Music in the Mountains promises PASIÓN! in 23rd festival season
DURANGO, Colo. – Pasión! is the word for Music in the Mountains’ 23rd Festival season featuring orchestra, chamber and conservatory performances of classical and world music. The series of diverse concerts is slated for July 10 through August 2, 2009, at ten venues set in the San Juan Mountains of southwest
Artistic Director Gregory Hustis, along with Music Director and Conductor Guillermo Figueroa—in his second season with the Festival—have assembled an all-star line-up of soloists and musicians performing music from classical masters to 20th Century giants. Recognizing the unique contribution of Spanish composers, the program includes works by Turina, Falla, Granados and Gimenez, as well as Mexican composer Moncayo.
While the expression of intense passion will be celebrated throughout the season’s program, it also is the subject of an expressionist work by noted Southwest painter Stanton Englehart. His multi-media figure drawing is featured in the Festival’s 2009 promotional materials. The work has been donated by Toh-Atin Gallery and will be auctioned at the Pops Night Benefit Dinner and Concert at Durango Mountain Resort July 22.
Among the 2009 Festival’s distinguished soloists and performers are Spanish classical guitarist Sir Angel Romero, Celtic fiddle legend Eileen Ivers, Texas singer-songwriters Kelly Willis and Bruce Robison, the American Brass Quintet, violinists Philippe Quint and Vadim Gluzman, Pops Conductor Carl Topilow, plus pianists Ivonne Figueroa and David Korevaar. Festival Orchestra musicians come from leading orchestras across the country. Conservatory Music in the Mountains Artistic Director Arkady Fomin is expected to draw more than 150 students and faculty from around the world for the concurrent program featuring young artists’ performances.
For more information, visit musicinthemountains.com or call the Festival office, 970.385.6820, to be added to the e-mail or regular mailing list.
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