SUNRIVER MUSIC FESTIVAL
OPENS TOMORROW
WITH THE FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA!
 The 46th season of Sunriver Music Festival begins tomorrow, Saturday, August 5 with a Festival Orchestra concert featuring the Central Oregon Mastersingers, conducted by Brett Mitchell. The concert starts at 7:30 PM at the Tower Theatre in Bend.
Other season performances feature mezzo-soprano Sarah Mattox (August 7), violinist William Hagen (August 11), soprano Kathryn Mueller (August 14), and pianist Andrew von Oeyen (August 15 and 17).
Artistic Director and Conductor Brett Mitchell leads world-class orchestra musicians from around the country. Concerts are held in two iconic venues: the Tower Theatre in Bend and the Sunriver Resort Great Hall.
2023 Season Ticket Information
Visit sunrivermusic.org to purchase tickets and to learn more about the Festival’s acclaimed maestro, musicians, and guest artists. For the main season concerts, tickets start at $36. For those under age 25, tickets are $25. For the Discover the Symphony concert, adult tickets are $15 and ages 18 and under are free. Series packages (four classical concerts, a pops concert and a solo piano recital) are available at a 10% discount.
2023 SUMMER FESTIVAL CONCERT SCHEDULE
Classical Concert I – August 5, 2023 – Tower Theatre, Bend, 7:30 p.m.
The Summer Festival opens with a full stage featuring Maestro Mitchell, the orchestra of professional musicians from throughout the country, and the region’s first-class choral ensemble – the Central Oregon Mastersingers.
Pops Concert – August 7, 2023 – Tower Theatre, Bend, 7:30 p.m.
Enjoy the Festival Orchestra in a lively pops concert of Grammy, Oscar, and Tony award-winning themes from an abundance of favorite movies and musicals. Featuring Sarah Mattox, mezzo-soprano.
Classical Concert II – August 11, 2023 – Tower Theatre, Bend, 7:30 p.m.
The return of William Hagen, violin! Last season, Hagen brought down the house with his performance of the Brahms Violin Concerto, and this season’s performance of the Bruch Violin Concerto is expected to be even better. Also on this concert: Milhaud’s La creation du monde and Brahms Third Symphony with an expanded orchestra.
Classical Concert III – August 14, 2023 – Sunriver Resort Great Hall, 7:30 p.m.
Introducing Kathryn Mueller, soprano. Mueller’s crystal clear and pristine voice will sparkle in a beautiful pairing of works by Barber and Mahler. The concert opens with Copland’s lively Three Latin American Sketches.
Discover the Symphony - August 15, 2023 - Sunriver Resort Great Hall, 3:00 p.m.
This entertaining matinee presents orchestral music in a fun and informal setting. Bring the whole family and enjoy a one-hour concert in the Great Hall with virtuosic young soloists and the full orchestra. Free for kids 18 and under, fun for all ages!
Solo Piano Concert – August 15, 2023 – Sunriver Resort Great Hall, 7:30 p.m.
The iconic Great Hall sets the scene for a solo performance from Andrew von Oeyen, one of the most captivating pianists of this generation. “Brilliant technique can be taken for granted among today’s concert pianists, but von Oeyen’s playing goes a step further. He leaves you convinced that he can do absolutely anything he likes with a keyboard.” – Chicago Tribune
Classical Concert IV - August 17, 2023 – Sunriver Resort Great Hall, 7:30 p.m.
The night after his solo piano concert, return to the Great Hall to experience Andrew von Oeyen with the full orchestra in Beethoven’s epic “Emperor” Piano Concerto. Also on this concert: Haydn’s landmark “London” Symphony.
TICKETS AND DETAILS at sunrivermusic.org or by calling 541-593-9310.
Sunriver Music Festival is committed to expanding the audience for classical music by nurturing the next generation of artistic talent and by presenting a world-class musical experience for Central Oregon residents and visitors. | 