Deer Valley Music Festival facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Deer Valley Music Festival |
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| Genre | Music |
| Dates | July - August |
| Location(s) | Park City, Utah, United States |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Website | Deer Valley Music Festival |
The Deer Valley Music Festival is a special summer event. It is the summer home for the Utah Symphony and Utah Opera. This festival happens every July and August in Park City, Utah.
You can enjoy performances at the Deer Valley Resort, St. Mary's Church, Temple Har Shalom, and even in local homes. The festival features the Utah Symphony and its guest artists. They perform many types of music, including classical, opera, and popular songs.
The festival is famous for bringing popular artists together with the Utah Symphony. Some of these artists have included Elvis Costello, LeAnn Rimes, Gladys Knight, Jewel, Tony Bennett, Ben Folds, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, Pink Martini, and Earth, Wind & Fire.
About the Festival
The Deer Valley Music Festival takes place over five weeks. It is held in the beautiful mountain town of Park City, Utah. The festival offers different kinds of musical experiences.
On Wednesday nights, the Utah Symphony performs chamber orchestra music. This takes place in the cozy setting of St. Mary's Catholic Church. Thursday nights often feature other guest chamber groups, also at St. Mary's.
Friday and Saturday nights are usually big classical music performances. These often feature guest artists who play popular music. These larger concerts are held outdoors at the Deer Valley Resort Snow Park Outdoor Amphitheater. There are also small, private concerts called "salon performances." These happen in local homes and feature guest artists or members of the Utah Symphony.
The festival also includes educational events. These include masterclasses, where you can learn from expert musicians. There is also a performance by "Emerging Quartets & Composers." The festival works with the Lyceum Music Festival too. This festival helps young musicians aged 13 to 21.
How It All Started
The Deer Valley Music Festival began in 2003. It was started by Utah Symphony & Opera President & CEO Anne Ewers. The Utah Symphony Music Director, Keith Lockhart, also helped to create the festival.
Festival Highlights from 2012
In 2012, some of the main performers were Earth, Wind & Fire and Pink Martini. The festival started with a tribute to Michael Jackson. Other Saturday night shows included Kansas with the Utah Symphony. There was also a "Broadway Rocks!" show with famous singers.
Friday night performances included the return of Utah Opera. They performed opera songs. Another popular event was the annual 1812 Overture performance. This show also featured the Children's Dance Theater. They joined the orchestra for the Carnival of the Animals. "The American Songbook" was also performed with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Disney in Concert, featuring magical music from the movies, also returned.
The Utah Symphony's Chamber Orchestra Series presented three programs. These included music by famous composers like Mozart, Beethoven, and Haydn.
