Nevada City, CA March 18, 2010 – Music In The Mountain's (MIM) annual SpringFest kicks off next week and the timing is perfect since it sure feels like Spring outside. Gregory Vajda, artistic director and conductor arrives this weekend and he will begin rehearsing with the orchestra and featured guests beginning Monday. They will be preparing to present a series of concerts featuring a variety of music that comes from centuries-old Vienna.
Five concerts featuring words, winds, wine, and more
The first concert on Weds. March 24th will literally transport concertgoers back in time as they relax at candlelit tables, watch Vienna Rhythm perform a series of waltzes on the dance floor, and indulge in rich slices of Viennese torte from our friends at The Flour Garden bakery. Thursdays "Classics for Kids" concert will engage 700 students as MIM puts on a free concert for Nevada County's 4th graders. Friday's concert will showcase Waltzes and Love Songs and be conducted by Ryan Murray, director of the MIM Festival Chorus. Aileen James and a special guest will light up the stage with Piano four-hands and Richard Zeller, baritone from the New York Metropolitan Opera will no doubt be a powerful presence with his rich, resonant voice. The weekend concerts offer a chamber musical experience where one can hear romantic strings and a wind serenade with select MIM orchestra soloists.
TICKETS FOR SpringFest
Ticket information is available through the Music In The Mountains website at www.musicinthemountains.org and at the box office by calling 530-265-6124. Tickets for SpringFest range in price from $5 to $32. Single tickets for Gregory Vajda and the orchestra's entire 2010 season are on sale now as well. For complete season details visit www.musicinthemountains.org.
Become a MIM donor and enjoy the many expanded benefits associated with giving back to the music community. This year you can even get an iPod with Gregory's favorite tunes already loaded. For over 28 years, MIM has been the premiere producer of classical music in the foothills and as a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) public benefit organization, all proceeds from the seasonal festivals are directed toward MIM's mission-related campaigns and programs.
Concert Details
What: Music In The Mountains SpringFest
When: March 24-28, 2010
March 24th, 7:30pm Wine, Women, and Song with Gregory Vajda conducting soloists of the MIM Festival Orchestra with Richard Zeller, Met baritone
March 26th, 7:30pm Waltzes and Love Songs with Ryan Murray and the MIM Festival Chorale, Aileen James and guest, Piano four-hands, and Richard Zeller, Met baritone
March 27th, 2:00pm Romantic String Music with Gregory Vajda conducting MIM Festival Orchestra string soloists
March 28th, 7:30pm Wind Serenade, Gregory Vajda conducting MIM Festival Orchestra wind soloists
Where: Amaral Family Festival Center, Nevada County Fairgrounds, Grass Valley
Tickets: Online SpringFest Tickets or call the box office at 530-265-6124, Tues.-Fri., 12-4pm
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