While you may have witnessed a full orchestra before, if you haven’t seen the Wintergreen Festival Orchestra, you haven’t experienced it like this! In the Dunlop Pavilion, every seat is more than just a spot—it’s access to sweeping mountain views, an inviting atmosphere, and full acoustics. No matter where you’re sitting, you’ll feel the magic of the music and the outdoors come alive in perfect harmony.
Guest conductors Tamara Dworetz, Vinay Parameswaren, Awadagin Pratt, Artistic Director Erin Freeman, and Assistant Conductor Nicoletta Moss lead Wintergreen Festival Artists with familiar favorites and symphonic surprises you never knew you loved.
If you’re new to the Wintergreen experience, we highly recommend you try one of these transformative concerts, no matter your taste.
Please note: Performances are held in the Dunlop Pavilion at Wintergreen Resort on Friday evenings at 7:00 pm. On Sundays, conductors add color and perspective with a pre-concert talk beginning at 2:00 pm, followed by the concert at 3:00 pm.
Make it a weekend getaway! As a Festival attendee, enjoy lodging discounts through Wintergreen Resort and explore their full list of amenities, including spa services, dining options, golf, tennis, and more.
MountainTop Masterworks I: Youth, Joy & Transcendence
Friday, July 3 at 7:00 pm & Sunday, July 5 at 3:00 pm (pre-concert talk at 2:00 pm)
Join guest conductor Tamara Dworetz and the Wintergreen Festival Orchestra for an evening of lyricism, energy, and classical brilliance. Our very own Elisabeth Adkins will shine in Ralph Vaughan Williams’ transcendent The Lark Ascending, followed by Aaron Copland’s playful Music for the Theatre. The concert concludes with Beethoven’s Symphony No. 1, showcasing charm, wit, and youthful spirit. These three composers are favorites of the Wintergreen Music community—come find out why! Whether it’s your first MountainTop Masterworks experience or your fiftieth, this concert promises an unforgettable celebration of sound, color, and musical adventure.
MountainTop Masterworks II: Highways & Harmonies – Music of Mozart, Shaw, and Daugherty
Friday, July 10 at 7:00 pm & Sunday, July 12 at 3:00 pm (pre-concert talk at 2:00 pm)
Celebrated conductor Vinay Parameswaran leads the Wintergreen Festival Orchestra for “Highways & Harmonies,” an evening celebrating the open road through music. The program opens with Caroline Shaw’s sparkling Entr’acte, followed by a special performance of Michael Daugherty’s Songs of the Open Road featuring Festival Artists Kelly Mozeik (oboe) and Jacob Wilder (horn). From the windswept cliffs of California’s Big Sur to the sun-soaked highways of Key West, each movement paints a vivid musical journey across America’s landscapes. After intermission, the orchestra performs Mozart’s regal Symphony No. 39, a work of elegance, grandeur, and timeless beauty.
MountainTop Masterworks III: From America to Austria – Music of Coleman, Price & Brahms
Friday, July 17 at 7:00 pm & Sunday, July 19 at 3:00 pm (pre-concert talk at 2:00 pm)
Sure to be a highlight of the summer, our third MountainTop Masterworks led by Robert Moody features the Wintergreen Festival Orchestra in three distinct musical expressions. Anchored by Brahms’ sunny and joyful second symphony, the concert also features the first violin concerto by American composer Florence Price, performed by celebrated artist Rachel Lee Priday. The concert opens with Tracing Visions by Wintergreen Music’s Composer-In-Residence Valerie Coleman. This work weaves a narrative that highlights the connection between community and musical expressions—a fitting piece for Wintergreen Music!
MountainTop Masterworks IV: Season Finale – Celebration & Dance
Friday, July 24 at 7:00 pm & Sunday, July 26 at 3:00 pm (pre-concert talk at 2:00 pm)
In a Wintergreen first, three conductors will grace the stage for the MountainTop Masterworks Season Finale. Nicoletta Moss will conduct world premiere celebratory work by Wintergreen Music Composer in Residence Jorge Sosa. Celebrated pianist, conductor, and artistic leader Awadagin Pratt will lead Beethoven’s third piano concerto from his seat on the piano bench! Finally, Artistic Director Erin Freeman will take the podium for Rachmaninoff’s exhilarating, feisty, and lush Symphonic Dances. All with our incredible wine selection, our joyful and vibrant community, our top notch artists, and our signature Blue Ridge view.
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