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SUMMARY:Moonlight Sonatas Concert IV
DESCRIPTION:This Berkshire High Peaks Festival Moonlight Sonatas concert on Wednesday\, July 26 at 7:30pm is at Berkshire School in Sheffield\, Massachusetts. The concert features performances by BHPF students. \n\nBerkshire High Peaks Festival master classes\, talks\, and Moonlight Sonatas concerts are free and open to the public and take place at Berkshire School in Sheffield\, Massachusetts (unless otherwise noted). \nAt the core of the festival are 50 international students of exceptional promise and demonstrated accomplishment who gather for intensive study\, are coached as part of performing ensembles\, and enjoy discussions and workshops by prominent composers\, renowned pedagogues\, and notable figures in the music world as they prepare for professional lives. \nThis year’s theme is “Pathways.” At a time when the music business is fraught with uncertainties and career paths aren’t as prescribed and predictable as previously\, faculty will give a series of presentations about how they found their individual places in the music world. All concerts\, master classes\, and talks will be open and free to the public. Central to the festival’s mission are performance opportunities for young artists on the cusp of their careers. \nThe intimate scale and highest level of talent make possible an invigorating ten days of discovery\, exploration\, bonding\, and growth. The festival has an all-inclusive atmosphere\, fostering camaraderie and cross-cultural exchange and understanding. The faculty is similarly international.
URL:https://cewm.org/event/moonlight-sonatas-concert-iv/
LOCATION:Berkshire School\, 245 N Undermountain Rd\, Sheffield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:high-peaks,home-page
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SUMMARY:Piano Master Class with Ching-Yi Lin
DESCRIPTION:This Berkshire High Peaks Festival Piano Master Class on Thursday\, July 27 at 2:00pm is presented by Ching-Yi Lin . Read full biography here. \n\nBerkshire High Peaks Festival master classes\, talks\, and Moonlight Sonatas concerts are free and open to the public and take place at Berkshire School in Sheffield\, Massachusetts (unless otherwise noted). \nAt the core of the festival are 50 international students of exceptional promise and demonstrated accomplishment who gather for intensive study\, are coached as part of performing ensembles\, and enjoy discussions and workshops by prominent composers\, renowned pedagogues\, and notable figures in the music world as they prepare for professional lives. \nThis year’s theme is “Pathways.” At a time when the music business is fraught with uncertainties and career paths aren’t as prescribed and predictable as previously\, faculty will give a series of presentations about how they found their individual places in the music world. All concerts\, master classes\, and talks will be open and free to the public. Central to the festival’s mission are performance opportunities for young artists on the cusp of their careers. \nThe intimate scale and highest level of talent make possible an invigorating ten days of discovery\, exploration\, bonding\, and growth. The festival has an all-inclusive atmosphere\, fostering camaraderie and cross-cultural exchange and understanding. The faculty is similarly international.
URL:https://cewm.org/event/piano-master-class-with-chin-yi-lin/
LOCATION:Berkshire School\, 245 N Undermountain Rd\, Sheffield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:high-peaks,home-page
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SUMMARY:Master Class: "The Acting Singer II" with Jay Lesenger
DESCRIPTION:This Berkshire High Peaks Festival opera master class\, “The Acting Singer” is on Thursday\, July 27 at 4pm is presented by Jay Lesenger\, former artistic director of the Chautauqua Opera Company. Witness brilliant musical and psychological insight into operatic roles as he works with vocalists. \nRead faculty biography here. \n\nBerkshire High Peaks Festival master classes\, talks\, and Moonlight Sonatas concerts are free and open to the public and take place at Berkshire School in Sheffield\, Massachusetts (unless otherwise noted). \nAt the core of the festival are 50 international students of exceptional promise and demonstrated accomplishment who gather for intensive study\, are coached as part of performing ensembles\, and enjoy discussions and workshops by prominent composers\, renowned pedagogues\, and notable figures in the music world as they prepare for professional lives. \nThis year’s theme is “Pathways.” At a time when the music business is fraught with uncertainties and career paths aren’t as prescribed and predictable as previously\, faculty will give a series of presentations about how they found their individual places in the music world. All concerts\, master classes\, and talks will be open and free to the public. Central to the festival’s mission are performance opportunities for young artists on the cusp of their careers. \nThe intimate scale and highest level of talent make possible an invigorating ten days of discovery\, exploration\, bonding\, and growth. The festival has an all-inclusive atmosphere\, fostering camaraderie and cross-cultural exchange and understanding. The faculty is similarly international.
URL:https://cewm.org/event/opera-talk-with-jay-lesenger-ii/
LOCATION:Berkshire School\, 245 N Undermountain Rd\, Sheffield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:high-peaks,home-page
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SUMMARY:Moonlight Sonatas Concert V
DESCRIPTION:This Berkshire High Peaks Festival Moonlight Sonatas concert on Friday\, July 28 at 7:30pm is at Berkshire School in Sheffield\, Massachusetts. The concert features performances by BHPF students. \nBerkshire High Peaks Festival master classes\, talks\, and Moonlight Sonatas concerts are free and open to the public and take place at Berkshire School in Sheffield\, Massachusetts (unless otherwise noted). \n\nAt the core of the festival are 50 international students of exceptional promise and demonstrated accomplishment who gather for intensive study\, are coached as part of performing ensembles\, and enjoy discussions and workshops by prominent composers\, renowned pedagogues\, and notable figures in the music world as they prepare for professional lives. \nThis year’s theme is “Pathways.” At a time when the music business is fraught with uncertainties and career paths aren’t as prescribed and predictable as previously\, faculty will give a series of presentations about how they found their individual places in the music world. All concerts\, master classes\, and talks will be open and free to the public. Central to the festival’s mission are performance opportunities for young artists on the cusp of their careers. \nThe intimate scale and highest level of talent make possible an invigorating ten days of discovery\, exploration\, bonding\, and growth. The festival has an all-inclusive atmosphere\, fostering camaraderie and cross-cultural exchange and understanding. The faculty is similarly international.
URL:https://cewm.org/event/moonlight-sonatas-concert-v/
LOCATION:Berkshire School\, 245 N Undermountain Rd\, Sheffield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:high-peaks,home-page
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SUMMARY:Violin Master Class with Peter Zazofsky
DESCRIPTION:This Berkshire High Peaks Festival Violin Master Class on Saturday\, July 29 at 2:00pm is presented by Peter Zazofsky of Boston University. Read full biography here. \n\nBerkshire High Peaks Festival master classes\, talks\, and Moonlight Sonatas concerts are free and open to the public and take place at Berkshire School in Sheffield\, Massachusetts (unless otherwise noted). \nAt the core of the festival are 50 international students of exceptional promise and demonstrated accomplishment who gather for intensive study\, are coached as part of performing ensembles\, and enjoy discussions and workshops by prominent composers\, renowned pedagogues\, and notable figures in the music world as they prepare for professional lives. \nThis year’s theme is “Pathways.” At a time when the music business is fraught with uncertainties and career paths aren’t as prescribed and predictable as previously\, faculty will give a series of presentations about how they found their individual places in the music world. All concerts\, master classes\, and talks will be open and free to the public. Central to the festival’s mission are performance opportunities for young artists on the cusp of their careers. \nThe intimate scale and highest level of talent make possible an invigorating ten days of discovery\, exploration\, bonding\, and growth. The festival has an all-inclusive atmosphere\, fostering camaraderie and cross-cultural exchange and understanding. The faculty is similarly international.
URL:https://cewm.org/event/violin-master-class-with-peter-zazofsky-2/
LOCATION:Berkshire School\, 245 N Undermountain Rd\, Sheffield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:high-peaks,home-page
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SUMMARY:Master Class: Unleashing Your Inner Improviser II!
DESCRIPTION:This Berkshire High Peaks Festival Master Class on Sunday\, July 30 at 11:00am is presented by John Esposito of Bard College Conservatory. Read full biography here. \n\nBerkshire High Peaks Festival master classes\, talks\, and Moonlight Sonatas concerts are free and open to the public and take place at Berkshire School in Sheffield\, Massachusetts (unless otherwise noted). \nAt the core of the festival are 50 international students of exceptional promise and demonstrated accomplishment who gather for intensive study\, are coached as part of performing ensembles\, and enjoy discussions and workshops by prominent composers\, renowned pedagogues\, and notable figures in the music world as they prepare for professional lives. \nThis year’s theme is “Pathways.” At a time when the music business is fraught with uncertainties and career paths aren’t as prescribed and predictable as previously\, faculty will give a series of presentations about how they found their individual places in the music world. All concerts\, master classes\, and talks will be open and free to the public. Central to the festival’s mission are performance opportunities for young artists on the cusp of their careers. \nThe intimate scale and highest level of talent make possible an invigorating ten days of discovery\, exploration\, bonding\, and growth. The festival has an all-inclusive atmosphere\, fostering camaraderie and cross-cultural exchange and understanding. The faculty is similarly international. \nThe Berkshire High Peaks Festival is a performing and teaching summer institute that brings together renowned musicians\, pedagogues\, and exceptionally gifted international students\, normally held in the cultural hub of the southern Berkshires. The intimate scale and highest level of talent make possible an invigorating ten days of discovery\, exploration\, bonding\, and growth. The festival has an all-inclusive atmosphere\, fostering camaraderie and cross-cultural exchange and understanding. The faculty is similarly international.
URL:https://cewm.org/event/master-class-unleashing-your-inner-improviser-ii/
LOCATION:Berkshire School\, 245 N Undermountain Rd\, Sheffield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:high-peaks,home-page
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SUMMARY:Moonlight Sonatas Farewell Concert
DESCRIPTION:Our last Berkshire High Peaks Festival Moonlight Sonatas concert! Come celebrate our students and faculty. Join us on Sunday\, July 30 at 7:30pm is at Berkshire School in Sheffield\, Massachusetts for our Farewell Concert. \n\nBerkshire High Peaks Festival master classes\, talks\, and Moonlight Sonatas concerts are free and open to the public and take place at Berkshire School in Sheffield\, Massachusetts (unless otherwise noted). \nAt the core of the festival are 50 international students of exceptional promise and demonstrated accomplishment who gather for intensive study\, are coached as part of performing ensembles\, and enjoy discussions and workshops by prominent composers\, renowned pedagogues\, and notable figures in the music world as they prepare for professional lives. \nThis year’s theme is “Pathways.” At a time when the music business is fraught with uncertainties and career paths aren’t as prescribed and predictable as previously\, faculty will give a series of presentations about how they found their individual places in the music world. All concerts\, master classes\, and talks will be open and free to the public. Central to the festival’s mission are performance opportunities for young artists on the cusp of their careers. \nThe intimate scale and highest level of talent make possible an invigorating ten days of discovery\, exploration\, bonding\, and growth. The festival has an all-inclusive atmosphere\, fostering camaraderie and cross-cultural exchange and understanding. The faculty is similarly international.
URL:https://cewm.org/event/moonlight-sonatas-concert-vi/
LOCATION:Berkshire School\, 245 N Undermountain Rd\, Sheffield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:high-peaks,home-page
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SUMMARY:Master Class with Gila Goldstein\, Pianist
DESCRIPTION:Berkshire High Peaks master classes are free and open to the public! All master classes are at Bard College at Simon’s Rock in Great Barrington\, Massachusetts. \n_____ \nGila Goldstein\nA versatile musician who has captivated audiences around the world with her artistry\, pianist Gila Goldstein has performed as a soloist and collaborative pianist throughout the United States\, Canada\, Mexico\, China\, Korea\, the Philippines\, Europe and Israel. Notable performances included the Berliner Symphoniker\, Israel Symphony Orchestra Rishon LeZion\, Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra\, the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra and Orquesta Da Camera in Mexico City as well as recitals and concerts at Lincoln Center and Merkin Hall in New York City\, Progetto Martha Argerich in Lugano\, Beijing Concert Hall in China\, Seoul National University in Korea\, the Purcell Room at the South Bank Center in London\, Konzerthaus in Berlin\, Musée de Louvre and Cité des Arts in Paris\, Kennedy Center in Washington DC\, Gardner Museum and Tsai Performing Center in Boston\, Dame Myra Hess concert series\, Ravinia’s “Rising Stars” Series and Symphony Hall in Chicago\, ”Great Performances“ series in St. Louis\, Israel’s Henry Crown Hall in Jerusalem and the Tel Aviv Museum\, among others. Read full bio here. \nBerkshire High Peaks Festival\nThe Berkshire High Peaks Festival is a performing and teaching summer institute bringing together renowned musicians\, pedagogues and exceptionally gifted international students\, normally held in the cultural hub of the southern Berkshires.  The intimate scale and highest level of talent make possible an invigorating ten days of discovery\, exploration\, bonding and growth.  The festival has an all-inclusive atmosphere\, fostering camaraderie and cross-cultural exchange and understanding. The faculty is similarly international.  In past summers\, in addition to the classical canon\, the music has focused on traditions ranging from Latin American tango to Japanese ceremonial drums to the heritage of Jazz and improvisation in addition to the classical canon. Central to the festival’s mission are performance opportunities for young artists on the cusp of their careers.  Faculty and guest performers have included the most respected classical musicians and teachers of our time.
URL:https://cewm.org/event/master-class-with-gila-goldstein-pianist/
LOCATION:Bard College at Simon’s Rock\, The Kellogg Center\, 84 Alford Road\, Great Barrington\, 01230\, United States
CATEGORIES:high-peaks,home-page
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SUMMARY:Opera Talk with Jay Lesenger
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fascinating Opera Talk with opera director/conductor Jay Lesenger. Berkshire High Peaks talks are free and open to the public! All events are at Bard College at Simon’s Rock in Great Barrington\, Massachusetts. No registration necessary. \nJay Lesenger\nDuring Jay Lesenger’s more than 45-year career as stage director\, administrator andteacher\, he has become known for intelligent\, honest productions which aredramatically compelling and musically knowledgeable. Mr. Lesenger has produced and directed more than two hundred opera productions for the New York City Opera\,Chautauqua Opera Company\, Atlanta\, Hawaii\, Milwaukee\, New Orleans (the world premiere of Thea Musgrave’s “Pontalba”)\, Opera Carolina\, Opera Grand Rapids\, OperaPacific\, Palm Beach\, Pittsburgh\, San Diego\,Virginia and many others. His Europeandebut was with Opera Nordfjord\, Norway\, and he has directed for Volkstheater Rostockin Germany. \nA frequent adjudicator for the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions\, Opera Index and other vocal competitions\, heholds a Masters degree from Indiana University and aBachelors of Music & Theater fromHofstra University.His Acting master classes for singers are transformative. See full bio here.
URL:https://cewm.org/event/opera-talk-with-jay-lesenger-2/
LOCATION:Bard College at Simon’s Rock\, The Kellogg Center\, 84 Alford Road\, Great Barrington\, 01230\, United States
CATEGORIES:high-peaks,home-page
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SUMMARY:Master Class with Ida Bieler
DESCRIPTION:Berkshire High Peaks master classes are free and open to the public! All master classes are at Bard College at Simon’s Rock in Great Barrington\, Massachusetts. \n_____ \nIda Bieler\nDescribed by Fanfare Magazine as “a specialist in everything\, from Bach to new-music premieres…” violinist Ida Bieler is renowned as a musician of extraordinary scope. A winner of prestigious competitions on three continents\, she has enjoyed an exceptional solo\, collaborative and recording career worldwide\, and is one of the most sought-after teachers of her generation. Bieler has performed the canon of major violin concertos with over forty orchestras on four continents\, including the premiere of Penderecki’s second violin concerto under the direction of the composer.  Her groundbreaking achievement as the first American woman appointed concertmaster of a major European orchestra\, the Gürzenich Orchestra of Cologne\, led to a major ensemble career in Germany’s legendary Melos String Quartet and the acclaimed Xyrion Piano Trio. See full bio here. \nBerkshire High Peaks Festival\nThe Berkshire High Peaks Festival is a performing and teaching summer institute bringing together renowned musicians\, pedagogues and exceptionally gifted international students\, normally held in the cultural hub of the southern Berkshires.  The intimate scale and highest level of talent make possible an invigorating ten days of discovery\, exploration\, bonding and growth.  The festival has an all-inclusive atmosphere\, fostering camaraderie and cross-cultural exchange and understanding. The faculty is similarly international.  In past summers\, in addition to the classical canon\, the music has focused on traditions ranging from Latin American tango to Japanese ceremonial drums to the heritage of Jazz and improvisation in addition to the classical canon. Central to the festival’s mission are performance opportunities for young artists on the cusp of their careers.  Faculty and guest performers have included the most respected classical musicians and teachers of our time.
URL:https://cewm.org/event/master-class-with-ida-bieler/
LOCATION:Bard College at Simon’s Rock\, The Kellogg Center\, 84 Alford Road\, Great Barrington\, 01230\, United States
CATEGORIES:high-peaks,home-page
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240722T193000
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SUMMARY:Moonlight Sonatas Concert
DESCRIPTION:This Moonlight Sonatas concert features Berkshire High Peaks Festival Residents on Monday\, July 22 at 7:30pm at Bard College at Simon’s Rock in Great Barrington. This performance is free and open to the public. No registration required. For audiences and listeners\, High Peaks offers wall-to-wall performances as participants—strings\, pianists\, vocalists and wind players—showcase their talent at the Kellogg Music Center\, often alongside their mentors. \nAt the core of the Berkshire High Peaks Festival are 50 international students of exceptional promise and demonstrated accomplishment who gather for intensive study\, are coached as part of performing ensembles\, and enjoy discussions and workshops by prominent composers\, renowned pedagogues\, and notable figures in the music world as they prepare for professional lives. These talented\, young musicians are tomorrow’s superstars! \nFree public concerts \nMonday\, July 22 @7:30pm — Residents \nTuesday\, July 23 @7:30pm — Residents \nThursday\, July 25 @7:30pm — Faculty \nSunday\, July 28 @7:30pm — Residents \nTuesday\, July 30 @7:30pm — Farewell with Residents and Faculty \nPlease direct questions to info@cewm.org or call 800.843.0778.
URL:https://cewm.org/event/moonlight-sonatas-concert-july-22-2/
LOCATION:Bard College at Simon’s Rock\, The Kellogg Center\, 84 Alford Road\, Great Barrington\, 01230\, United States
CATEGORIES:high-peaks,home-page
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SUMMARY:"All About Rhythm" with Arti Dixson
DESCRIPTION:Join us for “All About Rhythm\,” a talk with Jazz percussionist\, author\, clinician Arti Dixson. \nBerkshire High Peaks talks are free and open to the public! All events are at Bard College at Simon’s Rock in Great Barrington\, Massachusetts. No registration necessary.
URL:https://cewm.org/event/opera-talk-with-arti-dixson/
LOCATION:Bard College at Simon’s Rock\, The Kellogg Center\, 84 Alford Road\, Great Barrington\, 01230\, United States
CATEGORIES:high-peaks,home-page
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SUMMARY:Master Class with Danielle Talamantes and Kerry Wilkerson
DESCRIPTION:Berkshire High Peaks master classes are free and open to the public! All master classes are at Bard College at Simon’s Rock in Great Barrington\, Massachusetts. \n_____ \nDanielle Talamantes\n“It’s not often that a fortunate operagoer witnesses the birth of a star!” critics hailed soprano Danielle Talamantes’ role début as Violetta in La Traviata. Recent season found Talamantes performing in La Bohéme with Fairfax Symphony and returning to The Metropolitan Opera to sing Frasquita for their productions of Carmen. She appeared as a soloist in multiple classical masterworks including Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 at Carnegie Hall\, Verdi’s Requiem with the National Philharmonic\, Fauré’s Requiem and Vaughan Williams’ Serenade to Music with Eugene Concert Choir\, and in the National Philharmonic’s Bernstein Choral Celebration concert. See full bio here. \nKerry Wilkerson\nKerry Wilkerson’s solo career has taken him from coast to coast performing major oratorios and recitals. A singer with unique evenness in register\, he has been described by the Washington Post as an “exuberant” performer possessing the “amber tone of a lyric baritone with the imposing weight demanded by Handel’s low-lying writing.” He has enjoyed a celebrated career as a member of the United States Army Chorus\, singing and conducting for world leaders\, Supreme Court Justices\, politicians and dignitaries of many nations during official ceremonies and protocol events. Wilkerson has sung professionally with the US Air Force Singing Sergeants and the critically acclaimed Robert Shaw Festival Singers in many of the most prestigious concert halls throughout the United States and Canada. Read full bio here. \nBerkshire High Peaks Festival\nThe Berkshire High Peaks Festival is a performing and teaching summer institute bringing together renowned musicians\, pedagogues and exceptionally gifted international students\, normally held in the cultural hub of the southern Berkshires.  The intimate scale and highest level of talent make possible an invigorating ten days of discovery\, exploration\, bonding and growth.  The festival has an all-inclusive atmosphere\, fostering camaraderie and cross-cultural exchange and understanding. The faculty is similarly international.  In past summers\, in addition to the classical canon\, the music has focused on traditions ranging from Latin American tango to Japanese ceremonial drums to the heritage of Jazz and improvisation in addition to the classical canon. Central to the festival’s mission are performance opportunities for young artists on the cusp of their careers.  Faculty and guest performers have included the most respected classical musicians and teachers of our time.
URL:https://cewm.org/event/master-class-with-talamantes-wilkerson/
LOCATION:Bard College at Simon’s Rock\, The Kellogg Center\, 84 Alford Road\, Great Barrington\, 01230\, United States
CATEGORIES:high-peaks,home-page
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240723T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240723T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T230624
CREATED:20240620T193651Z
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SUMMARY:Moonlight Sonatas Concert
DESCRIPTION:This Moonlight Sonatas concert features Berkshire High Peaks Festival Residents on Tuesday\, July 23 at 7:30pm at Bard College at Simon’s Rock in Great Barrington. This performance is free and open to the public. No registration required. For audiences and listeners\, High Peaks offers wall-to-wall performances as participants—strings\, pianists\, vocalists and wind players—showcase their talent at the Kellogg Music Center\, often alongside their mentors. \nAt the core of the Berkshire High Peaks Festival are 50 international students of exceptional promise and demonstrated accomplishment who gather for intensive study\, are coached as part of performing ensembles\, and enjoy discussions and workshops by prominent composers\, renowned pedagogues\, and notable figures in the music world as they prepare for professional lives. These talented\, young musicians are tomorrow’s superstars! \nFree public concerts \nMonday\, July 22 @7:30pm — Residents \nTuesday\, July 23 @7:30pm — Residents \nThursday\, July 25 @7:30pm — Faculty \nSunday\, July 28 @7:30pm — Residents \nTuesday\, July 30 @7:30pm — Farewell with Residents and Faculty \nPlease direct questions to info@cewm.org or call 800.843.0778.
URL:https://cewm.org/event/moonlight-sonatas-concert-july-22-2-2/
LOCATION:Bard College at Simon’s Rock\, The Kellogg Center\, 84 Alford Road\, Great Barrington\, 01230\, United States
CATEGORIES:high-peaks,home-page
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240724T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240724T153000
DTSTAMP:20260407T230624
CREATED:20240624T180830Z
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SUMMARY:Master Class with Diego Fainguersch
DESCRIPTION:Berkshire High Peaks master classes are free and open to the public! All master classes are at Bard College at Simon’s Rock in Great Barrington\, Massachusetts. \n_____ \nDiego Fainguersch\nAfter many years of performing in the United States and Europe\, Argentine cellist Diego Fainguersch returned to Buenos Aires in 2010 to fulfill the position of principal cello with the Buenos Aires Philharmonic at the Teatro Colon. Until that time\, he was a member of the Carpe Diem String Quartet. This critically acclaimed ensemble served as the quartet in residence at Ohio Weslyan University\, initiated the summer festival Scale the Summit\, toured internationally with innovative programs\, participated in community educational programs\, and played for numerous recordings by Naxos and other labels. Diego Fainguersch has played with the Symphony\, Ballet\, and Chamber Orchestras of Cincinnati as well as having served as principal cello in many regional orchestras in Ohio and Pennsylvania. Read full bio here. \nBerkshire High Peaks Festival\nThe Berkshire High Peaks Festival is a performing and teaching summer institute bringing together renowned musicians\, pedagogues and exceptionally gifted international students\, normally held in the cultural hub of the southern Berkshires.  The intimate scale and highest level of talent make possible an invigorating ten days of discovery\, exploration\, bonding and growth.  The festival has an all-inclusive atmosphere\, fostering camaraderie and cross-cultural exchange and understanding. The faculty is similarly international.  In past summers\, in addition to the classical canon\, the music has focused on traditions ranging from Latin American tango to Japanese ceremonial drums to the heritage of Jazz and improvisation in addition to the classical canon. Central to the festival’s mission are performance opportunities for young artists on the cusp of their careers.  Faculty and guest performers have included the most respected classical musicians and teachers of our time.
URL:https://cewm.org/event/master-class-with-diego-fainguersch/
LOCATION:Bard College at Simon’s Rock\, The Kellogg Center\, 84 Alford Road\, Great Barrington\, 01230\, United States
CATEGORIES:high-peaks,home-page
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240725T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240725T123000
DTSTAMP:20260407T230624
CREATED:20240624T181455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240624T181455Z
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SUMMARY:Master Class with Yehuda Hanani
DESCRIPTION:Berkshire High Peaks master classes are free and open to the public! All master classes are at Bard College at Simon’s Rock in Great Barrington\, Massachusetts. \n_____ \nYehuda Hanani\nNamed “one of the most polished performers of the post-Starker generation and a consistently expressive artist” by The New York Times\, Yehuda Hanani’s charismatic playing and profound interpretations bring him acclaim and reengagements across the globe. He has won wide international acclaim as soloist\, chamber musician and inspiring pedagogue\, and serves on the faculty at the Mannes School in New York City. His concerto appearances have been with the Chicago Symphony\, Philadelphia Orchestra\, Baltimore Symphony\, Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra\, Berlin Radio Symphony\, Israel Philharmonic\, BBC Welsh Symphony\, Irish National Symphony\, Buenos Aires Philharmonic\, Jerusalem Symphony\, Honolulu Symphony\, Taipei and Seoul symphonies among many other orchestras\, and he has toured with I Solisti de Zagreb\, conducting from the cello. \nArtistic director of Berkshire High Peaks Festival\, he presents master classes internationally at conservatories and for orchestras\, including the Juilliard School\, University of Indiana at Bloomington\, New England Conservatory\, McGill University\, Paris Conservatoire\, Berlin Hochschule für Music\, Royal Academy of Music and Guildhall School in London\, Tokyo National University\, Jerusalem Academy of Music\, the Central Conservatories in Beijing\, Shanghai and Tianjin\, and the New World Symphony in Miami. In recognition of his distinguished teaching\, he was given the title of honorary professor of the Tianjin Conservatory\, China. His objective is to instill a sense of wonder and adventure in young musicians\, to lead them to technical mastery and bridge tradition with innovation. Read full bio here. \nBerkshire High Peaks Festival\nThe Berkshire High Peaks Festival is a performing and teaching summer institute bringing together renowned musicians\, pedagogues and exceptionally gifted international students\, normally held in the cultural hub of the southern Berkshires.  The intimate scale and highest level of talent make possible an invigorating ten days of discovery\, exploration\, bonding and growth.  The festival has an all-inclusive atmosphere\, fostering camaraderie and cross-cultural exchange and understanding. The faculty is similarly international.  In past summers\, in addition to the classical canon\, the music has focused on traditions ranging from Latin American tango to Japanese ceremonial drums to the heritage of Jazz and improvisation in addition to the classical canon. Central to the festival’s mission are performance opportunities for young artists on the cusp of their careers.  Faculty and guest performers have included the most respected classical musicians and teachers of our time.
URL:https://cewm.org/event/master-class-with-yehuda-hanani/
LOCATION:Bard College at Simon’s Rock\, The Kellogg Center\, 84 Alford Road\, Great Barrington\, 01230\, United States
CATEGORIES:high-peaks,home-page
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240725T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240725T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T230624
CREATED:20240620T194852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T141605Z
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SUMMARY:Moonlight Sonatas Faculty Concert
DESCRIPTION:This Moonlight Sonatas concert features Berkshire High Peaks Festival Faculty on Thursday\, July 25 at 7:30pm at Bard College at Simon’s Rock in Great Barrington. This performance is free and open to the public. No registration required. For audiences and listeners\, High Peaks offers wall-to-wall performances as participants—strings\, pianists\, vocalists and wind players—showcase their talent at the Kellogg Music Center\, often alongside their mentors. \nAt the core of the Berkshire High Peaks Festival are 50 international students of exceptional promise and demonstrated accomplishment who gather for intensive study\, are coached as part of performing ensembles\, and enjoy discussions and workshops by prominent composers\, renowned pedagogues\, and notable figures in the music world as they prepare for professional lives. These talented\, young musicians are tomorrow’s superstars! \nFree public concerts \nMonday\, July 22 @7:30pm — Residents \nTuesday\, July 23 @7:30pm — Residents \nThursday\, July 25 @7:30pm — Faculty \nSunday\, July 28 @7:30pm — Residents \nTuesday\, July 30 @7:30pm — Farewell with Residents and Faculty \nPlease direct questions to info@cewm.org or call 800.843.0778.
URL:https://cewm.org/event/moonlight-sonatas-faculty-concert/
LOCATION:Bard College at Simon’s Rock\, The Kellogg Center\, 84 Alford Road\, Great Barrington\, 01230\, United States
CATEGORIES:high-peaks,home-page
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240726T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240726T123000
DTSTAMP:20260407T230624
CREATED:20240624T182014Z
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SUMMARY:Master Class with Alexander Shtarkman
DESCRIPTION:Berkshire High Peaks master classes are free and open to the public! All master classes are at Bard College at Simon’s Rock in Great Barrington\, Massachusetts. \n_____ \nAlexander Shtarkman\nAlexander Shtarkman is a major prizewinner of the 1989 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition and the 1994 Tchaikovsky Piano Competition. He won the First Prize of the First Taipei International Piano Competition and was engaged for numerous concerts throughout Asia. Mr. Shtarkman performs extensively in Europe and Asia\, South and North America\, Russia and the former Republics of the USSR. He is a frequent guest performer at the prestigious Great and Small Halls of the Moscow Conservatory. Since 2002 Mr. Shtarkman is a member of the Piano Faculty at the Peabody Conservatory of Music.. Read full bio here. \nBerkshire High Peaks Festival\nThe Berkshire High Peaks Festival is a performing and teaching summer institute bringing together renowned musicians\, pedagogues and exceptionally gifted international students\, normally held in the cultural hub of the southern Berkshires.  The intimate scale and highest level of talent make possible an invigorating ten days of discovery\, exploration\, bonding and growth.  The festival has an all-inclusive atmosphere\, fostering camaraderie and cross-cultural exchange and understanding. The faculty is similarly international.  In past summers\, in addition to the classical canon\, the music has focused on traditions ranging from Latin American tango to Japanese ceremonial drums to the heritage of Jazz and improvisation in addition to the classical canon. Central to the festival’s mission are performance opportunities for young artists on the cusp of their careers.  Faculty and guest performers have included the most respected classical musicians and teachers of our time.
URL:https://cewm.org/event/master-class-with-alexander-shtarkman/
LOCATION:Bard College at Simon’s Rock\, The Kellogg Center\, 84 Alford Road\, Great Barrington\, 01230\, United States
CATEGORIES:high-peaks,home-page
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240727T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240727T123000
DTSTAMP:20260407T230624
CREATED:20240624T182522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240624T182824Z
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SUMMARY:Master Class with Peter Zazofksy
DESCRIPTION:Berkshire High Peaks master classes are free and open to the public! All master classes are at Bard College at Simon’s Rock in Great Barrington\, Massachusetts. \n_____ \nPeter Zazofsky\nViolinist Peter Zazofsky has enjoyed a richly varied career as a soloist\, chamber musician and educator that spans thirty years and thirty countries on five continents. He has performed with many of the great orchestras in the U.S. and Europe\, including the Boston Symphony\, Berlin Philharmonic\, Amsterdam Concertgebouw\, Philadelphia Orchestra\, San Francisco Symphony\, Atlanta\, Minnesota\, and Hong Kong symphonies\, collaborating with maestros Tennstedt\, Ozawa\, Ormandy\, Kurt Sanderling and Charles Dutoit. As a recitalist\, Mr. Zazofsky has given innovative programs in Carnegie Hall\, Sala Cecilia Meireles in Rio de Janeiro\, Palais des Beaux Arts in Brussels and the Teatro Colon in Buenos Aries. Long committed to teaching\, Zazofsky holds the position of Associate Professor of Violin and Chamber Music at Boston University and serves as a jury member for the violin competitions in Montreal\, Brussels and Odense\, Denmark. Read full bio here. \nBerkshire High Peaks Festival\nThe Berkshire High Peaks Festival is a performing and teaching summer institute bringing together renowned musicians\, pedagogues and exceptionally gifted international students\, normally held in the cultural hub of the southern Berkshires.  The intimate scale and highest level of talent make possible an invigorating ten days of discovery\, exploration\, bonding and growth.  The festival has an all-inclusive atmosphere\, fostering camaraderie and cross-cultural exchange and understanding. The faculty is similarly international.  In past summers\, in addition to the classical canon\, the music has focused on traditions ranging from Latin American tango to Japanese ceremonial drums to the heritage of Jazz and improvisation in addition to the classical canon. Central to the festival’s mission are performance opportunities for young artists on the cusp of their careers.  Faculty and guest performers have included the most respected classical musicians and teachers of our time.
URL:https://cewm.org/event/master-class-with-peter-zazofsky/
LOCATION:Bard College at Simon’s Rock\, The Kellogg Center\, 84 Alford Road\, Great Barrington\, 01230\, United States
CATEGORIES:high-peaks,home-page
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240728T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240728T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T230624
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SUMMARY:Music from High Peaks at Chesterwood
DESCRIPTION:Experience the exquisite acoustics of the historic Chesterwood Studio with our talented\, international Berkshire High Peaks students! This concert is Sunday\, July 28\, 2024\, 3:00pm – 4:00pm. Selections will vary from classic to modern for stringed instruments. These musicians are tomorrow’s superstars! \nLimited seating: advance reservations are required. This is a ticketed event through Chesterwood. \nAdults: $20 \nChesterwood Members: $15 \nChildren: Free \nEBT/MCC Card to Culture: $10 \nBuy tickets here.
URL:https://cewm.org/event/music-from-high-peaks-at-chesterwood/
LOCATION:Chesterwood\, West Stockbridge\, Chesterwood\, 4 Williamsville Road\, West Stockbridge\, Massachusetts\, 01262
CATEGORIES:high-peaks,home-page
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240728T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240728T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T230624
CREATED:20240620T193816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T141705Z
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SUMMARY:Moonlight Sonatas Concert
DESCRIPTION:This Moonlight Sonatas concert features Berkshire High Peaks Festival Residents on Sunday\, July 28 at 7:30pm at Bard College at Simon’s Rock in Great Barrington. This performance is free and open to the public. No registration required. For audiences and listeners\, High Peaks offers wall-to-wall performances as participants—strings\, pianists\, vocalists and wind players—showcase their talent at the Kellogg Music Center\, often alongside their mentors. \nAt the core of the Berkshire High Peaks Festival are 50 international students of exceptional promise and demonstrated accomplishment who gather for intensive study\, are coached as part of performing ensembles\, and enjoy discussions and workshops by prominent composers\, renowned pedagogues\, and notable figures in the music world as they prepare for professional lives. These talented\, young musicians are tomorrow’s superstars! \nFree public concerts \nMonday\, July 22 @7:30pm — Residents \nTuesday\, July 23 @7:30pm — Residents \nThursday\, July 25 @7:30pm — Faculty \nSunday\, July 28 @7:30pm — Residents \nTuesday\, July 30 @7:30pm — Farewell with Residents and Faculty \nPlease direct questions to info@cewm.org or call 800.843.0778.
URL:https://cewm.org/event/moonlight-sonatas-concert-july-22-2-3/
LOCATION:Bard College at Simon’s Rock\, The Kellogg Center\, 84 Alford Road\, Great Barrington\, 01230\, United States
CATEGORIES:high-peaks,home-page
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240729T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240729T123000
DTSTAMP:20260407T230624
CREATED:20240624T183352Z
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SUMMARY:Master Class with Anthony Devroye
DESCRIPTION:Berkshire High Peaks master classes are free and open to the public! All master classes are at Bard College at Simon’s Rock in Great Barrington\, Massachusetts. \n_____ \nAnthony Devroye\nKnown for his gutsy\, colorful and nuanced playing—and the communicative clarity of his performances—violist Anthony Devroye has helped people deepen their connection to great music for over twenty years. As violist of the Avalon String Quartet\, Mr. Devroye has performed at Carnegie Hall in New York\, the Auditorium du Louvre in Paris\, Biblioteca Luis Ángel Arango in Bogotá\, and the Shrine of St. Thérèse in Juneau\, Alaska. An innovative and inspiring educator\, Mr. Devroye is Professor of Viola at the Northern Illinois University School of Music. He has also presented guest masterclasses at over a dozen universities including Northwestern and UCLA\, and has spent summers teaching at Interlochen\, Madeline Island\, and the Icicle Creek Center for the Arts.  He plays a 2001 viola made by Gabrielle Kundert in Olney\, Maryland. Read full bio here. \nBerkshire High Peaks Festival\nThe Berkshire High Peaks Festival is a performing and teaching summer institute bringing together renowned musicians\, pedagogues and exceptionally gifted international students\, normally held in the cultural hub of the southern Berkshires.  The intimate scale and highest level of talent make possible an invigorating ten days of discovery\, exploration\, bonding and growth.  The festival has an all-inclusive atmosphere\, fostering camaraderie and cross-cultural exchange and understanding. The faculty is similarly international.  In past summers\, in addition to the classical canon\, the music has focused on traditions ranging from Latin American tango to Japanese ceremonial drums to the heritage of Jazz and improvisation in addition to the classical canon. Central to the festival’s mission are performance opportunities for young artists on the cusp of their careers.  Faculty and guest performers have included the most respected classical musicians and teachers of our time.
URL:https://cewm.org/event/master-class-with-anthony-devroye/
LOCATION:Bard College at Simon’s Rock\, The Kellogg Center\, 84 Alford Road\, Great Barrington\, 01230\, United States
CATEGORIES:high-peaks,home-page
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240729T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240729T143000
DTSTAMP:20260407T230624
CREATED:20240624T193240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240624T194311Z
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SUMMARY:"Meet the Composer" with Seth Grosshandler and Tamar Muskal
DESCRIPTION:Join us for “Meet the Composer\,” a talk with Seth Grosshandler and Tamar Muskal. \nBerkshire High Peaks Festival talks are free and open to the public! All events are at Bard College at Simon’s Rock in Great Barrington\, Massachusetts. No registration necessary.
URL:https://cewm.org/event/meet-the-composer-grosshandler-muskal/
LOCATION:Bard College at Simon’s Rock\, The Kellogg Center\, 84 Alford Road\, Great Barrington\, 01230\, United States
CATEGORIES:high-peaks,home-page
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240730T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240730T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T230624
CREATED:20240621T133710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T141501Z
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SUMMARY:Moonlight Sonatas Farewell Concert
DESCRIPTION:Our final Moonlight Sonatas concert features Berkshire High Peaks Festival Residents and Faculty on Thursday\, July 25 at 7:30pm at Bard College at Simon’s Rock in Great Barrington. This performance is free and open to the public. No registration required. \nFor audiences and listeners\, High Peaks offers wall-to-wall performances as participants—strings\, pianists\, vocalists and wind players—showcase their talent at the Kellogg Music Center\, often alongside their mentors. \nAt the core of the Berkshire High Peaks Festival are 50 international students of exceptional promise and demonstrated accomplishment who gather for intensive study\, are coached as part of performing ensembles\, and enjoy discussions and workshops by prominent composers\, renowned pedagogues\, and notable figures in the music world as they prepare for professional lives. These talented\, young musicians are tomorrow’s superstars! \nPlease direct questions to info@cewmusic.org or call 800.843.0778.
URL:https://cewm.org/event/moonlight-sonatas-farewell-concert/
LOCATION:Bard College at Simon’s Rock\, The Kellogg Center\, 84 Alford Road\, Great Barrington\, 01230\, United States
CATEGORIES:high-peaks,home-page
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T143000
DTSTAMP:20260407T230624
CREATED:20250618T180131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T180131Z
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SUMMARY:Master Class: Piano with Gila Goldstein
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this piano master class with Gila Goldstein. Berkshire High Peaks Festival offers master classes to its students; they are free and open for the public to attend. These master classes and talks are held at The Kellogg Center at Bard College at Simon’s Rock in Great Barrington\, Massachusetts. \nGila Goldstein is a returning faculty member and renowned artist. She is a versatile musician who has captivated audiences around the world with her artistry\, performing as a soloist and collaborative pianist throughout the United States\, Canada\, Mexico\, China\, Korea\, the Philippines\, Europe and Israel. Read her full biography here.
URL:https://cewm.org/event/master-class-piano-with-gila-goldstein/
LOCATION:The Kellogg Center at Bard College Simon’s Rock\, 84 Alford Road\, Great Barrington\, 01230\, United States
CATEGORIES:high-peaks,home-page
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250725T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250725T143000
DTSTAMP:20260407T230624
CREATED:20250618T180632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T191405Z
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SUMMARY:Master Class: Viola with Anthony Devroye
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this viola master class with Anthony Devroye of the renowned Avalon Quartet. Berkshire High Peaks Festival offers master classes to its students; they are free and open for the public to attend. These master classes and talks are held at The Kellogg Center at Bard College at Simon’s Rock in Great Barrington\, Massachusetts. \nAnthony Devroye is a returning faculty member and is known for his gutsy\, colorful and nuanced playing—and the communicative clarity of his performances. Read his full biography here.
URL:https://cewm.org/event/master-class-piano-with-anthony-devroye-2/
LOCATION:The Kellogg Center at Bard College Simon’s Rock\, 84 Alford Road\, Great Barrington\, 01230\, United States
CATEGORIES:high-peaks,home-page
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T143000
DTSTAMP:20260407T230624
CREATED:20250618T181319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T191352Z
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SUMMARY:Master Class: Violin with Peter Zazofsky
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this violin master class with Peter Zazofsky (Boston University). Berkshire High Peaks Festival offers master classes to its students; they are free and open for the public to attend. These master classes and talks are held at The Kellogg Center at Bard College at Simon’s Rock in Great Barrington\, Massachusetts. \nPeter Zazofsky is a returning faculty member with a thirty-year career as a soloist\, chamber musician and educator. Read his full biography here.
URL:https://cewm.org/event/master-class-peter-zazofsky/
LOCATION:The Kellogg Center at Bard College Simon’s Rock\, 84 Alford Road\, Great Barrington\, 01230\, United States
CATEGORIES:high-peaks,home-page
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SUMMARY:Main Stage at Berkshire Busk!
DESCRIPTION:Our talented students take the Main Stage on Saturday\, July 26 at 6:30pm at Berkshire Busk! during Festival Latino—a joyful\, high-energy evening of music in downtown Great Barrington\, Massachusetts. \nBerkshire Busk! launches its fifth season on Friday\, June 27 in the downtown Great Barrington. The outdoor summertime event began in 2020\, during the pandemic\, to draw people to the downtown area through live musical performances and acts by magicians\, circus artists\, and dancers. \nYou can also see our students perform at “Moonlight Sonatas” concerts during our Berkshire High Peaks Festival\, July 24 – August 2. \n 
URL:https://cewm.org/event/main-stage-at-berkshire-busk/
LOCATION:Berkshire Busk Main Stage\, Railroad Street\, Great Barrington\, 01230\, United States
CATEGORIES:high-peaks,home-page
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250727T160000
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SUMMARY:Music from High Peaks at Chesterwood
DESCRIPTION:Come enjoy this Berkshire High Peaks Festival student ensemble performance at Chesterwood\, the former summer home of American sculptor Daniel Chester French (1850-1931). Beautiful music in a beautiful setting! \nTickets are $25/pp or $20/members. Purchase here.
URL:https://cewm.org/event/music-from-high-peaks-at-chesterwood-2/
LOCATION:Chesterwood\, West Stockbridge\, Chesterwood\, 4 Williamsville Road\, West Stockbridge\, Massachusetts\, 01262
CATEGORIES:high-peaks,home-page,Season 2023 2024
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SUMMARY:Master Class: Cello with Yehuda Hanani
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this cello master class with Yehuda Hanani (Mannes College). Berkshire High Peaks Festival offers master classes to its students; they are free and open for the public to attend. These master classes and talks are held at The Kellogg Center at Bard College at Simon’s Rock in Great Barrington\, Massachusetts. \nYehuda Hanani\, the artistic director of Close Encounters With Music and the Berkshire High Peaks Festival\, is known for his charismatic playing; his profound interpretations bring him acclaim and reengagements across the globe. Read his full biography here.
URL:https://cewm.org/event/master-class-cello-with-yehuda-hanani/
LOCATION:The Kellogg Center at Bard College Simon’s Rock\, 84 Alford Road\, Great Barrington\, 01230\, United States
CATEGORIES:high-peaks,home-page
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