Bravo Vail

05/29/2026

🎶 We've been named one of the 25 best classical music festivals in the USA and Canada for 2026 by BBC Classical Music — and we're absolutely honored!

To be recognized alongside so many extraordinary festivals is a true testament to the incredible artists, audiences, and community that make Bravo! Vail so special every summer. 🏔️✨

We can't wait to share beautiful music with you this season honoring Anne-Marie McDermott's final as artistic director.

Read the full article here 👉 https://www.classical-music.com/live-music/festivals-usa-2026

05/26/2026

🎹 One Night Only at the Vilar Performing Arts Center!🎶

Experience an electrifying musical collaboration as virtuoso pianist Yuja Wang joins forces with Gabriel Globus-Hoenich, founder and percussionist of the dynamic Latin-Caribbean jazz collective People of Earth.

Composed and music directed by Cuban piano phenom Ahmed Alom, this unforgettable performance blends classical brilliance with the vibrant energy of Latin-Caribbean jazz.

📍 Vilar Performing Arts Center
📅 Monday, July 27, 2026
🕖 7:00 PM

Presented as part of Bravo! Vail Chamber Music Series, this is a concert you won’t want to miss. Grab your tickets, bring your friends, and prepare for a night of extraordinary music and energy!

Tickets:

Pianist Yuja Wang joins People of Earth, a 12-member ensemble known for its fusion of Afro-Latin and American musical styles, in an eclectic program presented in partnership with the Vilar Performing Arts Center.

05/22/2026

On July 25, Santtu-Matias Rouvali joins the New York Philharmonic for an evening of stirring orchestral favorites and unforgettable performances 🎶

At the heart of the program is Symphony No. 2, a soaring masterpiece from Rouvali’s native Finland filled with passion, power, and sweeping emotion.

The evening also features Conrad Tao performing Piano Concerto No. 23, alongside the dramatic brilliance of La forza del destino Overture — creating a program rich with elegance, intensity, and energy.

Get tickets via the link below!

Guest conductor Santtu-Matias Rouvali returns to lead the New York Phil in Rachmaninoff’s Symphonic Dances and Prokofiev’s Violin Concerto No. 2, featuring violinist Nemanja Radulović. Opening the program is Daniel Nelson’s Steampunk Blizzard.

05/21/2026

Mark your calendars for Youthapalooza! Come see Bravo! Vail's Education & Engagement team and students perform at this wonderful event on Thursday, June 4th.

Our students will perform at 1pm.

Mountain Youth

05/20/2026

Celebrate an extraordinary night of music on July 25 as legendary pianist Emanuel Ax makes his Bravo! Vail Music Festival debut with the New York Philharmonic 🎶

Ax performs Piano Concerto, a striking new work premiered in 2025 by the iconic composer at age 93 — a bold and captivating addition to today’s orchestral repertoire.

Conducted by Stéphane Denève, the evening also includes An American in Paris, bringing the concert to a dazzling close with wit, color, and unmistakable Parisian flair.

Get tickets now: bit.ly/4sKzrzp

05/19/2026

🎶 Fall Registration is Coming! 🎶

Registration for new families — and current families who have not yet registered — will take place August 3–7.

Be sure to watch your email and our website for details on how and when to register.

Music Makers Haciendo Música is an after-school music program serving Eagle and Lake County students in grades 2–12. With over 300 students enrolled, we offer instruction in piano, strings, guitar, and chamber ensemble classes, along with exciting performance opportunities throughout the school year.

Our mission is to cultivate and inspire the musician inside every child. Visit BravoVail.org to learn more! 🎻🎹

05/18/2026

Experience an unforgettable evening of French masterworks on July 25 as Stéphane Denève leads the New York Philharmonic through a program overflowing with beauty, energy, and atmosphere.🎶

From the hypnotic pulse of Boléro to the shimmering seascapes of La mer, the concert captures the essence of French orchestral brilliance. Selections from L’Arlésienne bring lyrical warmth and vivid character to the stage.

The program also spotlights Carter Brey, Principal Cello of the New York Phil, performing Cello Concerto No. 1 — a dazzling showcase of intensity, elegance, and virtuosity.

Get tickets now: bit.ly/4cxRoee

05/09/2026

Reminder! ✨ Our special chamber music recital is happening today at the Eagle River Presbyterian Church at 4 PM.

Join the talented staff of Music Makers Haciendo Música alongside the Colorado Plateau Chamber Music Society Piano Quartet for an inspiring evening of beloved masterworks and hidden gems, including Schubert’s sparkling “Trout” Quintet variations, Schumann’s luminous Piano Quartet in E-flat Major, and the graceful Purcell/Corby Rondeau.

Featuring performances by Emily Waldman, Charles Hebenstreit, Sara Barbee, Aileen Pagan-Rohwer, Celesta Cairns, Scott Carroll, Kinsey Corby, Lauren Glenn, and the CPCMS piano quartet: Delaney Meyers (violin), Charles Hebenstreit (viola), Sarah Graf (cello), and Tamara Goldstein (piano).

Come celebrate an afternoon of artistry, collaboration, and timeless chamber music with us today! 🎻🎹

05/07/2026

We’re thrilled to celebrate a major honor for one of our Symphonic Commissioning Project works: Picaflor: A Future Myth by Gabriela Lena Frank has been awarded the 2026 Pulitzer Prize in Music.

Jointly commissioned by The Philadelphia Orchestra, Oregon Symphony, and Bravo! Vail, the work received its Colorado premiere on July 6, 2025 with The Philadelphia Orchestra at Bravo! Vail.

We are proud to have been part of bringing this extraordinary work to audiences and extend our heartfelt congratulations to Gabriela on this remarkable achievement. 🎶✨

05/05/2026

Epic Mountain Express gives easy access to the symphonies of the Rocky Mountains. Come enjoy the wonders of Bravo Vail! All whilst soaking in that fresh mountain air, enjoying your favorite local drink and hearing the transformative sounds that encompass the Vail Valley.

Planning to attend? Let Epic Mountain Express take the stress out of transportation.

Summer in the mountains never sounded so good.
Book now: https://www.epicmountainexpress.com/reservations