Opening Concert Features Pianist Jon Nakamatsu

Wednesday, June 28
Click on photo for larger version. Photos by Andy Cassano and Abe Weiss.

The Orchestra has its first rehearsal at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater.		French horn player Peter Kurau warms up backstage.

A view of the cello section in rehearsal at Vail.		Christopher Seaman in action during Mozart's "Elvira Madigan" Piano Concerto.

Pianist Jon Nakamatsu is the featured soloist in the evening's concert.		Musicians warm up as the audience arrives for the opening concert of Bravo! Vail Valley Music Festival.

Christopher Seaman leads a concert of music by Verdi, Mozart and Dvorak.		A beautiful evening for the opening concert.

Concertgoers on the lawn enjoy the music, sunshine and a mountain view.		The Orchestra with pianist Jon Nakamatsu in Mozart's "Elvira Madigan" Piano Concerto.

Jon Nakamatsu (l.) with violinist Perrin Yang (r.) backstage.		Cellist Stefan Reuss, trumpeter Doug Prosser, violinist Liana Koteva and clarinetist Robert DiLutis celebrate at the post-concert reception.