Methow Valley Chamber Music Festival
July 25 through August 3, 2008

Krentz is already working hard to shape next summer’s festival. He will bring two award-winning ensembles to the Methow Valley, Finisterra Trio and Biava Quartet. The first, Finisterra Trio (www.finisterra.org), is well-known to us from six years of outstanding festival performances. Members, Kwan Bin Park, violin; Kevin Krentz, cello; Tanya Stambuk, piano; use their combined talents to bring inspired performances to the “ends of the earth.” The Seattle-based trio has emerged as one of the most recognized chamber ensembles in the Northwest, with a rapidly growing audience across the U.S.

The Biava Quartet (www.biavaquartet.com) is recognized as one of today's most exciting young American quartets. Winner of the Naumburg Chamber Music Award and top prizes at the Premio Borciani and London International Competitions, the Quartet has established an enthusiastic following in the United States and abroad, impressing audiences with its sensitive artistry and communicative power.

The two ensembles will work together during the week, creating both a sense of spontaneity as well as cohesion and will perform jointly in two concerts. They will be augmented by additional guest artists yet to be announced. New this year, both groups will stay in the Methow for the duration of the festival to hob-knob with locals and visitors alike, and provide musical excitement up and down the valley.

And that’s just the beginning. In addition to these two special events, the Festival will continue its tradition of open rehearsals, a free Community Concert and more.

The website will be updated as details become available, but don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions at mmf@methownet.com.

We look forward to welcoming you!

-Festival Board & Staff