2008 SUMMER FESTIVAL
AT THE MUSIC ACADEMY OF THE WEST
For Immediate Release March 17, 2008
Contact:
Tim Dougherty
805.695.7908
Santa Barbara, CA-The Music Academy of the West has launched subscription ticket sales for its much-anticipated 2008 season, which will take place June 23 through August 16. The Academy will present 188 events over the course of this year's Summer School and Festival.
Highlights will include the West Coast premiere of William Bolcom's opera A Wedding, performances by pianist Christopher Taylor, violinist Donald Weilerstein, and the Takács Quartet, and conducting turns by Peter Oundjian, Nicholas McGegan, George Manahan, and Anne Manson.
Music lovers can choose from among 8 compelling discounted series: the Vocal Masterclass Series (10 events, $160); the Solo Piano Masterclass Series (8 events, $96 and $80); the Orchestra Series (5 events, $207); the Opera Plus Series (5 events, $163); the Chamberfest Series (6 events, $204); the Visiting Artists Series (3 events, $114); the Picnic Concerts Series (7 events, $140); and the Instrumental Masterclass Series (more than 50 events, tickets available in books of 25, 15, and 10 for $200, $135, and $100, respectively). Or, for the ultimate Festival experience - and the greatest savings - they can select a Festival Series subscription that includes seven packaged series and 10 instrumental masterclass passes, for just $920.
Phone 805.969.8787 to request a subscription brochure. The Academy's single-ticket brochure and complete Festival calendar will be available in May.
"We have assembled an impressive lineup of classical music luminaries for this year's Summer Festival. Audiences are sure to be delighted," said Academy President NancyBell Coe.
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 frequent 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 Fellows receive full scholarships (tuition, room, and board). Academy alumni are members of major symphony orchestras, chamber orchestras, ensembles, opera companies, and university and conservatory faculties throughout the world. Many enjoy careers 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 Fellows; masterclasses; orchestra and chamber music concerts; and fully staged opera. For more information, visit www.musicacademy.org.
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