San Juan Chamber MusicFest
The annual San Juan Chamber MusicFest, OCPAG’s flagship event, features a group of chamber musicians of international acclaim, under the artistic direction of renowned concert pianist Max Levinson. Together, they produce a number of concerts and events in Ouray and Ridgway over the course of a week each August.
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This year's MusicFest will feature the world-renowned Ulysses Quartet. Read more about the SJCMF musicians here.
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OCPAG is grateful for the grant support from the Dave and Mary Wood Fund and the Western Colorado Community Foundation so that OCPAG is able to bring these concerts to stages around Ouray County. We are also most grateful to the patrons who attend and support this chamber music programming!
Max Levinson
Ulysses Quartet
Please join us in welcoming back the incomparable Max Levinson and the Ulysses Quartet for this summer's San Juan Chamber Music Festival! The reception of the quartet was so positive over the last two years that the verdict was unanimous - please return again! We are thrilled that they are willing to share their world-class musicianship with us once more. Don't miss it!
41st San Juan Chamber MusicFest
Monday, August 12 - Free Children's Concert
10:00 a.m.
United Church of the San Juans
295 N Lena Ridgway, CO
This is a FREE event for children and their families. A fun way to introduce classical music, enjoy beautiful melodies and meet the talented SJCMF musicians!
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Tuesday, August 13 - Classical Cafe'
6:00 p.m. Optional Dinner (additional price)
7:30 p.m. Concert Only
Ouray County 4H Event Center
22739 US-550 Ridgway, CO
Prior to the concert at 6:00 p.m. for an additional charge, Sara Sharpe and Secret Garden Catering will provide a delicious meal. A cash bar will be provided by the 4H Event Center. The concert at 7:30 p.m. is a lighter classical music program with music from around the world, including traditional and folk music from Spain, Denmark, Australia, Armenia, Russia, and America. The program will conclude with the exciting Piano Quintet of Nikolai Kapustin, who wrote for classical instruments but in a completely jazz style. And there will be a surprise vocal performance by one of the instrumentalists...
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Thursday, August 15 - Evening Salon
5:00 p.m.
Private Residence in Ridgway, CO
(address provided to ticket holders)
The Evening Salon program features two neglected masterpieces - Fanny Mendelssohn’s String Quartet (this is the sister of Felix Mendelssohn) and the Frank Bridge Piano Quintet - a late-Romantic gem similar to the style of Franck or Brahms - an exciting new piece for most SJCMF listeners. Following the concert will be an exceptional meal prepared by Sara Sharpe of Secret Garden Catering. Weather permitting, the meal will be served outside on the home's patio featuring stunning views of the surrounding mountains. An inside dining option will also be available. Please advise if there are any dietary restrictions.
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Saturday, August 17 - 41st SJCMF Festival Concert
7:30 p.m.
Wright Opera House
472 Main Street Ouray, CO
The 41st Festival Concert will feature masters of the 20th century, featuring Debussy “Estampes” (suite for solo piano), the monumental "Piano Quintet" of Shostakovich, and string quartets by Janacek and Tailleferre. There will be a reception following the concert in the Tavern at the Wright.​​
2024 SJCMF August 12 - 17
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Meet the SJCMF Musicians