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Each summer, audiences of all ages also delight in the non-classical artists and concerts presented via our BMC Presents series – featuring pops, bluegrass, gospel, and progressive folk music.
From June 28 through August 19, four additional BMC Presents concerts will feature Béla Fleck, The Rance Allen Group, Harpeth Rising, and Gillian Welch.
Don’t wait to secure the best seats in the house for our spectacular 2016 Summer Music Festival!
Music lovers from throughout the country can visit Brevard Music Center to experience world-class symphony, opera, and chamber works, featuring Artistic Director Keith Lockhart and BMC faculty, students, alumni, and guest artists including Jean-Yves Thibaudet, Conrad Tao, Mason Bates, David Daniels, Nicole Cabell, David Effron, and many more.

Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 1
Date:July 1
Venue:WPA
One of the world’s most popular piano concertos in the classical repertoire – a triumphant and electrifying masterpiece.Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Concert Talk in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

Falling Angel – World Premiere
Date:July 2
Venue:PC
Dramatic opera noir based on the thrilling, classic mystery novel by William Hjorstberg. Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Opera Talk in Scott Commons beginning one hour before the performance.More Info

Mozart and Wagner
Date:July 2
Venue:WPA
Majestic symphonic works by two of music’s most revolutionary composers.Ticket holders may attend The PreConcert, a free recital in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

BMC Presents: A Gospel Celebration
Date:July 3
Venue:WPA
A joyous and reverent afternoon of soulful gospel music, featuring The Rance Allen Group and NC A&T Fellowship Gospel Choir. More Info

Pendergrast Family Patriotic Pops
Date:July 4
Venue:WPA
Celebrate Independence Day at this USO-themed show featuring patriotic favorites and the rousing 1812 Overture with live cannon in the grand finale! More Info

Norman Krieger and Friends
Date:July 5
Venue:PC
An intimate ensemble performance featuring internationally celebrated pianist and BMC faculty member Norman Krieger.More Info

Student Piano Recital
Date:July 6
Venue:SH
BMC piano students in recital.
Free Event

The Shanghai Quartet
Date:July 6
Venue:PC
One of the world’s foremost chamber ensembles brings their “wonderfully ferocious and illuminating performance” to BMC. More Info

Program of Song
Date:July 8
Venue:SH
High school voice students in recital.
Free Event

An Alpine Symphony
Date:July 8
Venue:WPA
A truly majestic orchestration depicting an epic journey climbing an alpine mountain.Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Concert Talk in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

A Night at the Movies
Date:July 9
Venue:WPA
Movie lovers unite in this musical anthology of the great Hollywood film scores. Ticket holders may attend The PreConcert, a free recital in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

A Suite Afternoon
Date:July 10
Venue:WPA
Three suites. One oh so sweet afternoon. An inspired Sunday concert infused with the sounds and colors of brilliant melodies and dramatic rhythms. Ticket holders may attend The PreConcert, a free recital in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

BMC@TCL – New Songs Concert
Date:July 11
Venue:TCL
College division students perform chamber music at Brevard’s Transylvania County Library. This first concert in the series features new songs written by BMC composition students.
Free Event

International Contemporary Ensemble
Date:July 11
Venue:IA
Experience a new definition of concert music through this contemporary, innovative, modular, artist-driven ensemble. More Info

Student Piano Recital
Date:July 13
Venue:SH
BMC piano students in recital.
Free Event

Alumni Reunion
Date:July 13
Venue:IA
BMC faculty and alumni reunite to celebrate our 80th anniversary in a one-of-a kind performance. More Info

The Magic Flute
Date:July 14
Venue:PC
Mozart’s captivating, playful story of a love-struck prince’s journey to rescue the Queen of the Night’s daughter. Sung in German with English dialog. Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Opera Talk in Scott Commons beginning one hour before the performance.More Info

New Music
Date:July 15
Venue:SH
Premiere performance of new works written by BMC composition students.
Free Event

Piccolo Opera
Date:July 15
Venue:PC
High school voice students present operatic scenes.
Free Event

Mahler 5
Date:July 15
Venue:WPA
Exquisitely beautiful in sound and subtlety, Mahler’s great symphonic achievement explores a depth of energy and emotion you won’t soon forget. Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Concert Talk in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

The Magic Flute
Date:July 16
Venue:PC
Mozart’s captivating, playful story of a love-struck prince’s journey to rescue the Queen of the Night’s daughter. Sung in German with English dialog. Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Opera Talk in Scott Commons beginning one hour before the performance.More Info

Symphonie Fantastique
Date:July 16
Venue:WPA
BMC Alumni Robert Moody and Mason Bates light up the WPA stage in one of the season’s biggest reunion moments! Sit back and explore Berlioz’s “musical expedition into psychedelia,” after Bates shares his pair of electronica compositions that take “open-eared listeners to wonderful new places.” Ticket holders may attend The PreConcert, a free recital in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

Jan and Beattie Wood Concerto Competition Finals
Date:July 17
Venue:WPA
Gifted BMC high school and college musicians compete for the coveted spotlight positions at BMC’s Soloists of Tomorrow concert.
Free Event

BMC@TCL
Date:July 18
Venue:TCL
College division students perform chamber music at Brevard’s Transylvania County Library.
Free Event

BMC Artist Faculty III
Date:July 18
Venue:PC
Intimate ensemble performances by esteemed BMC faculty – this is chamber music at its very best. More Info

Apollo’s Fire – Sugarloaf Mountain: An Appalachian Gathering
Date:July 19
Venue:PC
Cleveland’s Baroque orchestra “that is setting the classical world aflame!” More Info

Student Piano Recital
Date:July 20
Venue:SH
BMC piano students in recital.
Free Event

Bill Preucil and Friends
Date:July 20
Venue:PC
Bill Preucil, BMC faculty member and Concertmaster of the Cleveland Orchestra, shares the stage with an array of talented friends, including former BMC Dean and distinguished pianist Bruce Murray. More Info

Brevard Symphonic Winds
Date:July 21
Venue:SA
Wind and percussion high school students in concert. More Info
Free Event

BMC Presents: Harpeth Rising
Date:July 21
Venue:PC
The acclaimed all-female trio noted for their distinct “Chambergrass” sound, blending improvisatory-feeling jazz with newgrass, classical, and folk rhythms.More Info

Saint-Saëns Piano Concerto No. 2
Date:July 22
Venue:WPA
Former BMC Artistic Director David Effron makes a triumphant return to the WPA stage, leading pianist Conrad Tao in this seductive and lyrical concerto. Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Concert Talk in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

Daphnis and Chloé
Date:July 23
Venue:WPA
The mythical love story of goat-herder Daphnis and shepherdess Chloé, brought to life in this joyful and tumultuous “choreographic symphony” by Ravel.Ticket holders may attend The PreConcert, a free recital in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

Franck Symphony in D Minor
Date:July 24
Venue:WPA
Hauntingly beautiful movements and melodies blend to create one of Franck’s most colorful musical tapestries. Ticket holders may attend The PreConcert, a free recital in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

BMC@TCL
Date:July 25
Venue:TCL
College division students perform chamber music at Brevard’s Transylvania County Library.
Free Event

Dvořák in America Festival: Dvořák’s American String Quartet
Date:July 25
Venue:IA
One of the most popular quartets in the chamber music repertoire. More Info

New Music
Date:July 26
Venue:SH
Premiere performance of new works written by BMC composition students.
Free Event

Student Piano Recital
Date:July 27
Venue:SH
BMC piano students in recital.
Free Event

Dvořák in America Festival: Kevin Deas in Recital
Date:July 27
Venue:IA
Acclaimed bass-baritone Kevin Deas brings his rich, resonant voice to Brevard.More Info

A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Date:July 28
Venue:PC
Benjamin Britten’s adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic, featuring BMC alumnus and world-renowned countertenor David Daniels in the role of Oberon. Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Opera Talk in Scott Commons beginning one hour before the performance.More Info

Program of Song
Date:July 29
Venue:SH
High school voice students in recital.
Free Event

Dvořák in America Festival: Bernstein and Copland
Date:July 29
Venue:WPA
Love is in the air as soloist and orchestra interpret an epic theme in this stunning evening of romance and music. Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Concert Talk in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Date:July 30
Venue:PC
Benjamin Britten’s adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic, featuring BMC alumnus and world-renowned countertenor David Daniels in the role of Oberon. Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Opera Talk in Scott Commons beginning one hour before the performance.More Info

Dvořák in America Festival: New World Symphony
Date:July 30
Venue:WPA
Dvorák’s final symphony is the centerpiece of a multimedia program hosted by Joseph Horowitz, providing the dramatic finale to BMC’s Dvorák in America Festival. Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Concert Talk in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

Soloists of Tomorrow
Date:July 31
Venue:WPA
A perennial audience favorite, featuring the winners of the Jan and Beattie Wood Concert Competition. Celebrate BMC’s mission as we shine a spotlight on some of our most talented young musicians.Ticket holders may attend The PreConcert, a free recital in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

Supersonic
Date:July 31
Venue:WPA
BMC’s percussion students and faculty don’t miss a beat in this energetic concert.
Free Event

BMC@TCL
Date:August 1
Venue:TCL
College division students perform chamber music at Brevard’s Transylvania County Library.
Free Event

BMC Artist Faculty IV
Date:August 1
Venue:PC
Intimate ensemble performances by esteemed BMC faculty – this is chamber music at its very best. More Info

BMC Piano Competition Finals
Date:August 2
Venue:PC
The compelling finale featuring BMC’s gifted high school and college pianists.

Student Piano Recital
Date:August 3
Venue:SH
BMC piano students in recital.
Free Event

Brevard Camerata
Date:August 3
Venue:PC
Small in size, but big in sound, this chamber orchestra remains a Brevard favorite for its thoughtful interpretation of classic and contemporary works. More Info

Some Enchanted Evening – The Music of Rodgers and Hammerstein
Date:August 4
Venue:PC
Delight in this enchanting collection of iconic hits from the team who revolutionized the American musical. More Info

New Music
Date:August 5
Venue:SH
Premiere performance of new works written by BMC composition students.
Free Event

Piccolo Opera
Date:August 5
Venue:PC
High school voice students present opera scenes.
Free Event

Lockhart conducts Sibelius
Date:August 5
Venue:WPA
A grandiose and uplifting piece to mark the final weekend of BMC’s 80th anniversary season. Ticket holders may attend The PreConcert, a free recital in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

Brevard Symphonic Winds
Date:August 6
Venue:SA
Wind and percussion high school students in concert. More Info
Free Event

The Firebird Suite
Date:August 6
Venue:WPA
Experience pure joy and emotion in this magnificent work of artistic beauty by Stravinsky. Ticket holders may attend The PreConcert, a free recital in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

Season Finale: Beethoven 9
Date:August 7
Venue:WPA
Keith Lockhart, BMCO, and a rousing choral ensemble bring our captivating 80th anniversary season to a close with one of the best-known works in classical music.Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Concert Talk in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

BMC Presents: An Evening with Gillian Welch
Date:August 19
Venue:WPA
Gillian Welch, along with partner and collaborator Dave Rawlings, blends bluegrass, Americana, and Appalachian roots music to create a singular and unforgettable sound. Produced in collaboration with Mountain Song Productions.More Info
Each summer, audiences of all ages also delight in the non-classical artists and concerts presented via our BMC Presents series – featuring pops, bluegrass, gospel, and progressive folk music.
From June 28 through August 19, four additional BMC Presents concerts will feature Béla Fleck, The Rance Allen Group, Harpeth Rising, and Gillian Welch.
Don’t wait to secure the best seats in the house for our spectacular 2016 Summer Music Festival!
Music lovers from throughout the country can visit Brevard Music Center to experience world-class symphony, opera, and chamber works, featuring Artistic Director Keith Lockhart and BMC faculty, students, alumni, and guest artists including Jean-Yves Thibaudet, Conrad Tao, Mason Bates, David Daniels, Nicole Cabell, David Effron, and many more.

Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 1
Date:July 1
Venue:WPA
One of the world’s most popular piano concertos in the classical repertoire – a triumphant and electrifying masterpiece.Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Concert Talk in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

Falling Angel – World Premiere
Date:July 2
Venue:PC
Dramatic opera noir based on the thrilling, classic mystery novel by William Hjorstberg. Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Opera Talk in Scott Commons beginning one hour before the performance.More Info

Mozart and Wagner
Date:July 2
Venue:WPA
Majestic symphonic works by two of music’s most revolutionary composers.Ticket holders may attend The PreConcert, a free recital in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

BMC Presents: A Gospel Celebration
Date:July 3
Venue:WPA
A joyous and reverent afternoon of soulful gospel music, featuring The Rance Allen Group and NC A&T Fellowship Gospel Choir. More Info

Pendergrast Family Patriotic Pops
Date:July 4
Venue:WPA
Celebrate Independence Day at this USO-themed show featuring patriotic favorites and the rousing 1812 Overture with live cannon in the grand finale! More Info

Norman Krieger and Friends
Date:July 5
Venue:PC
An intimate ensemble performance featuring internationally celebrated pianist and BMC faculty member Norman Krieger.More Info

Student Piano Recital
Date:July 6
Venue:SH
BMC piano students in recital.
Free Event

The Shanghai Quartet
Date:July 6
Venue:PC
One of the world’s foremost chamber ensembles brings their “wonderfully ferocious and illuminating performance” to BMC. More Info

Program of Song
Date:July 8
Venue:SH
High school voice students in recital.
Free Event

An Alpine Symphony
Date:July 8
Venue:WPA
A truly majestic orchestration depicting an epic journey climbing an alpine mountain.Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Concert Talk in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

A Night at the Movies
Date:July 9
Venue:WPA
Movie lovers unite in this musical anthology of the great Hollywood film scores. Ticket holders may attend The PreConcert, a free recital in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

A Suite Afternoon
Date:July 10
Venue:WPA
Three suites. One oh so sweet afternoon. An inspired Sunday concert infused with the sounds and colors of brilliant melodies and dramatic rhythms. Ticket holders may attend The PreConcert, a free recital in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

BMC@TCL – New Songs Concert
Date:July 11
Venue:TCL
College division students perform chamber music at Brevard’s Transylvania County Library. This first concert in the series features new songs written by BMC composition students.
Free Event

International Contemporary Ensemble
Date:July 11
Venue:IA
Experience a new definition of concert music through this contemporary, innovative, modular, artist-driven ensemble. More Info

Student Piano Recital
Date:July 13
Venue:SH
BMC piano students in recital.
Free Event

Alumni Reunion
Date:July 13
Venue:IA
BMC faculty and alumni reunite to celebrate our 80th anniversary in a one-of-a kind performance. More Info

The Magic Flute
Date:July 14
Venue:PC
Mozart’s captivating, playful story of a love-struck prince’s journey to rescue the Queen of the Night’s daughter. Sung in German with English dialog. Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Opera Talk in Scott Commons beginning one hour before the performance.More Info

New Music
Date:July 15
Venue:SH
Premiere performance of new works written by BMC composition students.
Free Event

Piccolo Opera
Date:July 15
Venue:PC
High school voice students present operatic scenes.
Free Event

Mahler 5
Date:July 15
Venue:WPA
Exquisitely beautiful in sound and subtlety, Mahler’s great symphonic achievement explores a depth of energy and emotion you won’t soon forget. Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Concert Talk in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

The Magic Flute
Date:July 16
Venue:PC
Mozart’s captivating, playful story of a love-struck prince’s journey to rescue the Queen of the Night’s daughter. Sung in German with English dialog. Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Opera Talk in Scott Commons beginning one hour before the performance.More Info

Symphonie Fantastique
Date:July 16
Venue:WPA
BMC Alumni Robert Moody and Mason Bates light up the WPA stage in one of the season’s biggest reunion moments! Sit back and explore Berlioz’s “musical expedition into psychedelia,” after Bates shares his pair of electronica compositions that take “open-eared listeners to wonderful new places.” Ticket holders may attend The PreConcert, a free recital in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

Jan and Beattie Wood Concerto Competition Finals
Date:July 17
Venue:WPA
Gifted BMC high school and college musicians compete for the coveted spotlight positions at BMC’s Soloists of Tomorrow concert.
Free Event

BMC@TCL
Date:July 18
Venue:TCL
College division students perform chamber music at Brevard’s Transylvania County Library.
Free Event

BMC Artist Faculty III
Date:July 18
Venue:PC
Intimate ensemble performances by esteemed BMC faculty – this is chamber music at its very best. More Info

Apollo’s Fire – Sugarloaf Mountain: An Appalachian Gathering
Date:July 19
Venue:PC
Cleveland’s Baroque orchestra “that is setting the classical world aflame!” More Info

Student Piano Recital
Date:July 20
Venue:SH
BMC piano students in recital.
Free Event

Bill Preucil and Friends
Date:July 20
Venue:PC
Bill Preucil, BMC faculty member and Concertmaster of the Cleveland Orchestra, shares the stage with an array of talented friends, including former BMC Dean and distinguished pianist Bruce Murray. More Info

Brevard Symphonic Winds
Date:July 21
Venue:SA
Wind and percussion high school students in concert. More Info
Free Event

BMC Presents: Harpeth Rising
Date:July 21
Venue:PC
The acclaimed all-female trio noted for their distinct “Chambergrass” sound, blending improvisatory-feeling jazz with newgrass, classical, and folk rhythms.More Info

Saint-Saëns Piano Concerto No. 2
Date:July 22
Venue:WPA
Former BMC Artistic Director David Effron makes a triumphant return to the WPA stage, leading pianist Conrad Tao in this seductive and lyrical concerto. Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Concert Talk in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

Daphnis and Chloé
Date:July 23
Venue:WPA
The mythical love story of goat-herder Daphnis and shepherdess Chloé, brought to life in this joyful and tumultuous “choreographic symphony” by Ravel.Ticket holders may attend The PreConcert, a free recital in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

Franck Symphony in D Minor
Date:July 24
Venue:WPA
Hauntingly beautiful movements and melodies blend to create one of Franck’s most colorful musical tapestries. Ticket holders may attend The PreConcert, a free recital in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

BMC@TCL
Date:July 25
Venue:TCL
College division students perform chamber music at Brevard’s Transylvania County Library.
Free Event

Dvořák in America Festival: Dvořák’s American String Quartet
Date:July 25
Venue:IA
One of the most popular quartets in the chamber music repertoire. More Info

New Music
Date:July 26
Venue:SH
Premiere performance of new works written by BMC composition students.
Free Event

Student Piano Recital
Date:July 27
Venue:SH
BMC piano students in recital.
Free Event

Dvořák in America Festival: Kevin Deas in Recital
Date:July 27
Venue:IA
Acclaimed bass-baritone Kevin Deas brings his rich, resonant voice to Brevard.More Info

A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Date:July 28
Venue:PC
Benjamin Britten’s adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic, featuring BMC alumnus and world-renowned countertenor David Daniels in the role of Oberon. Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Opera Talk in Scott Commons beginning one hour before the performance.More Info

Program of Song
Date:July 29
Venue:SH
High school voice students in recital.
Free Event

Dvořák in America Festival: Bernstein and Copland
Date:July 29
Venue:WPA
Love is in the air as soloist and orchestra interpret an epic theme in this stunning evening of romance and music. Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Concert Talk in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Date:July 30
Venue:PC
Benjamin Britten’s adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic, featuring BMC alumnus and world-renowned countertenor David Daniels in the role of Oberon. Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Opera Talk in Scott Commons beginning one hour before the performance.More Info

Dvořák in America Festival: New World Symphony
Date:July 30
Venue:WPA
Dvorák’s final symphony is the centerpiece of a multimedia program hosted by Joseph Horowitz, providing the dramatic finale to BMC’s Dvorák in America Festival. Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Concert Talk in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

Soloists of Tomorrow
Date:July 31
Venue:WPA
A perennial audience favorite, featuring the winners of the Jan and Beattie Wood Concert Competition. Celebrate BMC’s mission as we shine a spotlight on some of our most talented young musicians.Ticket holders may attend The PreConcert, a free recital in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

Supersonic
Date:July 31
Venue:WPA
BMC’s percussion students and faculty don’t miss a beat in this energetic concert.
Free Event

BMC@TCL
Date:August 1
Venue:TCL
College division students perform chamber music at Brevard’s Transylvania County Library.
Free Event

BMC Artist Faculty IV
Date:August 1
Venue:PC
Intimate ensemble performances by esteemed BMC faculty – this is chamber music at its very best. More Info

BMC Piano Competition Finals
Date:August 2
Venue:PC
The compelling finale featuring BMC’s gifted high school and college pianists.

Student Piano Recital
Date:August 3
Venue:SH
BMC piano students in recital.
Free Event

Brevard Camerata
Date:August 3
Venue:PC
Small in size, but big in sound, this chamber orchestra remains a Brevard favorite for its thoughtful interpretation of classic and contemporary works. More Info

Some Enchanted Evening – The Music of Rodgers and Hammerstein
Date:August 4
Venue:PC
Delight in this enchanting collection of iconic hits from the team who revolutionized the American musical. More Info

New Music
Date:August 5
Venue:SH
Premiere performance of new works written by BMC composition students.
Free Event

Piccolo Opera
Date:August 5
Venue:PC
High school voice students present opera scenes.
Free Event

Lockhart conducts Sibelius
Date:August 5
Venue:WPA
A grandiose and uplifting piece to mark the final weekend of BMC’s 80th anniversary season. Ticket holders may attend The PreConcert, a free recital in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

Brevard Symphonic Winds
Date:August 6
Venue:SA
Wind and percussion high school students in concert. More Info
Free Event

The Firebird Suite
Date:August 6
Venue:WPA
Experience pure joy and emotion in this magnificent work of artistic beauty by Stravinsky. Ticket holders may attend The PreConcert, a free recital in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

Season Finale: Beethoven 9
Date:August 7
Venue:WPA
Keith Lockhart, BMCO, and a rousing choral ensemble bring our captivating 80th anniversary season to a close with one of the best-known works in classical music.Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Concert Talk in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

BMC Presents: An Evening with Gillian Welch
Date:August 19
Venue:WPA
Gillian Welch, along with partner and collaborator Dave Rawlings, blends bluegrass, Americana, and Appalachian roots music to create a singular and unforgettable sound. Produced in collaboration with Mountain Song Productions.More Info
Each summer, audiences of all ages also delight in the non-classical artists and concerts presented via our BMC Presents series – featuring pops, bluegrass, gospel, and progressive folk music.
From June 28 through August 19, four additional BMC Presents concerts will feature Béla Fleck, The Rance Allen Group, Harpeth Rising, and Gillian Welch.
Don’t wait to secure the best seats in the house for our spectacular 2016 Summer Music Festival!
Music lovers from throughout the country can visit Brevard Music Center to experience world-class symphony, opera, and chamber works, featuring Artistic Director Keith Lockhart and BMC faculty, students, alumni, and guest artists including Jean-Yves Thibaudet, Conrad Tao, Mason Bates, David Daniels, Nicole Cabell, David Effron, and many more.

Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 1
Date:July 1
Venue:WPA
One of the world’s most popular piano concertos in the classical repertoire – a triumphant and electrifying masterpiece.Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Concert Talk in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

Falling Angel – World Premiere
Date:July 2
Venue:PC
Dramatic opera noir based on the thrilling, classic mystery novel by William Hjorstberg. Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Opera Talk in Scott Commons beginning one hour before the performance.More Info

Mozart and Wagner
Date:July 2
Venue:WPA
Majestic symphonic works by two of music’s most revolutionary composers.Ticket holders may attend The PreConcert, a free recital in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

BMC Presents: A Gospel Celebration
Date:July 3
Venue:WPA
A joyous and reverent afternoon of soulful gospel music, featuring The Rance Allen Group and NC A&T Fellowship Gospel Choir. More Info

Pendergrast Family Patriotic Pops
Date:July 4
Venue:WPA
Celebrate Independence Day at this USO-themed show featuring patriotic favorites and the rousing 1812 Overture with live cannon in the grand finale! More Info

Norman Krieger and Friends
Date:July 5
Venue:PC
An intimate ensemble performance featuring internationally celebrated pianist and BMC faculty member Norman Krieger.More Info

Student Piano Recital
Date:July 6
Venue:SH
BMC piano students in recital.
Free Event

The Shanghai Quartet
Date:July 6
Venue:PC
One of the world’s foremost chamber ensembles brings their “wonderfully ferocious and illuminating performance” to BMC. More Info

Program of Song
Date:July 8
Venue:SH
High school voice students in recital.
Free Event

An Alpine Symphony
Date:July 8
Venue:WPA
A truly majestic orchestration depicting an epic journey climbing an alpine mountain.Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Concert Talk in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

A Night at the Movies
Date:July 9
Venue:WPA
Movie lovers unite in this musical anthology of the great Hollywood film scores. Ticket holders may attend The PreConcert, a free recital in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

A Suite Afternoon
Date:July 10
Venue:WPA
Three suites. One oh so sweet afternoon. An inspired Sunday concert infused with the sounds and colors of brilliant melodies and dramatic rhythms. Ticket holders may attend The PreConcert, a free recital in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

BMC@TCL – New Songs Concert
Date:July 11
Venue:TCL
College division students perform chamber music at Brevard’s Transylvania County Library. This first concert in the series features new songs written by BMC composition students.
Free Event

International Contemporary Ensemble
Date:July 11
Venue:IA
Experience a new definition of concert music through this contemporary, innovative, modular, artist-driven ensemble. More Info

Student Piano Recital
Date:July 13
Venue:SH
BMC piano students in recital.
Free Event

Alumni Reunion
Date:July 13
Venue:IA
BMC faculty and alumni reunite to celebrate our 80th anniversary in a one-of-a kind performance. More Info

The Magic Flute
Date:July 14
Venue:PC
Mozart’s captivating, playful story of a love-struck prince’s journey to rescue the Queen of the Night’s daughter. Sung in German with English dialog. Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Opera Talk in Scott Commons beginning one hour before the performance.More Info

New Music
Date:July 15
Venue:SH
Premiere performance of new works written by BMC composition students.
Free Event

Piccolo Opera
Date:July 15
Venue:PC
High school voice students present operatic scenes.
Free Event

Mahler 5
Date:July 15
Venue:WPA
Exquisitely beautiful in sound and subtlety, Mahler’s great symphonic achievement explores a depth of energy and emotion you won’t soon forget. Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Concert Talk in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

The Magic Flute
Date:July 16
Venue:PC
Mozart’s captivating, playful story of a love-struck prince’s journey to rescue the Queen of the Night’s daughter. Sung in German with English dialog. Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Opera Talk in Scott Commons beginning one hour before the performance.More Info

Symphonie Fantastique
Date:July 16
Venue:WPA
BMC Alumni Robert Moody and Mason Bates light up the WPA stage in one of the season’s biggest reunion moments! Sit back and explore Berlioz’s “musical expedition into psychedelia,” after Bates shares his pair of electronica compositions that take “open-eared listeners to wonderful new places.” Ticket holders may attend The PreConcert, a free recital in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

Jan and Beattie Wood Concerto Competition Finals
Date:July 17
Venue:WPA
Gifted BMC high school and college musicians compete for the coveted spotlight positions at BMC’s Soloists of Tomorrow concert.
Free Event

BMC@TCL
Date:July 18
Venue:TCL
College division students perform chamber music at Brevard’s Transylvania County Library.
Free Event

BMC Artist Faculty III
Date:July 18
Venue:PC
Intimate ensemble performances by esteemed BMC faculty – this is chamber music at its very best. More Info

Apollo’s Fire – Sugarloaf Mountain: An Appalachian Gathering
Date:July 19
Venue:PC
Cleveland’s Baroque orchestra “that is setting the classical world aflame!” More Info

Student Piano Recital
Date:July 20
Venue:SH
BMC piano students in recital.
Free Event

Bill Preucil and Friends
Date:July 20
Venue:PC
Bill Preucil, BMC faculty member and Concertmaster of the Cleveland Orchestra, shares the stage with an array of talented friends, including former BMC Dean and distinguished pianist Bruce Murray. More Info

Brevard Symphonic Winds
Date:July 21
Venue:SA
Wind and percussion high school students in concert. More Info
Free Event

BMC Presents: Harpeth Rising
Date:July 21
Venue:PC
The acclaimed all-female trio noted for their distinct “Chambergrass” sound, blending improvisatory-feeling jazz with newgrass, classical, and folk rhythms.More Info

Saint-Saëns Piano Concerto No. 2
Date:July 22
Venue:WPA
Former BMC Artistic Director David Effron makes a triumphant return to the WPA stage, leading pianist Conrad Tao in this seductive and lyrical concerto. Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Concert Talk in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

Daphnis and Chloé
Date:July 23
Venue:WPA
The mythical love story of goat-herder Daphnis and shepherdess Chloé, brought to life in this joyful and tumultuous “choreographic symphony” by Ravel.Ticket holders may attend The PreConcert, a free recital in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

Franck Symphony in D Minor
Date:July 24
Venue:WPA
Hauntingly beautiful movements and melodies blend to create one of Franck’s most colorful musical tapestries. Ticket holders may attend The PreConcert, a free recital in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

BMC@TCL
Date:July 25
Venue:TCL
College division students perform chamber music at Brevard’s Transylvania County Library.
Free Event

Dvořák in America Festival: Dvořák’s American String Quartet
Date:July 25
Venue:IA
One of the most popular quartets in the chamber music repertoire. More Info

New Music
Date:July 26
Venue:SH
Premiere performance of new works written by BMC composition students.
Free Event

Student Piano Recital
Date:July 27
Venue:SH
BMC piano students in recital.
Free Event

Dvořák in America Festival: Kevin Deas in Recital
Date:July 27
Venue:IA
Acclaimed bass-baritone Kevin Deas brings his rich, resonant voice to Brevard.More Info

A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Date:July 28
Venue:PC
Benjamin Britten’s adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic, featuring BMC alumnus and world-renowned countertenor David Daniels in the role of Oberon. Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Opera Talk in Scott Commons beginning one hour before the performance.More Info

Program of Song
Date:July 29
Venue:SH
High school voice students in recital.
Free Event

Dvořák in America Festival: Bernstein and Copland
Date:July 29
Venue:WPA
Love is in the air as soloist and orchestra interpret an epic theme in this stunning evening of romance and music. Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Concert Talk in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Date:July 30
Venue:PC
Benjamin Britten’s adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic, featuring BMC alumnus and world-renowned countertenor David Daniels in the role of Oberon. Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Opera Talk in Scott Commons beginning one hour before the performance.More Info

Dvořák in America Festival: New World Symphony
Date:July 30
Venue:WPA
Dvorák’s final symphony is the centerpiece of a multimedia program hosted by Joseph Horowitz, providing the dramatic finale to BMC’s Dvorák in America Festival. Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Concert Talk in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

Soloists of Tomorrow
Date:July 31
Venue:WPA
A perennial audience favorite, featuring the winners of the Jan and Beattie Wood Concert Competition. Celebrate BMC’s mission as we shine a spotlight on some of our most talented young musicians.Ticket holders may attend The PreConcert, a free recital in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

Supersonic
Date:July 31
Venue:WPA
BMC’s percussion students and faculty don’t miss a beat in this energetic concert.
Free Event

BMC@TCL
Date:August 1
Venue:TCL
College division students perform chamber music at Brevard’s Transylvania County Library.
Free Event

BMC Artist Faculty IV
Date:August 1
Venue:PC
Intimate ensemble performances by esteemed BMC faculty – this is chamber music at its very best. More Info

BMC Piano Competition Finals
Date:August 2
Venue:PC
The compelling finale featuring BMC’s gifted high school and college pianists.

Student Piano Recital
Date:August 3
Venue:SH
BMC piano students in recital.
Free Event

Brevard Camerata
Date:August 3
Venue:PC
Small in size, but big in sound, this chamber orchestra remains a Brevard favorite for its thoughtful interpretation of classic and contemporary works. More Info

Some Enchanted Evening – The Music of Rodgers and Hammerstein
Date:August 4
Venue:PC
Delight in this enchanting collection of iconic hits from the team who revolutionized the American musical. More Info

New Music
Date:August 5
Venue:SH
Premiere performance of new works written by BMC composition students.
Free Event

Piccolo Opera
Date:August 5
Venue:PC
High school voice students present opera scenes.
Free Event

Lockhart conducts Sibelius
Date:August 5
Venue:WPA
A grandiose and uplifting piece to mark the final weekend of BMC’s 80th anniversary season. Ticket holders may attend The PreConcert, a free recital in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

Brevard Symphonic Winds
Date:August 6
Venue:SA
Wind and percussion high school students in concert. More Info
Free Event

The Firebird Suite
Date:August 6
Venue:WPA
Experience pure joy and emotion in this magnificent work of artistic beauty by Stravinsky. Ticket holders may attend The PreConcert, a free recital in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

Season Finale: Beethoven 9
Date:August 7
Venue:WPA
Keith Lockhart, BMCO, and a rousing choral ensemble bring our captivating 80th anniversary season to a close with one of the best-known works in classical music.Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Concert Talk in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

BMC Presents: An Evening with Gillian Welch
Date:August 19
Venue:WPA
Gillian Welch, along with partner and collaborator Dave Rawlings, blends bluegrass, Americana, and Appalachian roots music to create a singular and unforgettable sound. Produced in collaboration with Mountain Song Productions.More Info
Each summer, audiences of all ages also delight in the non-classical artists and concerts presented via our BMC Presents series – featuring pops, bluegrass, gospel, and progressive folk music.
From June 28 through August 19, four additional BMC Presents concerts will feature Béla Fleck, The Rance Allen Group, Harpeth Rising, and Gillian Welch.
Don’t wait to secure the best seats in the house for our spectacular 2016 Summer Music Festival!
Music lovers from throughout the country can visit Brevard Music Center to experience world-class symphony, opera, and chamber works, featuring Artistic Director Keith Lockhart and BMC faculty, students, alumni, and guest artists including Jean-Yves Thibaudet, Conrad Tao, Mason Bates, David Daniels, Nicole Cabell, David Effron, and many more.

Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 1
Date:July 1
Venue:WPA
One of the world’s most popular piano concertos in the classical repertoire – a triumphant and electrifying masterpiece.Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Concert Talk in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

Falling Angel – World Premiere
Date:July 2
Venue:PC
Dramatic opera noir based on the thrilling, classic mystery novel by William Hjorstberg. Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Opera Talk in Scott Commons beginning one hour before the performance.More Info

Mozart and Wagner
Date:July 2
Venue:WPA
Majestic symphonic works by two of music’s most revolutionary composers.Ticket holders may attend The PreConcert, a free recital in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

BMC Presents: A Gospel Celebration
Date:July 3
Venue:WPA
A joyous and reverent afternoon of soulful gospel music, featuring The Rance Allen Group and NC A&T Fellowship Gospel Choir. More Info

Pendergrast Family Patriotic Pops
Date:July 4
Venue:WPA
Celebrate Independence Day at this USO-themed show featuring patriotic favorites and the rousing 1812 Overture with live cannon in the grand finale! More Info

Norman Krieger and Friends
Date:July 5
Venue:PC
An intimate ensemble performance featuring internationally celebrated pianist and BMC faculty member Norman Krieger.More Info

Student Piano Recital
Date:July 6
Venue:SH
BMC piano students in recital.
Free Event

The Shanghai Quartet
Date:July 6
Venue:PC
One of the world’s foremost chamber ensembles brings their “wonderfully ferocious and illuminating performance” to BMC. More Info

Program of Song
Date:July 8
Venue:SH
High school voice students in recital.
Free Event

An Alpine Symphony
Date:July 8
Venue:WPA
A truly majestic orchestration depicting an epic journey climbing an alpine mountain.Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Concert Talk in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

A Night at the Movies
Date:July 9
Venue:WPA
Movie lovers unite in this musical anthology of the great Hollywood film scores. Ticket holders may attend The PreConcert, a free recital in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

A Suite Afternoon
Date:July 10
Venue:WPA
Three suites. One oh so sweet afternoon. An inspired Sunday concert infused with the sounds and colors of brilliant melodies and dramatic rhythms. Ticket holders may attend The PreConcert, a free recital in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

BMC@TCL – New Songs Concert
Date:July 11
Venue:TCL
College division students perform chamber music at Brevard’s Transylvania County Library. This first concert in the series features new songs written by BMC composition students.
Free Event

International Contemporary Ensemble
Date:July 11
Venue:IA
Experience a new definition of concert music through this contemporary, innovative, modular, artist-driven ensemble. More Info

Student Piano Recital
Date:July 13
Venue:SH
BMC piano students in recital.
Free Event

Alumni Reunion
Date:July 13
Venue:IA
BMC faculty and alumni reunite to celebrate our 80th anniversary in a one-of-a kind performance. More Info

The Magic Flute
Date:July 14
Venue:PC
Mozart’s captivating, playful story of a love-struck prince’s journey to rescue the Queen of the Night’s daughter. Sung in German with English dialog. Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Opera Talk in Scott Commons beginning one hour before the performance.More Info

New Music
Date:July 15
Venue:SH
Premiere performance of new works written by BMC composition students.
Free Event

Piccolo Opera
Date:July 15
Venue:PC
High school voice students present operatic scenes.
Free Event

Mahler 5
Date:July 15
Venue:WPA
Exquisitely beautiful in sound and subtlety, Mahler’s great symphonic achievement explores a depth of energy and emotion you won’t soon forget. Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Concert Talk in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

The Magic Flute
Date:July 16
Venue:PC
Mozart’s captivating, playful story of a love-struck prince’s journey to rescue the Queen of the Night’s daughter. Sung in German with English dialog. Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Opera Talk in Scott Commons beginning one hour before the performance.More Info

Symphonie Fantastique
Date:July 16
Venue:WPA
BMC Alumni Robert Moody and Mason Bates light up the WPA stage in one of the season’s biggest reunion moments! Sit back and explore Berlioz’s “musical expedition into psychedelia,” after Bates shares his pair of electronica compositions that take “open-eared listeners to wonderful new places.” Ticket holders may attend The PreConcert, a free recital in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

Jan and Beattie Wood Concerto Competition Finals
Date:July 17
Venue:WPA
Gifted BMC high school and college musicians compete for the coveted spotlight positions at BMC’s Soloists of Tomorrow concert.
Free Event

BMC@TCL
Date:July 18
Venue:TCL
College division students perform chamber music at Brevard’s Transylvania County Library.
Free Event

BMC Artist Faculty III
Date:July 18
Venue:PC
Intimate ensemble performances by esteemed BMC faculty – this is chamber music at its very best. More Info

Apollo’s Fire – Sugarloaf Mountain: An Appalachian Gathering
Date:July 19
Venue:PC
Cleveland’s Baroque orchestra “that is setting the classical world aflame!” More Info

Student Piano Recital
Date:July 20
Venue:SH
BMC piano students in recital.
Free Event

Bill Preucil and Friends
Date:July 20
Venue:PC
Bill Preucil, BMC faculty member and Concertmaster of the Cleveland Orchestra, shares the stage with an array of talented friends, including former BMC Dean and distinguished pianist Bruce Murray. More Info

Brevard Symphonic Winds
Date:July 21
Venue:SA
Wind and percussion high school students in concert. More Info
Free Event

BMC Presents: Harpeth Rising
Date:July 21
Venue:PC
The acclaimed all-female trio noted for their distinct “Chambergrass” sound, blending improvisatory-feeling jazz with newgrass, classical, and folk rhythms.More Info

Saint-Saëns Piano Concerto No. 2
Date:July 22
Venue:WPA
Former BMC Artistic Director David Effron makes a triumphant return to the WPA stage, leading pianist Conrad Tao in this seductive and lyrical concerto. Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Concert Talk in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

Daphnis and Chloé
Date:July 23
Venue:WPA
The mythical love story of goat-herder Daphnis and shepherdess Chloé, brought to life in this joyful and tumultuous “choreographic symphony” by Ravel.Ticket holders may attend The PreConcert, a free recital in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

Franck Symphony in D Minor
Date:July 24
Venue:WPA
Hauntingly beautiful movements and melodies blend to create one of Franck’s most colorful musical tapestries. Ticket holders may attend The PreConcert, a free recital in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

BMC@TCL
Date:July 25
Venue:TCL
College division students perform chamber music at Brevard’s Transylvania County Library.
Free Event

Dvořák in America Festival: Dvořák’s American String Quartet
Date:July 25
Venue:IA
One of the most popular quartets in the chamber music repertoire. More Info

New Music
Date:July 26
Venue:SH
Premiere performance of new works written by BMC composition students.
Free Event

Student Piano Recital
Date:July 27
Venue:SH
BMC piano students in recital.
Free Event

Dvořák in America Festival: Kevin Deas in Recital
Date:July 27
Venue:IA
Acclaimed bass-baritone Kevin Deas brings his rich, resonant voice to Brevard.More Info

A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Date:July 28
Venue:PC
Benjamin Britten’s adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic, featuring BMC alumnus and world-renowned countertenor David Daniels in the role of Oberon. Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Opera Talk in Scott Commons beginning one hour before the performance.More Info

Program of Song
Date:July 29
Venue:SH
High school voice students in recital.
Free Event

Dvořák in America Festival: Bernstein and Copland
Date:July 29
Venue:WPA
Love is in the air as soloist and orchestra interpret an epic theme in this stunning evening of romance and music. Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Concert Talk in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Date:July 30
Venue:PC
Benjamin Britten’s adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic, featuring BMC alumnus and world-renowned countertenor David Daniels in the role of Oberon. Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Opera Talk in Scott Commons beginning one hour before the performance.More Info

Dvořák in America Festival: New World Symphony
Date:July 30
Venue:WPA
Dvorák’s final symphony is the centerpiece of a multimedia program hosted by Joseph Horowitz, providing the dramatic finale to BMC’s Dvorák in America Festival. Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Concert Talk in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

Soloists of Tomorrow
Date:July 31
Venue:WPA
A perennial audience favorite, featuring the winners of the Jan and Beattie Wood Concert Competition. Celebrate BMC’s mission as we shine a spotlight on some of our most talented young musicians.Ticket holders may attend The PreConcert, a free recital in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

Supersonic
Date:July 31
Venue:WPA
BMC’s percussion students and faculty don’t miss a beat in this energetic concert.
Free Event

BMC@TCL
Date:August 1
Venue:TCL
College division students perform chamber music at Brevard’s Transylvania County Library.
Free Event

BMC Artist Faculty IV
Date:August 1
Venue:PC
Intimate ensemble performances by esteemed BMC faculty – this is chamber music at its very best. More Info

BMC Piano Competition Finals
Date:August 2
Venue:PC
The compelling finale featuring BMC’s gifted high school and college pianists.

Student Piano Recital
Date:August 3
Venue:SH
BMC piano students in recital.
Free Event

Brevard Camerata
Date:August 3
Venue:PC
Small in size, but big in sound, this chamber orchestra remains a Brevard favorite for its thoughtful interpretation of classic and contemporary works. More Info

Some Enchanted Evening – The Music of Rodgers and Hammerstein
Date:August 4
Venue:PC
Delight in this enchanting collection of iconic hits from the team who revolutionized the American musical. More Info

New Music
Date:August 5
Venue:SH
Premiere performance of new works written by BMC composition students.
Free Event

Piccolo Opera
Date:August 5
Venue:PC
High school voice students present opera scenes.
Free Event

Lockhart conducts Sibelius
Date:August 5
Venue:WPA
A grandiose and uplifting piece to mark the final weekend of BMC’s 80th anniversary season. Ticket holders may attend The PreConcert, a free recital in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

Brevard Symphonic Winds
Date:August 6
Venue:SA
Wind and percussion high school students in concert. More Info
Free Event

The Firebird Suite
Date:August 6
Venue:WPA
Experience pure joy and emotion in this magnificent work of artistic beauty by Stravinsky. Ticket holders may attend The PreConcert, a free recital in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

Season Finale: Beethoven 9
Date:August 7
Venue:WPA
Keith Lockhart, BMCO, and a rousing choral ensemble bring our captivating 80th anniversary season to a close with one of the best-known works in classical music.Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Concert Talk in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

BMC Presents: An Evening with Gillian Welch
Date:August 19
Venue:WPA
Gillian Welch, along with partner and collaborator Dave Rawlings, blends bluegrass, Americana, and Appalachian roots music to create a singular and unforgettable sound. Produced in collaboration with Mountain Song Productions.More Info
Each summer, audiences of all ages also delight in the non-classical artists and concerts presented via our BMC Presents series – featuring pops, bluegrass, gospel, and progressive folk music.
From June 28 through August 19, four additional BMC Presents concerts will feature Béla Fleck, The Rance Allen Group, Harpeth Rising, and Gillian Welch.
Don’t wait to secure the best seats in the house for our spectacular 2016 Summer Music Festival!
Music lovers from throughout the country can visit Brevard Music Center to experience world-class symphony, opera, and chamber works, featuring Artistic Director Keith Lockhart and BMC faculty, students, alumni, and guest artists including Jean-Yves Thibaudet, Conrad Tao, Mason Bates, David Daniels, Nicole Cabell, David Effron, and many more.

Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 1
Date:July 1
Venue:WPA
One of the world’s most popular piano concertos in the classical repertoire – a triumphant and electrifying masterpiece.Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Concert Talk in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

Falling Angel – World Premiere
Date:July 2
Venue:PC
Dramatic opera noir based on the thrilling, classic mystery novel by William Hjorstberg. Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Opera Talk in Scott Commons beginning one hour before the performance.More Info

Mozart and Wagner
Date:July 2
Venue:WPA
Majestic symphonic works by two of music’s most revolutionary composers.Ticket holders may attend The PreConcert, a free recital in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

BMC Presents: A Gospel Celebration
Date:July 3
Venue:WPA
A joyous and reverent afternoon of soulful gospel music, featuring The Rance Allen Group and NC A&T Fellowship Gospel Choir. More Info

Pendergrast Family Patriotic Pops
Date:July 4
Venue:WPA
Celebrate Independence Day at this USO-themed show featuring patriotic favorites and the rousing 1812 Overture with live cannon in the grand finale! More Info

Norman Krieger and Friends
Date:July 5
Venue:PC
An intimate ensemble performance featuring internationally celebrated pianist and BMC faculty member Norman Krieger.More Info

Student Piano Recital
Date:July 6
Venue:SH
BMC piano students in recital.
Free Event

The Shanghai Quartet
Date:July 6
Venue:PC
One of the world’s foremost chamber ensembles brings their “wonderfully ferocious and illuminating performance” to BMC. More Info

Program of Song
Date:July 8
Venue:SH
High school voice students in recital.
Free Event

An Alpine Symphony
Date:July 8
Venue:WPA
A truly majestic orchestration depicting an epic journey climbing an alpine mountain.Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Concert Talk in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

A Night at the Movies
Date:July 9
Venue:WPA
Movie lovers unite in this musical anthology of the great Hollywood film scores. Ticket holders may attend The PreConcert, a free recital in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

A Suite Afternoon
Date:July 10
Venue:WPA
Three suites. One oh so sweet afternoon. An inspired Sunday concert infused with the sounds and colors of brilliant melodies and dramatic rhythms. Ticket holders may attend The PreConcert, a free recital in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

BMC@TCL – New Songs Concert
Date:July 11
Venue:TCL
College division students perform chamber music at Brevard’s Transylvania County Library. This first concert in the series features new songs written by BMC composition students.
Free Event

International Contemporary Ensemble
Date:July 11
Venue:IA
Experience a new definition of concert music through this contemporary, innovative, modular, artist-driven ensemble. More Info

Student Piano Recital
Date:July 13
Venue:SH
BMC piano students in recital.
Free Event

Alumni Reunion
Date:July 13
Venue:IA
BMC faculty and alumni reunite to celebrate our 80th anniversary in a one-of-a kind performance. More Info

The Magic Flute
Date:July 14
Venue:PC
Mozart’s captivating, playful story of a love-struck prince’s journey to rescue the Queen of the Night’s daughter. Sung in German with English dialog. Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Opera Talk in Scott Commons beginning one hour before the performance.More Info

New Music
Date:July 15
Venue:SH
Premiere performance of new works written by BMC composition students.
Free Event

Piccolo Opera
Date:July 15
Venue:PC
High school voice students present operatic scenes.
Free Event

Mahler 5
Date:July 15
Venue:WPA
Exquisitely beautiful in sound and subtlety, Mahler’s great symphonic achievement explores a depth of energy and emotion you won’t soon forget. Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Concert Talk in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

The Magic Flute
Date:July 16
Venue:PC
Mozart’s captivating, playful story of a love-struck prince’s journey to rescue the Queen of the Night’s daughter. Sung in German with English dialog. Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Opera Talk in Scott Commons beginning one hour before the performance.More Info

Symphonie Fantastique
Date:July 16
Venue:WPA
BMC Alumni Robert Moody and Mason Bates light up the WPA stage in one of the season’s biggest reunion moments! Sit back and explore Berlioz’s “musical expedition into psychedelia,” after Bates shares his pair of electronica compositions that take “open-eared listeners to wonderful new places.” Ticket holders may attend The PreConcert, a free recital in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

Jan and Beattie Wood Concerto Competition Finals
Date:July 17
Venue:WPA
Gifted BMC high school and college musicians compete for the coveted spotlight positions at BMC’s Soloists of Tomorrow concert.
Free Event

BMC@TCL
Date:July 18
Venue:TCL
College division students perform chamber music at Brevard’s Transylvania County Library.
Free Event

BMC Artist Faculty III
Date:July 18
Venue:PC
Intimate ensemble performances by esteemed BMC faculty – this is chamber music at its very best. More Info

Apollo’s Fire – Sugarloaf Mountain: An Appalachian Gathering
Date:July 19
Venue:PC
Cleveland’s Baroque orchestra “that is setting the classical world aflame!” More Info

Student Piano Recital
Date:July 20
Venue:SH
BMC piano students in recital.
Free Event

Bill Preucil and Friends
Date:July 20
Venue:PC
Bill Preucil, BMC faculty member and Concertmaster of the Cleveland Orchestra, shares the stage with an array of talented friends, including former BMC Dean and distinguished pianist Bruce Murray. More Info

Brevard Symphonic Winds
Date:July 21
Venue:SA
Wind and percussion high school students in concert. More Info
Free Event

BMC Presents: Harpeth Rising
Date:July 21
Venue:PC
The acclaimed all-female trio noted for their distinct “Chambergrass” sound, blending improvisatory-feeling jazz with newgrass, classical, and folk rhythms.More Info

Saint-Saëns Piano Concerto No. 2
Date:July 22
Venue:WPA
Former BMC Artistic Director David Effron makes a triumphant return to the WPA stage, leading pianist Conrad Tao in this seductive and lyrical concerto. Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Concert Talk in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

Daphnis and Chloé
Date:July 23
Venue:WPA
The mythical love story of goat-herder Daphnis and shepherdess Chloé, brought to life in this joyful and tumultuous “choreographic symphony” by Ravel.Ticket holders may attend The PreConcert, a free recital in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

Franck Symphony in D Minor
Date:July 24
Venue:WPA
Hauntingly beautiful movements and melodies blend to create one of Franck’s most colorful musical tapestries. Ticket holders may attend The PreConcert, a free recital in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

BMC@TCL
Date:July 25
Venue:TCL
College division students perform chamber music at Brevard’s Transylvania County Library.
Free Event

Dvořák in America Festival: Dvořák’s American String Quartet
Date:July 25
Venue:IA
One of the most popular quartets in the chamber music repertoire. More Info

New Music
Date:July 26
Venue:SH
Premiere performance of new works written by BMC composition students.
Free Event

Student Piano Recital
Date:July 27
Venue:SH
BMC piano students in recital.
Free Event

Dvořák in America Festival: Kevin Deas in Recital
Date:July 27
Venue:IA
Acclaimed bass-baritone Kevin Deas brings his rich, resonant voice to Brevard.More Info

A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Date:July 28
Venue:PC
Benjamin Britten’s adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic, featuring BMC alumnus and world-renowned countertenor David Daniels in the role of Oberon. Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Opera Talk in Scott Commons beginning one hour before the performance.More Info

Program of Song
Date:July 29
Venue:SH
High school voice students in recital.
Free Event

Dvořák in America Festival: Bernstein and Copland
Date:July 29
Venue:WPA
Love is in the air as soloist and orchestra interpret an epic theme in this stunning evening of romance and music. Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Concert Talk in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Date:July 30
Venue:PC
Benjamin Britten’s adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic, featuring BMC alumnus and world-renowned countertenor David Daniels in the role of Oberon. Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Opera Talk in Scott Commons beginning one hour before the performance.More Info

Dvořák in America Festival: New World Symphony
Date:July 30
Venue:WPA
Dvorák’s final symphony is the centerpiece of a multimedia program hosted by Joseph Horowitz, providing the dramatic finale to BMC’s Dvorák in America Festival. Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Concert Talk in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

Soloists of Tomorrow
Date:July 31
Venue:WPA
A perennial audience favorite, featuring the winners of the Jan and Beattie Wood Concert Competition. Celebrate BMC’s mission as we shine a spotlight on some of our most talented young musicians.Ticket holders may attend The PreConcert, a free recital in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

Supersonic
Date:July 31
Venue:WPA
BMC’s percussion students and faculty don’t miss a beat in this energetic concert.
Free Event

BMC@TCL
Date:August 1
Venue:TCL
College division students perform chamber music at Brevard’s Transylvania County Library.
Free Event

BMC Artist Faculty IV
Date:August 1
Venue:PC
Intimate ensemble performances by esteemed BMC faculty – this is chamber music at its very best. More Info

BMC Piano Competition Finals
Date:August 2
Venue:PC
The compelling finale featuring BMC’s gifted high school and college pianists.

Student Piano Recital
Date:August 3
Venue:SH
BMC piano students in recital.
Free Event

Brevard Camerata
Date:August 3
Venue:PC
Small in size, but big in sound, this chamber orchestra remains a Brevard favorite for its thoughtful interpretation of classic and contemporary works. More Info

Some Enchanted Evening – The Music of Rodgers and Hammerstein
Date:August 4
Venue:PC
Delight in this enchanting collection of iconic hits from the team who revolutionized the American musical. More Info

New Music
Date:August 5
Venue:SH
Premiere performance of new works written by BMC composition students.
Free Event

Piccolo Opera
Date:August 5
Venue:PC
High school voice students present opera scenes.
Free Event

Lockhart conducts Sibelius
Date:August 5
Venue:WPA
A grandiose and uplifting piece to mark the final weekend of BMC’s 80th anniversary season. Ticket holders may attend The PreConcert, a free recital in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

Brevard Symphonic Winds
Date:August 6
Venue:SA
Wind and percussion high school students in concert. More Info
Free Event

The Firebird Suite
Date:August 6
Venue:WPA
Experience pure joy and emotion in this magnificent work of artistic beauty by Stravinsky. Ticket holders may attend The PreConcert, a free recital in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

Season Finale: Beethoven 9
Date:August 7
Venue:WPA
Keith Lockhart, BMCO, and a rousing choral ensemble bring our captivating 80th anniversary season to a close with one of the best-known works in classical music.Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Concert Talk in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

BMC Presents: An Evening with Gillian Welch
Date:August 19
Venue:WPA
Gillian Welch, along with partner and collaborator Dave Rawlings, blends bluegrass, Americana, and Appalachian roots music to create a singular and unforgettable sound. Produced in collaboration with Mountain Song Productions.More Info
Each summer, audiences of all ages also delight in the non-classical artists and concerts presented via our BMC Presents series – featuring pops, bluegrass, gospel, and progressive folk music.
From June 28 through August 19, four additional BMC Presents concerts will feature Béla Fleck, The Rance Allen Group, Harpeth Rising, and Gillian Welch.
Don’t wait to secure the best seats in the house for our spectacular 2016 Summer Music Festival!
Music lovers from throughout the country can visit Brevard Music Center to experience world-class symphony, opera, and chamber works, featuring Artistic Director Keith Lockhart and BMC faculty, students, alumni, and guest artists including Jean-Yves Thibaudet, Conrad Tao, Mason Bates, David Daniels, Nicole Cabell, David Effron, and many more.

Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 1
Date:July 1
Venue:WPA
One of the world’s most popular piano concertos in the classical repertoire – a triumphant and electrifying masterpiece.Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Concert Talk in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

Falling Angel – World Premiere
Date:July 2
Venue:PC
Dramatic opera noir based on the thrilling, classic mystery novel by William Hjorstberg. Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Opera Talk in Scott Commons beginning one hour before the performance.More Info

Mozart and Wagner
Date:July 2
Venue:WPA
Majestic symphonic works by two of music’s most revolutionary composers.Ticket holders may attend The PreConcert, a free recital in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

BMC Presents: A Gospel Celebration
Date:July 3
Venue:WPA
A joyous and reverent afternoon of soulful gospel music, featuring The Rance Allen Group and NC A&T Fellowship Gospel Choir. More Info

Pendergrast Family Patriotic Pops
Date:July 4
Venue:WPA
Celebrate Independence Day at this USO-themed show featuring patriotic favorites and the rousing 1812 Overture with live cannon in the grand finale! More Info

Norman Krieger and Friends
Date:July 5
Venue:PC
An intimate ensemble performance featuring internationally celebrated pianist and BMC faculty member Norman Krieger.More Info

Student Piano Recital
Date:July 6
Venue:SH
BMC piano students in recital.
Free Event

The Shanghai Quartet
Date:July 6
Venue:PC
One of the world’s foremost chamber ensembles brings their “wonderfully ferocious and illuminating performance” to BMC. More Info

Program of Song
Date:July 8
Venue:SH
High school voice students in recital.
Free Event

An Alpine Symphony
Date:July 8
Venue:WPA
A truly majestic orchestration depicting an epic journey climbing an alpine mountain.Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Concert Talk in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

A Night at the Movies
Date:July 9
Venue:WPA
Movie lovers unite in this musical anthology of the great Hollywood film scores. Ticket holders may attend The PreConcert, a free recital in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

A Suite Afternoon
Date:July 10
Venue:WPA
Three suites. One oh so sweet afternoon. An inspired Sunday concert infused with the sounds and colors of brilliant melodies and dramatic rhythms. Ticket holders may attend The PreConcert, a free recital in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

BMC@TCL – New Songs Concert
Date:July 11
Venue:TCL
College division students perform chamber music at Brevard’s Transylvania County Library. This first concert in the series features new songs written by BMC composition students.
Free Event

International Contemporary Ensemble
Date:July 11
Venue:IA
Experience a new definition of concert music through this contemporary, innovative, modular, artist-driven ensemble. More Info

Student Piano Recital
Date:July 13
Venue:SH
BMC piano students in recital.
Free Event

Alumni Reunion
Date:July 13
Venue:IA
BMC faculty and alumni reunite to celebrate our 80th anniversary in a one-of-a kind performance. More Info

The Magic Flute
Date:July 14
Venue:PC
Mozart’s captivating, playful story of a love-struck prince’s journey to rescue the Queen of the Night’s daughter. Sung in German with English dialog. Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Opera Talk in Scott Commons beginning one hour before the performance.More Info

New Music
Date:July 15
Venue:SH
Premiere performance of new works written by BMC composition students.
Free Event

Piccolo Opera
Date:July 15
Venue:PC
High school voice students present operatic scenes.
Free Event

Mahler 5
Date:July 15
Venue:WPA
Exquisitely beautiful in sound and subtlety, Mahler’s great symphonic achievement explores a depth of energy and emotion you won’t soon forget. Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Concert Talk in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

The Magic Flute
Date:July 16
Venue:PC
Mozart’s captivating, playful story of a love-struck prince’s journey to rescue the Queen of the Night’s daughter. Sung in German with English dialog. Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Opera Talk in Scott Commons beginning one hour before the performance.More Info

Symphonie Fantastique
Date:July 16
Venue:WPA
BMC Alumni Robert Moody and Mason Bates light up the WPA stage in one of the season’s biggest reunion moments! Sit back and explore Berlioz’s “musical expedition into psychedelia,” after Bates shares his pair of electronica compositions that take “open-eared listeners to wonderful new places.” Ticket holders may attend The PreConcert, a free recital in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

Jan and Beattie Wood Concerto Competition Finals
Date:July 17
Venue:WPA
Gifted BMC high school and college musicians compete for the coveted spotlight positions at BMC’s Soloists of Tomorrow concert.
Free Event

BMC@TCL
Date:July 18
Venue:TCL
College division students perform chamber music at Brevard’s Transylvania County Library.
Free Event

BMC Artist Faculty III
Date:July 18
Venue:PC
Intimate ensemble performances by esteemed BMC faculty – this is chamber music at its very best. More Info

Apollo’s Fire – Sugarloaf Mountain: An Appalachian Gathering
Date:July 19
Venue:PC
Cleveland’s Baroque orchestra “that is setting the classical world aflame!” More Info

Student Piano Recital
Date:July 20
Venue:SH
BMC piano students in recital.
Free Event

Bill Preucil and Friends
Date:July 20
Venue:PC
Bill Preucil, BMC faculty member and Concertmaster of the Cleveland Orchestra, shares the stage with an array of talented friends, including former BMC Dean and distinguished pianist Bruce Murray. More Info

Brevard Symphonic Winds
Date:July 21
Venue:SA
Wind and percussion high school students in concert. More Info
Free Event

BMC Presents: Harpeth Rising
Date:July 21
Venue:PC
The acclaimed all-female trio noted for their distinct “Chambergrass” sound, blending improvisatory-feeling jazz with newgrass, classical, and folk rhythms.More Info

Saint-Saëns Piano Concerto No. 2
Date:July 22
Venue:WPA
Former BMC Artistic Director David Effron makes a triumphant return to the WPA stage, leading pianist Conrad Tao in this seductive and lyrical concerto. Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Concert Talk in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

Daphnis and Chloé
Date:July 23
Venue:WPA
The mythical love story of goat-herder Daphnis and shepherdess Chloé, brought to life in this joyful and tumultuous “choreographic symphony” by Ravel.Ticket holders may attend The PreConcert, a free recital in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

Franck Symphony in D Minor
Date:July 24
Venue:WPA
Hauntingly beautiful movements and melodies blend to create one of Franck’s most colorful musical tapestries. Ticket holders may attend The PreConcert, a free recital in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

BMC@TCL
Date:July 25
Venue:TCL
College division students perform chamber music at Brevard’s Transylvania County Library.
Free Event

Dvořák in America Festival: Dvořák’s American String Quartet
Date:July 25
Venue:IA
One of the most popular quartets in the chamber music repertoire. More Info

New Music
Date:July 26
Venue:SH
Premiere performance of new works written by BMC composition students.
Free Event

Student Piano Recital
Date:July 27
Venue:SH
BMC piano students in recital.
Free Event

Dvořák in America Festival: Kevin Deas in Recital
Date:July 27
Venue:IA
Acclaimed bass-baritone Kevin Deas brings his rich, resonant voice to Brevard.More Info

A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Date:July 28
Venue:PC
Benjamin Britten’s adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic, featuring BMC alumnus and world-renowned countertenor David Daniels in the role of Oberon. Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Opera Talk in Scott Commons beginning one hour before the performance.More Info

Program of Song
Date:July 29
Venue:SH
High school voice students in recital.
Free Event

Dvořák in America Festival: Bernstein and Copland
Date:July 29
Venue:WPA
Love is in the air as soloist and orchestra interpret an epic theme in this stunning evening of romance and music. Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Concert Talk in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Date:July 30
Venue:PC
Benjamin Britten’s adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic, featuring BMC alumnus and world-renowned countertenor David Daniels in the role of Oberon. Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Opera Talk in Scott Commons beginning one hour before the performance.More Info

Dvořák in America Festival: New World Symphony
Date:July 30
Venue:WPA
Dvorák’s final symphony is the centerpiece of a multimedia program hosted by Joseph Horowitz, providing the dramatic finale to BMC’s Dvorák in America Festival. Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Concert Talk in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

Soloists of Tomorrow
Date:July 31
Venue:WPA
A perennial audience favorite, featuring the winners of the Jan and Beattie Wood Concert Competition. Celebrate BMC’s mission as we shine a spotlight on some of our most talented young musicians.Ticket holders may attend The PreConcert, a free recital in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

Supersonic
Date:July 31
Venue:WPA
BMC’s percussion students and faculty don’t miss a beat in this energetic concert.
Free Event

BMC@TCL
Date:August 1
Venue:TCL
College division students perform chamber music at Brevard’s Transylvania County Library.
Free Event

BMC Artist Faculty IV
Date:August 1
Venue:PC
Intimate ensemble performances by esteemed BMC faculty – this is chamber music at its very best. More Info

BMC Piano Competition Finals
Date:August 2
Venue:PC
The compelling finale featuring BMC’s gifted high school and college pianists.

Student Piano Recital
Date:August 3
Venue:SH
BMC piano students in recital.
Free Event

Brevard Camerata
Date:August 3
Venue:PC
Small in size, but big in sound, this chamber orchestra remains a Brevard favorite for its thoughtful interpretation of classic and contemporary works. More Info

Some Enchanted Evening – The Music of Rodgers and Hammerstein
Date:August 4
Venue:PC
Delight in this enchanting collection of iconic hits from the team who revolutionized the American musical. More Info

New Music
Date:August 5
Venue:SH
Premiere performance of new works written by BMC composition students.
Free Event

Piccolo Opera
Date:August 5
Venue:PC
High school voice students present opera scenes.
Free Event

Lockhart conducts Sibelius
Date:August 5
Venue:WPA
A grandiose and uplifting piece to mark the final weekend of BMC’s 80th anniversary season. Ticket holders may attend The PreConcert, a free recital in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

Brevard Symphonic Winds
Date:August 6
Venue:SA
Wind and percussion high school students in concert. More Info
Free Event

The Firebird Suite
Date:August 6
Venue:WPA
Experience pure joy and emotion in this magnificent work of artistic beauty by Stravinsky. Ticket holders may attend The PreConcert, a free recital in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

Season Finale: Beethoven 9
Date:August 7
Venue:WPA
Keith Lockhart, BMCO, and a rousing choral ensemble bring our captivating 80th anniversary season to a close with one of the best-known works in classical music.Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Concert Talk in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

BMC Presents: An Evening with Gillian Welch
Date:August 19
Venue:WPA
Gillian Welch, along with partner and collaborator Dave Rawlings, blends bluegrass, Americana, and Appalachian roots music to create a singular and unforgettable sound. Produced in collaboration with Mountain Song Productions.More Info
Each summer, audiences of all ages also delight in the non-classical artists and concerts presented via our BMC Presents series – featuring pops, bluegrass, gospel, and progressive folk music.
From June 28 through August 19, four additional BMC Presents concerts will feature Béla Fleck, The Rance Allen Group, Harpeth Rising, and Gillian Welch.
Don’t wait to secure the best seats in the house for our spectacular 2016 Summer Music Festival!
Music lovers from throughout the country can visit Brevard Music Center to experience world-class symphony, opera, and chamber works, featuring Artistic Director Keith Lockhart and BMC faculty, students, alumni, and guest artists including Jean-Yves Thibaudet, Conrad Tao, Mason Bates, David Daniels, Nicole Cabell, David Effron, and many more.

Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 1
Date:July 1
Venue:WPA
One of the world’s most popular piano concertos in the classical repertoire – a triumphant and electrifying masterpiece.Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Concert Talk in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

Falling Angel – World Premiere
Date:July 2
Venue:PC
Dramatic opera noir based on the thrilling, classic mystery novel by William Hjorstberg. Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Opera Talk in Scott Commons beginning one hour before the performance.More Info

Mozart and Wagner
Date:July 2
Venue:WPA
Majestic symphonic works by two of music’s most revolutionary composers.Ticket holders may attend The PreConcert, a free recital in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

BMC Presents: A Gospel Celebration
Date:July 3
Venue:WPA
A joyous and reverent afternoon of soulful gospel music, featuring The Rance Allen Group and NC A&T Fellowship Gospel Choir. More Info

Pendergrast Family Patriotic Pops
Date:July 4
Venue:WPA
Celebrate Independence Day at this USO-themed show featuring patriotic favorites and the rousing 1812 Overture with live cannon in the grand finale! More Info

Norman Krieger and Friends
Date:July 5
Venue:PC
An intimate ensemble performance featuring internationally celebrated pianist and BMC faculty member Norman Krieger.More Info

Student Piano Recital
Date:July 6
Venue:SH
BMC piano students in recital.
Free Event

The Shanghai Quartet
Date:July 6
Venue:PC
One of the world’s foremost chamber ensembles brings their “wonderfully ferocious and illuminating performance” to BMC. More Info

Program of Song
Date:July 8
Venue:SH
High school voice students in recital.
Free Event

An Alpine Symphony
Date:July 8
Venue:WPA
A truly majestic orchestration depicting an epic journey climbing an alpine mountain.Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Concert Talk in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

A Night at the Movies
Date:July 9
Venue:WPA
Movie lovers unite in this musical anthology of the great Hollywood film scores. Ticket holders may attend The PreConcert, a free recital in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

A Suite Afternoon
Date:July 10
Venue:WPA
Three suites. One oh so sweet afternoon. An inspired Sunday concert infused with the sounds and colors of brilliant melodies and dramatic rhythms. Ticket holders may attend The PreConcert, a free recital in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

BMC@TCL – New Songs Concert
Date:July 11
Venue:TCL
College division students perform chamber music at Brevard’s Transylvania County Library. This first concert in the series features new songs written by BMC composition students.
Free Event

International Contemporary Ensemble
Date:July 11
Venue:IA
Experience a new definition of concert music through this contemporary, innovative, modular, artist-driven ensemble. More Info

Student Piano Recital
Date:July 13
Venue:SH
BMC piano students in recital.
Free Event

Alumni Reunion
Date:July 13
Venue:IA
BMC faculty and alumni reunite to celebrate our 80th anniversary in a one-of-a kind performance. More Info

The Magic Flute
Date:July 14
Venue:PC
Mozart’s captivating, playful story of a love-struck prince’s journey to rescue the Queen of the Night’s daughter. Sung in German with English dialog. Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Opera Talk in Scott Commons beginning one hour before the performance.More Info

New Music
Date:July 15
Venue:SH
Premiere performance of new works written by BMC composition students.
Free Event

Piccolo Opera
Date:July 15
Venue:PC
High school voice students present operatic scenes.
Free Event

Mahler 5
Date:July 15
Venue:WPA
Exquisitely beautiful in sound and subtlety, Mahler’s great symphonic achievement explores a depth of energy and emotion you won’t soon forget. Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Concert Talk in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

The Magic Flute
Date:July 16
Venue:PC
Mozart’s captivating, playful story of a love-struck prince’s journey to rescue the Queen of the Night’s daughter. Sung in German with English dialog. Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Opera Talk in Scott Commons beginning one hour before the performance.More Info

Symphonie Fantastique
Date:July 16
Venue:WPA
BMC Alumni Robert Moody and Mason Bates light up the WPA stage in one of the season’s biggest reunion moments! Sit back and explore Berlioz’s “musical expedition into psychedelia,” after Bates shares his pair of electronica compositions that take “open-eared listeners to wonderful new places.” Ticket holders may attend The PreConcert, a free recital in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

Jan and Beattie Wood Concerto Competition Finals
Date:July 17
Venue:WPA
Gifted BMC high school and college musicians compete for the coveted spotlight positions at BMC’s Soloists of Tomorrow concert.
Free Event

BMC@TCL
Date:July 18
Venue:TCL
College division students perform chamber music at Brevard’s Transylvania County Library.
Free Event

BMC Artist Faculty III
Date:July 18
Venue:PC
Intimate ensemble performances by esteemed BMC faculty – this is chamber music at its very best. More Info

Apollo’s Fire – Sugarloaf Mountain: An Appalachian Gathering
Date:July 19
Venue:PC
Cleveland’s Baroque orchestra “that is setting the classical world aflame!” More Info

Student Piano Recital
Date:July 20
Venue:SH
BMC piano students in recital.
Free Event

Bill Preucil and Friends
Date:July 20
Venue:PC
Bill Preucil, BMC faculty member and Concertmaster of the Cleveland Orchestra, shares the stage with an array of talented friends, including former BMC Dean and distinguished pianist Bruce Murray. More Info

Brevard Symphonic Winds
Date:July 21
Venue:SA
Wind and percussion high school students in concert. More Info
Free Event

BMC Presents: Harpeth Rising
Date:July 21
Venue:PC
The acclaimed all-female trio noted for their distinct “Chambergrass” sound, blending improvisatory-feeling jazz with newgrass, classical, and folk rhythms.More Info

Saint-Saëns Piano Concerto No. 2
Date:July 22
Venue:WPA
Former BMC Artistic Director David Effron makes a triumphant return to the WPA stage, leading pianist Conrad Tao in this seductive and lyrical concerto. Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Concert Talk in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

Daphnis and Chloé
Date:July 23
Venue:WPA
The mythical love story of goat-herder Daphnis and shepherdess Chloé, brought to life in this joyful and tumultuous “choreographic symphony” by Ravel.Ticket holders may attend The PreConcert, a free recital in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

Franck Symphony in D Minor
Date:July 24
Venue:WPA
Hauntingly beautiful movements and melodies blend to create one of Franck’s most colorful musical tapestries. Ticket holders may attend The PreConcert, a free recital in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

BMC@TCL
Date:July 25
Venue:TCL
College division students perform chamber music at Brevard’s Transylvania County Library.
Free Event

Dvořák in America Festival: Dvořák’s American String Quartet
Date:July 25
Venue:IA
One of the most popular quartets in the chamber music repertoire. More Info

New Music
Date:July 26
Venue:SH
Premiere performance of new works written by BMC composition students.
Free Event

Student Piano Recital
Date:July 27
Venue:SH
BMC piano students in recital.
Free Event

Dvořák in America Festival: Kevin Deas in Recital
Date:July 27
Venue:IA
Acclaimed bass-baritone Kevin Deas brings his rich, resonant voice to Brevard.More Info

A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Date:July 28
Venue:PC
Benjamin Britten’s adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic, featuring BMC alumnus and world-renowned countertenor David Daniels in the role of Oberon. Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Opera Talk in Scott Commons beginning one hour before the performance.More Info

Program of Song
Date:July 29
Venue:SH
High school voice students in recital.
Free Event

Dvořák in America Festival: Bernstein and Copland
Date:July 29
Venue:WPA
Love is in the air as soloist and orchestra interpret an epic theme in this stunning evening of romance and music. Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Concert Talk in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Date:July 30
Venue:PC
Benjamin Britten’s adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic, featuring BMC alumnus and world-renowned countertenor David Daniels in the role of Oberon. Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Opera Talk in Scott Commons beginning one hour before the performance.More Info

Dvořák in America Festival: New World Symphony
Date:July 30
Venue:WPA
Dvorák’s final symphony is the centerpiece of a multimedia program hosted by Joseph Horowitz, providing the dramatic finale to BMC’s Dvorák in America Festival. Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Concert Talk in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

Soloists of Tomorrow
Date:July 31
Venue:WPA
A perennial audience favorite, featuring the winners of the Jan and Beattie Wood Concert Competition. Celebrate BMC’s mission as we shine a spotlight on some of our most talented young musicians.Ticket holders may attend The PreConcert, a free recital in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

Supersonic
Date:July 31
Venue:WPA
BMC’s percussion students and faculty don’t miss a beat in this energetic concert.
Free Event

BMC@TCL
Date:August 1
Venue:TCL
College division students perform chamber music at Brevard’s Transylvania County Library.
Free Event

BMC Artist Faculty IV
Date:August 1
Venue:PC
Intimate ensemble performances by esteemed BMC faculty – this is chamber music at its very best. More Info

BMC Piano Competition Finals
Date:August 2
Venue:PC
The compelling finale featuring BMC’s gifted high school and college pianists.

Student Piano Recital
Date:August 3
Venue:SH
BMC piano students in recital.
Free Event

Brevard Camerata
Date:August 3
Venue:PC
Small in size, but big in sound, this chamber orchestra remains a Brevard favorite for its thoughtful interpretation of classic and contemporary works. More Info

Some Enchanted Evening – The Music of Rodgers and Hammerstein
Date:August 4
Venue:PC
Delight in this enchanting collection of iconic hits from the team who revolutionized the American musical. More Info

New Music
Date:August 5
Venue:SH
Premiere performance of new works written by BMC composition students.
Free Event

Piccolo Opera
Date:August 5
Venue:PC
High school voice students present opera scenes.
Free Event

Lockhart conducts Sibelius
Date:August 5
Venue:WPA
A grandiose and uplifting piece to mark the final weekend of BMC’s 80th anniversary season. Ticket holders may attend The PreConcert, a free recital in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

Brevard Symphonic Winds
Date:August 6
Venue:SA
Wind and percussion high school students in concert. More Info
Free Event

The Firebird Suite
Date:August 6
Venue:WPA
Experience pure joy and emotion in this magnificent work of artistic beauty by Stravinsky. Ticket holders may attend The PreConcert, a free recital in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

Season Finale: Beethoven 9
Date:August 7
Venue:WPA
Keith Lockhart, BMCO, and a rousing choral ensemble bring our captivating 80th anniversary season to a close with one of the best-known works in classical music.Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Concert Talk in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

BMC Presents: An Evening with Gillian Welch
Date:August 19
Venue:WPA
Gillian Welch, along with partner and collaborator Dave Rawlings, blends bluegrass, Americana, and Appalachian roots music to create a singular and unforgettable sound. Produced in collaboration with Mountain Song Productions.More Info
Each summer, audiences of all ages also delight in the non-classical artists and concerts presented via our BMC Presents series – featuring pops, bluegrass, gospel, and progressive folk music.
From June 28 through August 19, four additional BMC Presents concerts will feature Béla Fleck, The Rance Allen Group, Harpeth Rising, and Gillian Welch.
Don’t wait to secure the best seats in the house for our spectacular 2016 Summer Music Festival!
Music lovers from throughout the country can visit Brevard Music Center to experience world-class symphony, opera, and chamber works, featuring Artistic Director Keith Lockhart and BMC faculty, students, alumni, and guest artists including Jean-Yves Thibaudet, Conrad Tao, Mason Bates, David Daniels, Nicole Cabell, David Effron, and many more.

Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 1
Date:July 1
Venue:WPA
One of the world’s most popular piano concertos in the classical repertoire – a triumphant and electrifying masterpiece.Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Concert Talk in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

Falling Angel – World Premiere
Date:July 2
Venue:PC
Dramatic opera noir based on the thrilling, classic mystery novel by William Hjorstberg. Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Opera Talk in Scott Commons beginning one hour before the performance.More Info

Mozart and Wagner
Date:July 2
Venue:WPA
Majestic symphonic works by two of music’s most revolutionary composers.Ticket holders may attend The PreConcert, a free recital in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

BMC Presents: A Gospel Celebration
Date:July 3
Venue:WPA
A joyous and reverent afternoon of soulful gospel music, featuring The Rance Allen Group and NC A&T Fellowship Gospel Choir. More Info

Pendergrast Family Patriotic Pops
Date:July 4
Venue:WPA
Celebrate Independence Day at this USO-themed show featuring patriotic favorites and the rousing 1812 Overture with live cannon in the grand finale! More Info

Norman Krieger and Friends
Date:July 5
Venue:PC
An intimate ensemble performance featuring internationally celebrated pianist and BMC faculty member Norman Krieger.More Info

Student Piano Recital
Date:July 6
Venue:SH
BMC piano students in recital.
Free Event

The Shanghai Quartet
Date:July 6
Venue:PC
One of the world’s foremost chamber ensembles brings their “wonderfully ferocious and illuminating performance” to BMC. More Info

Program of Song
Date:July 8
Venue:SH
High school voice students in recital.
Free Event

An Alpine Symphony
Date:July 8
Venue:WPA
A truly majestic orchestration depicting an epic journey climbing an alpine mountain.Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Concert Talk in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

A Night at the Movies
Date:July 9
Venue:WPA
Movie lovers unite in this musical anthology of the great Hollywood film scores. Ticket holders may attend The PreConcert, a free recital in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

A Suite Afternoon
Date:July 10
Venue:WPA
Three suites. One oh so sweet afternoon. An inspired Sunday concert infused with the sounds and colors of brilliant melodies and dramatic rhythms. Ticket holders may attend The PreConcert, a free recital in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

BMC@TCL – New Songs Concert
Date:July 11
Venue:TCL
College division students perform chamber music at Brevard’s Transylvania County Library. This first concert in the series features new songs written by BMC composition students.
Free Event

International Contemporary Ensemble
Date:July 11
Venue:IA
Experience a new definition of concert music through this contemporary, innovative, modular, artist-driven ensemble. More Info

Student Piano Recital
Date:July 13
Venue:SH
BMC piano students in recital.
Free Event

Alumni Reunion
Date:July 13
Venue:IA
BMC faculty and alumni reunite to celebrate our 80th anniversary in a one-of-a kind performance. More Info

The Magic Flute
Date:July 14
Venue:PC
Mozart’s captivating, playful story of a love-struck prince’s journey to rescue the Queen of the Night’s daughter. Sung in German with English dialog. Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Opera Talk in Scott Commons beginning one hour before the performance.More Info

New Music
Date:July 15
Venue:SH
Premiere performance of new works written by BMC composition students.
Free Event

Piccolo Opera
Date:July 15
Venue:PC
High school voice students present operatic scenes.
Free Event

Mahler 5
Date:July 15
Venue:WPA
Exquisitely beautiful in sound and subtlety, Mahler’s great symphonic achievement explores a depth of energy and emotion you won’t soon forget. Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Concert Talk in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

The Magic Flute
Date:July 16
Venue:PC
Mozart’s captivating, playful story of a love-struck prince’s journey to rescue the Queen of the Night’s daughter. Sung in German with English dialog. Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Opera Talk in Scott Commons beginning one hour before the performance.More Info

Symphonie Fantastique
Date:July 16
Venue:WPA
BMC Alumni Robert Moody and Mason Bates light up the WPA stage in one of the season’s biggest reunion moments! Sit back and explore Berlioz’s “musical expedition into psychedelia,” after Bates shares his pair of electronica compositions that take “open-eared listeners to wonderful new places.” Ticket holders may attend The PreConcert, a free recital in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

Jan and Beattie Wood Concerto Competition Finals
Date:July 17
Venue:WPA
Gifted BMC high school and college musicians compete for the coveted spotlight positions at BMC’s Soloists of Tomorrow concert.
Free Event

BMC@TCL
Date:July 18
Venue:TCL
College division students perform chamber music at Brevard’s Transylvania County Library.
Free Event

BMC Artist Faculty III
Date:July 18
Venue:PC
Intimate ensemble performances by esteemed BMC faculty – this is chamber music at its very best. More Info

Apollo’s Fire – Sugarloaf Mountain: An Appalachian Gathering
Date:July 19
Venue:PC
Cleveland’s Baroque orchestra “that is setting the classical world aflame!” More Info

Student Piano Recital
Date:July 20
Venue:SH
BMC piano students in recital.
Free Event

Bill Preucil and Friends
Date:July 20
Venue:PC
Bill Preucil, BMC faculty member and Concertmaster of the Cleveland Orchestra, shares the stage with an array of talented friends, including former BMC Dean and distinguished pianist Bruce Murray. More Info

Brevard Symphonic Winds
Date:July 21
Venue:SA
Wind and percussion high school students in concert. More Info
Free Event

BMC Presents: Harpeth Rising
Date:July 21
Venue:PC
The acclaimed all-female trio noted for their distinct “Chambergrass” sound, blending improvisatory-feeling jazz with newgrass, classical, and folk rhythms.More Info

Saint-Saëns Piano Concerto No. 2
Date:July 22
Venue:WPA
Former BMC Artistic Director David Effron makes a triumphant return to the WPA stage, leading pianist Conrad Tao in this seductive and lyrical concerto. Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Concert Talk in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

Daphnis and Chloé
Date:July 23
Venue:WPA
The mythical love story of goat-herder Daphnis and shepherdess Chloé, brought to life in this joyful and tumultuous “choreographic symphony” by Ravel.Ticket holders may attend The PreConcert, a free recital in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

Franck Symphony in D Minor
Date:July 24
Venue:WPA
Hauntingly beautiful movements and melodies blend to create one of Franck’s most colorful musical tapestries. Ticket holders may attend The PreConcert, a free recital in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

BMC@TCL
Date:July 25
Venue:TCL
College division students perform chamber music at Brevard’s Transylvania County Library.
Free Event

Dvořák in America Festival: Dvořák’s American String Quartet
Date:July 25
Venue:IA
One of the most popular quartets in the chamber music repertoire. More Info

New Music
Date:July 26
Venue:SH
Premiere performance of new works written by BMC composition students.
Free Event

Student Piano Recital
Date:July 27
Venue:SH
BMC piano students in recital.
Free Event

Dvořák in America Festival: Kevin Deas in Recital
Date:July 27
Venue:IA
Acclaimed bass-baritone Kevin Deas brings his rich, resonant voice to Brevard.More Info

A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Date:July 28
Venue:PC
Benjamin Britten’s adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic, featuring BMC alumnus and world-renowned countertenor David Daniels in the role of Oberon. Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Opera Talk in Scott Commons beginning one hour before the performance.More Info

Program of Song
Date:July 29
Venue:SH
High school voice students in recital.
Free Event

Dvořák in America Festival: Bernstein and Copland
Date:July 29
Venue:WPA
Love is in the air as soloist and orchestra interpret an epic theme in this stunning evening of romance and music. Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Concert Talk in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Date:July 30
Venue:PC
Benjamin Britten’s adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic, featuring BMC alumnus and world-renowned countertenor David Daniels in the role of Oberon. Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Opera Talk in Scott Commons beginning one hour before the performance.More Info

Dvořák in America Festival: New World Symphony
Date:July 30
Venue:WPA
Dvorák’s final symphony is the centerpiece of a multimedia program hosted by Joseph Horowitz, providing the dramatic finale to BMC’s Dvorák in America Festival. Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Concert Talk in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

Soloists of Tomorrow
Date:July 31
Venue:WPA
A perennial audience favorite, featuring the winners of the Jan and Beattie Wood Concert Competition. Celebrate BMC’s mission as we shine a spotlight on some of our most talented young musicians.Ticket holders may attend The PreConcert, a free recital in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

Supersonic
Date:July 31
Venue:WPA
BMC’s percussion students and faculty don’t miss a beat in this energetic concert.
Free Event

BMC@TCL
Date:August 1
Venue:TCL
College division students perform chamber music at Brevard’s Transylvania County Library.
Free Event

BMC Artist Faculty IV
Date:August 1
Venue:PC
Intimate ensemble performances by esteemed BMC faculty – this is chamber music at its very best. More Info

BMC Piano Competition Finals
Date:August 2
Venue:PC
The compelling finale featuring BMC’s gifted high school and college pianists.

Student Piano Recital
Date:August 3
Venue:SH
BMC piano students in recital.
Free Event

Brevard Camerata
Date:August 3
Venue:PC
Small in size, but big in sound, this chamber orchestra remains a Brevard favorite for its thoughtful interpretation of classic and contemporary works. More Info

Some Enchanted Evening – The Music of Rodgers and Hammerstein
Date:August 4
Venue:PC
Delight in this enchanting collection of iconic hits from the team who revolutionized the American musical. More Info

New Music
Date:August 5
Venue:SH
Premiere performance of new works written by BMC composition students.
Free Event

Piccolo Opera
Date:August 5
Venue:PC
High school voice students present opera scenes.
Free Event

Lockhart conducts Sibelius
Date:August 5
Venue:WPA
A grandiose and uplifting piece to mark the final weekend of BMC’s 80th anniversary season. Ticket holders may attend The PreConcert, a free recital in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

Brevard Symphonic Winds
Date:August 6
Venue:SA
Wind and percussion high school students in concert. More Info
Free Event

The Firebird Suite
Date:August 6
Venue:WPA
Experience pure joy and emotion in this magnificent work of artistic beauty by Stravinsky. Ticket holders may attend The PreConcert, a free recital in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

Season Finale: Beethoven 9
Date:August 7
Venue:WPA
Keith Lockhart, BMCO, and a rousing choral ensemble bring our captivating 80th anniversary season to a close with one of the best-known works in classical music.Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Concert Talk in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

BMC Presents: An Evening with Gillian Welch
Date:August 19
Venue:WPA
Gillian Welch, along with partner and collaborator Dave Rawlings, blends bluegrass, Americana, and Appalachian roots music to create a singular and unforgettable sound. Produced in collaboration with Mountain Song Productions.More Info
Each summer, audiences of all ages also delight in the non-classical artists and concerts presented via our BMC Presents series – featuring pops, bluegrass, gospel, and progressive folk music.
From June 28 through August 19, four additional BMC Presents concerts will feature Béla Fleck, The Rance Allen Group, Harpeth Rising, and Gillian Welch.
Don’t wait to secure the best seats in the house for our spectacular 2016 Summer Music Festival!
Music lovers from throughout the country can visit Brevard Music Center to experience world-class symphony, opera, and chamber works, featuring Artistic Director Keith Lockhart and BMC faculty, students, alumni, and guest artists including Jean-Yves Thibaudet, Conrad Tao, Mason Bates, David Daniels, Nicole Cabell, David Effron, and many more.

Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 1
Date:July 1
Venue:WPA
One of the world’s most popular piano concertos in the classical repertoire – a triumphant and electrifying masterpiece.Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Concert Talk in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

Falling Angel – World Premiere
Date:July 2
Venue:PC
Dramatic opera noir based on the thrilling, classic mystery novel by William Hjorstberg. Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Opera Talk in Scott Commons beginning one hour before the performance.More Info

Mozart and Wagner
Date:July 2
Venue:WPA
Majestic symphonic works by two of music’s most revolutionary composers.Ticket holders may attend The PreConcert, a free recital in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

BMC Presents: A Gospel Celebration
Date:July 3
Venue:WPA
A joyous and reverent afternoon of soulful gospel music, featuring The Rance Allen Group and NC A&T Fellowship Gospel Choir. More Info

Pendergrast Family Patriotic Pops
Date:July 4
Venue:WPA
Celebrate Independence Day at this USO-themed show featuring patriotic favorites and the rousing 1812 Overture with live cannon in the grand finale! More Info

Norman Krieger and Friends
Date:July 5
Venue:PC
An intimate ensemble performance featuring internationally celebrated pianist and BMC faculty member Norman Krieger.More Info

Student Piano Recital
Date:July 6
Venue:SH
BMC piano students in recital.
Free Event

The Shanghai Quartet
Date:July 6
Venue:PC
One of the world’s foremost chamber ensembles brings their “wonderfully ferocious and illuminating performance” to BMC. More Info

Program of Song
Date:July 8
Venue:SH
High school voice students in recital.
Free Event

An Alpine Symphony
Date:July 8
Venue:WPA
A truly majestic orchestration depicting an epic journey climbing an alpine mountain.Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Concert Talk in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

A Night at the Movies
Date:July 9
Venue:WPA
Movie lovers unite in this musical anthology of the great Hollywood film scores. Ticket holders may attend The PreConcert, a free recital in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

A Suite Afternoon
Date:July 10
Venue:WPA
Three suites. One oh so sweet afternoon. An inspired Sunday concert infused with the sounds and colors of brilliant melodies and dramatic rhythms. Ticket holders may attend The PreConcert, a free recital in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

BMC@TCL – New Songs Concert
Date:July 11
Venue:TCL
College division students perform chamber music at Brevard’s Transylvania County Library. This first concert in the series features new songs written by BMC composition students.
Free Event

International Contemporary Ensemble
Date:July 11
Venue:IA
Experience a new definition of concert music through this contemporary, innovative, modular, artist-driven ensemble. More Info

Student Piano Recital
Date:July 13
Venue:SH
BMC piano students in recital.
Free Event

Alumni Reunion
Date:July 13
Venue:IA
BMC faculty and alumni reunite to celebrate our 80th anniversary in a one-of-a kind performance. More Info

The Magic Flute
Date:July 14
Venue:PC
Mozart’s captivating, playful story of a love-struck prince’s journey to rescue the Queen of the Night’s daughter. Sung in German with English dialog. Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Opera Talk in Scott Commons beginning one hour before the performance.More Info

New Music
Date:July 15
Venue:SH
Premiere performance of new works written by BMC composition students.
Free Event

Piccolo Opera
Date:July 15
Venue:PC
High school voice students present operatic scenes.
Free Event

Mahler 5
Date:July 15
Venue:WPA
Exquisitely beautiful in sound and subtlety, Mahler’s great symphonic achievement explores a depth of energy and emotion you won’t soon forget. Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Concert Talk in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

The Magic Flute
Date:July 16
Venue:PC
Mozart’s captivating, playful story of a love-struck prince’s journey to rescue the Queen of the Night’s daughter. Sung in German with English dialog. Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Opera Talk in Scott Commons beginning one hour before the performance.More Info

Symphonie Fantastique
Date:July 16
Venue:WPA
BMC Alumni Robert Moody and Mason Bates light up the WPA stage in one of the season’s biggest reunion moments! Sit back and explore Berlioz’s “musical expedition into psychedelia,” after Bates shares his pair of electronica compositions that take “open-eared listeners to wonderful new places.” Ticket holders may attend The PreConcert, a free recital in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

Jan and Beattie Wood Concerto Competition Finals
Date:July 17
Venue:WPA
Gifted BMC high school and college musicians compete for the coveted spotlight positions at BMC’s Soloists of Tomorrow concert.
Free Event

BMC@TCL
Date:July 18
Venue:TCL
College division students perform chamber music at Brevard’s Transylvania County Library.
Free Event

BMC Artist Faculty III
Date:July 18
Venue:PC
Intimate ensemble performances by esteemed BMC faculty – this is chamber music at its very best. More Info

Apollo’s Fire – Sugarloaf Mountain: An Appalachian Gathering
Date:July 19
Venue:PC
Cleveland’s Baroque orchestra “that is setting the classical world aflame!” More Info

Student Piano Recital
Date:July 20
Venue:SH
BMC piano students in recital.
Free Event

Bill Preucil and Friends
Date:July 20
Venue:PC
Bill Preucil, BMC faculty member and Concertmaster of the Cleveland Orchestra, shares the stage with an array of talented friends, including former BMC Dean and distinguished pianist Bruce Murray. More Info

Brevard Symphonic Winds
Date:July 21
Venue:SA
Wind and percussion high school students in concert. More Info
Free Event

BMC Presents: Harpeth Rising
Date:July 21
Venue:PC
The acclaimed all-female trio noted for their distinct “Chambergrass” sound, blending improvisatory-feeling jazz with newgrass, classical, and folk rhythms.More Info

Saint-Saëns Piano Concerto No. 2
Date:July 22
Venue:WPA
Former BMC Artistic Director David Effron makes a triumphant return to the WPA stage, leading pianist Conrad Tao in this seductive and lyrical concerto. Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Concert Talk in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

Daphnis and Chloé
Date:July 23
Venue:WPA
The mythical love story of goat-herder Daphnis and shepherdess Chloé, brought to life in this joyful and tumultuous “choreographic symphony” by Ravel.Ticket holders may attend The PreConcert, a free recital in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

Franck Symphony in D Minor
Date:July 24
Venue:WPA
Hauntingly beautiful movements and melodies blend to create one of Franck’s most colorful musical tapestries. Ticket holders may attend The PreConcert, a free recital in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

BMC@TCL
Date:July 25
Venue:TCL
College division students perform chamber music at Brevard’s Transylvania County Library.
Free Event

Dvořák in America Festival: Dvořák’s American String Quartet
Date:July 25
Venue:IA
One of the most popular quartets in the chamber music repertoire. More Info

New Music
Date:July 26
Venue:SH
Premiere performance of new works written by BMC composition students.
Free Event

Student Piano Recital
Date:July 27
Venue:SH
BMC piano students in recital.
Free Event

Dvořák in America Festival: Kevin Deas in Recital
Date:July 27
Venue:IA
Acclaimed bass-baritone Kevin Deas brings his rich, resonant voice to Brevard.More Info

A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Date:July 28
Venue:PC
Benjamin Britten’s adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic, featuring BMC alumnus and world-renowned countertenor David Daniels in the role of Oberon. Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Opera Talk in Scott Commons beginning one hour before the performance.More Info

Program of Song
Date:July 29
Venue:SH
High school voice students in recital.
Free Event

Dvořák in America Festival: Bernstein and Copland
Date:July 29
Venue:WPA
Love is in the air as soloist and orchestra interpret an epic theme in this stunning evening of romance and music. Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Concert Talk in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Date:July 30
Venue:PC
Benjamin Britten’s adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic, featuring BMC alumnus and world-renowned countertenor David Daniels in the role of Oberon. Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Opera Talk in Scott Commons beginning one hour before the performance.More Info

Dvořák in America Festival: New World Symphony
Date:July 30
Venue:WPA
Dvorák’s final symphony is the centerpiece of a multimedia program hosted by Joseph Horowitz, providing the dramatic finale to BMC’s Dvorák in America Festival. Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Concert Talk in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

Soloists of Tomorrow
Date:July 31
Venue:WPA
A perennial audience favorite, featuring the winners of the Jan and Beattie Wood Concert Competition. Celebrate BMC’s mission as we shine a spotlight on some of our most talented young musicians.Ticket holders may attend The PreConcert, a free recital in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

Supersonic
Date:July 31
Venue:WPA
BMC’s percussion students and faculty don’t miss a beat in this energetic concert.
Free Event

BMC@TCL
Date:August 1
Venue:TCL
College division students perform chamber music at Brevard’s Transylvania County Library.
Free Event

BMC Artist Faculty IV
Date:August 1
Venue:PC
Intimate ensemble performances by esteemed BMC faculty – this is chamber music at its very best. More Info

BMC Piano Competition Finals
Date:August 2
Venue:PC
The compelling finale featuring BMC’s gifted high school and college pianists.

Student Piano Recital
Date:August 3
Venue:SH
BMC piano students in recital.
Free Event

Brevard Camerata
Date:August 3
Venue:PC
Small in size, but big in sound, this chamber orchestra remains a Brevard favorite for its thoughtful interpretation of classic and contemporary works. More Info

Some Enchanted Evening – The Music of Rodgers and Hammerstein
Date:August 4
Venue:PC
Delight in this enchanting collection of iconic hits from the team who revolutionized the American musical. More Info

New Music
Date:August 5
Venue:SH
Premiere performance of new works written by BMC composition students.
Free Event

Piccolo Opera
Date:August 5
Venue:PC
High school voice students present opera scenes.
Free Event

Lockhart conducts Sibelius
Date:August 5
Venue:WPA
A grandiose and uplifting piece to mark the final weekend of BMC’s 80th anniversary season. Ticket holders may attend The PreConcert, a free recital in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

Brevard Symphonic Winds
Date:August 6
Venue:SA
Wind and percussion high school students in concert. More Info
Free Event

The Firebird Suite
Date:August 6
Venue:WPA
Experience pure joy and emotion in this magnificent work of artistic beauty by Stravinsky. Ticket holders may attend The PreConcert, a free recital in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

Season Finale: Beethoven 9
Date:August 7
Venue:WPA
Keith Lockhart, BMCO, and a rousing choral ensemble bring our captivating 80th anniversary season to a close with one of the best-known works in classical music.Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Concert Talk in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

BMC Presents: An Evening with Gillian Welch
Date:August 19
Venue:WPA
Gillian Welch, along with partner and collaborator Dave Rawlings, blends bluegrass, Americana, and Appalachian roots music to create a singular and unforgettable sound. Produced in collaboration with Mountain Song Productions.More Info
Each summer, audiences of all ages also delight in the non-classical artists and concerts presented via our BMC Presents series – featuring pops, bluegrass, gospel, and progressive folk music.
From June 28 through August 19, four additional BMC Presents concerts will feature Béla Fleck, The Rance Allen Group, Harpeth Rising, and Gillian Welch.
Don’t wait to secure the best seats in the house for our spectacular 2016 Summer Music Festival!
Music lovers from throughout the country can visit Brevard Music Center to experience world-class symphony, opera, and chamber works, featuring Artistic Director Keith Lockhart and BMC faculty, students, alumni, and guest artists including Jean-Yves Thibaudet, Conrad Tao, Mason Bates, David Daniels, Nicole Cabell, David Effron, and many more.

Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 1
Date:July 1
Venue:WPA
One of the world’s most popular piano concertos in the classical repertoire – a triumphant and electrifying masterpiece.Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Concert Talk in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

Falling Angel – World Premiere
Date:July 2
Venue:PC
Dramatic opera noir based on the thrilling, classic mystery novel by William Hjorstberg. Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Opera Talk in Scott Commons beginning one hour before the performance.More Info

Mozart and Wagner
Date:July 2
Venue:WPA
Majestic symphonic works by two of music’s most revolutionary composers.Ticket holders may attend The PreConcert, a free recital in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

BMC Presents: A Gospel Celebration
Date:July 3
Venue:WPA
A joyous and reverent afternoon of soulful gospel music, featuring The Rance Allen Group and NC A&T Fellowship Gospel Choir. More Info

Pendergrast Family Patriotic Pops
Date:July 4
Venue:WPA
Celebrate Independence Day at this USO-themed show featuring patriotic favorites and the rousing 1812 Overture with live cannon in the grand finale! More Info

Norman Krieger and Friends
Date:July 5
Venue:PC
An intimate ensemble performance featuring internationally celebrated pianist and BMC faculty member Norman Krieger.More Info

Student Piano Recital
Date:July 6
Venue:SH
BMC piano students in recital.
Free Event

The Shanghai Quartet
Date:July 6
Venue:PC
One of the world’s foremost chamber ensembles brings their “wonderfully ferocious and illuminating performance” to BMC. More Info

Program of Song
Date:July 8
Venue:SH
High school voice students in recital.
Free Event

An Alpine Symphony
Date:July 8
Venue:WPA
A truly majestic orchestration depicting an epic journey climbing an alpine mountain.Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Concert Talk in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

A Night at the Movies
Date:July 9
Venue:WPA
Movie lovers unite in this musical anthology of the great Hollywood film scores. Ticket holders may attend The PreConcert, a free recital in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

A Suite Afternoon
Date:July 10
Venue:WPA
Three suites. One oh so sweet afternoon. An inspired Sunday concert infused with the sounds and colors of brilliant melodies and dramatic rhythms. Ticket holders may attend The PreConcert, a free recital in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

BMC@TCL – New Songs Concert
Date:July 11
Venue:TCL
College division students perform chamber music at Brevard’s Transylvania County Library. This first concert in the series features new songs written by BMC composition students.
Free Event

International Contemporary Ensemble
Date:July 11
Venue:IA
Experience a new definition of concert music through this contemporary, innovative, modular, artist-driven ensemble. More Info

Student Piano Recital
Date:July 13
Venue:SH
BMC piano students in recital.
Free Event

Alumni Reunion
Date:July 13
Venue:IA
BMC faculty and alumni reunite to celebrate our 80th anniversary in a one-of-a kind performance. More Info

The Magic Flute
Date:July 14
Venue:PC
Mozart’s captivating, playful story of a love-struck prince’s journey to rescue the Queen of the Night’s daughter. Sung in German with English dialog. Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Opera Talk in Scott Commons beginning one hour before the performance.More Info

New Music
Date:July 15
Venue:SH
Premiere performance of new works written by BMC composition students.
Free Event

Piccolo Opera
Date:July 15
Venue:PC
High school voice students present operatic scenes.
Free Event

Mahler 5
Date:July 15
Venue:WPA
Exquisitely beautiful in sound and subtlety, Mahler’s great symphonic achievement explores a depth of energy and emotion you won’t soon forget. Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Concert Talk in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

The Magic Flute
Date:July 16
Venue:PC
Mozart’s captivating, playful story of a love-struck prince’s journey to rescue the Queen of the Night’s daughter. Sung in German with English dialog. Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Opera Talk in Scott Commons beginning one hour before the performance.More Info

Symphonie Fantastique
Date:July 16
Venue:WPA
BMC Alumni Robert Moody and Mason Bates light up the WPA stage in one of the season’s biggest reunion moments! Sit back and explore Berlioz’s “musical expedition into psychedelia,” after Bates shares his pair of electronica compositions that take “open-eared listeners to wonderful new places.” Ticket holders may attend The PreConcert, a free recital in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

Jan and Beattie Wood Concerto Competition Finals
Date:July 17
Venue:WPA
Gifted BMC high school and college musicians compete for the coveted spotlight positions at BMC’s Soloists of Tomorrow concert.
Free Event

BMC@TCL
Date:July 18
Venue:TCL
College division students perform chamber music at Brevard’s Transylvania County Library.
Free Event

BMC Artist Faculty III
Date:July 18
Venue:PC
Intimate ensemble performances by esteemed BMC faculty – this is chamber music at its very best. More Info

Apollo’s Fire – Sugarloaf Mountain: An Appalachian Gathering
Date:July 19
Venue:PC
Cleveland’s Baroque orchestra “that is setting the classical world aflame!” More Info

Student Piano Recital
Date:July 20
Venue:SH
BMC piano students in recital.
Free Event

Bill Preucil and Friends
Date:July 20
Venue:PC
Bill Preucil, BMC faculty member and Concertmaster of the Cleveland Orchestra, shares the stage with an array of talented friends, including former BMC Dean and distinguished pianist Bruce Murray. More Info

Brevard Symphonic Winds
Date:July 21
Venue:SA
Wind and percussion high school students in concert. More Info
Free Event

BMC Presents: Harpeth Rising
Date:July 21
Venue:PC
The acclaimed all-female trio noted for their distinct “Chambergrass” sound, blending improvisatory-feeling jazz with newgrass, classical, and folk rhythms.More Info

Saint-Saëns Piano Concerto No. 2
Date:July 22
Venue:WPA
Former BMC Artistic Director David Effron makes a triumphant return to the WPA stage, leading pianist Conrad Tao in this seductive and lyrical concerto. Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Concert Talk in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

Daphnis and Chloé
Date:July 23
Venue:WPA
The mythical love story of goat-herder Daphnis and shepherdess Chloé, brought to life in this joyful and tumultuous “choreographic symphony” by Ravel.Ticket holders may attend The PreConcert, a free recital in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

Franck Symphony in D Minor
Date:July 24
Venue:WPA
Hauntingly beautiful movements and melodies blend to create one of Franck’s most colorful musical tapestries. Ticket holders may attend The PreConcert, a free recital in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

BMC@TCL
Date:July 25
Venue:TCL
College division students perform chamber music at Brevard’s Transylvania County Library.
Free Event

Dvořák in America Festival: Dvořák’s American String Quartet
Date:July 25
Venue:IA
One of the most popular quartets in the chamber music repertoire. More Info

New Music
Date:July 26
Venue:SH
Premiere performance of new works written by BMC composition students.
Free Event

Student Piano Recital
Date:July 27
Venue:SH
BMC piano students in recital.
Free Event

Dvořák in America Festival: Kevin Deas in Recital
Date:July 27
Venue:IA
Acclaimed bass-baritone Kevin Deas brings his rich, resonant voice to Brevard.More Info

A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Date:July 28
Venue:PC
Benjamin Britten’s adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic, featuring BMC alumnus and world-renowned countertenor David Daniels in the role of Oberon. Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Opera Talk in Scott Commons beginning one hour before the performance.More Info

Program of Song
Date:July 29
Venue:SH
High school voice students in recital.
Free Event

Dvořák in America Festival: Bernstein and Copland
Date:July 29
Venue:WPA
Love is in the air as soloist and orchestra interpret an epic theme in this stunning evening of romance and music. Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Concert Talk in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Date:July 30
Venue:PC
Benjamin Britten’s adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic, featuring BMC alumnus and world-renowned countertenor David Daniels in the role of Oberon. Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Opera Talk in Scott Commons beginning one hour before the performance.More Info

Dvořák in America Festival: New World Symphony
Date:July 30
Venue:WPA
Dvorák’s final symphony is the centerpiece of a multimedia program hosted by Joseph Horowitz, providing the dramatic finale to BMC’s Dvorák in America Festival. Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Concert Talk in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

Soloists of Tomorrow
Date:July 31
Venue:WPA
A perennial audience favorite, featuring the winners of the Jan and Beattie Wood Concert Competition. Celebrate BMC’s mission as we shine a spotlight on some of our most talented young musicians.Ticket holders may attend The PreConcert, a free recital in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

Supersonic
Date:July 31
Venue:WPA
BMC’s percussion students and faculty don’t miss a beat in this energetic concert.
Free Event

BMC@TCL
Date:August 1
Venue:TCL
College division students perform chamber music at Brevard’s Transylvania County Library.
Free Event

BMC Artist Faculty IV
Date:August 1
Venue:PC
Intimate ensemble performances by esteemed BMC faculty – this is chamber music at its very best. More Info

BMC Piano Competition Finals
Date:August 2
Venue:PC
The compelling finale featuring BMC’s gifted high school and college pianists.

Student Piano Recital
Date:August 3
Venue:SH
BMC piano students in recital.
Free Event

Brevard Camerata
Date:August 3
Venue:PC
Small in size, but big in sound, this chamber orchestra remains a Brevard favorite for its thoughtful interpretation of classic and contemporary works. More Info

Some Enchanted Evening – The Music of Rodgers and Hammerstein
Date:August 4
Venue:PC
Delight in this enchanting collection of iconic hits from the team who revolutionized the American musical. More Info

New Music
Date:August 5
Venue:SH
Premiere performance of new works written by BMC composition students.
Free Event

Piccolo Opera
Date:August 5
Venue:PC
High school voice students present opera scenes.
Free Event

Lockhart conducts Sibelius
Date:August 5
Venue:WPA
A grandiose and uplifting piece to mark the final weekend of BMC’s 80th anniversary season. Ticket holders may attend The PreConcert, a free recital in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

Brevard Symphonic Winds
Date:August 6
Venue:SA
Wind and percussion high school students in concert. More Info
Free Event

The Firebird Suite
Date:August 6
Venue:WPA
Experience pure joy and emotion in this magnificent work of artistic beauty by Stravinsky. Ticket holders may attend The PreConcert, a free recital in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

Season Finale: Beethoven 9
Date:August 7
Venue:WPA
Keith Lockhart, BMCO, and a rousing choral ensemble bring our captivating 80th anniversary season to a close with one of the best-known works in classical music.Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Concert Talk in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.More Info

BMC Presents: An Evening with Gillian Welch
Date:August 19
Venue:WPA
Gillian Welch, along with partner and collaborator Dave Rawlings, blends bluegrass, Americana, and Appalachian roots music to create a singular and unforgettable sound. Produced in collaboration with Mountain Song Productions.More Info