More festivals: Classical music, opera, and dance out-of-doors
What's being performed this summer at Jacob
Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival
Beckett, Mass., through Aug. 24
Lar Lubovitch Dance Company, Garth Fagan Dance, and the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company headline a busy first month for the legendary Berkshires festival.
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Contact: Jacobspillow.org
Tanglewood
Lenox, Mass., through Aug. 31
The Boston Symphony Orchestra’s summer season includes concerts by such guest stars as cellist Yo-Yo Ma and folk legend James Taylor. The weekend-long Tanglewood Jazz Festival starts Aug. 29.
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Contact: Tanglewood.org
Ravinia Festival
Highland Park, Ill., through Sept. 14
Besides the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s usual performances, audiences can expect concerts by the Beaux Arts Trio, Barbara Cook, and Tony Bennett. A Prairie Home Companion will record live on July 5.
Contact: Ravinia.org
Caramoor Music Festival
Katonah, N.Y., through Aug. 3
The Orchestra of St. Luke’s anchors this year’s slate. Highlights include performances by the Emerson String Quartet and the John Pizzarelli Quartet, and a celebration of traditional American song.
Contact: Caramoor.org
Los Angeles Philharmonic
Hollywood, Calif., July 10–Sept. 4
As usual, the Los Angeles Philharmonic will make its summer home at the Hollywood Bowl. Star soloists will include violinist Joshua Bell and pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet.
Contact: Hollywoodbowl.com
Vail International Dance Festival
Vail, Colo., July 27–Aug. 10
The Paul Taylor Dance Company and the Pacific Northwest Ballet kick off this festival’s second year under director Damian Woetzel. The nation’s most talked about new ballet company, Morphoses, will also appear.
Contact: Vaildance.org
Santa Fe Opera Festival
Santa Fe, June 27–Aug. 23
Richard Gaddes’ last season as artistic director will be marked by director Peter Sellars’ new production of Kaija Saariaho’s Adriana Mater and Handel’s Radamisto, starring David Daniels.
Contact: Santafeopera.org
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