Tickets now on sale for 46th season of Sunriver Music Festival
SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) – Tickets for the 2023 Sunriver Music Festival (August 4-17) are now available to the public. Concerts are held in two iconic venues: the Tower Theatre in downtown Bend and Sunriver Resort’s Great Hall. Artistic Director and Conductor Brett Mitchell leads world-class orchestra musicians and acclaimed soloists in the Festival’s remarkable 46th season.
Four classical concerts—plus a pops concert, solo piano recital, and the family-friendly Discover the Symphony concert—will be onstage this summer. “This August, Central Oregon residents and visitors will experience incredible musicians from around the country, both in the orchestra and as featured soloists,” said Executive Director Meagan Iverson. “Maestro Mitchell is an esteemed conductor with an unwavering focus on artistic excellence, thoughtful concert curation, and sincere community engagement.”
2023 Season Ticket Information
Visit sunrivermusic.org to purchase tickets to the August 4-17 concerts in Bend and Sunriver, and to learn more about the acclaimed maestro, soloists, and orchestra musicians. For the main season concerts, tickets start at $36. For those under age 25, tickets are $25. For the Discover the Symphony concert, general admission tickets are $15 and ages 18 and under are free. See below for the full Festival schedule.
Festival Faire
Tickets are also on sale now for Festival Faire, Sunriver Music Festival’s primary fundraising event of the year. All proceeds from this popular event directly support the Young Artists Scholarship program and the 46th season of bringing professional orchestral musicians to Bend and Sunriver.
On July 16 at 4 p.m., attendees will enjoy an elegant evening in the iconic Sunriver Resort Great Hall including performances from virtuosic Young Artist Scholarship recipients and accomplished alumni, the Central Oregon Mastersingers, and more.
This year’s Festival Faire auction features desirable experiences and services. Sunriver Resort chefs will provide hearty hors d’oeuvres, and complimentary wine and soft drinks will be served. There will be opportunities to fund a scholar, sponsor a musician, and reserve an exclusive house concert.
Tickets are available at sunrivermusic.org or 541-593-9310. Cost is $100 per person, including entertainment, food and wine. Individual general admission tickets are available or full tables can be reserved for groups.
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2023 Season Concert Schedule
led by Artistic Director & Conductor Brett Mitchell
Classical Concert I
Saturday, August 5, 2023 – 7:30 p.m.
Tower Theatre, Bend
MOZART Regina coeli
MOZART Ave verum corpus
Central Oregon Mastersingers
MOZART Symphony No. 38, “Prague”
R. STRAUSS Suite from Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme
Pops Concert
Monday, August 7, 2023 – 7:30 p.m.
Tower Theatre, Bend
Sarah Mattox, mezzo-soprano
Enjoy the Festival Orchestra in a lively pops concert of Grammy, Oscar, and Tony award-winning themes from an abundance of favorite movies and musicals.
Classical Concert II
Friday, August 11, 2023 – 7:30 p.m.
Tower Theatre, Bend
William Hagen, violin
MILHAUD La création du monde
BRUCH Violin Concerto No. 1
BRAHMS Symphony No. 3
Classical Concert III
Monday, August 14, 2023 – 7:30 p.m.
Sunriver Resort Great Hall
Kathryn Mueller, soprano
COPLAND Three Latin American Sketches
BARBER Knoxville: Summer of 1915
MAHLER (arr. Lee) Symphony No. 4
Discover the Symphony
Tuesday, August 15, 2023 - 3 p.m.
Sunriver Resort Great Hall
This entertaining matinee presents orchestral music in a fun and informal setting. Bring the whole family and enjoy a one-hour concert in the Great Hall with virtuosic young soloists and the full orchestra.
Solo Piano Concert with Andrew von Oeyen
Tuesday, August 15, 2023 – 7:30 p.m.
Sunriver Resort Great Hall
The iconic Great Hall sets the scene for a solo performance from Andrew von Oeyen, one of the most captivating pianists of this generation.
Classical Concert IV
Thursday, August 17, 2023 – 7:30 p.m.
Sunriver Resort Great Hall
Andrew von Oeyen, piano
LIGETI Concert Românesc
HAYDN Symphony No. 104, "London"
BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 5, "Emperor"
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Sunriver Music Festival is committed to expanding the audience for classical music by presenting a world-class musical experience in Bend and Sunriver and by nurturing the next generation of artistic talent. Visit sunrivermusic.org for more information.
