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2009-2010 Winter Concerts & Bon Appétit Events
For More Information - for a Winter Concert call 970.453.9142 for a Bon Appetit Event call 970.453.8446 FRIDAY, February 5, at 3:30PM Applause! Presents: A Snowshoe Soiree on a Fine Winter’s Day Wend your way up to Warrior’s Mark West for this year’s exhilarating snowshoe adventure. The historic and always scenic Burro Trail System will be the perfect backdrop for this fun-filled endeavor. Geared for all abilities, this event is the perfect combination of invigorating exercise, delicious food and drink and relaxation by the warmth of the fire. Your gracious hosts/guides will make sure that all this comes to pass for their fortunate guests/trekkers! ~~~ What a perfect way to spend a Fine Winter’s Day. Date: Friday, February 5, at 3:30PM Location: The Whitcomb Residence, Breckenridge Cost: $45 per guest (Limited to 16 Outdoor Enthusiasts) For availability and tickets please contact: Sherrie Calderini – 970-453-8446 shercalderini@gmail.com or Diana Dettmering – 970-453-0506 donndett@msn.com FRIDAY, February 5, 7:30PM The Breckenridge Music Festival Presents:
BLUE RIVER WINTER CONCERT
JOE PUG
Date: Friday, February 5, 7:30PM Location: CMC, Breckenridge Campus 107 Denison Placer Road (off Coyne Valley Road) Breckenridge, CO
Cost: $12 Advance, $15 Day of Show
For tickets and availability please contact: The Breckenridge Music Festival Office at (970)453-9142 or email admin@breckenridgemusicfestival.com
SATURDAY, February 6, at 6:30PM Applause! Presents: Turkish Temptations (Revisited..) Think Istanbul, Ankara, the Black Sea and all the exotic and fragrant cuisine of this fascinating country. This host and hostess extraordinaire enjoyed living in Turkey for a number of years and totally immersed themselves in its culture and cuisine. Now fortunate guests can live their experience vicariously by indulging in a Middle Eastern feast truly fit for royalty. A traditional and elaborate meze (appetizers), followed by an elaborate buffet of traditional fare, will instantly transport you to Istanbul and beyond. But do save room for a lavish selection of cerez tatlilars (desserts) and the always potent and flavorful Turkish Coffee! ~~~ Be sure to also enjoy your hosts’ very special collection of Turkish artifacts, artfully displayed throughout the house. Don’t miss this “must attend” event! Date: Saturday, February 6, at 6:30PM Location: The Simpson Residence, Breckenridge Cost: $65 Per Guest (Limited to 30 People) For availability and tickets please contact: Sherrie Calderini – 970-453-8446 shercalderini@gmail.com or Diana Dettmering – 970-453-0506 donndett@msn.com FRIDAY, February 12, 6:00PM Applause! Presents: A Valentine’s Event with a Culinary Bent Who says there can’t be romance in the kitchen? ~~~ particularly in the beautiful new “state of the art” culinary arts facility at Colorado Mountain College ~ Breckenridge! Come with your favorite “lover” and be partners in the preparation of an elegant four-course Valentine’s dinner and wine pairing. Menu Lavender, Honey and Caper Scallops Pan Seared Spice rubbed Bison Filets Sautéed zucchini Sweet potato Puree Port Fig Sauce Grape, Tomato and Mozzarella Martini Salad Grand Marnier Chocolate Orange Truffles * Each course will be paired with the perfect wine! * This hands-on culinary “tour of the heart” will be orchestrated by CMC instructor and professional chef, Carolyn Deal. Following your collaborative cooking efforts, each prep area will be miraculously transformed into an intimate dining area for two. Here you and your favorite Valentine will indulge in your culinary efforts. Surely all of this will put you in the mood for romance. Aah! Love does make the world go ‘round! Date: Friday, February 12, 6:00PM Location: Colorado Mountain College Breckenridge Campus, Culinary Arts Kitchen Cost: $75 per guest (Limited to 16 romantic chef wannabes) For availability and tickets please contact: Sherrie Calderini – 970-453-8446 shercalderini@gmail.com or Diana Dettmering – 970-453-0506 donndett@msn.com SATURDAY, February 13, 7:30PM Applause! Presents: “Virtuosic Violin” /Brazil in Breckenridge Brazilian violinist, Carmelo de los Santos’ performance has been described by the Jornal da Tarde, Sao Paulo, as brilliant and more! This evening’s concert includes Beethoven’s “Kreutzer” Sonata, Prokofiev’s dazzling D Major Sonata and exceptional music from Brazilian composers, Marlos Nobre and Souza Lima. The Kreutzer is played especially for Dick Bateman who, with his wife Linda, is responsible for introducing and involving the Center for Excellence in the Arts with CMC Summit and the Breckenridge Music Festival. Following the concert, the charming Peak 7 home of Geralyn and Jim Smitherman will be the perfect setting for our Post-Concert party. Enjoy an array of wines, cheeses, hors d’oeuvres and desserts and a chance to meet and greet musicians and friends, both old and new. Date: Saturday, February 13, 7:30PM. Location: CMC, Breckenridge Campus 107 Denison Placer Road (off Coyne Valley Road) Breckenridge, CO Post-Party Hosts: Smitherman Residence, Breckenridge Cost: $50 per person for Concert and Party, $20 per person for Concert only For availability and tickets please contact: Sherrie Calderini – 970-453-8446 shercalderini@gmail.com or Diana Dettmering – 970-453-0506 donndett@msn.com SATURDAY, February 20, 1:30PM – 4:00PM Applause! Presents: A Victorian Affair with a Fashionable Flair III What fun! ~~~ a perfect “Ladies Day Out” where you can “Dress in your Best”, enjoy an elegant Victoria High Tea and a fabulous Fashion Show. There’ll be lots more too! ~~~ beautiful table settings, mimosas!, exotic teas, scrumptious desserts, lovely finger sandwiches, and a chance to discover “what’s stylin’” in Summit County and beyond. Before the show, take the time to peruse a plethora of local mini-boutiques. And, oh! ~~~ there’ll be lots of fantastic door prizes to win too. ~~~ This is one “For Ladies Only” event you don’t want to miss! Showing off their fabulous fashions will be these fine stores: Caamano, Buckskin, Holly’s Pizzazz, Mother Lode, Flying Crane, Stork and Bear (and a few more surprises!) Date: Saturday, February 20, 1:30PM-4:00PM (Boutique opens at 12:30PM) Location: Summit County Community/Senior Center, Frisco Cost: $35 per guest, $280 per table of 8 For availability and tickets please contact: Sherrie Calderini – 970-453-8446 shercalderini@gmail.com or Diana Dettmering – 970-453-0506 donndett@msn.com SATURDAY, February 20, 7:30PM The Breckenridge Music Festival Presents:
4 for 2 on 1 four hands, two voices, one stunning evening of music
Featuring Jessica Medoff Bunchman, Soprano; Patrick Mason, Baritone; Michael Bunchman and William Hobbs, Piano Musicians Jessica and Michael Bunchman return to Summit County, bringing with them classical music collaborators from near and far. Joining the Bunchmans from their adopted home in New York City will be pianist William Hobbs of Washington National Opera, San Francisco Opera and the Aspen Music Festival. And from closer to home in Colorado, distinguished American baritone, Patrick Mason. Grammy nominee Mason is Professor of Voice at The University of Colorado. Highlights of this light classical concert include selections for "piano four-hands”: duets for two performers at one grand piano, and collaborations by Jessica and Matthew on new works by world class contemporary composer Lowell Liebermann as well as selections from the most beloved classical composers, and favorites from the American Songbook. Date: Saturday, February 20, 7:30PM Location: CMC, Breckenridge Campus 107 Denison Placer Road (off Coyne Valley Road) Breckenridge, CO Cost: $25 ($5 Students) For tickets and availability please contact: The Breckenridge Music Festival Office at (970)453-9142 or email admin@breckenridgemusicfestival.com WEDNESDAY, March 3, 8:30AM Applause! Presents: It’s all Downhill, Edna! ~~ An Alpine Event with an Historical Bent Sharpen and wax those alpine skis and be prepared for a very special mind-bending (and historical) downhill experience at beautiful Breckenridge Ski Resort. Geared for intermediate skiers and above, come when the mountain opens (8:30), and get in a few runs of free-skiing on Breck’s impeccably maintained terrain. Then head for Ten Mile Station on Peak 9 where you’ll meet up with local historian and experienced ski guide, Rick Hague. What follows will be an historic ski tour of the area with a focus on Breckenridge’s history as a town. This story will be told as you ski on and learn the history of the various runs ~~ truly an amazing blending of two tales. Following this historic, informative, and scenic ski tour you’ll head through the woods to the warmth of the fireside and beautiful ski in-ski-out Irwin residence. Here a hearty luncheon repast will await all fortunate (and famished) skiers. This event is truly “History in the Making”. Date: Wednesday, March 3, 8:30AM Location: The Irwin Residence, Breckenridge Cost: $50 per guest (Does NOT include lift ticket) For availability and tickets please contact: Sherrie Calderini – 970-453-8446 shercalderini@gmail.com or Diana Dettmering – 970-453-0506 donndett@msn.com FRIDAY, March 12, 6:00PM Applause! Presents: A “Throwdown” with Sherrie and Jim Aah! ~~ Barbequed Ribs! ~~ Succulent, Smoky, Meaty, Juicy ~~~ with a rub or a sauce ~~~ Yum! Yum! Yum! Join us for our first ever Applause! Rib “Throwdown” ~~~ just like famous chef and restaurateur, Bobby Flay does ~~~ he of TV’s The Food Channel fame. The competition will be hot and heavy when “local rib masters”, Jim Merrick and Sherrie Calderini invite you to be the judge of whose ribs win Best of Show and taste too! Armed with scorecards, bibs and plates of delectable, meaty pork, now it’s up to you to tell us who will be the Grand Champion. Of course, there’ll be lots of other goodies to eat, too, and lots of wine and beer to wash it all down with. Be sure to come hungry (and wear loose fitting clothes)! ~~~ All Hail to the Champion! Date: Friday, March 12, 6:00PM Location: The Calderini Residence, Breckenridge Cost: $55 per guest (Limited to 20 People) For availability and tickets please contact: Sherrie Calderini – 970-453-8446 shercalderini@gmail.com or Diana Dettmering – 970-453-0506 donndett@msn.com SATURDAY, March 13, 7:30PM The Breckenridge Music Festival Presents:
“Romantic Idealism”
Featuring BMF Orchestra Musicians Michael Linville, Piano; James Holland, Cello; and Meghan Holland, Violin
Featuring a pair of works that helped define the Romantic ideal: Beethoven’s trio anticipates the more experimental Romantic period architectural forms, while exploring color and texture much more intensely than earlier, Classical piano trios. Schumann’s work remains at the pinnacle of the Romantic chamber music ideal in its scope and strength of melodic development. Piano Trio No. 5 in D major, Ludwig van Beethoven Op. 70, No. 1, “Ghost” Piano Quintet in Eb major, Op. 44 Robert Schumann Date: Saturday, March 13, 7:30PM Location: CMC, Breckenridge Campus 107 Denison Placer Road (off Coyne Valley Road) Breckenridge, CO Cost: $25 ($5 Students) For tickets and availability please contact: The Breckenridge Music Festival Office at (970)453-9142 or email admin@breckenridgemusicfestival.com
TUESDAY, March 23 Applause! Presents: Hut Happening! Watch your e-mails this winter for more details about an overnight extravaganza to Francie’s Cabin ~~ a fab-favorite in our local hut system. Led by our inimitable and fearless leader, Paul Finkel, and his intrepid crew, you won’t want to miss this outdoor adventure. More details about the trip and how to make your reservation will be forthcoming! For availability and tickets please contact: Sherrie Calderini – 970-453-8446 shercalderini@gmail.com or Diana Dettmering – 970-453-0506 donndett@msn.com TUESDAY, MARCH 30, 7:30PM Applause! Presents: “Viva la Voce!” featuring Illana Davidson, Soprano, Krista Rivers, mezzo-soprano, and Jason McStoots, tenor This program, for lovers of a variety of musical styles, features a broad mix of art song, opera, and musical theater selections. Illana Davidson performed in the first season of the Calloway Honor Series. Her recording of William Bolcom’s Songs of Innocence and of Experience won four Grammy Awards in 2006, including Best Classical Album. Krista Rivers has received glowing reviews from many publications, including The New York Times. She is a winner of the 2004 Concert Artists Guild International Competition and is a frequent performer with Boston’s Handel and Haydn Society. Jason McStoots has been described by critics as “a natural” ~~ “a believable actor and a first-rate singer”, “a born comic” and as having “a silken tenor voice”. Date: Tuesday, March 30, at 7:30PM Location: CMC, Breckenridge Campus 107 Denison Placer Road (off Coyne Valley Road) Breckenridge, CO Cost: $20 per person For tickets and availability please contact: The Breckenridge Music Festival Office at (970)453-9142 or email admin@breckenridgemusicfestival.com SATURDAY, April 3, 7:30PM The Breckenridge Music Festival Presents:
“Tales of Edgar Allen Poe”
Commemorating the 200th birthday of E.A.Poe Featuring: Elizabeth Hainen, HarpThe Lyra Quartet & David DePeters, Percussion Members of The Philadelphia Orchestra Concerto for Harp & Strings Karl Ditters von Dittersdorf Arranged for quartet by R. Litterell (1739 – 1799) I. Allegro Molto II. Larghetto III. Rondeau Allegretto Pièce Symphonique Henriette Renié In 3 episodes (1875-1956) Intermission
Les Ilets Bernard Andrés Dances for harp with percussion (b. 1941) Mambo Rumba Baïon Reggae Samba Conte Fantastique André Caplet After Edgar Allen Poe’s (1878-1925) “The Mask of the Red Death” Date: Saturday, April 3, 7:30PM Location: CMC, Breckenridge Campus 107 Denison Placer Road (off Coyne Valley Road) Breckenridge, CO Cost: $25 ($5 Students) For tickets and availability please contact: The Breckenridge Music Festival Office at (970)453-9142 or email admin@breckenridgemusicfestival.com
SATURDAY, April 10, 6:00PM Applause! Presents: They’re Coming! They’re Coming! ~~~ The Mud Bugs, That is! The mud bugs will miraculously appear in Breckenridge country at this authentic Louisiana mud bug (crawfish) boil. Your gracious hosts, Duck and Vince White-Peterutti, and expert mud bug cook, Michael Ramert, can’t wait to introduce you to the joys of eating these delectable little crustaceans. (Michael learned to cook crawfish from his family back home in Louisiana, where crawfish boils are a spring tradition.) Of course, all this tasty down-home fare will be accompanied by a jug of wine or a brewsky or two and lots of other good vittles. Now let’s get “down and dirty” with some live and local Cajun music. Warning: Crawfish boils can be very addictive. Date: Saturday, April 10, 6:00PM Location: The Duck and Vince White-Peterruti Residence, Breckenridge Cost: $65 per guest (Limited to 30 People) For availability and tickets please contact: Sherrie Calderini – 970-453-8446 shercalderini@gmail.com or Diana Dettmering – 970-453-0506 donndett@msn.com SUNDAY, May 23 Applause! Presents: Spring/City Fix This “Denver Duo” includes a matinee performance of the revival of one of Broadway’s best loved shows, “Fiddler on the Roof”. (** And, did you know that Denver always gets the A-cast for all road shows?!) Following the show, you’ll attend a “very private” four-course dinner and wine pairing at Cru-A Wine Bar, located in historical and convenient Larimer Square. Cru is well known for its internationally inspired and seasonally prepared cuisine. This hand-crafted menu with paired wines from around the world will be orchestrated by the Executive Chef. And, for those who choose to spend their night on the town ~~~ Join host and hostess, Sandi and Jerry Perlstein on Monday, May 24th, at their charming new Cherry Creek home. Think Bloody Mary’s, Mimosas and a delicious “Bruncheon”. Watch your March 2010 e-mail for the rest of the details and how to make your reservations for this VERY SPECIAL EVENT! For availability and tickets please contact: Sherrie Calderini – 970-453-8446 shercalderini@gmail.com or Diana Dettmering – 970-453-0506 donndett@msn.com 2010 Blue River Series Summer Blue River Series concerts will be announced around April and May BMF 2010 Summer Series Orchestra Schedule
Programming is Subject To Change
FRIDAY, JULY 16, 7:30PM BMF CHAMBER CONCERT “HAPPY BIRTHDAY FRÉDÉRIC” Featuring Panayis Lyras, piano Concert to benefit the Breckenridge Music Festival, Celebrating Chopin’s 200th Anniversary Chopin Ballade Op. 23, No. 1 Chopin Polonaise No. 6 in A-Flat, “Heroic” This concert will be held at the CMC Auditorium in Breckenridge at 107 Denison Placer Road TUESDAY, JULY 20, 7:30PM BMF CHAMBER CONCERT “THE SCHUMANNS – HUSBAND AND WIFE” Featuring Panayis Lyras, piano Clara Schumann Three Romances for Violin & Piano Piano Trio in G Minor, Op. 17 Robert Schumann Piano Quartet in E-flat Major, Op. 47 THURSDAY, JULY 22, 7:30PM BMF ORCHESTRA SEASON OPENING CONCERT “RUSSIAN FESTIVAL” Glazunov The Seasons: Autumn, Bacchanale Prokofiev Violin Concerto #1 in D Major Featuring Nathan Olson, violin Rimsky-Korsakov Dance of the Tumblers from The Snow Maiden Featuring Carol Clements, Guest Conductor Tchaikovsky Suite from Swan Lake SATURDAY, JULY 24, 7:30PM BMF ORCHESTRA CONCERT “TWO BIRTHDAYS, AND A GIANT” Featuring Panayis Lyras, piano Barber Adagio for Strings Schumann Piano Concerto in A Minor Beethoven Symphony No.4 TUESDAY, JULY 27, 7:30PM BMF CHAMBER CONCERT “IF IT AIN’T BAROQUE, DON’T MIX IT” Vivaldi Concerto Grosso for 2 Violins and Cello in D Minor, Op. 3, No. 11, RV565 Bach Concerto for Violin in E Major, BWV 1042 Featuring Emily Cornelius, violin Vivaldi Concerto for Oboe and Violin in B-flat Major, RV548 Handel Trio Sonata for Flute and Oboe in G Minor, Op. 2 HWV 387 Corelli Concerto Grosso for 2 Violins and Cello, Op. 6 No. 4 Soloists: Jeremy Blanden, Hannah Yim, Colleen McCollough, Kate Hatmaker and Megan Holland, violin; Peter Thomas, James Holland, cello; Johanna Cox, Sandy Stimson, oboe; Helen Blackburn, flute WEDNESDAY, July 28, 7:30PM BMF CABARET CONCERT “YOU SAY YOU WANT A RÉVOLUTION?” Featuring the songs from Les Misérables including: I Dreamed a Dream Master of the House Castle on a Cloud At the End of the Day Who am I? A Little Fall of Rain Do You Hear The People Sing? Stars On My Own Empty Chairs at Empty Tables Bring Him Home …..And More!!! Featuring Jacquelyn Culpepper, soprano; Andrea Jaber, mezzo soprano; David Moffit, tenor; Daniel Boye, baritone THURSDAY, JULY 29, 7:30PM BMF/NRO JOINT CONCERT Theofanides Rainbow Body R. Strauss Till Eulenspiegel Gerhardt Zimmermann Conducting TBA Carl Topilow Conducting SATURDAY, JULY 31, 7:30PM BMF ORCHESTRA CONCERT “A NIGHT OF GRAND(ER) OPERA – OR – DUETS, TRIOS – NO SOLOS PLEASE. QUARTETS ARE OK” Featuring Jacquelyn Culpepper, soprano; Andrea Jaber, mezzo soprano; David Moffit, tenor; Daniel Boye, baritone Mozart The Magic Flute Gounod Romeo and Juliet Verdi Rigoletto Rossini La Gazza Ladra Bizet The Pearl Fishers Puccini Madame Butterfly Mascagni Cavaleria Rusticana Bernstein Candide TUESDAY, AUGUST 3, 7:30PM BMF CHAMBER CONCERT “ROMANCE PARISIENNE” Saint-Saëns Tarantella for Flute, Clarinet and Piano Op. 6 Debussy Deux Romances: “Romances et “Les Cloches” Andrea Jaber, mezzo Soprano Faure “Toujours” David Moffit, tenor Faure “Les Berceaux” Daniel Boye, baritone Duparc “Chanson Triste” Jacquelyn Culpepper, soprano Chausson Piano Quartet in A, Op.30 THURSDAY, AUGUST 5, 7:30PM BMF ORCHESTRA CONCERT “ROGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN: A SALUTE” Featuring Jacquelyn Culpepper, soprano; Andrea Jaber, mezzo soprano; David Moffit, tenor; Daniel Boye, baritone Music by Richard Rodgers; Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein; Orchestrations by Robert Russell Bennett ACT I THE CAROUSEL WALTZ And Songs From “State Fair” “Carousel” “South Pacific” “The Sound of Music” And “Oklahoma!” SATURDAY, AUGUST 7, 7:30PM BMF ORCHESTRA CONCERT “CZECH IT OUT!” Mozart Symphony #38, “Prague” Dvorak American Suite Janacek Lachian Dances Smetana Dances from The Bartered Bride TUESDAY, AUGUST 10, 7:30PM BMF CHAMBER CONCERT ROBIN SUTHERLAND: “AN EVENING OF BRAHMS” Intermezzo in B-flat Minor, Op. 117 #2 Romance in F Major, Op. 118 #5 Intermezzo in A Minor, Op. 76 #7 Two Ballades, Op. 10 #2 Robin Sutherland, piano Sonata #1 in G Major for Piano & Violin, Op. 78 with Nathan Olson, violin Sonata #2 in F Major for Piano & Cello, Op. 99 with Peter Thomas WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11, 7:30PM BMF BRASS CONCERT “BRASS Á LA BRECK” Hanson Fanfare for Mountains & Plains Byrd/Allen Earl of Oxford’s March Bach/Allen Little Fugue in G Minor Respighi Ancient Airs and Dances Strauss Fanfare Stadt Wien Woud The Call; Brass Presented FRIDAY, AUGUST 13, 7:30PM BMF ORCHESTRA CONCERT “A PERFECT MATCH” Mozart Overture to Marriage of Figaro Schubert Symphony No. 5 in B-flat Major Mozart Piano Concerto in B-flat, K. 450 Robin Sutherland, piano SATURDAY, AUGUST 14, 7:30PM BMF ORCHESTRA CONCERT “SWINGING AT THE SUMMIT” Swing yourself to a frenzy with the magical sounds of the BMF Big Band Orchestra Featuring Michael Linville, Guest Conductor Opus One Frenesi A Foggy Day Tuxedo Junction Pennsylvania 6-5000 Sing Sing Sing East St. Louis Toodle-Oo I Got Rhythm Peel Me a Grape Just One of Those Things Tenderly TUESDAY, AUGUST 17, 7:30PM BMF CHAMBER CONCERT “BLOW GABRIEL BLOW” Barber Summer Music Alpine Quintet Nielsen Woodwind Quintet Quandry Quintet Ewald Symphony for Brass Koetsier Brass Quintet Breckenridge Brass THURSDAY, AUGUST 19, 7:30PM BMF ORCHESTRA CONCERT “SOUTH OF THE BORDER” Suranach Ritmo Jondo Benjamin Gutierrez Pavana for Strings Falla Suite No. 1 from The Three-Cornered Hat Sarasate Navarra for two Solo Violins and Orchestra Nathan Olson and Kate Hatmaker, violins Golijov Last Round Ginastera Estancia; Four Dances FRIDAY, AUGUST 20, 7:30PM BMF ORCHESTRA FINALE SHOWCASE Hanson Serenade for Flute and Harp Helen Blackburn, flute; Megan Stout, harp Khachaturian Piano concerto in D-flat Major Michael Linville, piano Ewazen Concerto for Marimba and Orchestra Drew Lang, marimba Liszt Hungarian Rhapsody #2
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