Sunriver Music Festival

A summer of classical concerts for over 45 years and counting!

Programs include four classical concerts, a pops concert, a solo violin performance and the family-friendly “Discover the Symphony” concert. The Summer Concert Series opens August 11 at the Tower Theatre and closes August 23 at Sunriver Resort’s Great Hall.

Other events prior to the Summer Concert Series include Piano Showcase at the Tower with Sean Chen and Arthur Migliazza on March 16, Swings fore Strings Golf Tournament on June 2, Young Artists Scholarship Recital on June 7 and the Festival Faire Fundraising Gala in July. More information on year-round events can be found at sunrivermusic.org.

Sunriver Music Festival also presents free music education events, masterclasses and spontaneous chamber music concerts during these two weeks in August. Most orchestra rehearsals are free and open to the public.

Pops Concert: A Tribute to Broadway & Film Music
Tuesday, August 13, 7:30 p.m.
Tower Theatre, Bend

Discover the Symphony Concert
Thursday, August 15, 3 p.m.
Tower Theatre, Bend

Classical Concert: WATER
Sunday, August 18, 3 p.m.
Tower Theatre, Bend

J. STRAUSS II   The Blue Danube
DEBUSSY (orch. Büsser)  The Sunken Cathedral
HANDEL (arr. Harty)  Water Music Suite
SCHUMANN  Symphony No. 3, “Rhenish”

Classical Concert: FIRE
Wednesday, August 21, 7:30 p.m.
Sunriver Resort Great Hall
Tickets start at $45; tickets for age 25 & under $25

BEETHOVEN Overture from The Creatures of Prometheus
HAYDN  Symphony No. 59, “Fire“
FALLA  Nights in the Gardens of Spain (1926 version)
with Joyce Yang, piano
FALLA  Ritual Fire Dance from El amor brujo (Love, the Sorcerer)

Solo Violin Concert with Tessa Lark
Thursday, August 22, 7:30 p.m.
Sunriver Resort Great Hall

Season Finale Classical Concert: AIR
Friday, August 23, 7:30 p.m.
Sunriver Resort Great Hall

AARON JAY KERNIS  Musica Celestis
MICHAEL TORKE  Sky
with Tessa Lark, violin
MOZART  Symphony No. 41, “Jupiter“