World-class music with an original and exciting twist comes to Stowe August 20 – 22 via the Music Festival of the Americas. Critically acclaimed conductor and festival music director Alondra de la Parra brings her much-celebrated Philharmonic Orchestra of the Americas (POA) to the festival for three evenings of classical and world music performed with an innovative flair. All concerts begin at 8 p.m. at the Topnotch Resort in Stowe.
The Green Mountain Inn, the proud platinum sponsor of the event, is featuring a special two-night festival package. The Inn invites guests to discover for themselves Ms. de la Parra’s charismatic interpretation of music from the American content covering “Buenos Aires to Boston” which has brought audiences everywhere to their feet.
Celebrating the rich tradition of Latin American classical music, Ms. de la Parra has been credited with breathing new life into concertgoing by infusing a freshness and exuberance to this music which is anything but uptight. Her noted ability to connect with her audience and orchestra has fascinated and attracted music lovers of all ages and genres who revel in the passion and emotion she transmits through her orchestrations.
Says Innkeeper Patti Clark, “The festival offers an amazing opportunity for our guests to sample a truly unique musical event. We’re delighted to be part of the effort to bring this experience to the area and hope our guests take great pleasure in exploring the richness and diversity of this remarkable presentation.”
Highlights of this year’s program include a Midsummer Night’s Soiree with the Chamber Ensembles of the Americas; Night at the Opera featuring Washington National Opera soloists Jennifer Waters and Jose Ortega with music from Puccini, Bizet, Verdi and others; and Summer Classics with violinist Daniel Andai and music by Mozart, Mendelssohn and Tchaikovsky. Each concert begins at 8 p.m. at the Topnotch Resort.
The Inn’s special Music of the Americas Festival package includes a minimum of two nights lodging, full country breakfast daily, and wine in your room upon arrival. Ticket prices per person, which are not included, are $25 for one concert, $40 for two concerts and $50 for all three concerts.
The Green Mountain Inn, originally built in 1833, began as a coaching inn for 19th-century travelers. Located in the heart of Stowe village, the Inn retains much of its antique charm offering 107 rooms, suites, apartments and townhouses. Guests enjoy two acclaimed restaurants, the Whip Bar & Grill and the Main Street Dining Room, specialty shops, a year-round heated outdoor pool, afternoon tea and cookies, health club facility, massage services and much more. For more information, please visit http://www.greenmountaininn.com/ or call 800-253-7302.
