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Pianists Michael Stephen Brown and Derek Wang join percussionist Ian Rosenbaum in pieces celebrating water and the river during the float downstream. Barcarolles—literally “boat songs” from Tchaikovsky and Faure, Ravel’s A Boat on the Ocean and Smetana’s famous “Moldau” accompany the inexorable rhythm of the Colorado River as the canyon walls pass by. The program floats home with a preview performance of a new work for piano and marimba by Michael Stephen Brown.
About the venue: An open-air river boat takes you several miles up the Colorado River. Surrounded by towering canyon walls, patrons stay aboard to see festival artists perform the outdoor concert against a red rock backdrop. A wonderful brunch awaits following this magical experience.