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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: The Magic of Mentoring

Aspen Public Radio

Published August 1, 2024 at 6:18 PM MDT

This event was recorded July 31, 2024 at the Wheeler Opera House during the 2024 High Notes Series.

Part of the Dorothy DeLay Week celebrations, spotlighting this legendary Aspen teacher from 1971 to 2001, and illuminating the deep mentoring that has been taking place in Aspen between professionals and young artists since 1950. This special expanded High Notes panel features Aspen teachers and their students discussing this very special type of relationship. Moderated by AMFS President and CEO Alan Fletcher.