Music in the Mountains Festival

¡Pasión! says it all about Music in the Mountains 23rd Festival season featuring orchestra, chamber and conservatory performances of classical and world music. Please join us in our spectacular venues set against the backdrop of the stunning San Juan Mountains. The season begins July 10 and runs through August 2. Outstanding soloists and performers put all the expression and intensity of the passion theme into performances of works from classical masters and contemporary world giants.

Choose from our varied and diverse program of—

  • Eight Festival Orchestra concerts
  • Seven Chamber Music concerts
  • Special occasions, including benefit and gala events both in Durango and Pagosa Springs, an appearance by the American Brass Quintet, two evenings with Eileen Ivers, two pops concerts, two Texas-flavored concerts, Family Festivos and Conservatory celebrations

Check out the Calendar of Events for the complete schedule

Come hear dazzling musicians from around the world—

  • Virtuoso violinists Philippe Quint, Vadim Gluzman and Guillermo Figueroa—all of whom perform on Stradivarius violins
  • Exceptional pianists Ivonne Figueroa and David Korevaar
  • Noted classical guitarist Sir Angel Romero
  • Legendary pops conductor Carl Topilow
  • Celtic fiddle icon Eileen Ivers and Immigrant Soul
  • Celebrated chamber music ensemble—the American Brass Quintet
  • New to Festival this year are two performances by Texas singer-songwriters Kelly Willis and Bruce Robison.

More about our Guest Artists

 

Visit our magnificent venues—

  • Moomaw Ranch in Pagosa Springs
  • Festival Tent and The Pinnacle Club at Durango Mountain Resort
  • BootJack Ranch in Pagosa Springs
  • Community Concert Hall and Roshong Recital Hall at Fort Lewis College
  • Rotary Park in Durango & Town Park in Pagosa Springs
  • First National Bank of Durango & Three Springs Plaza in Durango

 

Photos by Chris Marona