WHAT’S HAPPENING IN MUSIC THIS WEEK (JULY 25-31, 2012)

For your convenience, we’re listing the concerts that are taking place between today and next Tuesday. And don’t forget, if you want a complete monthly listing please mouse over “Concert Previews” and click on “Upcoming Concerts.”

UTAH FESTIVAL OPERA AND MUSICAL THEATRE, International Operatic Competition, semifinals July 25, 1 p.m., finals July 31, 7:30 p.m., Ellen Eccles Theatre, 43 S. Main, Logan, $9 (July 25), $14 (July 31), 435-750-0300, ext. 106, 800-262-0074, www.ufomt.org.

Vanessa Ballam

UTAH FESTIVAL OPERA AND MUSICAL THEATRE, “My Fair Lady,” by Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe, Karen Keltner, conductor, Valerie Rachelle, director, Vanessa Ballam (Eliza Doolittle), Kyle Pfortmiller (Henry Higgins), Michael Ballam (Alfred P. Doolittle), July 25, 7:30 p.m., July 28, 1 p.m., Ellen Eccles Theatre, 43 S. Main, Logan, $48-$304 series, $12-$76 single, 435-750-0300, ext. 106, 800-262-0074, www.ufomt.org.

DEER VALLEY MUSIC FESTIVAL, Utah Symphony, “The French Connection,” Vladimir Kulenovic, conductor, music by Fauré, Gounod, Ravel, Debussy, July 25, 8 p.m., St. Mary’s Church, U-224 at White Pine Canyon Rd., $25 general, $10 students, tickets are $5 higher when purchased on day of performance, 801-533-6683, www.usuo.org.

UTAH FESTIVAL OPERA AND MUSICAL THEATRE, “Kiss Me, Kate,” by Cole Porter, Barbara Day Turner, conductor, Maggie L. Harrer, director, Kyle Pfortmiller (Fred/Petrucchio), Vanessa Ballam (Lilli/Kate), Ben Houghton (Bill/Lucentio), Siobhan Doherty (Lois/Bianca), July 26, 1 p.m., July 27, 7:30 p.m., Ellen Eccles Theatre, 43 S. Main, Logan, $48-$304 series, $12-$76 single, 435-750-0300, ext. 106, 800-262-0074, www.ufomt.org.

UTAH FESTIVAL OPERA AND MUSICAL THEATRE, “Tosca,” by Giacomo Puccini, Karen Keltner, conductor, Jack Shouse, director, Carla Thelen Hanson (Tosca), Jonathan Burton (Cavaradossi), Jeffrey Snider (Scarpia), July 26, 7:30 p.m., Ellen Eccles Theatre, 43 S. Main, Logan, $48-$304 series, $12-$76 single, 435-750-0300, ext. 106, 800-262-0074, www.ufomt.org.

Mark Kosower

BEETHOVEN FESTIVAL PARK CITY, “Chamber Music Showcase,” Tyler Nelson, tenor, Paul Rosenthal, Alexander Woods, violin, Leslie Harlow, viola, Mark Kosower, cello, Russell Harlow, clarinet, Jee-Won Oh, piano, music by Vaughan Williams, Fruehling, Beethoven, July 26, 7:30 p.m., Park City Community Church, U-224 at Bear Hollow Rd., $20 general, $15 seniors and students (BYOB — bring a “Beethoven” item and receive your concert ticket for half price), $150 general 10-punch card, $100 seniors and students 10-punch card, $90 general 6-punch card, $66 seniors and and students 6-punch card, at the door, 435-649-5309, www.pcmusicfestival.com.

UTAH FESTIVAL OPERA AND MUSICAL THEATRE, “Faust,” by Charles Gounod, Barbara Day Turner, conductor, Daniel Helfgot, director, Marc Schreiner (Faust), Kristopher Irmiter (Mephistopheles), Jessica Medoff (Marguerite), Kyle Pfortmiller (Valentine), July 27, 1 p.m., Ellen Eccles Theatre, 43 S. Main, Logan, $48-$304 series, $12-$76 single, 435-750-0300, ext. 106, 800-262-0074, www.ufomt.org.

BEETHOVEN FESTIVAL PARK CITY, “Virtuosity,” Paul Rosenthal, Alexander Woods, violin, Leslie Harlow, viola, Mark Kosower, cello, Russell Harlow, clarinet, Jee-Won Oh, piano, music to feature flashy violin and cello pieces and works taken from other festival programs, July 27, 7:30 p.m., Zermatt Resort, 784 W. Resort Dr., Midway, $20 general, $15 seniors and students (BYOB — bring a “Beethoven” item and receive your concert ticket for half price), $150 general 10-punch card, $100 seniors and students 10-punch card, $90 general 6-punch card, $66 seniors and and students 6-punch card, at the door, 435-649-5309, www.pcmusicfestival.com.

UTAH MUSIC FESTIVAL, concert of chamber music, July 27, 7:30 p.m., Park City Community Church, U-224 at Bear Hollow Dr., $12 general, $10 seniors, students free, 800-998-8824, www.utahmusic.org.

DEER VALLEY MUSIC FESTIVAL, Utah Symphony, “1812 Overture!,” Vladimir Kulenovic, conductor, Paula Fowler, narrator, Children’s Dance Theatre, July 27, 7:30 p.m., Deer Valley Snow Park Outdoor Amphitheater, $45-$85 reserved, $27 general lawn seating, $10 student lawn seating, $60 family pass lawn seating (two adults and four children maximum), tickets are $5 higher when purchased on day of performance, 801-533-6683, www.usuo.org.

Leslie and Russell Harlow

BEETHOVEN FESTIVAL PARK CITY, “Brunch Serenade,” salon concert, Alexander Woods, violin, Leslie Harlow, viola, Russell Harlow, clarinet, Mark Kosower, piano, July 28, 11 a.m., private residence in Park City, $50 minimum donation per person, call 435-649-5309 or email chmusic@pcmusicfestival.com to make reservations and receive information on location.

UTAH MUSIC FESTIVAL, concert of chamber music, July 28, 1 p.m., The Canyons Resort, Park City, $12 general, $10 seniors, students free, 800-998-8824, www.utahmusic.org.

LYCEUM MUSIC FESTIVAL, with guests Igor and Vesna Gruppman, violin, music by Elgar, Vaughan Williams, Mozart, July 28, 6:30 p.m., Zermatt Resort, 784 W. Resort Dr., Midway, $5 at the door, www.lyceummusicfestival.com.

DEER VALLEY MUSIC FESTIVAL, Utah Symphony, “Broadway Rocks!,” Jerry Steichen, conductor, July 28, 7:30 p.m., Deer Valley Snow Park Outdoor Amphitheater, $60-$85 reserved, $32 general lawn seating, $15 student lawn seating, $90 family pass lawn seating (two adults and four children maximum), tickets are $5 higher when purchased on day of performance, 801-533-6683, www.usuo.org.

BEETHOVEN FESTIVAL PARK CITY, “Folk Elements in Classical,” Paul Rosenthal, violin, Leslie Harlow, viola, Russell Harlow, clarinet, Doris Stevenson, piano, music by Rzewski, Chopin, Liszt/Goddard, Rimsky-Korsakov, and Bach, July 29, 3 p.m., Temple Har Shalom, U-224 at Brookside Ct., $20 general, $15 seniors and students (BYOB — bring a “Beethoven” item and receive your concert ticket for half price), $150 general 10-punch card, $100 seniors and students 10-punch card, $90 general 6-punch card, $66 seniors and and students 6-punch card, at the door, 435-649-5309, www.pcmusicfestival.com.

INTERMEZZO CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES, Kimi Kawashima, piano, Lisa Byrnes, Caitlyn Valovick-Moore, flute, John Eckstein, cello, Alex Martin, violin, Scott Lewis, viola, Lysa Rytting, harp, July 30, 7:30 p.m., Vieve Gore Concert Hall, Westminster College, $18 general, $15 seniors, students free, $72 general season, $62 senior season, www.intermezzoconcerts.org.

DEER VALLEY MUSIC FESTIVAL, “Accentuate the Positive,” Jerry Steichen, piano, Mary Driggs, J.D. Dumas, Ashley Gardner Carlson, Elizabeth Summerhays, vocalists, July 31, 8 p.m., Temple Har Shalom, U-224 at Brookside Ct., $30, tickets are $5 higher when purchased on day of performance, 801-533-6683, www.usuo.org.

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About Edward Reichel

Edward Reichel, author, writer and composer, has been covering the classical music scene in Utah since 1997. For many years he served as the primary music critic for the Deseret News. He has also written for a number of publications, including Chamber Music Magazine, OPERA Magazine, 15 Bytes, Park City Magazine and Salt Lake Magazine. He holds a Ph.D. in composition from the University of California at Santa Barbara. He can be reached at ed.reichel@gmail.com. Reichel Recommends is also on Twitter @ReichelArts.

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