Aspen Rocks is our local ‘American Idol’ style music competition. The competition will feature six student musician finalists who will compete live at the Wheeler Opera House for a chance to win recording time with a professional engineer at the legendary Mad Dog Ranch+Studios. The evening will be MC’d by local Othello Clark. The performances … Continued
We’re celebrating the anniversary of the Wheeler’s 1984 Grand Re-Opening with two amazing concerts in one weekend. On Friday night, Peach Street Revival takes the stage and there will be plenty of room on the dance floor. Ticket price includes one complimentary beer, wine or soda from the bar, patrons can claim their drink ticket … Continued
We’re celebrating the anniversary of the Wheeler’s 1984 Grand Re-Opening with two amazing concerts in one weekend. On Saturday night, Judy Collins returns to the stage with her Wildflowers Tour. In honor of the monumental Grand Re-Opening, all tickets are priced at $19.84. Judy Collins has long inspired audiences with sublime vocals, boldly vulnerable songwriting, … Continued
Wheeler Associates and the Wheeler Opera House present Emmylou Harris for a one-night-only concert in our historic venue, celebrating the 40th anniversary of the 1984 Grand Re-opening of the Wheeler.
Jazz Aspen Snowmass presents the JAS Academy Big Band featuring Rolling Stone veteran Grammy-winning vocalist Ms. Lisa Fischer on a “Tribute to Aretha Franklin” arranged and conducted by 8x Grammy-winning Christian McBride.
With glowing endorsements from the likes of Quincy Jones, The New Yorker, and NPR, Los Angeles-based Katie Thiroux has clearly established herself as one of the most exciting and in-demand musicians today. Thiroux’s unique gift of simultaneously balancing sultry vocals and virtuosic bass playing leaves audiences worldwide in awe. Lending contemporary flair to mainstream stylings, Thiroux carries … Continued
Few bands can claim a history as remarkable and illustrious as The Headhunters. Originating in 1973 under the visionary leadership of renowned musician Herbie Hancock, the band quickly established itself as a force to be reckoned with. Now co-led by original members Bill Summers on percussion and Mike Clark on drums, complemented by the talents … Continued
With glowing endorsements from the likes of Quincy Jones, The New Yorker, and NPR, Los Angeles-based Katie Thiroux has clearly established herself as one of the most exciting and in-demand musicians today. Thiroux’s unique gift of simultaneously balancing sultry vocals and virtuosic bass playing leaves audiences worldwide in awe. Lending contemporary flair to mainstream stylings, Thiroux carries … Continued
Aspen Opera Theater and VocalARTS faculty coach the program's major emerging talents in arias and scenes. Enjoy excerpts from the repertoire, ravishing voices, and insightful coaching.
Premiered in April 2024, this major new work is from the creative team of MacArthur award-winning composer Matthew Aucoin, whose commissioning credits include the Metropolitan Opera, Carnegie Hall, and Lyric Opera of Chicago, and director Peter Sellars, celebrated for his operatic collaborations with John Adams, Tyshawn Sorey, and the late Kaija Saariaho. Inspired by the … Continued
New! In a special partnership between Carnegie Hall+ and the Aspen Music Festival and School, Aspen viewers of all ages can screen two of Leonard Bernstein’s legendary Young People’s Concerts with the New York Philharmonic. In his most important role as music educator, Bernstein’s pioneering series of nationally televised broadcasts began in 1958 live from … Continued
Finlay MacDonald, Director of Piping at The National Piping Centre, demonstrates and teaches basic elements of bagpiping. The National Piping Centre's Aspen residency is generously underwritten by Mr. and Mrs. Thomas D. Rutherfoord, Jr.
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