June 12, 2011
Next time you find yourself in the Ouachita Mountains (that's in Arkansas, people), hang a left at the top of the hill and head on down to the Hot Springs Music Festival. If you hit Lake Hamilton, you'll have something pretty to look at, but you've gone too far.
The Festival, now in its sixteenth season, pairs world-class mentor musicians from major orchestras, chamber ensembles and conservatory faculties with especially talented pre-professional apprentices–all of whom receive full scholarship plus housing; the two groups play “side by side” in orchestral, chamber, solo recital, vocal, choral and chamber opera repertoire. For two weeks, these musicians form a unique community, presenting 20 concerts and over 250 open rehearsals for music lovers from across the globe.Well, maybe you shouldn't count on us for directions. We make stickers, not GPS systems!