Dorothy DeLay Week

July 29 - August 4

The legendary violin teacher Dorothy DeLay taught in Aspen for 30 years, from 1971 to 2001, and in her honor, the sixth week of the festival (July 29-Aug. 4) will celebrate her legacy and her as an emblem of the transformational mentorship that continues to this day.

The week will feature two of her students in performance, Gil Shaham and Midori. The rest of the week will be full of open classes, competitions, and panels spotlighting the teaching and student artists of this summer and the special exchange of artistry and wisdom that happens only in Aspen.

Read more about “Miss DeLay” in Festival Focus.

Related Events

DeLay Fellowship Auditions
July 29, 12:30 pm | Edlis Neeson Hall, Bucksbaum Campus

High Notes Panel: The Magic of Mentoring
July 31, 12:00 pm | Wheeler Opera House Lobby

Chamber Symphony: Conlon Conducts Shaham, Mahler No. 4
August 2, 5:30 pm | Klein Music Tent

Festival Orchestra: Midori, Pictures at an Exhibition
August 4, 4:00 pm | Klein Music Tent
 

Open Studio Classes

In celebration of Dorothy DeLay Week, the community is invited to experience mentorship-in-progress by attending any number of open studio classes throughout the week. Patrons are encouraged to use the RFTA bus service to/from the Bucksbaum campus as parking is limited. 

July 29
Collaborative Piano Studio Class
6:00 pm | Castle Creek 01, Bucksbaum Campus

Violin Studio Class
6:00 pm | Edlis Neeson Hall, Bucksbaum Campus

July 30
Luthier Class
12:00 pm | Castle Creek 01, Bucksbaum Campus

Violin/Viola Studio Class
1:00 pm | Upper Studio Building 201

Viola Studio Class
1:00 pm | Friedman Atrium, Bucksbaum Campus

Flute Studio Class
1:00 pm | Harry Teague Pavilion

Oboe Studio Class
1:00 pm | Bucksbaum Building 101

Horn Studio Class
1:00 pm | Edlis Neeson Hall, Bucksbaum Campus

Trumpet Studio Class
1:00 pm | Castle Creek 01, Bucksbaum Campus

Trombone Studio Class
1:00 pm | Hurst Hall, Bucksbaum Campus

Harp Studio Class
1:00 pm | Upper Studio Building 104

Violin Studio Class
3:00 pm | Scanlan Hall, Bucksbaum Campus

Violin Studio Class
3:00 pm | Hurst Hall, Bucksbaum Campus

Viola Studio Class
3:00 pm | Bucksbaum Building 101

Cello Studio Class
3:00 pm | Harry Teague Pavilion

Cello Studio Class
3:00 pm | Edlis Neeson Hall, Bucksbaum Campus

Double Bass Studio Class
3:00 pm | Castle Creek 01, Bucksbaum Campus

Viola Studio Class
4:00 pm | Friedman Atrium, Bucksbaum Campus

String Orchestral Excerpt Class, cello
7:00 pm | Edlis Neeson Hall, Bucksbaum Campus

July 31
Guitar Studio Class
12:30 pm | Castle Creek 01, Bucksbaum Campus

Piano Studio Class
2:00 pm | Hurst Hall, Bucksbaum Campus

August 1
Composition Seminar
1:00 pm | Bucksbaum Building 107 (Composition Studio)

Piano Studio Class
1:00 pm | Edlis Neeson hall, Bucksbaum Campus

Clarinet Studio Class
4:30 pm | Harry Teague Pavilion

Bassoon Studio Class
4:30 pm | Castle Creek 01, Bucksbaum Campus

Low Brass Seminar
4:30 pm | Friedman Atrium, Bucksbaum Campus

Percussion Studio Class
7:00 pm | Schermer Percussion 101 (Rehearsal Hall)

August 2
Composition Seminar
1:00 pm | Bucksbaum Building 107 (Composition Studio)