Musings with the Maestro: SummerFest 2025

Wednesday, June 4th 2025 - 7pm

Join Maestro Ryan Murray and get a sneak peak into the music of SummerFest 2025. This online educational event will start at 7 PM. Pay-What-You-Choose.

New World Symphony

Wednesday, June 25th 2025 - 7pm

Antonín Dvo?ák’s Symphony No. 9 in E Minor (“From the New World”) is a centerpiece of the opening concert on June 25th. Joined by trumpet virtuoso Scott Macomber, the program will also feature Joseph Haydn’s Trumpet Concerto, known for its innovative use of the newly invented keyed trumpet, and Coleridge-Taylor’s energetic Ballade in A Minor, a piece brimming with vibrant orchestral color.

Firebird

Friday, June 27th 2025 - 7pm

MIM’s Orchestra will perform Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite, a powerful and evocative ballet that brought the composer international acclaim. Alongside it, celebrated cellist Adelle-Akiko Kearns will perform Elgar’s poignant Cello Concerto in E Minor, a masterpiece reflective of post-WWI introspection. The evening also features works by Jessie Montgomery and Jennifer Higdon, blending the classic with the contemporary.

Copland & Lauridsen: American Splendour

Sunday, June 29th 2025 - 3pm

On June 29th, MIM’s Festival Orchestra and Choir will explore the landscape of American music with selections by Copland, Lauridsen, and Williams. Copland’s Appalachian Spring will be paired with Lauridsen’s ethereal Lux Aeterna with fan favorite John Williams’ dynamic Cowboys Overture, encapsulating the diverse American soundscape.

Dessert in the Garden with Brass Over Bridges

Sunday, July 13th 2025 - 6pm

Private Residence

Grass Valley, CA 95945

To close the festival on July 13th, the delightful Brass Over Bridges quintet will take center stage at a private residence in Grass Valley. Known for their captivating performances, Brass Over Bridges brings charm and artistry to their brass music, creating a memorable evening amidst beautiful gardens, complete with a cocktail hour and lavish dessert buffet.

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Festival Date and Time: June 4 - July 13, 2025

Location:  Center for the Arts

314 W. Main St.

Grass Valley, CA 95945

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