Sun Valley Summer Symphony
 

Guest Artists

Lara Nie

Lara Nie

Mezzo-soprano, July 24

Hailed as one of New York's most "prominent German lied specialists" by New York Magazine and as "an intensely expressive artist" by the Cleveland Plain Dealer, mezzo-soprano Lara Nie is one of the most versatile and accomplished singers performing today.  As an active orchestral soloist, chamber musician and recitalist, her performances are recognized for their passionate interpretation and sophisticated musicality.
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Kevin Murphy

Kevin Murphy

Piano, July 25

Pianist Kevin Murphy has been Director of Music Administration at the New York City Opera since September of 2008.  Prior to joining the New York City Opera Staff, he was appointed by Gerard Mortier as the Directeur des Etudes Musicales at the Opéra National de Paris.
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Michael Krajewski

Michael Krajewski

Conductor, August 6

Known for his entertaining programs and clever humor, Michael Krajewski is a much sought after conductor of symphonic pops concerts. He is the principal pops conductor of the Houston Symphony, the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra, and the newly named principal pops conductor of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.
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Quartetto Gelato

Robert Storr

August 9

Robert Storr is an artistic, critic, curator and in 2006 was appointed Professor of Painting and Dean of the School of Art at Yale Univeristy.  Mr. Storr received a B.A. from Swarthmore College in 1972 and an M.F.A. from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 1978.  He was curator in the Department of Painting and Sculpture at the Museum of Modern Art, New York, from 1990 to 2002.  In 2002 Mr. Storr was names the first Rosalie Solow Professor of Modern Art at the Institute of Fine Arts, New York University.

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Vadim GluzmanVadim Gluzman

Violin, August 12

One of the most extraordinary artists before the public today, Israeli violinist Vadim Gluzman, in technique and sensibility, harkens back to the Golden Age of violinists of the 19th and 20th centuries, while possessing the passion and energy of the 21st century. Mr. Gluzman has been lauded by both critics and audiences as a performer of great depth, virtuosity and technical brilliance.  
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Heidi Grant Murphy

Heidi Grant Murphy

Soprano, July 25

A shimmering soprano with enchanting stage presence, Heidi Grant Murphy is one of the outstanding vocal talents of her generation. Ms. Murphy has established a reputation not only for her radiant musicianship and impeccable vocal technique, but also for her warm personality and generosity of spirit.
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Jean-Yves ThibaudetJean-Yves Thibaudet

Piano, July 27 & 29, August 1

Back for his fourth appearance with the Sun Valley Summer Symphony, Jean-Yves Thibaudet has been hailed as “one of the best pianists in the world.” Thibaudet captivates audiences around the world with his thrilling performances, profound artistry, poetic musicality and dazzling technical prowess.
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Yefim Bronfman

Yefim Bronfman

Piano, August 7

Yefim Bronfman is widely regarded as one of the most talented virtuoso pianists performing today. His commanding technique and exceptional lyrical gifts have won him consistent critical acclaim and enthusiastic audiences worldwide, whether for his solo recitals, his prestigious orchestral engagements or his rapidly growing catalogue of recordings.
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Vadim GluzmanQuartetto Gelato

August 11

Virtuosic showpieces, romantic tenor arias, gypsy pyrotechnics and a World Accordion Champion – this is Quartetto Gelato. Music meets theatre and audiences are taken on an unforgettable musical journey by quartet members Peter De Sotto (violin, mandolin, tenor), Alexander Sevastian (accordion, piano, bandoneon), Elizabeth McLellan (cello, double bass) and Colin Maier (oboe, clarinet, banjo).
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