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Press Releases
medici.tv to Livestream 5 Concerts from Aspen Music Festival and…07.05.24
Full Releasemedici.tv, the world’s leading classical music channel, is thrilled to announce a special series of broadcasts in celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Aspen Music Festival and School. From July 10th to July 14th, 2024, audiences worldwide will be able to stream five live concerts for free on the medici.tv platform, significantly extending the reach of the United States' most prestigious classical music festivals.
MUNROE SUCCEEDS KLEIN AS AMFS BOARD CHAIR06.24.24
Full ReleaseAlexandra Munroe, an award-winning curator, Asia scholar and author focusing on art, culture and institutional global strategy, will succeed Michael Klein as chair of the Aspen Music Festival and School (AMFS) Board of Trustees. A devoted AMFS concertgoer for forty years, Klein concludes six years of impactful and stabilizing leadership, including guiding the institution through the COVID years, leading two strategic plans, giving important new scholarships, and providing key support for the future. Munroe steps into the role after 10 years of service on the Board.
APR AND AMFS PARTNER FOR SECOND YEAR OF LIVE BROADCASTS06.24.24
Full ReleaseAspen Public Radio (APR) and the Aspen Music Festival and School (AMFS) partner for second year of live broadcasts. The AMFS's Sunday afternoon orchestra concerts will be carried live throughout the APR and Roaring Fork Valley's listening community.
AMFS ANNOUNCES NAMING GIFT FOR MUSIC TENT12.08.23
Full ReleaseThe third name of the AMFS Music Tent in its history will be the “Michael Klein Music Tent” in honor of Mr. Klein’s six years of board leadership and decades of investment in the festival’s work. The main entrance will continue to honor the Benedict name and a new plaque describing Fritz Benedict’s pivotal role in the AMFS’s history will be installed at this Benedict Entrance.This gift leads into the celebration of the AMFS’s 75th anniversary in summer 2024 and inaugurates an ambitious fundraising campaign to be launched in the new year, investing in the institution’s next 25 years.
AMFS ANNOUNCES PATRICK CHAMBERLAIN AS VP FOR ARTISTIC ADMINISTRATION03.08.22
Full ReleaseAMFS President and CEO Alan Fletcher has announced Patrick Chamberlain as the next vice president for artistic administration. Mr. Chamberlain will join senior management and work closely with that team, Mr. Fletcher, Music Director Robert Spano, Aspen Opera Theater and VocalARTS Co-Artistic Directors Patrick Summers and Renée Fleming and the artist-faculty on all aspects of programming for the 73-year-old institution.
AMFS APPOINTS CAMERON STOWE TO FACULTY AS DIRECTOR OF COLLABORATIVE…01.07.22
Full ReleaseThe Aspen Music Festival and School has announced the appointment of Cameron Stowe, a leading specialist in the study and performance of song recital repertoire, to its artist-faculty as director of the AMFS Collaborative Piano Program. Stowe, the current chair of the Collaborative Piano department at The New England Conservatory and a faculty member at The Juilliard School, joins the prestigious summer music festival starting in summer 2022.
AMFS APPOINTS MYRA HUANG TO ASPEN OPERA THEATER AND VOCALARTS FACULTY12.15.21
Full ReleaseHuang, currently a faculty member at the Manhattan School of Music, joins the AMFS faculty as director of musical administration and head coach of Aspen’s new opera program. She joins a team led by co-artistic directors Renée Fleming and Patrick Summers.
AMFS APPOINTS KATHLEEN WINKLER TO FACULTY12.15.21
Full ReleaseThe Aspen Music Festival and School has announced the appointment of distinguished violin pedagogue Kathleen Winkler as an AMFS artist-faculty member. The current Dorothy Richard Starling Chair in Classical Violin and Co-Chair of Strings at The Shepherd School of Music at Rice University joins the prestigious summer music festival starting in summer 2022.
ASPEN MUSIC FESTIVAL AND SCHOOL ANNOUNCES IN-PERSON 2021 SEASON04.07.21
Full ReleaseEVENTS POSTED APRIL 8; TICKETS ON SALE MONDAY, MAY 17. In-person festival runs 52 days with nearly 150 events: July 1–Aug. 22 270 students join 101 artist-faculty members for learning through private study and performance
ASPEN MUSIC FESTIVAL AND SCHOOL CANCELS 2020 SEASON05.02.20
Full ReleaseThe Aspen Music Festival and School has announced the full cancellation of its 2020 season. All performances and educational activities are canceled. Patrons are encouraged to donate the value of ticket and pass purchases; refunds and 2021 credit are also available.
ASPEN MUSIC FESTIVAL AND SCHOOL ANNOUNCES TWO-WEEK DELAY04.01.20
Full ReleaseNew AMFS season dates are July 16–Aug. 23. All events previously scheduled for July 2 through July 15, inclusive, are cancelled. Season will be shortened to six weeks. There will be some adjustments to programming July 16 to August 23 that will be announced as known. Season schedule is online and season calendar will start to arrive in mailboxes shortly. Refund and exchange policy has been changed to offer full flexibility to patrons to meet any changing circumstance.
ASPEN MUSIC FESTIVAL AND SCHOOL ANNOUNCES 2020 SEASON02.05.20
Full ReleaseMusic Director Robert Spano leads a 2020 season with dual themes. “Beethoven’s Revolution” celebrates the 250th anniversary of the composer’s birth and includes the re-creation—over two nights—of an historic 1808 performance of the Beethoven’s works. “Uncommon Women of Note” explores ambition, desire and identity through the presence of a much-needed female lens, presenting works by and about women. In addition, Renée Fleming and Patrick Summers launch their unique new opera program.
CONTINUING AMFS–ARTISTYEAR AMERICORPS PARTNERSHIP BRINGS FOUR NEW…09.24.19
Full ReleaseThanks to a continuing partnership between the Aspen Music Festival and School (AMFS) and the ArtistYear program, four music educators are among five new ArtistYear AmeriCorps Fellows serving as teaching artists alongside music and art faculty at Title I schools in the Roaring Fork School District during the 2019–20 school year. Now in its third year of partnership with ArtistYear, the Aspen Music Festival and School—through the generous support of several donors—provides funding, training, and support for four full-time ArtistYear AmeriCorps Fellows teaching music to underserved youth in the area.
REGISTRATION OPENS AUG. 22 FOR ASPEN MUSIC FESTIVAL AND SCHOOL’S…08.20.19
Full ReleaseThe Aspen Music Festival and School’s AfterWorks program offers affordable after-school string, guitar and choral music programs from Aspen to Glenwood Springs. Registration opens August 22. Program instruction begins the week of October 7.
RENÉE FLEMING AND PATRICK SUMMERS TO LEAD NEW OPERA PROGRAM IN ASPEN08.05.19
Full ReleaseASPEN OPERA THEATER and VocalARTS, WITH FLEMING AND SUMMERS AT HELM, LAUNCHES IN 2020. Fleming takes on her first major educational post, designing and co-directing this program at an institution that was pivotal in her own development as a young singer. Program provides unique combination of professional performances, intensive coaching and instruction, and one-on-one mentorship.
JUSTIN BROWN APPOINTED VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER AT THE…04.17.19
Full ReleaseAspen Music Festival and School president and CEO Alan Fletcher announced today that Justin Brown will join the organization’s senior management team as vice president and general manager. A Juilliard-trained musician, Brown comes to the AMFS most recently from the New York Philharmonic.
ASPEN MUSIC FESTIVAL AND SCHOOL AND THEATRE ASPEN ANNOUNCE…04.02.19
Full ReleaseThe Aspen Music Festival and School (Alan Fletcher, president and CEO) and Theatre Aspen (Jed Bernstein, producing director) announced today that this summer, for the first time ever, their organizations will collaborate to present a very special one-night-only concert production of the Rodgers & Hammerstein classic musical South Pacific on Monday, July 22, at 7:30 pm in the Benedict Music Tent.
ASPEN MUSIC FESTIVAL AND SCHOOL ANNOUNCES 2019 SEASON02.04.19
Full ReleaseThe 2019 Season of the Aspen Music Festival and School goes on sale Tuesday, Feb. 5. The 70th anniversary season runs eight weeks with more than 400 events: June 27–Aug. 18. Music Director Robert Spano leads a season themed “Being American,” with works by Gershwin, Ives, Barber, Bernstein, and Copland, including Appalachian Spring; works by contemporary American and immigrant composers; as well as settings of the poetry of Whitman, Melville, Dickinson and Poe.
AMFS OFFERS FURLOUGHED FEDERAL WORKERS A FREE PAIR OF TICKETS TO ANY…01.23.19
Full ReleaseThe Aspen Music Festival and School is offering to federal workers who have been furloughed without pay a free pair of tickets to their choice of one of three recitals in the 2019 Winter Music Recital Series. The Winter Music Series begins January 29. Furloughed Federal workers should contact the AMFS Box Office at 970 925 9042 to obtain their free pair of tickets.
THERESA LEONARD APPOINTED DIRECTOR OF THE EDGAR STANTON AUDIO…01.17.19
Full ReleaseAspen Music Festival and School president and CEO Alan Fletcher announced today that internationally respected classical music producer and audio educator Theresa Leonard will join the organization as Director of the Edgar Stanton Audio Recording Center. She will oversee all the recordings and broadcasts as well as the summer training program for audio engineers.
EARLY BIRD PASS ON SALE NOW FOR ASPEN MUSIC FESTIVAL AND SCHOOL…10.16.18
Full ReleaseEnjoy the Aspen Music Festival and School’s annual Winter Music Recital Series at a deep discount by purchasing an Early Bird Pass, available now through Nov. 1. The pass offers access to all three recitals by international-level touring musicians for just $120—a savings of $45 off the single ticket prices. Purchase through Nov. 1 online at www.aspenmusicfestival.com/earlybird or at 970-925-9042.
REGISTRATION OPENS AUG. 24 FOR ASPEN MUSIC FESTIVAL AND SCHOOL’S…08.24.18
Full ReleaseRegistration opens August 24 for affordable after-school music programs offered by the Aspen Music Festival and School (AMFS) in 16 Valley schools. The AMFS’s AfterWorks program, now in its 13th year, offers after-school programs in collaboration with local schools from Aspen to Glenwood Springs. These programs are designed to complement the quality music instruction students receive from schools and private instructors. AfterWorks offers three main programs: Beginning Strings, Lead Guitar and the newly expanded Maroon Bel Canto Choirs.
MUSIC FESTIVAL LOCALS PASS ON SALE NOW: BEST DEAL FOR LOCALS!05.14.18
Full ReleaseThe Aspen Music Festival and School’s Locals Pass is now on sale, giving Roaring Fork Valley residents the best deal for the most music. Valley residents can receive deeply discounted or free admission to a variety of musical events all summer long.
ASPEN MUSIC FESTIVAL AND SCHOOL ANNOUNCES 2018 SEASON02.05.18
Full ReleaseThe Aspen Music Festival and School (AMFS) today announces its 70th season, running from June 28 through Aug. 19 with more than 400 events and featuring its signature breadth of musical works, periods and performers. The 2018 festival is informed by the season theme, “Paris, City of Light,” which explores the depth of creativity that has emanated from this city, especially in the 19th and 20th centuries.
WORLD-RENOWNED VIOLINIST ROBERT MCDUFFIE RETURNS TO ASPEN03.01.17
Full ReleaseWhen violinist Robert McDuffie performs the third and final concert of the Aspen Music Festival and School’s Winter Music Recital Series, he’ll invite listeners to journey through a century and a half of music, some of it familiar, some of it a rare treat.
RISING STAR VIOLINIST, BELOVED ASPEN ALUMNA SIMONE PORTER TO PERFORM…02.23.17
Full ReleaseViolinist Simone Porter, winner of a 2015 Avery Fisher Career Grant, will play the second concert in the Aspen Music Festival and School’s (AMFS) Winter Music Recital Series at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 2, at Harris Concert Hall, 960 N. Third St.
VIRTUOSO PIANIST CONRAD TAO KICKS OFF ASPEN MUSIC FESTIVAL AND…02.07.17
Full ReleaseASPEN, COLORADO—While many musical artists are described as “virtuosos” as a catch-all term for “very talented,” rising star pianist Conrad Tao sets himself apart by making a conscious effort to embody the word and celebrate the legacy of virtuoso composers when crafting his imaginative programs.
AMFS ANNOUNCES 2017 SEASON02.01.17
Full ReleaseThe Aspen Music Festival and School (AMFS) today announced its 69th season, running from June 29 through Aug. 20 with more than 400 events and featuring its signature wide variety of musical works, periods and performers. At the 2017 festival, audiences will be offered an intelligently curated mix of concerts exploring the season theme of “Enchantment” through the lenses of myth, fairy tales, magic spells, forbidden love, transformation and the transcendent delights of nature.
AMFS PRESIDENT AND CEO ALAN FLETCHER NAMED AN INNOVATOR OF THE YEAR…12.09.16
Full ReleaseASPEN, COLORADO—On Monday, Alan Fletcher, Aspen Music Festival and School president and CEO, was honored by Musical America, an international performance arts industry publication, when he was included with only 29 others in “The Innovators: Musical America Professionals of the Year,” an annual publication. Fletcher was chosen from a pool of hundreds of performing arts professionals nominated by industry peers. The Musical America worldwide audience voted for the top 30 innovators in the industry in 2016, including Fletcher, based on this year’s criterion of, “Great idea! Why didn’t I think of that?”
KEITH ELDER APPOINTED VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER AT THE ASPEN…12.01.16
Full ReleaseAspen Music Festival and School president and CEO Alan Fletcher announced today that Keith Elder will join the organization as vice president and general manager. Elder comes to the Festival from the Eastman School of Music, where he was director of concert activities and artistic and executive director of presentations. Prior to that, he was vice president of operations at the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and held various positions over 18 years at the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Boston Pops and Tanglewood Music Center. He holds a BS in music and arts administration from Indiana University (concentrations in tuba and technical theater) and a JD from New England Law.
ASPEN MUSIC FESTIVAL AND SCHOOL RECEIVES $2.5 MILLION GIFT TO…03.22.16
Full ReleaseThe Aspen Music Festival and School announced today that Board of Trustees member Allison Kanders and her husband Warren Kanders have given the institution an endowment gift of $2.5 million. This gift to the AMFS “Where Dreams Begin” campaign will underwrite the Festival’s Sunday afternoon concerts, which will now be named the “Allison and Warren Kanders Sunday Concert Series.”
MANFRED HONECK AND THE PITTSBURGH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA TRAVEL TO ASPEN…03.10.16
Full ReleaseThe Aspen Music Festival and School announced today that the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra (PSO), led by maestro Manfred Honeck, will be in residence in Aspen this summer and perform three post-season concerts in the festival’s 2,000-seat signature venue, the Benedict Music Tent.
ASPEN MUSIC FESTIVAL AND SCHOOL ANNOUNCES 2016 SEASON02.02.16
Full ReleaseMusic Director Robert Spano leads a season themed ‘Invitation to Dance,’ highlighting the use of dance elements in music throughout the centuries, from Bach to Piazzolla, including the Héctor Del Curto Quintet presenting “Eternal Tango” (7/25); celebrated Flamenco dancer Siudy Garrido and her company performing to Falla's ‘El amor brujo,’ (8/19); Rachmaninoff's Symphonic Dances, op. 45 (7/3); Antheil's Archipelago, ‘Rhumba’ (7/6) and Dominick Argento's Tango from ‘The Dream of Valentino’ (7/24).
ASPEN MUSIC FESTIVAL AND SCHOOL ANNOUNCES 2015 SEASON02.04.15
Full ReleaseThe Aspen Music Festival and School today announced its 67th season, running from July 2 to August 23 with more than 300 events and featuring its signature wide variety of musical works, periods, and performers.
ASPEN MUSIC FESTIVAL AND SCHOOL INTRODUCES KIDS’ SUMMER CHORAL CAMP06.02.14
Full ReleaseThe Aspen Music Festival is pleased to introduce a fun new camp for young Roaring Fork Valley singers, fourth through eighth grade. The Maroon Bel Canto Children's Chorus Camp, run by professional music teachers, gives kids an opportunity to learn about vocal singing technique in a choir setting, participate in fun acting and singing activities, perform as part of a solo master class, attend rehearsals, meet Festival guest artists, conductors, and students, as well as enjoy daily outdoor activities.
ASPEN MUSIC FESTIVAL AND SCHOOL LOCAL’S PASSES ON SALE FOR 20TH…05.15.14
Full ReleaseASPEN, Colo.— In 1995, the Aspen Music Festival and School reached out to locals with its deeply discounted Local's Pass. An immediate hit, the Pass has been going strong ever since. Now in its 20th season, the AMFS Local's Pass still offers Roaring Fork Valley residents the chance to see world-class music all summer long for a fraction of regular ticket prices.
‘THE COMPLETE ASPEN MUSIC FESTIVAL AND SCHOOL (ABRIDGED)’ COMES…03.21.14
Full ReleaseFor the first time, Aspen brings its artistic work to a New York stage. The innovative evening at SubCulture will be hosted by Aspen Music Director Robert Spano and President and CEO Alan Fletcher. It will also feature Aspen alumna Dawn Upshaw and a fresh mix of professionals and students from the AMFS. Wednesday, April 16, 7:30 p.m. At SubCulture, 45 Bleecker Street (downstairs) Tickets are $20 and available at www.subculturenewyork.com.
ASPEN MUSIC FESTIVAL AND SCHOOL ANNOUNCES 2014 SEASON02.03.14
Full ReleaseFrom the Byronic flourishes of Schumann and Tchaikovsky’s lovers-gone-wrong, to the dark beauty of Thomas Adès and Nico Muhly, composers have always held strong views on Romanticism in music. Whether that be the novelistic sweep of Romantic ideas in the nineteenth century’s great composers, or the utter rejection of Romanticism by Pierre Boulez, Stockhausen and their contemporaries, engaging with it as an idea seems to be an addiction.
ASPEN MUSIC FESTIVAL AND SCHOOL’S THE MET: LIVE IN HD SERIES BEGINS…01.21.14
Full ReleaseThe Aspen Music Festival and School opens its series of five hand-selected 2013-2014 season encore productions from The Met: Live in HD, on Thursday, January 30, in the comfort of Aspen’s Wheeler Opera House. The opening evening features a new production of Tchaikovsky's "Eugene Onegin" begins at 5:30 pm with gourmet refreshments available.
THE AMFS RECEIVES LARGEST NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS WORKS GRANT…01.17.14
Full ReleaseThe Aspen Music Festival and School has received a $55,000 grant to support the presentation of a new opera titled The Classical Style by AMFS faculty member Steven Stucky which is co-commissioned with Ojai Music Festival, Cal Performances at the University of California, Berkeley and Carnegie Hall. The opera is slated to be performed at the festival in 2015.
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