Imagine
spending a warm summer evening in the mountains with nothing but the sound of
classical music interrupting the fresh air and clear sky. During summer,
Durango Mountain Resort offers Music in the Mountains, a festival of
professional classical music, where you can do just that.
Music in the
Mountains is primarily at Durango Mountain Resort. The concerts are held under
a tent, and audiences look at the views from Purgatory—the ski mountain and the
beautiful mountains surrounding. Classical musicians produce one of the most
spectacular shows a person could find during this three week festival. Over 200
world-acclaimed musicians grace the stage at Music in the Mountains.
Since 1987, this festival has delighted audiences. It has
grown over the years, adding a conservatory of music to teach classical music
to high school and college students at Fort Lewis College. This two week class
gives intense instruction for aspiring young musicians. Music in the Mountains
also goes to local schools to ignite the love of music amongst students throughout
the year.
Various
locations in town host performances. Notably, the Discovery Museum in Durango
held a free event called Family Festivo, which was for the whole family.
The last
time we went to Music in the Mountains, it was thundering and lightening
outside. It was one of those nights that would be hard to compare to anything
else—the mountains lit with the lightening and the music was
such a great contrast to the sounds of thunder.
We are so
fortunate to have such an amazing ski resort in our town. It’s amazing to also
have summer activities to enjoy on the same property. There are still a few
shows left this season; this weekend is the last weekend of concerts this
summer. See their website for further information:
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