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Thibaudet Plays Gershwin

Klein Music Tent, Aspen, USA
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Important Info
Type: Classical Concert
City: Aspen, USA
Starts at: 16:00

E-tickets: Print at home or at the box office of the event if so specified. You will find more information in your booking confirmation email.

You can only select the category, and not the exact seats.
If you order 2 or 3 tickets: your seats will be next to each other.
If you order 4 or more tickets: your seats will be next to each other, or, if this is not possible, we will provide a combination of groups of seats (at least in pairs, for example 2+2 or 2+3).

Cast
Performers
Conductor: Robert Spano
Orchestra: Aspen Festival Orchestra
Creators
Composer: Igor Stravinsky
Composer: Arnold Schoenberg
Composer: George Gershwin
Programme
Arnold Schoenberg: Variations for orchestra op. 31
Igor Stravinsky: Symphony in Three Movements
George Gershwin: Piano Concerto in F major
Overview

Hear one of today’s finest pianists, Jean-Yves Thibaudet, in the piece he says exudes “utter joy” and leaves every member of the audience and orchestra with a “smile on their face.”

Gershwin’s Piano Concerto in F is a work Thibaudet has championed since he was 14; the pianist is known for his intuitive grasp of Gershwin’s brilliant fusion of jazz, blues, and classical styles.

Stravinsky’s Symphony in Three Movements was the first major work he composed after emigrating to the United States. Clearly influenced by the sounds of his new home, the piece is full of uniquely American soundscapes, jazzy riffs, and Hollywood flourishes.

The concert will also feature Arnold Schoenberg’s Variations for Orchestra, the first twelve-tone piece for large orchestra.

Venue Info

Klein Music Tent - Aspen
Location   960 N 3rd Street

Welcoming, and beautifully connected to its mountain surroundings, the Klein Music Tent offers a uniquely personal way to experience the artistry and spirit of Aspen’s celebrated music festival.

Nestled within the picturesque grounds of the Aspen Music Festival and School, the Klein Music Tent is one of Aspen’s most charming and intimate performance venues. Surrounded by the natural beauty of the Rocky Mountains, the tent offers audiences a relaxed yet artistically refined atmosphere where chamber music and smaller-scale performances can be enjoyed in close connection with the performers.

Known for its warm acoustics and informal summer ambiance, the venue hosts a wide variety of concerts throughout the festival season, including chamber ensembles, solo recitals, educational performances, and appearances by emerging young artists studying at the Aspen Music Festival and School. Its smaller scale creates an inviting environment where every musical nuance feels immediate and personal.

The open and airy character of the tent reflects the spirit of Aspen itself — sophisticated yet unpretentious, blending artistic excellence with the tranquility of the surrounding landscape. Concerts here often feel like intimate musical gatherings, where audiences can experience classical music with unusual closeness and spontaneity.

As part of Aspen’s vibrant cultural campus, the Klein Music Tent contributes to the festival’s unique atmosphere of creativity, collaboration, and artistic discovery. Visitors can move easily between performances, mountain scenery, and Aspen’s lively cultural life, creating a seamless summer experience centered around music and inspiration.

Important Info
Type: Classical Concert
City: Aspen, USA
Starts at: 16:00
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