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Upcoming Performances
West Side Story Goes Hollywood
The siren call of Hollywood studios gave composers like Bernard Hermann, Elmer Bernstein and John Williams free rein to create classic works, and augmented the extraordinary success of Leonard Bernstein’s beloved musical West Side Story.
Her Story: In Harmony
From pioneering women to today’s innovators, this program shines a light on women’s contributions in music and is dedicated to violinist Marie Setzer — one of the first female musicians in The Cleveland Orchestra and mother of our Artistic Director, Philip Setzer.
Rhapsody in Blue: Music from the City
George Gershwin invented a new American idiom by fusing classical music’s disciplined elegance with the swinging spontaneity of jazz in Rhapsody in Blue, inspiring bold work from successors like Aaron Copland, William Bolcom, and John Adams.
New This Season:
Inside the Music with Philip Setzer
Go beyond the concert with Inside the Music — an engaging new series featuring Artistic Director Philip Setzer and guest artists in conversation with composer and music scholar Perry Goldstein. These informal, behind-the-scenes discussions offer a deeper look at each Thursday evening program, exploring the stories behind the music, what inspired the composers, how the artists prepare these remarkable works, and what to listen for during the performance.
Wednesday, July 15 & Wednesday, July 29, 4:00 p.m.
Yester House Gallery Two
Southern Vermont Arts Center
Space is limited, and advance registration is strongly encouraged.
Reserve your place today.
Young Artist Program
The Manchester Music Festival’s Young Artists Program is a five-week, full-scholarship chamber music residency for ages 18–26, or those currently enrolled in a conservatory or university music program. Designed as a bridge from conservatory to concert stage, it offers an immersive, performance-focused experience.
Young Artists are fully integrated into Festival life, performing alongside renowned guest artists in an intensive schedule of rehearsals, concerts, and events.
Introducing the
Festival Shop
Show your support for the Manchester Music Festival all year long. You can now shop online for festival merchandise and souvenirs!
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Your Escape
Dive into any of our series — Summit Masterworks, Discovery Specials, Next Artists — or build a custom lineup with our Create Your Own option, choosing three or more concerts you love.
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