Combine the sultry sounds of South American music with mesmerizing songs inspired by the Mediterranean coast, and what you get is a powerful evening of fiery passion – the same passion that ignited the Ojai Valley to complete the new Libbey Bowl project.

The first part of the evening celebrates the vitality of the potent mix of cultures that collide in South America, featuring a trio of virtuosos – award-winning composer/guitarist Claudio Ragazzi, pianist Octavio Brunetti and accordionist Michael Ward-Bergeman.

The finale is a command performance of celebrated composer Osvaldo Golijov’s “Ayre” – the stunning song cycle hailed as “intoxicating and endlessly haunting” – with Grammy Award winners Dawn Upshaw and eighth blackbird.

After the concert, the celebration continues on the tennis courts with dessert and dancing!

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View the bios of Dawn Upshaw and eighth blackbird

View the amazing musical range of Ragazzi, Brunetti and Bergeman on their sites:
claudioragazzi.com | octaviobrunetti.com | mjwb.co.uk

View the program notes by our very own Ara Guzelimian on Golijov’s Ayre.

COME ONE, COME ALL! Come celebrate Ojai’s performing artists and the community’s dedicated efforts to build the new Libbey Bowl with a FREE one-day event in the cherished Libbey Park. Produced by the Ojai Music Festival, DAY OF MUSIC will showcase the very best of what Ojai has to offer – from music and dance to theater and storytelling. From morning to night, the new Libbey Bowl stage and Libbey Park will come alive with entertainment, community booths, and activities for Ojai Valley residents to enjoy, celebrating the community’s generous spirit during the Bowl’s rebirth.

Callfor Entries for free Day of Music entertainment are now available here >>

For more information on these events, please call Anna Wagner at (805) 646-2094 ext. 105.