Inspiring Audiences and Artists for Fifty-Six Years.
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2021 Fellows
Flute: Lily Josefsberg, Calvin Mayman
Oboe: Alex di Thomas, Joseph Jordan, Spencer Rubin, JJ Silvey
Clarinet: Silvio Guitian, Alec Manasse, Andrew O'Donnell, Justin Wisner
Horn: Layan Atieh, Hugo Bliss, Jason Friedman, Cort Roberts
Bassoon: Nina Laube, Thalia Navas, Emmali Ouderkirk, Luis Teruel
2021 Faculty
Seth Morris, Principal Flute, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra
Liam Boisset, Oboe Soloist
Anton Rist, Principal Clarinet, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra
Nathaniel Silberschlag, Principal Horn, Cleveland Orchestra
Harrison Miller, Principal Bassoon, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
2021 Guest Players
Matt Boyles, Clarinet
Chen Chen, Cello
Britt Day, Piano
Aleksey Klyushnik, Cello
Program: Twenty-two of America's finest young woodwind players have been selected by five master teachers. They will gather at Hidden Valley for ten days of intensive learning, rehearsal, and performance. This important project has significant implications for the growth of wind music and young American players. Presented in the intimate Hidden Valley Theatre, the four-concert Festival of Winds series includes some of the most beautiful and interesting works composed for wind instruments.
Festival History: For 60 years, Hidden Valley has offered the finest in Master Classes, choral, orchestral, small ensemble, and opera training and performance. Former participants are in principal positions among the world's top orchestras and opera companies.
This program started in 2021 because of the reduced opportunities for wind players during Covid. Elaine Douvas, Principal Oboist of The New York Metropolitan Opera and Hidden Valley's oboe master teacher for nearly 15 years raised the funds to make it possible for 22 brilliant players and five master teachers to gather at Hidden Valley for ten days of intensive learning, rehearsal, and performances. Contributions covered the direct costs of the Festival to make this a cost-free opportunity for exceptionally talented upcoming winds players.
It soon became evident that the intensive and extensive concentration on the winds' repertoire was a unique and very valuable opportunity for all involved. We believe it is unmatched anywhere in the American musical scene. All faculty and students asked that we offer this again. We believe that we have a genuine responsibility to continue this exceptional program.
Thank you to our generous sponsors and contributors who made this program possible!
