Chamber Music Marthon Kicks Off July 28
For Immediate Release July 3, 2007
Contact:
Tim Dougherty
805.695.7908
Santa Barbara, CA- The Music Academy of the West's annual chamber music marathon will take place from 10 am to 4 pm Saturday, July 28, in Abravanel Hall. The event will feature Academy young artists performing a varied repertoire in ensembles of all sizes and configurations.
"This event is truly a feast for chamber music aficionados. Each year our talented young artists explore the form's startling range and breadth. It invariably makes for a satisfying day of music," said Richard Feit, vice president for artistic programs and operations at the Music Academy.
Abravanel Hall is on the Music Academy campus, located at 1070 Fairway Road in Santa Barbara. Tickets will cost $15.
The Music Academy of the West is celebrating its 60th anniversary with an unprecedented 2007 season program featuring numerous classical music luminaries. Highlights include an ambitious production of La Bohème, performances by violinist Gilles Apap and the Takács Quartet, and conducting turns by Jeffrey Tate and Alexander Lazarev.
For tickets and information, call 969-8787. Information is also available online at www.musicacademy.org.
Founded in 1947, the Music Academy of the West is among the nation's preeminent summer schools and festivals for gifted young classical musicians. The Academy provides these promising musicians with the opportunity for advanced study and performance under the guidance of internationally renowned faculty artists, as well as guest conductors and soloists. Admission to the Academy is strictly merit based, and students receive full scholarships. Academy alumni are members of major symphony orchestras, chamber orchestras, ensembles, opera companies, and university and conservatory faculties throughout the world. Many have established themselves as prominent solo artists. Based in Santa Barbara, the Music Academy of the West presents more than 175 public events annually, including performances by faculty, visiting artists, and students; masterclasses; orchestra and chamber music concerts; and fully staged opera. For more information, visit www.musicacademy.org.
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