Haydn and Stamitz
Tuesday, July 29, 2025, 6:30 PM MDT
Sun Valley Pavilion
Festival Chamber Orchestra
Alasdair Neale, Conductor
Adam Smyla, Viola
Stephanie Childress, Conductor
Pre-Concert Chat at 5:45 PM
Lawn Paver Bar
Carl Stamitz
Viola Concerto in D Major, Op. 1
Joseph Haydyn
Symphony No. 80 in D Minor
Stephanie Childress leads the orchestra in Haydn’s Symphony No. 80. It’s not as famous as many of his other symphonies, but not for any good reason—it’s a lovely work that is stormy at times, light-hearted and even funny at others. Not “LOL” funny, but classical music funny—defying expectations with little twists of melody and form. Carl Stamitz probably wrote his viola concerto for himself, as he was a virtuoso violist. Festival Principal Viola Adam Smyla will tackle this bright, lively, and altogether enjoyable showcase for his instrument to open the concert.
