Bravo! Vail facts for kids

Bravo! Vail is a yearly classical music festival that takes place in Vail, Colorado. It's a special event where amazing musicians come together to play beautiful music. The current artistic director is Anne-Marie McDermott.

About the Festival

The Bravo! Vail festival lasts for six weeks. It usually starts in late June and finishes in early August. During this time, you can enjoy many different types of music. These include chamber music, classical music, and even fun "pops" concerts.

Big orchestras like the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, The Philadelphia Orchestra, and the New York Philharmonic often perform here. Guest orchestras from around the world also join in.

In 2019, the Chamber Orchestra Vienna – Berlin, with famous German violinist Anne Sophie Mutter, opened the Bravo! Vail season. This was their first time performing in North America. London's Academy of St Martin in the Fields, led by violinist Joshua Bell, was the first international chamber orchestra to play regularly at the festival. They returned for three nights in 2023. In 2024, Bravo! Vail welcomed its first Latin American chamber orchestra, Mexico City's Sinfónica de Minería. Their Artistic Director, Carlos Miguel Prieto, led the group.

Where Music Happens

Bravo! Vail uses many different places for its concerts and events. These venues are located around Vail and the nearby Eagle River Valley. Some of the main places include:

• Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater
• Vilar Performing Arts Center
• Vail Interfaith Chapel
• Edwards Interfaith Chapel and Community Center
• Donovan Pavilion
• Brush Creek Pavilion
• Tabor Opera House

What You Can Experience

Each season, Bravo! Vail offers a wide variety of concerts and activities. There's something for everyone to enjoy!

• Orchestral Series: Big concerts featuring full orchestras.
• Chamber Music Series: Smaller concerts with just a few musicians playing together.
• Immersive Experiences: Special events that let you dive deeper into music.
• Classically Uncorked: A fun way to enjoy classical music in a relaxed setting.
• Linda & Mitch Hart Soirée Series: More intimate performances, often in unique locations.
• Community Concerts: Free or low-cost concerts for everyone in the community.
• Family Concerts: Shows designed especially for families and younger audiences.
• Education & Engagement Events: These events help people learn more about music. They include:
  • Music Makers Haciendo Música
  • Young Musicians Day
  • Summer Intensive
  • Little Listeners @ the Library
  • Inside The Music
  • Piano Fellows
  • Pre-Concert Talks
  • Chamber Musicians in Residence
  • Music Education Month
  • Jane and Gary Bomba Internship Program

Famous Performers at Bravo! Vail

Many amazing artists and musical groups have performed at Bravo! Vail since it started. Here are some of the notable ones:

• Academy of St Martin in the Fields
• Colorado Springs Philharmonic Orchestra
• Dallas Symphony Orchestra
• Colorado Symphony Orchestra
• Detroit Symphony Orchestra
• National Repertory Orchestra
• New York Philharmonic
• Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra
• The Philadelphia Orchestra
• Chamber Orchestra Vienna-Berlin
• The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra
• Sinfónica de Minería