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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6 days
5 nights
12 meals
5B 3L 4D
1
Check-In, Registration, Orientation, Welcome Dinner
Aspen/Snowmass Village, CO
2
Aspen Music School Campus, Presentation, Concert
Aspen/Snowmass Village, CO
3
Ashcroft and mountain valley, Backstage Experience, Concert
Aspen/Snowmass Village, CO
4
Opera Encounters Master Class, Aspen town, Evening Concert
Aspen/Snowmass Village, CO
5
Presentation, Museum visit, Afternoon Concert
Aspen/Snowmass Village, CO
6
Program Concludes
Aspen/Snowmass Village, CO
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
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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Aspen Music Festival
Program Number: 13900
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Meals
12 Meals
5 Breakfasts
3 Lunches
4 Dinners
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Display
- Jul 31, 2024 - Aug 05, 2024
- Jul 24, 2024 - Jul 29, 2024
- Jul 31, 2024 - Aug 05, 2024
- Aug 07, 2024 - Aug 12, 2024
- Jul 23, 2025 - Jul 28, 2025
- Jul 30, 2025 - Aug 04, 2025
- Aug 06, 2025 - Aug 11, 2025
5 nights
Snowmass Village
Nestled in the center of Snowmass Village, just minutes from Aspen, Colorado, The Stonebridge Inn boasts 93 spaciously designed hotel rooms and suites. Here, you’ll find comfortable and authentic Snowmass accommodations including WIFI internet access, an outdoor pool and hot tubs heated year round and, of course, the renowned Artisan Restaurant. This beautiful Snowmass Village hotel is set against a picturesque backdrop of Rocky Mountain views.
5 nights
Snowmass Village
Nestled in the center of Snowmass Village, just minutes from Aspen, Colorado, The Stonebridge Inn boasts 93 spaciously designed hotel rooms and suites. Here, you’ll find comfortable and authentic Snowmass accommodations including WIFI internet access, an outdoor pool and hot tubs heated year round and, of course, the renowned Artisan Restaurant. This beautiful Snowmass Village hotel is set against a picturesque backdrop of Rocky Mountain views.
5 nights
Snowmass Village
Nestled in the center of Snowmass Village, just minutes from Aspen, Colorado, The Stonebridge Inn boasts 93 spaciously designed hotel rooms and suites. Here, you’ll find comfortable and authentic Snowmass accommodations including WIFI internet access, an outdoor pool and hot tubs heated year round and, of course, the renowned Artisan Restaurant. This beautiful Snowmass Village hotel is set against a picturesque backdrop of Rocky Mountain views.
5 nights
Snowmass Village
Nestled in the center of Snowmass Village, just minutes from Aspen, Colorado, The Stonebridge Inn boasts 93 spaciously designed hotel rooms and suites. Here, you’ll find comfortable and authentic Snowmass accommodations including WIFI internet access, an outdoor pool and hot tubs heated year round and, of course, the renowned Artisan Restaurant. This beautiful Snowmass Village hotel is set against a picturesque backdrop of Rocky Mountain views.
5 nights
Snowmass Village
Nestled in the center of Snowmass Village, just minutes from Aspen, Colorado, The Stonebridge Inn boasts 93 spaciously designed hotel rooms and suites. Here, you’ll find comfortable and authentic Snowmass accommodations including WIFI internet access, an outdoor pool and hot tubs heated year round and, of course, the renowned Artisan Restaurant. This beautiful Snowmass Village hotel is set against a picturesque backdrop of Rocky Mountain views.
5 nights
Snowmass Village
Nestled in the center of Snowmass Village, just minutes from Aspen, Colorado, The Stonebridge Inn boasts 93 spaciously designed hotel rooms and suites. Here, you’ll find comfortable and authentic Snowmass accommodations including WIFI internet access, an outdoor pool and hot tubs heated year round and, of course, the renowned Artisan Restaurant. This beautiful Snowmass Village hotel is set against a picturesque backdrop of Rocky Mountain views.