The Atlantic Music Festival will officially begin on July 12th, 2010 in Waterville, Maine. Come witness unparalleled performances by world renowned musicians and resident artists. AMF will feature the collaborative work of AMF's orchestra, chamber music, and solo performances.
[ 2010 Opening Concert ] Atlantic Music Festival Orchestra
Saturday, July 17, 2010
@ 7 PM
Strider Theater, Colby College
Free Admission
As the curtain officially rises on the 2010 Atlantic Music Festival, Benjamin Shwartz leads the orchestra and its talented musicians in works of Beethoven, Mendelssohn and Stravinsky.
Featuring Atlantic Music Festival Orchestra
Benjamin Shwartz, Conductor
American Masters
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
@ 7 PM
Lorimer Chapel, Colby College
Free Admission
In its first chamber music concert of the season, AMF celebrates the works of American Masters. From Copland's Appalachian Spring to John Adams' Road Movies to music of Samuel Barber!
Featuring AMF Resident Artists
Stimulus Package
Friday, July 23, 2010
@ 7 PM
Strider Theater, Colby College
Free Admission
Two of chamber music's most popular pieces, Poulenc's Sextet and Mendelssohn's ebullient Octet for Strings are paired with brand new pieces by Grawemeyer-winning composer George Tsontakis, including his brand new Stimulus Package.
Featuring composer George Tsontakis
and AMF Resident Artists
Atlantic Music Festival Orchestra
Saturday, July 24, 2010
@ 7 PM
Strider Theater, Colby College
Free Admission
Delaware Symphony conductor David Amado, pianist Bruce Brubaker, and the Atlantic Music Festival Orchestra meet in a lively and spirited performance of Haydn's "London" Symphony and Beethoven's 1st Piano Concerto.
Featuring Atlantic Music Festival Orchestra and pianist Bruce Brubaker
David Amado, Conductor
Baroque Then and Now
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
@ 7 PM
Lorimer Chapel, Colby College
Free Admission
Centuries later, the Baroque tradition continues at the Atlantic Music Festival! Experience Bach, Corelli and Vivaldi as well as modern looks at the Baroque, from the dark Shostakovich to the humorous P.D.Q. Bach!
Featuring AMF Resident Artists
Family Concert
Thursday, July 29, 2010
@ 7 PM
Lorimer Chapel, Colby College
Free Admission
Strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion…these are the musical families we’d like to share with your family. The Festival offers a feast of musical treats served up by our AMF resident artists, including the incredible Carnival of Animals! The lively concert is recommended for ages 3-103!
Featuring AMF Resident Artists
NOW!
Friday, July 30, 2010
@ 7 PM
Strider Theater, Colby College
Free Admission
Come hear the music of today! Exciting new pieces from young composer Nico Muhly, established master Robert Cuckson, internationally-famous Philip Glass, revolutionary John Cage, and the father of American music, Aaron Copland.
Featuring AMF Resident Artists
Atlantic Music Festival Orchestra
Saturday, July 31, 2010
@ 7 PM
Strider Theater, Colby College
Free Admission
Conductor Sarah Hicks leads the AMF Orchestra in a very special concert with guest artists Jaime Laredo and Sharon Robinson. Experience one of the most anticipated concerts of this season!
Featuring violinist Jaime Laredo, cellist Sharon Robinson
and AMF Orchestra
Sarah Hicks, Conductor
[ AMF Benefit Concert ] Artists' Choice Concert
Sunday, August 1, 2010
@ 7 PM
Lorimer Chapel, Colby College
Free Admission
What happens when you combine a beautiful summer day, an outdoor barbecue, and an all-day musical marathon? Come be a part of AMF's most coveted tradition!
Featuring AMF Resident Artists
Summer Breeze
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
@ 7 PM
Lorimer Chapel, Colby College
Free Admission
The closest instruments to the human voice: flute, oboe, clarinet and bassoon. Come hear how composers from all eras have featured these spectacular colors. From Beethoven to Debussy's crowning masterpiece, the Sonata for Flute, Viola and Harp, it's a program that will have you singing all the way home!
Featuring AMF Resident Artists
[ Farewell Concert ] Atlantic Music Festival Orchestra
Thursday, August 5, 2010
@ 7 PM
Lorimer Chapel, Colby College
Free Admission
Join us for an evening of musical farewells! Atlantic Music Festival 2010's resident conductor David Rahbee leads the Orchestra in their final performance this season.
Featuring AMF Orchestra with David Rahbee
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The Atlantic Music Festival simultaneously strives to be one of the leading music programs and the most inspiring summer music festival in the world. Every year, the AMF Institute committee seeks students and young artists who hold extraordinary talent and commitment to music.