When I learned that 2015 was the centenary of The Tramp, I knew what had to be done. My first thought was to pair the movie with music of Haydn, as he was the great joker of the Classical Era. I called WPA's newly appointed Chair of Composition, Daron Hagen, to get his thoughts. He’s an incredibly creative composer with a ton of film experience. And the rest was history.
WINTERGREEN, VA (May 20, 2015) – Wintergreen Performing Arts (WPA) celebrates its 20th anniversary throughout 2015! From July 6 through August 2, the spotlight will be on the Wintergreen Summer Music Festival and Academy. This year’s theme – “Cheers! Toast 20 Years of Music in the Mountains” – honors WPA’s evolution and growth as an organization and debuts new artistic and management leadership.
Hopefully, by now you’ve received your 2015 Wintergreen Summer Music Festival and Academy brochure in the mail. When you open it up, we know you’ll be struck by the beautiful pictures of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the six exciting categories of offerings, the caliber of guest artists, the variety of programming, and the sheer volume of content that we are able to fit into four short weeks. But – what about the cover? What does it mean?
At Wintergreen Summer Music Festival, Wild Wednesdays encourage performers and audiences alike to kick back, have a glass of...something!, and hear some of Virginia's finest artists from a variety of genres. Some call it "pops" - some call it "casual" - some call it "different." We call it wild!
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With a full complement of professional musicians from around the country, the Wintergreen Festival Orchestra presents exciting concerts throughout the Wintergreen Summer Music Festival. These performances anchor each weekend's activities and feature an inspiring mix of standards and newly composed works. World renowned guest artists, conductors, and composers come to the mountain each year to perform with the stellar musicians of the Wintergreen Festival Orchestra. ...
