MGYAP Opera MAsterClass with Cori Ellison at the Crested Butte Music Festival- July 15, 2013

Artists

Opera Young Artists

In 2008 the Festival received 35 applicants for the 15 spots of this coveted program.  This past December over 500 applications were received for the 15 coveted spots.  The focus of the program is to prepare today’s young artists for a professional opera career in the 21st Century. Audiences will have an opportunity to see these amazingly talented young artists perform scenes from famous operas, arias with the Festival Symphony Orchestra, with the Opera Children’s Chorus...
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Cori Ellison

Monday July 15, 2013 11:00am - 1:00pm

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Opera Children's Chorus present "Bundibar" and "The King of Atlantis" - July 17, 2013

Opera Children's Chorus present "Bundibar" and "The King of Atlantis"

Now in its fourth year, the Opera Children’s Chorus is a three-week, tuition-free program designed for children 7-16. The children receive instruction in voice, dance and drama by world-class professionals.  Children from across the country including children from the New York Metropolitan Opera will participate in this summer’s program.  The OCC will perform Bundibar and The King of Atlantis with the Opera Young Artist Program and The Pirates of Penzance.

Artists

Opera Young Artists

In 2008 the Festival received 35 applicants for the 15 spots of this coveted program.  This past December over 500 applications were received for the 15 coveted spots.  The focus of the program is to prepare today’s young artists for a professional opera career in the 21st Century. Audiences will have an opportunity to see these amazingly talented young artists perform scenes from famous operas, arias with the Festival Symphony Orchestra, with the Opera Children’s Chorus...
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Opera Children's Chorus

Now in its fourth year, the Opera Children’s Chorus is a three-week, tuition-free program designed for children 7-16. The children receive instruction in voice, dance and drama by world-class professionals.  Children from across the country including children from the New York Metropolitan Opera will participate in this summer’s program.  The OCC will perform Bundibar and The King of Atlantis with the Opera Young Artist Program and The Pirates of Penzance.  

Wednesday July 17, 2013 4:00pm - 6:00pm

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Availability Calendars for July and August

Things are getting booked up so I thought I'd point you to my calendar page to pick a place to enjoy Crested Butte in July/August! How about this amazing mountain cabin?

Gorgeous Cabin just outside of Gunnison

Waiting to hear from you! Don't hesitate to call!

ROBIN!  954-610-2000

robin@greatcrestedbuttelodging.com

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Event Calendars are up for July and August - Don't miss new events!

I-Bar Ranch Concert

I was happy to see some great new events coming up than in past years. My event calendars are the most complete that I have found in Crested Butte - so check out my July and August Event Calendars. They are organized day by day, so you will absolutely know what is happening every day you are there!

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New Fishing and Kid's Summer Activities Pages!!!!

Taylor River Fishing

New Fishing Page! So much fishing to do and so little time! Check it out -- every day fishing is a great day.  Some great guiding,... river and lake fishing.  

Rocky Mountain Biology Lab Kid's Camp

Children's Summer Activity Page! By request! So... lots for them to do and then you can ... go fishing! Check out some of the wonderful options for kids in CB!

 

 

 

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Books and Guides

 For heaven's sake go to my books and guides page and buy some guides to hiking trails and mountain biking trails. They are disappearing from Amazon at a rapid pace. Going out of print, disappearing from the whole "one-click" category, ... basically, disappearing.  

There are more people coming up to hike and bike Crested Butte than ever... and the guides are where? I am going to expand on my hiking trails page to help you out...

Marcello Giordani Young Artist Gala Hosted by Joyce DiDonato - July 18, 2013

Marcello Giordani Young Artist Gala Hosted by Joyce DiDonato - July 18, 2013

Ms. DiDonato will join the Festival for this very special event this summer: hosting Arias In Paradise with the Festival Symphony Orchestra. A Champagne Reception With Joyce DiDonatoRaise a glass with Joyce DiDonato to benefit the Marcello Giordani Young Artist Program on the Center for the Arts stage following the performance. ($20 donation)

Artists

Opera Young Artists

In 2008 the Festival received 35 applicants for the 15 spots of this coveted program.  This past December over 500 applications were received for the 15 coveted spots.  The focus of the program is to prepare today’s young artists for a professional opera career in the 21st Century. Audiences will have an opportunity to see these amazingly talented young artists perform scenes from famous operas, arias with the Festival Symphony Orchestra, with the Opera Children’s Chorus...
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Joyce DiDinato

Hailed by the New Yorker as "perhaps the most potent female singer of her generation," the brillantly talented DiDonato will join the Festival for two very special events this summer: she will hots the Young Artist Opera Gala with the Festival Symphony Orchestra (July 18) and mentor artists from the Opera Young Artists in a public masterclass (July 19).  "Ms.DiDinato- an effortless combination of glamour, charisma, grace and remarkable talent."- The New York Times 

Festival Symphony Orchestra

 

David Stern

Opera Conductor

A native New Yorker, David Stern is a born communicator.  Whether conducting a major symphony orchestra, a baroque opera, teaching vocal master classes, or defending cultural activities, Stern rivets his musicians, students and audiences by sharing his strong musical convictions, his flexibility of approach and his belief that music is of essence and relevance in today's world.  As music director of the Israel Opera and founder/director of the Paris-based opera studio and...
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Thursday July 18, 2013 7:30pm - 10:00pm
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Cattlemen's days- July 5-14

JULY 5-14: CATTLEMEN'S DAYS, GUNNISON
The ranching legacy is no better highlighted than with the pageantry of rodeo. And with over a century of practice, we know how to spotlight Gunnison’s heritage. This year, get acquainted with our professional athletes, rodeo volunteers, committee members, and a whole community that welcomes you to Cattlemen's Days. TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE GATE. http://www.cattlemensdays.com/

 

 

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The New Hot Club of America (Brunch) at Gypsy Jazz in Paradise- August 11, 2013

Keep the weekend going. Join us for a fun ride up the Red Lady lift, a scenic gentle walk down to the secluded Uley’s Cabin on Mt. Crested Butte with its spectacular panoramic views, enjoy a gourmet brunch followed by a swinging, foot-tapping performance by The New Hot Club America.

Artists

The New Hot Club of America

Recently formed, The New Hot Club of America is an ensemble comprised of some of the top gypsy jazz artists living and performing gypsy jazz music in North America. Modeled on the original instrumentation of the Hot Club of France, The New Hot Club of America pays particular attention to recapturing the sound, style and spirit of the time period by performing music composed and performed by Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli. The evolving group features rotating soloists. By inviting...
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Gonzalo Bergara

Ben Powell

Ben Powell’s abilities as a multi-stylistic violinist have allowed him to perform with some of the world’s greatest artists, irrespective of musical genre: from such pop and jazz icons as Paul Simon, Herbie Hancock, Gloria Estefan, Stevie Winwood, Philip Bailey and Rosa Passos to internationally famous classical conductors, including Sir Roger Norrington, Marin Alsop, Yan Pascal Tortelier and Keith Lockhart. He’s performed at the 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics and the BBC...
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Sunday August 11, 2013 TBA

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