Breckenridge Music Festival

From Broadway with Love —

A Classical Collaboration of Fine Music, Food and Wine

Jessica Medoff Bunchman — Soprano.

Currently making her mark as an admired performer in the classical crossover repertoire, Mrs. Medoff-Bunchman made her Carnegie Hall debut in 2007.  Jon Sobel of Blogcritics Magazine wrote, “Jessica Medoff Bunchman was perfectly spectacular.   If she doesn’t have a fan club, someone should start one.”  Jessica has performed a myriad of lead operatic roles with prestigious performing arts companies and has also appeared with both the Aspen and Breckenridge Music Festival orchestras.

Michael Bunchman — Piano

A native of Breckenridge, Michael has performed with the BMF Orchestra, the NRO, the Peabody Chamber Music Series, the Aspen Chamber Music Series, and the Northeast Theater Company in Scranton, Pa.  He has also performed as a soloist at the Thelma Medoff endowment concert at  New Mexico State University.  He is currently a member of the piano faculty at the Music Conservatory of Westchester.

Currently living in NYC, Jessica and Michael are thrilled to be back in Breckenridge to perform together for local, discriminating music lovers.  Their program will include favorite and familiar selections from Broadway and beyond.

The perfect venue for a pre-concert reception is the stunning Shock Hill home of Sharon and Jim Buzzell.  There a bountiful buffet of sumptuous hors d’oeuvres and desserts will tempt the palate.  Of course, fine wines will flow abundantly.  — Don’t miss this elegant evening of the classics!

Date: Monday, August 16th at 6:00 p.m.

Hosts: Sharon and Jim Buzzell 547-9763
Mary Grace and Hardy McAlister
Joey and Mike McKenna

Location: Buzzell  Residence
504 Peerless Drive, Shock Hill, Breckenridge

Cost: $65 per Applause! non-member guest
$60 per Applause! member guest

* *  Many thanks to M.J. and Hans Wurster for underwriting the cost of the performers.

For Reservations: Please contact Sherrie Calderini at 453-8446, shercalderini@gmail.com, or Diana Dettmering at 453-0506, donndett@msn.com

A Bayou Event with a New Orleans Jazz Bent

The Preservation Hall Jazz Band has travelled the world since 1961, nurturing and sharing the art form of New Orleans jazz.  On July 1st, as part of the BMF’s fabulous Blue River Concert Series, this legendary group of musicians will be appearing at our very own Riverwalk Center.  Be sure to get your tickets now for what promises to be a sellout event!

Pre-concert, you’ll not want to miss our Applause! Bayou Bash held on the lovely grounds of the historic Barney Ford home and museum.  There’ll be a fine spread of New Orleans inspired hors d ‘oeuvres and desserts to enjoy and lots of lovely liquid libations too.  Here’s a perfect chance to eat, drink, and be merry with old friends and new before the concert.  Then it’s a few short steps across the Blue to enjoy the best of the best of this traditional and regional art form. — Don’t miss this very special evening!

Date:  Thursday, July 1st  at  5:30 p.m.

Hosts: Sandy Kuschnerus and “staff”

Location: Barney Ford House and Museum
Corner of Jefferson and Main Streets, Breckenridge

Cost: $45 per Applause! non-member guest Limited to 40 New Orleans jazz aficionados
$40 per Applause! member guest and foodies.

**  This cost does not include the concert ticket.

Many thanks to the Breckenridge Heritage Alliance and the Theobald Family for their cooperation in this event.

For Reservations: Please contact Sherrie Calderini at 453-8446, shercalderini@gmail.com, or Diana Dettmering at 453-0506, donndett@msn.com