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Founded in 1949, the Aspen Music Festival and School is regarded as one of the top classical music festivals in the United States, noted both for its concert programming and its musical training of mostly young adult music students. The eight-week summer season includes hundreds of classical music events: concerts by four orchestras, recitals, chamber music, operas, classes, lectures, and family programs. In the winter, the AMFS presents recitals and robust music education programs for local youth and families, and in the summer the Aspen Music Festival and School host High Notes, lunchtime discussions featuring prominent performers, composers, and musicologists in lively discussions with AMFS President and CEO Alan Fletcher. Learn more at: aspenmusicfestival.com.

High Notes: Awadagin Pratt and Nico Muhly

Aspen Public Radio

Published July 13, 2023 at 10:32 AM MDT

This event was recorded July 12, 2023 at Hotel Jerome during the 2023 High Notes Series, in partnership with Aspen Public Radio.

Alan Fletcher speaks with pianist Awadagin Pratt about his appearance on the Baroque Evening program. Joining them is composer Nico Muhly, whose piece for saxophone will receive its U.S. premier this summer.