August 5, the Sun Valley Music Festival is thrilled to announce that Yo-Yo Ma will join Music Director Alasdair Neale and the Festival Orchestra for an unforgettable Gala concert in celebration of the Festival’s 40th Summer Season. The performance will be the Sun Valley debut of the celebrated cellist, who is one of the most acclaimed artists of our time. He will perform Antonín Dvořák’s Cello Concerto in B Minor.

Sir Stephen Hough with Festival Musicians
2024-08-07 18:30 - 19:30 | Sun Valley Pavilion, 300 Dollar Rd, Sun Valley, Idaho, 83353, United States
Pre-Concert Chat at 5:45 PM
Lawn Paver Bar

Cécile Chaminade
Étude de concert, Op.35, No. 2, “Automne”

Sir Stephen Hough
Sonatina Nostalgica

Antonin Dvořák
Quintet No. 2 in A Major for Piano, Two Violins, Viola, and Cello, Op. 81

Sir Stephen Hough plays Grieg
2024-08-08 18:30 - 19:30 | Sun Valley Pavilion, 300 Dollar Rd, Sun Valley, Idaho, 83353, United States
Pre-Concert Chat at 5:45 PM
Lawn Paver Bar

Gabriela Ortiz
Antrópolis
Edvard Grieg
Concerto in A Minor for Piano, Op. 16

Upbeat with Alasdair: Why Mahler’s Sixth Symphony Still Resonates Today
2024-08-09 12:00 - 13:00 | The Community Library, John A. and Carole O. Moran Lecture Hall, 415 Spruce Avenue, Ketchum, ID, 83340, United States
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)
Click here to reserve
Viewers 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).
Reservations 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.

Mahler's Symphony No. 6
2024-08-11 18:30 - 20:00 | Sun Valley Pavilion, 300 Dollar Rd, Sun Valley, Idaho, 83353, United States
Pre-Concert Chat at 5:45 PM
Lawn Paver Bar

Gustav Mahler
Symphony No.6 in A Minor, “Tragic”

Beethoven's Triple Concerto
2024-08-13 18:30 - 19:30 | Sun Valley Pavilion, 300 Dollar Rd, Sun Valley, Idaho, 83353, United States
Pre-Concert Chat at 5:45 PM
Lawn Paver Bar

Jessie Montgomery
Strum
Ludwig Van Beethoven
Concerto in C Major, Op. 56, “Triple”

James Ehnes plays Brahms
2024-08-14 18:30 - 19:30 | Sun Valley Pavilion, 300 Dollar Rd, Sun Valley, Idaho, 83353, United States
Pre-Concert Chat at 5:45 PM
Lawn Paver Bar

Quinn Mason
A Joyous Trilogy
Johannes Brahms
Concerto in D Major for Violin, Op. 77

Pops Night –INDIANA JONES AND THE RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK™ LIVE IN CONCERT
2024-08-17 18:30 - 19:30 | Sun Valley Pavilion, 300 Dollar Rd, Sun Valley, Idaho, 83353, United States
Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark™ Live in Concert
John Williams’s score performed live-to-film by the Sun Valley Music Festival Orchestra

Season Finale: Rachmaninoff and the Pines of Rome
2025-07-28 18:30 - 19:30 | Sun Valley Pavilion, 300 Dollar Rd, Sun Valley, Idaho, 83353, United States
Pre-Concert Chat at 5:45 PM
Lawn Paver Bar

Sergei Rachmaninoff
Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43

Ottorino Respighi
I pini di Roma (The Pines of Rome)

Garrick Ohlsson in Recital
2025-07-29 18:30 - 19:30 | Sun Valley Pavilion, 300 Dollar Rd, Sun Valley, Idaho, 83353, United States
Pre-Concert Chat at 5:45 PM
Lawn Paver Bar

Frédéric Chopin
Nocturne in F Major, Op. 15, No. 1
Nocturne in B Major, Op. 9, No. 3
Barcarolle in F-sharp Major, Op. 60
Fantaisie in F Minor, Op. 49
Impromptu No. 1 in A-flat Major, Op. 29
Mazurka in C-sharp Minor, Op. 50, No. 3
Scherzo No. 2 in B-flat Minor, Op. 31

Four Sea Interludes and the Organ Symphony
2025-07-30 18:30 - 19:30 | Sun Valley Pavilion, 300 Dollar Rd, Sun Valley, Idaho, 83353, United States
Pre-Concert Chat at 5:45 PM
Lawn Paver Bar

Benjamin Britten
Four Sea Interludes from Peter Grimes, Op. 33a

Camille Saint-Saëns
Symphony No.3 in C Minor, Op.78, “Organ Symphony”
