Welcome
Mark your calendar for our 22nd season July 11 - August 3, 2008. Join us for orchestra, chamber music and special concerts featuring more than 250 musicians under the leadership of Artistic Director Gregory Hustis plus performances by young artists in conjunction with Conservatory Music in the Mountains led by Arkady Fomin. Welcome new Music Director and Conductor Guillermo Figueroa in his inaugural season with the Festival. Concerts are held in multiple venues, including Durango Mountain Resort; Fort Lewis College; Indian Shadow; BootJack Ranch in Pagosa Springs and community parks against the backdrop of the spectacular San Juan Mountains.

About the Festival
Beginning in 1987 with 11 musicians, Music in the Mountains has grown to a three-week festival featuring musicians from around the world and offering orchestral, chamber, conservatory, and Pops concerts. Free performances for children and their families are featured during the Festival.

Mission Statement:
To produce an exceptional summer music festival with musicians of the highest caliber; entertain, educate and delight audiences with the richness of classical music, and complement concerts with educational programs.

Artistic Directors Gregory Hustis Artistic Director Guillermo Figueroa Music Director and Conductor Arkady Fomin Conservatory Artistic Director Mischa Semanitzky Founder and Conductor Laureate