BMF Supporters!
This week on Saturday, November 21st at 7:30pm, Colorado Mountain College will be hosting a fantastic performance by Hazel Miller, renowned blues/jazz singer at the brand new CMC auditorium in Breckenridge. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased by calling (970)453-9142. This is a show you will not want to miss out on!
In other news with the BMF, it looks like we have a Winter Blue River Series act lined up for sometime in February, so keep posted to our blog or twitter page to see the latest details on that performance.
Since next week is Thanksgiving, there will be no weekly blog, so look for one the following week regarding updates on our Winter Series and upcoming events. Also, all of our events are listed on our website, so please go check them out at http://www.breckenridgemusicfestival.com/ for BMF and Applause! events. Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Beginning of Winter
Hello BMF supporters!
Well, mud season is finally coming to an end, there is snow on the mountain, and the lifts start running tomorrow. We cannot believe that its already mid November and cannot wait to get our Winter concert series underway. All of the Winter Applause! events and BMF Winter Series dates are up on our website for everyone to see. We hope to see many of you at these events!
Since many times during the festival we are on the run and cannot sit and update our blog or our website by the day or even hour, the Breckenridge Music Festival has now joined twitter. You can follow us at http://twitter.com/BreckMusicFest during the concert season for updated quick news briefs or throughout the year for updates and small announcements about the festival. Keep posted for updates regarding our Winter Blue River Series concert... (or two!)
Well, mud season is finally coming to an end, there is snow on the mountain, and the lifts start running tomorrow. We cannot believe that its already mid November and cannot wait to get our Winter concert series underway. All of the Winter Applause! events and BMF Winter Series dates are up on our website for everyone to see. We hope to see many of you at these events!
Since many times during the festival we are on the run and cannot sit and update our blog or our website by the day or even hour, the Breckenridge Music Festival has now joined twitter. You can follow us at http://twitter.com/BreckMusicFest during the concert season for updated quick news briefs or throughout the year for updates and small announcements about the festival. Keep posted for updates regarding our Winter Blue River Series concert... (or two!)
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Summer Festival is Over....Looking Towards Winter Season
Hello BMF Supporters!!
It's been a while since the last blog but the last couple of weeks of the festival were hectic and fantastic! The BMF Summer festival ended with a bang! Asleep at the Wheel Sold out the Riverwalk Center to a standing room only crowd! The following night on the 21st was an amazing show with Soloists Kathryn Hatmaker on Violin and Michael Linville on Piano. The music was great and the crowd loved it.
The finale showcase of the BMF orchetra on August 22nd was a huge hit (as always) and featured Soloists Ken Krauss and John Klinghammer on Clarinets, Nathan Olson on Violin, and Megan Stout on Harp. It was beautiful show and it was sad to have to say goodbye to the BMF musicians....until next summer!
The Summer festival ended with a performance by George Winston. He put on a great two and a half hour show showcasing his different styles of music and jumping song to song from many of his albums. George is a very generous performer, and all of his merchandise sales he donated to support our "Music In The Schools" program that runs year round.
We are now looking forward to our winter series which is rapidly approaching! As of right now, it looks like we will be having around Six Classical Chamber concerts this winter and maybe even a Blue River Series concert or two!! Please check back on our website www.breckenridgemusicfestival.com in the next few weeks for more information on these concerts.
We hope the fall is treating you well and please keep checking back on this blog for more news from the BMF.
THANK YOU ALL FOR A FANTASTIC SEASON!!
It's been a while since the last blog but the last couple of weeks of the festival were hectic and fantastic! The BMF Summer festival ended with a bang! Asleep at the Wheel Sold out the Riverwalk Center to a standing room only crowd! The following night on the 21st was an amazing show with Soloists Kathryn Hatmaker on Violin and Michael Linville on Piano. The music was great and the crowd loved it.
The finale showcase of the BMF orchetra on August 22nd was a huge hit (as always) and featured Soloists Ken Krauss and John Klinghammer on Clarinets, Nathan Olson on Violin, and Megan Stout on Harp. It was beautiful show and it was sad to have to say goodbye to the BMF musicians....until next summer!
The Summer festival ended with a performance by George Winston. He put on a great two and a half hour show showcasing his different styles of music and jumping song to song from many of his albums. George is a very generous performer, and all of his merchandise sales he donated to support our "Music In The Schools" program that runs year round.
We are now looking forward to our winter series which is rapidly approaching! As of right now, it looks like we will be having around Six Classical Chamber concerts this winter and maybe even a Blue River Series concert or two!! Please check back on our website www.breckenridgemusicfestival.com in the next few weeks for more information on these concerts.
We hope the fall is treating you well and please keep checking back on this blog for more news from the BMF.
THANK YOU ALL FOR A FANTASTIC SEASON!!
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Last Week for the Summer Festival
It's happened yet again, one more summer of fantastic music performed by the BMF Orchestra and friends has slipped away into the dewy mist. This week, sadly enough will be the final week of music for the summer festival. Do not fret, because as we shed our summer skins the winter series is right around the corner bringing with it the satin snow and more sublime sounds!
Last night's concert by the BMF chamber with special guest pianist, Robin Sutherland proved to be a wonderful success. The virtuoso pianist performed selections from Bach's "Prelude and Fugues", as well as selections from the repertoire of Brahms. The evening's performance was so well received that following the concert there was an uproarious request for an extended encore. Bravo! Prior to this concert was the "Russian Fireworks", devoted to the music of Russian composers and ushered in a standing ovation. The night's music was powerful and moving to say the least.
Rather than ruminating on the past, let us focus on the present and future. Tonight's concert will be a special showcase from the BMF's brass section, entitled "Brass Bash". Come out and relish in the music of Bach, Mozart and Wagner, all played by the BMF brass section, led by principle trumpet Tim McFadden. Join us on Thursday, August 20th at 7:30 as the BMF will host "Asleep at The Wheel", a Grammy Award winning Western Swing Band. According to Rolling Stone Magazine: "one of the most popular and acclaimed bands of its genre." Friday will be an evening of violin and piano with special guest conductor, Richard Salvante. Saturday will be a sentimental evening as it will be the BMF Orchestra's finale showcase, surely one not to miss. Last but not least is the last of the Blue River Series Concert's featuring solo pianist George Winston whose style ranges from instrumental pop, R&B, Rock and American Folk Music. With music spanning the whole gamut, there is sure to be something for everyone to enjoy. Please come out and join us this last week to celebrate the wonderful music and glorious atmosphere.
Although this year's summer season seemed to happen in a furious, fast pace, it was truly an enjoyable season. Each concert, including the champagne series captured moments of perfection and inspiration. The musicians were true professionals and the audiences were receptive and enthusiastic. The combination of the two led to nights of pure bliss. A great thanks goes out to both the players and the listeners...thank you.
The staff of the BMF as well deserve an enormous applause as they worked so tirelessly behind the scenes organizing, promoting and doing whatever odd-job that was required to make these concerts successful. Truly a great staff whose passion for the arts proved to be deep and sincere. Thank you BMF staff and stage crew.
As an intern with the BMF, my experience working for Rick and Marcia has been a wonderful experience. Their dedication to the arts has been inspirational. The advocating of music has always been a passion in my heart and to have the great opportunity to work with the BMF in this beautiful country has been nothing short of a blessing. Mountains, blue sky and exquisite music that bring people together under one roof can't be a bad thing.
Jeremiah Johnson
Last night's concert by the BMF chamber with special guest pianist, Robin Sutherland proved to be a wonderful success. The virtuoso pianist performed selections from Bach's "Prelude and Fugues", as well as selections from the repertoire of Brahms. The evening's performance was so well received that following the concert there was an uproarious request for an extended encore. Bravo! Prior to this concert was the "Russian Fireworks", devoted to the music of Russian composers and ushered in a standing ovation. The night's music was powerful and moving to say the least.
Rather than ruminating on the past, let us focus on the present and future. Tonight's concert will be a special showcase from the BMF's brass section, entitled "Brass Bash". Come out and relish in the music of Bach, Mozart and Wagner, all played by the BMF brass section, led by principle trumpet Tim McFadden. Join us on Thursday, August 20th at 7:30 as the BMF will host "Asleep at The Wheel", a Grammy Award winning Western Swing Band. According to Rolling Stone Magazine: "one of the most popular and acclaimed bands of its genre." Friday will be an evening of violin and piano with special guest conductor, Richard Salvante. Saturday will be a sentimental evening as it will be the BMF Orchestra's finale showcase, surely one not to miss. Last but not least is the last of the Blue River Series Concert's featuring solo pianist George Winston whose style ranges from instrumental pop, R&B, Rock and American Folk Music. With music spanning the whole gamut, there is sure to be something for everyone to enjoy. Please come out and join us this last week to celebrate the wonderful music and glorious atmosphere.
Although this year's summer season seemed to happen in a furious, fast pace, it was truly an enjoyable season. Each concert, including the champagne series captured moments of perfection and inspiration. The musicians were true professionals and the audiences were receptive and enthusiastic. The combination of the two led to nights of pure bliss. A great thanks goes out to both the players and the listeners...thank you.
The staff of the BMF as well deserve an enormous applause as they worked so tirelessly behind the scenes organizing, promoting and doing whatever odd-job that was required to make these concerts successful. Truly a great staff whose passion for the arts proved to be deep and sincere. Thank you BMF staff and stage crew.
As an intern with the BMF, my experience working for Rick and Marcia has been a wonderful experience. Their dedication to the arts has been inspirational. The advocating of music has always been a passion in my heart and to have the great opportunity to work with the BMF in this beautiful country has been nothing short of a blessing. Mountains, blue sky and exquisite music that bring people together under one roof can't be a bad thing.
Jeremiah Johnson
Friday, August 14, 2009
Breck150 Tribute Concert & Closing Performances
"Grand Italian Opera Evening" last Thursday was fabulous and the four soloists were delightful. It was a concert to be remembered fondly. BMF Winds were scheduled to perform at the Summit County Courthouse Saturday, but unfortunately the cool morning air prevented our woodwinds from playing outside for the time capsule opening. Although the morning performance was cancelled, Saturday evening's "Choral Fest" went on as planned and was a great success. Fourteen-year-old pianist Joseph Eisele performed a Saint-Saens Concerto and then three regional chorals joined the BMF Orchestra to close out the night with Brahms' German Requiem.
With performances of very popular songs by Bacharach, Mancini, and others from the 60's and 70's, Wednesday night's Cabaret concert provided a fun evening for many. Our four vocalists sang for a sold-out hall and helped audience members bring back memories from days past. We were glad to have these talented singers here for the week to perform in a few of our concerts. Bass-baritone Dan Boye will join the orchestra again this Saturday at 7:30 p.m. as Lieutenant Kije in Prokofiev's well-known piece. The concert will feature four works by Russian composers Tchaikovsky, Khatchaturian, Rimsky-Korsakov, and Prokofiev. Don't miss "Russian Fireworks" at the Riverwalk Center!
The Town of Breckenridge Mayor John Warner will join the BMF Orchestra tonight as narrator for the presentation of Mauldin's "The American West" at a special Breck150 Celebration Concert. The "Musical Tribute to Breckenridge and the Old West" program will consist of works by composers such as Copland, Grieg, and Hayman, and include the famous Hoedown from Copland's Rodeo as well as Hayman's "Western Medley". Make sure to come dressed in Old West attire!
The BMF 2009 Summer Series will soon be coming to a close, so get out to enjoy the music before it is too late. Next week will be packed with concerts, providing many opportunities to spend an evening relaxing at the Riverwalk Center. The week will open with our last Chamber Music Concert, featuring pianist Robin Sutherland and BMF Orchestra Musicians performing pieces by Brahms and J.S. Bach, and continue with "Brass Bash" Wednesday night. Take a look at the online schedule for details about these performances and others.
Please contact the Riverwalk Center Box Office at (970) 547-3100 to purchase tickets for any of these concerts or to request more information. Remember, orchestra rehearsals are free and open to the public, so feel free to contact the BMF Administrative Office at (970) 453-9142 for a rehearsal schedule.
Lastly, If you are interested in reading press coverage on the Breckenridge Music Festival , click on the following links:
"Leo Kottke Comes to Breckenridge" http://www.summitdaily.com/article/20090731/AE/907309995&parentprofile=search
"Breckenridge orchestra ready to play some crowd-pleasers" http://www.summitdaily.com/article/20090807/AE/908069996&parentprofile=search
"Breckenridge Music Festival concerts this week" http://www.summitdaily.com/article/20090810/NOTES/908099983&parentprofile=search
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Elderhostel & Breck150 Festivities
Elderhostel, a lifelong learning program for individuals in their later years, began Monday, August 3rd, with a total of 17 participants who have been spending the week engaged in interactive seminars with musicians as well as administrative and production staff. The BMF's Elderhostel program is called "Behind the Scenes at a World-Class Music Festival". Elderhostel participants travel to Breckenridge from all over the country, so help us welcome them as they attend concerts and explore the city this week.
In other news, Sunday's Blue River Series concert with Leo Kottke was sold out! Audience members were very pleased with Kottke's performance and the event was a great success. Mark your calendars now for the next Blue River Series concert on Thursday, August 20 with Western Swing band 'Asleep at the Wheel'.
The pieces performed at Tuesday night's Baroque Bash were beautiful and the chamber ensembles varied. Nearly 300 individuals convened at the Riverwalk Center for this Classical Series Chamber Concert, so many music-lovers were able to enjoy the delightful Baroque works by composers Bach, Handel, and Vivaldi.
The BMF's contribution to this week's Breck150 festivities includes "A Grand Italian Opera Evening" at the Breckenridge Riverwalk Center
On Saturday morning, August 8, at 10:15 a.m. BMF woodwinds will perform "Opera for Winds" on the Summit County Courthouse lawn as the town opens a time capsule set into the Courthouse corner stone in 1909. This performance is free and open to the public! That evening, August 8 at 7:30 p.m. in the Riverwalk Center, Breckenridge Music Festival's "Choral Fest" brings together The Summit Choral Society, The Larimer Chorale and The Cherry Creek Chorale with vocal soloists and the Festival Orchestra for Brahms' "German Requiem" as well as the "Happy Birthday Variations" and Wells Music-Yamaha Young Artist Competition winner Joseph Eisele performing Saint Saens' Second Piano Concerto.
Please contact the Riverwalk Center Box Office at (970) 547-3100 to purchase tickets for these upcoming concerts. At each of the concerts, you will have the opportunity to further support the organization by purchasing BMF merchandise. With short- and long-sleeved tee shirts, children's tees, sweatshirts, framed and unframed posters, notecards, and CDs, there are many items to choose from, so be sure to visit the merchandise counter at the next performance!
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Gold Rush Gala & Leo Kottke This Weekend
Last night's annual BMF/NRO joint concert was fabulous and very well attended! The combined orchestra made up of more than 120 talented musicians produced a powerful sound that resonated throughout the Riverwalk Center and sent chills down the spines of many audience members. Breckenridge is indeed fortunate to have two world-class music organizations who can join forces for such a stunning event.
The Swinging at the Summit performance will take place tonight at 7:30 p.m., so brave the rain and come down to the Riverwalk Center for an evening of classic big band music from the 1930s and 40s, featuring the BMF Orchestra as well as soprano Jessica Medoff-Bunchman and guest conductor Michael Linville. The program will include tunes by Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, and Woody Hermann, among others. Tickets cost $22-$32 and may be purchased through the Riverwalk Center Box Office at (970) 547-3100.
Applause!, the extraordinary BMF fundraising committee, invites you to the 29th Annual Gala at Beaver Run Resort in Breckenridge on Friday, July 31st. The Gold Rush Gala begins with cocktails and a silent auction at 6:00 p.m. and will continue with dinner, a live auction, and dancing to the Denver band Heartbeat. For more information or to find out if there are still seats available, contact Sally Lewis at (970) 547-1783. This fun event always raises a large portion of the festival's yearly budget, so come have a great time and support the continued presentation of beautiful music!
Legendary acoustic guitar virtuoso and singer-songwriter Leo Kottke will be traveling to Breckenridge this weekend to entertain audience members with his finger-picking blues/jazz/folk style. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. this Sunday, August 2nd at the Riverwalk Center. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 on the day of the show, so act now to take advantage of the lower price and assure your seat for this foot-tapping performance. Contact the Riverwalk Center Box Office at (970) 547-3100 to purchase tickets.
Also, take a look up at the peaks and notice that they received a light dusting of snow during the storm this morning. I believe that this is the first snow of the summer. Wow!
We are grateful for your interest in the Breckenridge Music Festival and hope to see you at one of our upcoming events.
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