Of Note

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2012 Chamber Music Camp

July 26-Aug 4, 2012

2012 Camp Application

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Summer concerts

July 27-August 4, 2012
Mark your calendar.

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New! Newsletter

Our twice-yearly newsletters include advance program notes and general festival news.

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Jennifer Epps joins the Methow Valley Chamber Music Festival as business manager.Jennifer Epps

Joins our festival this year as Business Manager, read more

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Sandy Mackie joins the board of the Methow Valley Chamber Music FestivalSandy Mackie

Has accepted a position on our board of directors, read more

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"What a varied program – Bach to Bachianas and beyond. Superb playing – wonderful acoustics – fantastic setting – something for everyone." -- Audience member

We're having a winter concert Feb 24th at the Methodist Church, halfway between Winthrop and Twisp. The program features a string quintet, playing the music of Mozart, Beethoven and Brahms. This concert is open to the public. Suggested donation: $15.
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The Methow Valley Chamber Music Festival semi-outdoor performance venueWe'll be back next summer for another terrific season of chamber music.

Our 2011 summer festival brought record attendance, full-throttle talent, and exhilarating programs, all in our spectacular new setting at Signal Hill Ranch, located halfway between Twisp and Winthrop.  Directions | Video from 2010 festival | More about the festival...

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Violinist Yuri Namkung will perform at the Northwest Bach Festival in Spokane, led by Gunther Schuller, on February 28th, 2012... read more

Seattle Times Says,

"Energetic Methow Valley Chamber Music Festival artistic director Kevin Krentz uses words such as "flamboyant" and "sensual" when talking about his Methow lineup, which plays out at Signal Hill Ranch in Winthrop. Food and wine and 'After Glow' parties are part of the bill at the fest..."  read more

Bachianas Electrifies Audience

Dave Chantler reacts to an extraordinary performance of Heitor Villa-Lobos Bachianas Brasileiras No 5 read more...

Joys of Hosting

Nancy Acheson relates the joys of hosting a professional musician during the festival week read more...

Survey—Results are In

Thanks to everyone who participated in this year's survey. The results help clarify who attends our concerts, and why. The numerical responses help us obtain grant funding. All the comments about what you liked a lot, and what you liked not so much, will guide our preparation for next year read more...

Methow Chamber Music Festival 2011 'Get Involved' ButtonGet Involved

Our festival welcomes your participation. Here are a few ways you can experience the full power of the festival!
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Felicity JamesFelicity James

Felicity, daughter of our Chamber Music Camp director Simon James, has just won the WA State Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) Strings Competition Senior Division... read more

 


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