A note from festival director C. Scott Hagler: I'm thrilled to introduce you to the fourth annual Durango Chamber Music Festival! The festival fills a gap in the Durango music scene: chamber music performed in an easily accessed, intimate setting, with affordably priced tickets. Not only is St. Mark's the perfect venue accoustically, but its beauty is unsurpassed.

Artistic director Kasia Sokol-Borup has been busy exploring repertoire possibilities and talking to musicians throughout the region, and has put together three wonderful concerts for you.

We need your help to make this festival a success. Please spread the word to your family and friends; invite summer guests to arrive early so they can attend! We certainly value your financial support, as well. Please see the links below to see how you might help out. Thank you!

I'm also very pleased to announce that our inaugural Durango Chamber Music Academy 2011 Summer Institute was a huge success. Twenty-two young, local students spent a week beginning to learn the art of ensemble playing and all that goes with it... teamwork, leadership, devoloping friendships and so much more. Twelve students are enrolled in the Academy for the 2011-2012 school year. Students who enroll in the 2012 Summer Institute can participate for one or two weeks, and we'll be able to accommodate up to 45 students. Your support of the Academy will allow us to offer scholarships to needy students. Learn more about the Academy here.

Festival passes and tickets are available now!
Early Bird Festival Pass (before April 30!) | Festival Pass (after April 30) | Tickets to Individual Concerts

This Year's Artists Hasse Borup, violin Lisa Campi-Walters, piano Kristen Chen, piano Heather Conner, piano C. Scott Hagler, organ and piano Katherine Jetter, cello Nathan Lambert, violin Jonathan Latta, marimba and vibraphone Melilssa Latta, piano Linda Mack Berven, piano Joshua Mietz, clarinet Danielle Menapace, oboe Kathryn Shaffer, flute Kasia Sokol-Borup, violin Veronica Turner, soprano Mark Walters, clarinet Please note: repertoire and personnel are subject to change without notice.

May 11 • 7:00 p.m. Sonata for Flute and Piano Francis Poulenc 1. Allegretto malincolico 2. Cantilena: Assez lent 3. Presto giocoso Kathryn Shaffer, flute Kristen Chen, piano Verano Porteño Astor Piazzolla Oblivion La Muerte Del Angel Red Shoe Trio: Nathan Lambert, violin Katherine Jetter, cello Lisa Campi Walters, piano Cello Sonata in G minor, Op. 65 Frédéric Chopin 3. Largo in B-flat major Katherine Jetter, cello Lisa Campi Walters, piano Romanian Folk Dances Béla Bartók I. Bot tánc / Jocul cu bâtă (Stick Dance) II. Brâul (Sash Dance) III. Topogó / Pe loc (In One Spot) IV. Bucsumí tánc / Buciumeana (Dance from Bucsum) V. Román polka / Poarga Românească (Romanian Polka) VI. Aprózó / Mărunțel (Fast Dance) VII. Aprózó / Mărunțel (Fast Dance) Mark Walters, clarinet Lisa Campi Walters, piano

May 18 • 7:00 p.m. Duo, Op. 3 No. 6 in D Major Jean-Marie Leclair Andante Allegro Largo Allegro ma non troppo Kasia Sokol Borup, violin Hasse Borup, violin Sonata for Violin and Piano Vincent Persichetti I. Lento II. Allegro fuoco Hasse Borup, violin Heather Conner, piano Masques, Op. 99 Ten Short Pieces for Violin and Piano Vincent Persichetti Hasse Borup, violin Heather Conner, piano Serenade No. 4 for Violin and Piano Vincent Persichetti I. Pastorale, Andantino II. Episode, Allegro con Brio III. Interlude, Andante cantabile IV. Capriccio, Presto Hasse Borup, violin Heather Conner, piano Violin Sonata in D Minor, Op.9 Karol Szymanowski 1.Allegro moderato 2.Andantino tranquillo e dolce 3.Finale: Allegro molto, quasi presto Kasia Sokol Borup, violin Heather Conner, piano

May 25 • 7:00 p.m. Concerto da camera, for flute, English horn and piano Arthur Honegger 1. Allegretto amabile 2. Andante 3. Vivace Danielle Menapace, English Horn Rochelle Mann, flute C. Scott Hagler, piano Five Hebrew Love Songs Eric Whitacre Veronica Turner, soprano Nathan Lambert, violin Linda Mack Berven, piano Shepherd on the Rock Franz Schubert Veronica Turner, soprano Joshua Mietz, clarinet Linda Mack Berven, piano Sechs Deutsche Lieder Op. 103 Louis Spohr No. 1. Sei Still Mein Herz No. 2. Zwiegesang No. 3. Sehnsucht No. 4. Wiegenlied No. 5. Das Heimliche Lied No. 6. Wach Auf Veronica Turner, soprano Joshua Mietz, clarinet Linda Mack Berven, piano Meditation Paul Creston Jonathan Latta, marimba C. Scott Hagler, organ Duettino concertante Ingolf Dahl Rochelle Mann, flute Jonathan Latta, percussion

Festival Tickets and Passes

Save $4 when you purchase a festival pass for admission to all three concerts ($50 for adults, $20 for children and students). SAVE an additional $5 when you purchase by April 30! Tickets for individual concerts are also available ($18 for adults, $8 for children and students). Download the donation/order form for purchase by mail or in person, call the 24/7 Ticket Hotline: 1-800-838-3006, or order online: Early Bird Festival Pass (before April 30!) | Festival Pass (after April 30) | Tickets to Individual Concerts

Support the Festival

Your tax-deductible donation to the Durango Chamber Music Festival will support the artists who perform on the festival. Please make checks payable to 3rd Ave. Arts and note "Chamber Music Festival." Your name can be mentioned in concert programs thanking you for your support, or you may remain anonymous. Download the donation/order form or click on the "donate" button to donate through PayPal. Thank you for your support.

3rd Ave. Arts

The Durango Chamber Music Festival is produced by 3rd Ave. Arts, a 501(c)(3) non-profit whose mission is to present artistic and cultural events and arts education opportunities that enrich the fabric of our community. Other programs include the Durango Bach Festival, St. Mark's Recital Series, Sacred Arts Festival, Salsa Festival and more. We are grateful for your support! Visit www.3rdAveArts.org for more information.

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