2024 Summer Festival – August 10-23
Sunriver Music Festival fills Central Oregon with music! In August 2024, Artistic Director & Conductor Brett Mitchell will lead world-class orchestra musicians and acclaimed soloists in a remarkable 47th season.
The Summer Festival opens August 11 at the iconic Tower Theatre in downtown Bend and closes August 23 at Sunriver Resort’s historic Great Hall. Four classical concerts, one pops concert, a brilliant solo violin recital, and a family-friendly “Discover the Symphony” concert will be presented.
The Festival season also features music education events, masterclasses and free, public chamber concerts. Many orchestra rehearsals are free and open to the public. More details coming soon…
Tickets for top-tier members go on sale as early as April 1; ticket sales for the public open June 1. Members have first choice of the best seats, plus receive ticket discounts, gifts, invites to special events and potential tax benefits. | more info on memberships
“One of my favorite things about Central Oregon is the power of nature that we’re able to witness all year round, so I’m particularly thrilled to share with you an entire season filled with pieces inspired by the four classical elements: earth, water, fire and air. Composers for centuries have been inspired by the enormity and grandeur of nature, and I know you’ll be just as inspired when you hear their extraordinary music.”
~Brett Mitchell, Artistic Director & Conductor
2024 Summer Festival Concert Schedule
led by Artistic Director & Conductor Brett Mitchell
Opening Night Classical Concert: EARTH
Sunday, August 11 – 7:30 PM
Tower Theatre, Bend
Festival Orchestra
Brett Mitchell, conductor
Orion Weiss, piano
IVES (arr. Schuman) Variations on “America”
GERSHWIN Rhapsody in Blue
BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 6, “Pastoral”
Tickets start at $45; age 25 & under $25
Pops Concert: A Tribute to Broadway & Film Music
Tuesday, August 13 – 7:30 PM
Tower Theatre, Bend
Festival Orchestra
Brett Mitchell, conductor
Enjoy the Festival Orchestra in a lively tribute celebrating musical anniversaries from Broadway and Film.
Tickets start at $53; age 25 & under $25
Discover the Symphony Concert
Thursday, August 15 – 3 PM
Tower Theatre, Bend
Festival Orchestra
Brett Mitchell, conductor
This entertaining matinee presents orchestral music in a fun and informal setting. Bring the whole family and enjoy a one-hour concert with virtuosic recipients of the Young Artists Scholarship with the full Festival Orchestra.
An instrument petting zoo is offered prior to the concert.
G/A tickets are $15; age 17 & under FREE
Classical Concert: WATER
Sunday, August 18 – 3 PM
Tower Theatre, Bend
Festival Orchestra
Brett Mitchell, conductor
J. STRAUSS II The Blue Danube
DEBUSSY (orch. Büsser) The Sunken Cathedral
HANDEL (arr. Harty) Water Music Suite
SCHUMANN Symphony No. 3, “Rhenish”
Tickets start at $45; age 25 & under $25
Classical Concert:
FIRE
Wednesday, August 21 – 7:30 PM
Sunriver Resort Great Hall
Festival Orchestra
Brett Mitchell, conductor
Joyce Yang, piano
BEETHOVEN Overture from The Creatures of Prometheus
HAYDN Symphony No. 59, “Fire“
FALLA Nights in the Gardens of Spain (1926 version)
FALLA Ritual Fire Dance from El amor brujo
Tickets start at $45; age 25 & under $25
Solo Violin Concert
with Tessa Lark
Thursday, August 22 – 7:30 PM
Sunriver Resort Great Hall
Tessa Lark, violin
The picturesque Great Hall sets the scene for an eclectic solo performance from violinist Tessa Lark, who is praised for her astounding range of sounds, technical agility and musical elegance.
Tickets start at $36; age 25 & under $25
Season Finale Classical Concert: AIR
Friday, August 23 – 7:30 PM
Sunriver Resort Great Hall
Festival Orchestra
Brett Mitchell, conductor
Tessa Lark, violin
AARON JAY KERNIS Musica Celestis
MICHAEL TORKE Sky
MOZART Symphony No. 41, “Jupiter”
Tickets start at $45; age 25 & under $25
SERIES SAVINGS – 10% DISCOUNT
Purchase a full six-concert series of the classical concerts, pops concert and solo violin recital & save 10%
STARTING ON JUNE 1, BUY 1 FULL PRICE TICKET, GET A FREE TICKET FOR AGE 17 & UNDER
A limited number of free tickets are available for ages 18 & under. Call 541.593.9310 to order.