Marin Alsop and banjo master/composer Bela Fleck get tuned up for a rehearsal. Photo by rr jones.
Marin Alsop and banjo master/composer Bela Fleck get tuned up for a rehearsal. Photo by rr jones.
Marin Alsop and Cabrillo Festival Orchestra players get back in the swing of things at the call board. Photo by Jess Frye.
Marin Alsop and Cabrillo Festival Orchestra players get back in the swing of things at the call board. Photo by Jess Frye.
Marin Alsop talks to assistant Alexandra Arrieche as composer TJ Cole looks on. Photo by rr jones.
Marin Alsop talks to assistant Alexandra Arrieche as composer TJ Cole looks on. Photo by rr jones.
Keyboardists Michael Sheppard and Emily Wong, along with Marin Alsop, ham it up around two toy pianos. "who says contemporary music isn't fun?" says Marin Alsop. Photo by rr jones.
Keyboardists Michael Sheppard and Emily Wong, along with Marin Alsop, ham it up around two toy pianos. "who says contemporary music isn't fun?" says Marin Alsop. Photo by rr jones.
Maestra Alsop instructs conducting student Melisse Brunet in the Conductors/Composers Workshop. Photo by rr jones.
Maestra Alsop instructs conducting student Melisse Brunet in the Conductors/Composers Workshop. Photo by rr jones.
'In the Works' conductors and composers take bows following seven sequential performances of three new works for orchestra, the culmination of the Conductors/Composers Workshop. Photo by rr jones.
'In the Works' conductors and composers take bows following seven sequential performances of three new works for orchestra, the culmination of the Conductors/Composers Workshop. Photo by rr jones.
Marin Alsop, happy to be back at the helm of her beloved Cabrillo Festival Orchestra. Photo by rr jones.
Marin Alsop, happy to be back at the helm of her beloved Cabrillo Festival Orchestra. Photo by rr jones.
Marin Alsop, surrounded by Festival strings. Photo by rr jones.
Marin Alsop, surrounded by Festival strings. Photo by rr jones.
Bela Fleck and Festival Harpist Nuiko Wadden jam in the halls of the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium. Photo by rr jones.
Bela Fleck and Festival Harpist Nuiko Wadden jam in the halls of the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium. Photo by rr jones.
Bela Fleck engages in conversation with audience following the Del Mar screening of the film "How to Write a Banjo Concerto." Photo by Jess Frye
Bela Fleck engages in conversation with audience following the Del Mar screening of the film "How to Write a Banjo Concerto." Photo by Jess Frye
Cabrillo Festival fans, family and friends (L-R) Tom Ellison, Virginia Wright, Tom Fredericks, and Larry Friedman, preparing to enjoy some local wine on Opening Night. Photo by rr jones.
Cabrillo Festival fans, family and friends (L-R) Tom Ellison, Virginia Wright, Tom Fredericks, and Larry Friedman, preparing to enjoy some local wine on Opening Night. Photo by rr jones.
Opening Night Cabrillo Festival crowds enjoy dinner al fresco and a pre-concert talk outside the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium. Photo by rr jones.
Opening Night Cabrillo Festival crowds enjoy dinner al fresco and a pre-concert talk outside the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium. Photo by rr jones.
Composer Andrew Norman demonstrates a technique to Cabrillo Festival string players, in rehearsal for his ambitious work 'Play.' Photo by rr jones.
Composer Andrew Norman demonstrates a technique to Cabrillo Festival string players, in rehearsal for his ambitious work 'Play.' Photo by rr jones.
Concertmaster Justin Bruns and Bela Fleck refine a section of Fleck's banjo concerto. Photo by rr jones.
Concertmaster Justin Bruns and Bela Fleck refine a section of Fleck's banjo concerto. Photo by rr jones.
Marin Alsop, Bela Fleck, and the Festival Orchestra rise to face the happy Civic Auditorium crowd, following the West Coast premiere of Fleck's 'The Impostor Concerto' for banjo. Photo by rr jones.
Marin Alsop, Bela Fleck, and the Festival Orchestra rise to face the happy Civic Auditorium crowd, following the West Coast premiere of Fleck's 'The Impostor Concerto' for banjo. Photo by rr jones.
Young composers Gabriella Smith, TJ Cole, and Dylan Mattingly, forming lasting friendships at Cabrillo Festival. Photo by rr jones.
Young composers Gabriella Smith, TJ Cole, and Dylan Mattingly, forming lasting friendships at Cabrillo Festival. Photo by rr jones.
Meet the Composers panel, featuring Gabriella Smith, TJ Cole, Dylan Mattingly, Jennifer Higdon, Marin Alsop, Mark-Anthony Turnage, Andrew Norman, and Jonathan Sheffer. Photo by rr jones.
Meet the Composers panel, featuring Gabriella Smith, TJ Cole, Dylan Mattingly, Jennifer Higdon, Marin Alsop, Mark-Anthony Turnage, Andrew Norman, and Jonathan Sheffer. Photo by rr jones.
Marin Alsop congratulates composer Dylan Mattingly following the world premiere of 'Sky Madrigal.' Photo by rr jones.
Marin Alsop congratulates composer Dylan Mattingly following the world premiere of 'Sky Madrigal.' Photo by rr jones.
Marin Alsop and composer Jonathan Sheffer prepare for theWorld Premiere of his children's work, 'Conference of the Birds.' Photo by rr jones.
Marin Alsop and composer Jonathan Sheffer prepare for theWorld Premiere of his children's work, 'Conference of the Birds.' Photo by rr jones.
Cabrillo Festival Orchestra players introduce children and families to each instrument during the Free Family Concert's Tour of the Orchestra. Photo by rr jones.
Cabrillo Festival Orchestra players introduce children and families to each instrument during the Free Family Concert's Tour of the Orchestra. Photo by rr jones.
David Brewer and Rebecca Lomnicky perform their unique brand of Celtic sounds at the Church Street Fair. Photo by rr jones.
David Brewer and Rebecca Lomnicky perform their unique brand of Celtic sounds at the Church Street Fair. Photo by rr jones.
Classical Indian dance ensemble Shakti Bhakti perform on the Church Street Stage. Photo by rr jones.
Classical Indian dance ensemble Shakti Bhakti perform on the Church Street Stage. Photo by rr jones.
Church Street Fair draws huge crowds each year: 16,500 in 2014! Photo by rr jones.
Church Street Fair draws huge crowds each year: 16,500 in 2014! Photo by rr jones.
Desert Dream Dance Company, Church Street Stage. Photo by rr jones.
Desert Dream Dance Company, Church Street Stage. Photo by rr jones.
The Mosaic Quartet, with hometown hero Chetan Tierra on keys, performs their unique fusion sound on the outdoor Church Street Stage. Photo by rr jones.
The Mosaic Quartet, with hometown hero Chetan Tierra on keys, performs their unique fusion sound on the outdoor Church Street Stage. Photo by rr jones.
String trio Time for Three raised the roof 'In the Blue Room' at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium. Photo by rr jones.
String trio Time for Three raised the roof 'In the Blue Room' at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium. Photo by rr jones.
String trio Time for Three, with composer Jennifer Higdon. Photo by rr jones.
String trio Time for Three, with composer Jennifer Higdon. Photo by rr jones.
British composer Mark-Anthony Turnage, and Marin Alsop, following the West Coast Premiere of 'Speranza.' Photo by rr jones.. Photo by rr jones.
British composer Mark-Anthony Turnage, and Marin Alsop, following the West Coast Premiere of 'Speranza.' Photo by rr jones.. Photo by rr jones.
Post-concert talkback with guest artists Time for Three, composers Jennifer Higdon, TJ Cole, Mark-Anthony Turnage, and Marin Alsop. Photo by rr jones.
Post-concert talkback with guest artists Time for Three, composers Jennifer Higdon, TJ Cole, Mark-Anthony Turnage, and Marin Alsop. Photo by rr jones.
Brett Dean's 'Fire Music' placed satellite groups of musicians throughout the hall, creating a vast and dramatic soundscape for the audience. Photo by rr jones
Brett Dean's 'Fire Music' placed satellite groups of musicians throughout the hall, creating a vast and dramatic soundscape for the audience. Photo by rr jones
Open Rehearsal crowds observe conductor Marin Alsop and violinist Nadja Salerno Sonnenberg at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium. Photo by rr jones.
Open Rehearsal crowds observe conductor Marin Alsop and violinist Nadja Salerno Sonnenberg at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium. Photo by rr jones.
The spectacular grounds of Nestldown, home to Music in the Mountains. Photo by rr jones.
The spectacular grounds of Nestldown, home to Music in the Mountains. Photo by rr jones.
Patrons enjoy food and wine pairings at Music in the Mountains, Nestldown. Photo by rr jones.
Patrons enjoy food and wine pairings at Music in the Mountains, Nestldown. Photo by rr jones.
Second weekend composers-in-residence with the Maestra (L-R): Detlev Glanert, Stacy Garrop, Michael Daugherty (rear), TJ Cole (front), Gabriella Smith, Marin Alsop, and Clarice Assad. Photo by rr jones.
Second weekend composers-in-residence with the Maestra (L-R): Detlev Glanert, Stacy Garrop, Michael Daugherty (rear), TJ Cole (front), Gabriella Smith, Marin Alsop, and Clarice Assad. Photo by rr jones.
Composer/performer Clarice Assad sings and plays at Nestldown. Photo by rr jones.
Composer/performer Clarice Assad sings and plays at Nestldown. Photo by rr jones.
Cabrillo Festival strings perform at Nestldown. L-R: Concertmaster Justin Bruns, Rebecca Jackson, Brad Ritchie, Jennifer Humphreys, Jessica Oudin, Sam Bergman. Photo by rr jones.
Cabrillo Festival strings perform at Nestldown. L-R: Concertmaster Justin Bruns, Rebecca Jackson, Brad Ritchie, Jennifer Humphreys, Jessica Oudin, Sam Bergman. Photo by rr jones.
Maestra Marin Alsop at the helm of her award-winning Cabrillo Festival Orchestra. Photo by rr jones.
Maestra Marin Alsop at the helm of her award-winning Cabrillo Festival Orchestra. Photo by rr jones.
Maestra Marin Alsop at the helm of her award-winning Cabrillo Festival Orchestra. Photo by rr jones.
Festival donors sit inside the orchestra during a rehearsal. Photo by rr jones.
Festival donors sit inside the orchestra during a rehearsal. Photo by rr jones.
Festival donors invited to sit inside the orchestra during a rehearsal. Photo by rr jones.
Bringing new music to life requires close attention and collaboration. Violinist Matthew Means leans in for a closer look. Photo by rr jones.
Bringing new music to life requires close attention and collaboration. Violinist Matthew Means leans in for a closer look. Photo by rr jones.
Bringing new music to life requires close attention and collaboration. Violinist Matthew Means leans in for a closer look. Photo by rr jones.
Festival cellists Kathleen Balfe and Kristin Ostling take a breather between thousands of notes. Photo by rr jones.
Festival cellists Kathleen Balfe and Kristin Ostling take a breather between thousands of notes. Photo by rr jones.
Festival cellists Kathleen Balfe and Kristin Ostling take a breather between thousands of notes. Photo by rr jones.
Saxophonist Timothy McAllister at the Santa Cruz Civic. Photo by rr jones.
Saxophonist Timothy McAllister at the Santa Cruz Civic. Photo by rr jones.
Saxophonist Timothy McAllister at the Santa Cruz Civic. Photo by rr jones.
The Student Staff Ensemble performs a free concert at the Santa Cruz Civic. Photo by rr jones.
The Student Staff Ensemble performs a free concert at the Santa Cruz Civic. Photo by rr jones.
The Student Staff Ensemble performs a free concert at the Santa Cruz Civic. Photo by rr jones.
The Student Staff Ensemble, excited to perform a free concert at the Santa Cruz Civic. Photo by rr jones.
The Student Staff Ensemble, excited to perform a free concert at the Santa Cruz Civic. Photo by rr jones.
The Student Staff Ensemble, excited to perform a free concert at the Santa Cruz Civic. Photo by rr jones.
Composer Gabriella Smith is applauded by audience, orchestra, and Maestra Alsop following the world premiere of 'Tumblebird Contrails.' Photo by rr jones.
Composer Gabriella Smith is applauded by audience, orchestra, and Maestra Alsop following the world premiere of 'Tumblebird Contrails.' Photo by rr jones.
Composer Gabriella Smith is applauded by audience, orchestra, and Maestra Alsop following the world premiere of 'Tumblebird Contrails.' Photo by rr jones.
Composer John Adams and conductor Marin Alsop introduce Adams' Saxophone Concerto. Photo by rr jones.
Composer John Adams and conductor Marin Alsop introduce Adams' Saxophone Concerto. Photo by rr jones.
Composer John Adams and conductor Marin Alsop introduce Adams' Saxophone Concerto. Photo by rr jones.
Festival trumpeters, and real-life-partners, Lauren Eberhart and Andrew Gignac warm up at Mission San Juan Bautista. Photo by rr jones.
Festival trumpeters, and real-life-partners, Lauren Eberhart and Andrew Gignac warm up at Mission San Juan Bautista. Photo by rr jones.
Married Festival trumpeters Lauren Eberhart and Andrew Gignac warm up at Mission San Juan Bautista. Photo by rr jones.
Cabrillo Festival's 2014 all-volunteer usher brigade, led by house manager extraordinaire Jennifah Chard. Photo by rr jones.
Cabrillo Festival's 2014 all-volunteer usher brigade, led by house manager extraordinaire Jennifah Chard. Photo by rr jones.
Cabrillo Festival's 2014 all-volunteer usher brigade, led by house manager extraordinaire Jennifah Chard. Photo by rr jones.
Cabrillo Festival staff, L-R: Associate Director Jessica Frye, Executive Director Ellen Primack, Director of Operations and Programs, Lyndsey Loosley. Photo by rr jones.
Cabrillo Festival staff, L-R: Associate Director Jessica Frye, Executive Director Ellen Primack, Director of Operations and Programs, Lyndsey Loosley. Photo by rr jones.
Cabrillo Festival staff, L-R: Associate Director Jessica Frye, Executive Director Ellen Primack, Director of Operations and Programs, Lyndsey Loosley. Photo by rr jones.
Cabrillo Festival audiences fill historic Mission San Juan Bautista. Photo by rr jones.
Cabrillo Festival audiences fill historic Mission San Juan Bautista. Photo by rr jones.
Cabrillo Festival audiences fill historic Mission San Juan Bautista. Photo by rr jones.
Composer Detlev Glanert and Marin Alsop at Mission San Juan Bautista. Photo by rr jones.
Composer Detlev Glanert and Marin Alsop at Mission San Juan Bautista. Photo by rr jones.
Composer Detlev Glanert and Marin Alsop at Mission San Juan Bautista. Photo by rr jones.
Violinist Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg, composer Michael Daugherty, conductor Marin Alsop and Festival Orchestra enjoy applause at Mission San Juan Bautista. Photo by rr jones.
Violinist Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg, composer Michael Daugherty, conductor Marin Alsop and Festival Orchestra enjoy applause at Mission San Juan Bautista. Photo by rr jones.
Violin soloist Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg, composer Michael Daugherty, and Marin Alsop at Mission San Juan Bautista. Photo by rr jones.
Marin Alsop closes the 2014 season at Mission San Juan Bautista. Photo by rr jones.
Marin Alsop closes the 2014 season at Mission San Juan Bautista. Photo by rr jones.
Marin Alsop conducts the Festival Orchestra in the Grand Finale concerts of the 2014 season, Mission San Juan Bautista. Photo by rr jones.
