Colorado

Aspen Music Festival

Program No. 13900RJ
Enjoy insider access at the Aspen Music Festival and School, where you’ll attend four concerts, witness an opera scenes master class and speak with industry professionals backstage.

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At a Glance

Experience the renowned Aspen Music Festival and School, site of an annual pilgrimage of the world’s most accomplished and promising classical musicians, and attend ticketed evening concerts accented by expert lectures and fascinating field trips. Six hundred fifty student musicians, as well as 200 guest artists and artist-faculty members study and perform during a glorious summer of camaraderie and music. Revel in this magnificent festival amid spectacular mountain scenery.
Activity Level
Keep the Pace
Walking up to one mile a day; some uneven terrain. Stairs at all music venues and field trips. Elevations up to 9,500 feet.
Small Group
Small Group
Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures offer small, personal experiences with groups of 13 to 24 participants.

What You'll Learn

  • Delve deep into classical music while attending four major ticketed concerts and enjoy pre-concert lectures by music experts.
  • Learn the fascinating history of Aspen Music School during an exploration of its campus, and listen to aspiring professional singers during an opera master class.
  • Gain an insider’s perspective on the festival as you venture behind the scenes at its unique venues.

General Notes

2024 marks the 75th Anniversary Festival Season. Its theme is “Becoming Who We Are” and promises a celebration of the Festival’s past and present and the many musicians who have spent formative summers in Aspen. Alumni who have gone on to build stellar careers in the classical music world will return as guest performers. Concert schedules will be announced in late Spring. Festival information can be found at www.aspenmusicfestival.com
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