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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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Music FestivalsMusic AppreciationRegional StudiesSmall Group
Length
6 days
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3,699
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At a Glance
Duration
6 days
Program Begins
Aspen/Snowmass Village, CO
Program Concludes
Aspen/Snowmass Village, CO
Group Type
Small Group
Meals
12 ( 5B, 3L, 4D )
Activity Level
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.
Best of all, you'll...
  • 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.
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General Notes
For more than 75 years, the Aspen Music Festival is a celebration of its past and present and the many musicians who have spent formative summers in Aspen. Alumni who have gone on to build stellar careers as well as up and coming musicians in the classical world are guest performers. Concert schedules will be announced in late Spring. Festival information can be found at www.aspenmusicfestival.com
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 (13 to 24)
Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures offer small, personal experiences with groups of 13 to 24 participants.
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Sustainable Travel

We offset a portion of the emissions created by your travel. Read about our commitment to a more sustainable planet.

  • Peace of Mind

    We want your Road Scholar learning adventure to be something to look forward to—not worry about. That’s why we go to the ends of the earth to give you peace of mind, from the moment you enroll until the day you return home.

  • Assurance Plan

    Road Scholar is committed to the well-being of every participant, whether on a program in the United States or abroad. That’s why all participants are covered under our Road Scholar Assurance Plan, which provides 24-hour assistance in the event of an emergency during your program, as well as insurance for emergency medical evacuation.

  • Want to Protect Your Investment?

    Road Scholar is pleased to offer its Trip Protection Plan as a way to protect your program investment. You may purchase this optional trip protection plan when enrolling in your program.

  • Sustainable Travel

    We offset a portion of the emissions created by your travel. Read about our commitment to a more sustainable planet.