Instilling a lifelong love of classical music…
Where music and nature enhance each other—gloriously
For the last forty years, the Sun Valley Music Festival has presented must-see, must-hear, musical performances in a spectacular setting. Led by dynamic Music Director Alasdair Neale, and comprised of the best musicians from North America’s leading orchestras, the Festival attracts internationally-renowned soloists and over 50,000 concert-goers annually to it’s Winter and Summer Season concerts.
Inspiring the next generation of music lovers
The Festival’s year-round Music Institute advances the skills and personal development of young people. Through the Institute’s summer programs, students at all levels interact with professional musicians and guest artists and meet peers who share their passion for classical music. Year-round programs engage string, piano, and voice students through high school years, in partnership with the local school district.
A cultural and social treasure supported by the community
Through the generosity of hundreds of donors, patrons, and volunteers, Sun Valley Music Festival thrives as the largest privately supported, free-admission orchestra in the United States. Financial contributions large and small, countless volunteer hours, and the hospitality of the many families who host musicians in their homes, all come together to make the Festival a vibrant, shared, community enterprise.
The Sun Valley Music Festival is a tax-deductible charitable organization. Federal Tax ID: 82-0397940
Share in supporting your Festival
From its inception, dedicated, enthusiastic donors have made it possible for the Sun Valley Music Festival to stay true to its goal of instilling a lifelong love of classical music through the highest quality musical experiences and education—free of charge. Your support helps attract the best musicians from around the country, as well as guest artists from around the world, and funds expanding, innovative programming—accessible to all. Donors also enjoy an array of valued benefits.
“Welcome to the 2024 Season!
As you might expect, we’re celebrating this landmark event in style, with a stellar lineup of pieces and guest artists. We’ll kick things off on opening night with the world premiere of a fanfare commissioned from composer and trombonist Timothy Higgins. From there we branch out in multiple directions, from Handel’s ebullient Royal Fireworks Music to Mahler’s devastating Symphony No. 6, from a cello concerto by Andy Akiho (another world premiere) to Rachmaninov’s beloved Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, featuring the distinguished pianist Garrick Ohlsson. Notable debuts include the brilliant violinist Leonidas Kavakos (performing the Brahms Concerto), and the renowned British pianist Sir Steven Hough, performing Greig. And Pops Night promises a thrilling ride with a screening of Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark with live orchestra accompaniment. A real feast of great music awaits us all, and I’m thrilled to share it with you all! "
