On June 26, 2024
Arts, Dining & Entertainment

Killington Music Festival celebrates 42 years

CourtesyKillington Music Festival - Pianist Simon Ghraichy

Saturday, June 29 at 7 p.m. – KILLINGTON – Now in its 42nd season of presenting fine chamber music the Killington Music Festival takes much pride, pleasure and excitement in announcing beautiful music is again live on the mountain and its concert schedule for 2024. On Saturday evenings from June 29 through July 20 the internationally acclaimed musicians of the Killington Music Festival will perform at Pico Mountain Lodge at the Killington Resort at 7 p.m. During the Music in the Mountains Classical Concert Series, they will also teach, guide and mentor the young aspiring musicians from around the country and abroad.

Our season opener on June 29 features crowd pleaser Simon Ghraichy at the piano. Simon is an acclaimed French pianist and a Festival favorite. He is renowned for his unique personal style defined with rich, diverse cultural influences. He will join the faculty in Walter Rabl’s Piano Quartet, a KMF premier filled with gorgeous melodies not to be missed. Also featured are beloved string quartets by Mendelssohn and Mozart.

Join us July 6 where it’s All About the Bass featuring the young and vibrant bass soloist Marc Andre, the evening promises to dazzle the audience as he joins pianist Simon Ghraichy in duos of some of the most recognized tunes in music, and KMF faculty in Glinka’s Grand Sextet. Also featured is Bowen’s “Phantasy,” a KMF premier featuring the bass clarinet and strings.

July 13: An Assortment of Sorts. In this performance, an assortment of works by Shostakovich, Dvorak and Piazzolla, and more, come to life as returning guest violinist Virgil Boutellis -Taft, joins the faculty for an evening of virtuosity and unforgettable melodies.

Join us July 20 for our season finale. The season finale features returning guest artist, pianist, Reed Tetzloff, who joins the faculty to perform the unparalleled and ultra-romantic Dvorak Piano Quintet. Also featured in the program is the elegant and joyful Weber Clarinet Quintet.

The concerts are held at Pico Mountain Lodge at 7:00 p.m. Ticket prices are $30.  Tickets may be purchased the day of the performance beginning at 6 p.m. at Pico Mountain Lodge. Check or cash only.

Please join us Sunday, July 7 at the Unitarian Universalist Church, Woodstock,  4 p.m.  in collaboration with Pentangle Arts.

 Performances of the Young Artists Series are held at Pico Mountain Lodge at 7 p.m. Fridays, June 28, July 12, Wednesday July 3 and Thursday July 18. Additional Concerts July 3 noon Norman Williams Library, Woodstock, Vermont, July 10 and July 17 Wednesdays at noon, Downtown Rutland Free Library, Fox Room, Court St. All student performances are free.

For more information, please call 802.773.4003.

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