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T
he Bravo! Vail festival
is a big one. It spans six
weeks and encompasses
at least one concert near-
ly every day of its run.
With so many concerts,
concertos, solos, soirees,
orchestras, octets, clari-
nets and pianos, it can be
hard to know what to see and what
to keep your ear out for.
If youre unfamiliar with classical
music or have never been to Bravo!
Vail before, the breadth and scope of
the festival can seem a bit intimi-
dating. But have no fear because the
Vail Daily is here to help the newbies
learn the language and steer you
with training wheels before getting
on the big bike. Follow our guide to
this years Bravo! Vail festival and
we ll have you listening to classical
music just as well as Beethoven him-
self. Heck, maybe even a little better
than that.
BRAVO! BASICS
What makes Bravo! Vail diferent
from other classical music festivals is
it has three orchestras on the same
stage in a single season. The Dallas
Symphony Orchestra opened the
festival Friday evening at the Gerald
R. Ford Amphitheater and contin-
ues its residency until Friday, July
4. The Philadelphia Orchestra is in
house from July 5 until July 17. The
New York Philharmonic will delight
the crowds with sound July 18-25. In
addition to the big three, there are
chamber music concerts, free con-
certs for families and a soiree series.
Some may hesitate to attend a
classical music concert, worrying
they may be out of place among the
top hats and glittery gowns. Due to
many outdoor venues, at Bravo! Vail
the attire is much more informal and
people tend to dress for the weather
more than for the fashion pages. As
far as whether one should clap or
cheer, do as the music moves you.
Sometimes if people havent been
to a classical music concert before,
they fear theres a certain protocol
they have to follow when they go to a
By Rosanna Turner
Daily Correspondent
Pianist Joyce Yang will play
Rachmaninofs Piano Concerto No. 1 with
the New York Philharmonic on July 25.
KT KIM | SPECIAL TO THE DAILY
CLASSICAL FANS TALK
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