Summer of Concerts: Week of July 20

July 20: Wolf Trap Opera - Salon Series

Artistic intimacy is at the heart of these limited-capacity, artist-curated salon evenings. Begin with dinner, then savor a bespoke musical journey unfolding just feet away. Spanning five distinct concerts, the Salon Series offers the thrill of extraordinary voices in rare proximity, with programs that vary each night. Elegant, immersive, and uniquely Wolf Trap Opera. Don’t miss your chance to hear these singers in an evening like no other.

July 22: Wintergreen Music Festival - Finding Hope – A Light in the Darkness

Moving from intensity through hope to light-hearted charm, this concert embodies the resilience of the human spirit and the power of music to express the multitude of human emotion. Dedicated to a flute player killed in 1973  the Yom Kippur War, Leonard Bernstein’s Halil is a commentary on war, loss, and hop, and is ostensibly a concerto featuring our own principal flute, Lance Suzuki. Benjamin Britten’s Canticle II for mezzo and tenor recounts the story of Abraham and Isasac and the spirit of a savior angel with beautiful soul and healing musical moments. Dvořák’s American Quintet (for 2 violins, 2 violas, and cello) is a partner to his more well-known American Quartet. It encapsulates his extended time in the United States, embodying his longing for his homeland, his excitement for his adopted home, and the sounds of the people who welcomed him so fully.    

July 23 and 25: Wolf Trap Opera - Eugene Onegin

Based on Pushkin’s revered novel, Tchaikovsky’s opera is a passionate journey into the Russian soul. Young, idealistic Tatiana pours her heart out to the world-weary Eugene Onegin, whose callous rejection sets their lives on an agonizing course of regret. The exquisite score masterfully fuses soaring, lyrical beauty with raw dramatic intensity to paint the perfect story of missed chances and unrequited love.

July 23: Wintergreen Music Festival - Baroque Charm at King Family Vineyards

We’re thrilled to celebrate our new partnership with King Family Vineyards with an evening of sparkling Baroque and Baroque-inspired chamber music—we’ll even have a harpsichord! The program opens with Jolivet’s playful Pastorales de Noël, for flute, bassoon, and harp, followed by the elegant and groundbreaking violin sonata by 17th century composer Isabella Leonarda. Werner’s whimsical Instrumental-Calender is a Vivaldi’s Four Seasons-inspired celebration of the calendar year, and we’ll present—of course—the month of July! Finally, we’re bringing back Bach, with the Brandenburg Concerto No. 6, last heard at Wintergreen in 2015! 

Arrive early to take in the stunning views, enjoy a glass of wine, and grab dinner from Otto Eats food truck before the performance. Then settle into King Family's gorgeous, air-conditioned event space for an evening of exceptional music in an unforgettable setting.

July 24: Garth Newel Music Center - Pacifica Quartet

6pm concert followed by optional four course dinner

String Quartet in A Minor, Op. 13 - Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847)
Adagio - Allegro Vivace
Adagio non lento
Intermezzo. Allegretto con moto - Allegro di molto
Presto - Adagio non lento

String Quartet No. 2, Op. 26 - Erich Korngold (1897-1957)
Allegro
Intermezzo: Allegretto con moto
Larghetto: Lento
Waltz (Finale)

Pacifica Quartet
Simin Ganatra, violin
Austin Hartman, violin
Mark Holloway, viola
Brandon Vamos, cello

Menu

Crab Salad, Avocado, Cucumber, Green Chickpea Hummus Napoleon with Micro Greens, Parmesan Tuile and Olive Parsley Lemon Pesto

Heirloom Cherry Tomato and Sourdough Bread Salad with Red Onions, Feta, Spinach, Baby Kale, Radicchio and Oregano and White Balsamic Vinaigrette

Rosemary Hanger Steak with Goat Cheese and Parsley White Grits, Roasted Oyster Mushrooms and French Horn Mushrooms, Pickled Onion, Arugula Pesto, Green Peppercorn and Red Wine Reduction

Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta with Blood Orange Compote and Mint Syrup

July 24: Wintergreen Music Festival - Season Finale

In a Wintergreen first, three conductors will grace the stage for the MountainTop Masterworks Season Finale.  Nicoletta Moss will conduct world premiere celebratory work by Wintergreen Music Composer in Residence Jorge Sosa. Celebrated pianist, conductor, and artistic leader Awadagin Pratt will lead Beethoven’s third piano concerto from his seat on the piano bench! Finally, Artistic Director Erin Freeman will take the podium for Rachmaninoff’s exhilarating, feisty, and lush Symphonic Dances. All with our incredible wine selection, our joyful and vibrant community, our top notch artists, and our signature Blue Ridge view. 

July 24 and 25: Baltimore Symphony Orchestra - Rachmaninoff's Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini

Rachmaninoff’s music feels like the warm embrace of a summer evening. The haunting Vocalise, the dazzling Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini—performed by Grammy-nominated pianist Joyce Yang—and the electrifying Symphonic Dances showcase the composer’s gift for sweeping melody and rich orchestral color.

July 24: Heifetz Institute - Celebrity Series

The Friday night concerts are a showcase for dazzling performances by the world-renowned Heifetz faculty, preceded as always by the complimentary Heifetz Happy Hour, featuring regional wines, craft beers, and light refreshments.

July 25: Garth Newel Music Center - Pacifica Quartet

Saturday, July 25
2pm concert preceded by optional picnic buffet at 12pm 

String Quartet No. 1, Metamorphoses Nocturnes - György Ligeti (1923-2006)

String Quartet in B-flat Major, Op. 130 - Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827)
Adagio, ma non troppo – Allegro
Presto
Andante con moto, ma non troppo, Un Poco scherzoso
Alla danza tedesca: Allegro assai
Cavatina: Adagio molto espressivo
Große Fuge (Grande Fugue op.133): Ouvertura–Fuga

Pacifica Quartet
Simin Ganatra, violin
Austin Hartman, violin
Mark Holloway, viola
Brandon Vamos, cello

Menu

Vegetable Frittata with Pesto, Shredded Mozzarella and Cherry Tomatoes

Crab Salad on Croissant with Lemon Chive Mayonnaise and Micro Green

French Toast with Fresh Berries and Honey Whipped Cream

Various Sides, Salads and Desserts

July 26: Wintergreen Music Festival - Season Finale

In a Wintergreen first, three conductors will grace the stage for the MountainTop Masterworks Season Finale.  Nicoletta Moss will conduct world premiere celebratory work by Wintergreen Music Composer in Residence Jorge Sosa. Celebrated pianist, conductor, and artistic leader Awadagin Pratt will lead Beethoven’s third piano concerto from his seat on the piano bench! Finally, Artistic Director Erin Freeman will take the podium for Rachmaninoff’s exhilarating, feisty, and lush Symphonic Dances. All with our incredible wine selection, our joyful and vibrant community, our top notch artists, and our signature Blue Ridge view.