Vail's Bravo! Music Festival

The all-star line up of the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, The Philadelphia Orchestra and the New York Philharmonic will dominate the 2008 season, running from June 25 to August 2, 2008, punctuated with more than 40 internationally renowned soloists and chamber musicians. Bravo’s many community outreach programs will fill the valley all summer long, enriching the lives of children and adults alike.  Adults will enjoy complimentary Concerts in Public Places and the Festival’s Performance Prelude series.  Children will be invited to join the musical community through Instrument Petting Zoos, Live at the Library concerts and the Free Family Concert with the National Repertory Orchestra.

21st Season — June 25 – August 2, 2008

TICKET PRICES

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2008 SUMMER SHEDULE

Wednesday, June 25, 6:00 p.m.
Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, Vail

Friday, June 27, 6:00 p.m.
 Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra
Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, Vail

Saturday, June 28, 6:00 p.m.
Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra
Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, Vail

Sunday, June 29, 6:00 p.m.
Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra
Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, Vail

Wednesday, July 2, 6:00 p.m.
Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra 
Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, Vail

Thursday, July 3, 6:00 p.m.
Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra
Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, Vail

Friday, July 4, 2:00 p.m.
Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra
Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, Vail

Saturday, July 5, 6:00 p.m.
Vilar Performing Arts Center, Beaver Creek

Sunday, July 6, 6:00 p.m.
The Philadelphia Orchestra
Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, Vail

Monday, July 7, 6:00 p.m.
The Philadelphia Orchestra
Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, Vail

Tuesday, July 8, 6:00 p.m.
Festival Soirée I: Ferguson Residence, Mountain Star )

Wednesday, July 9, 6:00 p.m.
The Philadelphia Orchestra
Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, Vail

Friday, July 11, 6:00 p.m.
The Philadelphia Orchestra
Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, Vail

Saturday, July 12, 6:00 p.m.
The Philadelphia Orchestra 
Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, Vail

Sunday, July 13, 6:00 p.m.
Festival Soirée II:  Brodsky Residence, Mountain Star

Monday, July 14, 6:00 p.m.
The Philadelphia Orchestra 
Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, Vail

Tuesday, July 15, 6:00 p.m.
GREEN SNEAKERS…A SURPRISING AND DRAMATIC PREMIERE
Vilar Performing Arts Center, Beaver Creek

Thursday, July 17, 11:00 a.m.
National Repertory Orchestra
Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, Vail

Thursday, July 17, 7:00 p.m.
Casual Classics:  Music and Conversation
Gypsum Town Hall, Gypsum

Friday, July 18, 6:00 p.m.
New York Philharmonic Opening Night
Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, Vail

Friday, July 18, 8:30 p.m.
21st Annual Gala Dinner, Dance and Auction
Vail Marriot Mountain Resort & Spa
Grand Ballroom, Vail

Saturday, July 19, 6:00 p.m.
New York Philharmonic
Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, Vail

Sunday, July 20, 6:00 p.m.
New York Philharmonic 
Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, Vail

Monday, July 21, 6:00 p.m.
Festival Soirée III:  Ruth/Alvarez Residence, Mountain Star

Tuesday, July 22, 6:00 p.m.
Vilar Performing Arts Center, Beaver Creek

Wednesday, July 23, 12:30 p.m.
Vail Interfaith Chapel, Vail

Wednesday, July 23, 6:00 p.m.
New York Philharmonic
Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, Vail

Thursday, July 24, 6:00 p.m.
New York Philharmonic
Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, Vail

Friday, July 25, 6:00 p.m.
New York Philharmonic
Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, Vail

Sunday, July 27, 6:00 p.m.
Festival Soirée IV:  Cage Residence, Beaver Creek

Monday July 28, 7:00 p.m.
Brush Creek Pavilion, Eagle Ranch, Eagle

Tuesday, July 29, 6:00 p.m.
BOUNTIFUL BAROQUE
Vilar Performing Arts Center, Beaver Creek

Thursday, July 31, 6:00 p.m.
MOUNTAIN SERENADE – HARP, WINDS AND STRINGS
Vail Mountain School, Vail

Friday, August 1, 5:30 p.m.
Casual Classics:  Music and Conversation
Lodge at Cordillera, Cordillera

Saturday, August 2, 6:00 p.m.
Festival Soirée V: Festival Finale
Chester Residence, Beaver Creek

 *As of February 7, 2008

Artists & Programs subject to change