Community Calendar

Wintergreen Music partners with The Nature Foundation at Wintergreen in this first of two special event collaborations. Your hike will begin as Nature Foundation guides, Artistic Director Erin Freeman, and Festival Artists Tim Hudson (trumpet) and Myles Blakemore (trombone) connect us with the bold and brilliant aspects of our natural Mountain landscape.

Trail point and logistics to be shared after ticket purchase. Hike level: beginner to moderate. Advance purchase required; space is limited.

Rain Date: Tuesday, July 7, 11:00 am

Join Trent Nicholas, Film and Media Resources Coordinator at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts for a presentation on Abraham Lincoln’s representation in the movies! Lincoln is the US president who has appeared as a character in more movies and TV shows than any other, with over 300 documented works. This presentation focuses on and includes images of Abraham Lincoln from Hollywood movies. Additionally, it will feature many of the famous and not-as-famous actors who have portrayed him on screen and will give a nod to Mary Todd Lincoln.

In her engaging and welcoming style, Wintergreen Music Artistic Director Erin Freeman offers tips and tricks for listening to live concert music. Perfect for the classical music newbie or the more experienced concertgoer.

Enjoy an evening of expressive chamber music in the grandeur of the Dunlop Pavilion. The concert begins with Camille Saint-Saëns’ shimmering and impressive Fantaisie for Violin and Harp—a repeat performance with Elisabeth Adkins (violin) and Eric Sabatino (harp), presented by popular demand. We continue our multiyear deep dive into the sonatas of Johannes Brahms’ with his first Cello Sonata No. 1, a deeply expressive work of warmth and contrast. The concert concludes with Florence Price’s Piano Quintet No. 1, a monumental work of vibrant energy and rhythmic vitality, culminating in the spirited Juba dance.

What makes chamber music so special? Wintergreen Music Artistic Director Erin Freeman investigates this question through the lens of the Festival’s 2026 chamber works.

Relax and savor an evening of chamber music at Valley Road Vineyards with Kenji Bunch’s lively String Circle, a playful journey through grooves, ballads, and porch-inspired rhythms; Franz Joseph Haydn’s String Quartet in G Major, which blends elegance, wit, and classical refinement; and Endre Szervánszky’s delightful Woodwind Quintet No. 1, offering vibrant interplay, lyrical beauty, and spirited energy. Wine will be available for purchase.

At his core, Mozart was an operatic composer. Join Wintergreen Music’s Artistic Director Erin Freeman as she draws connections between the human voice and Mozart’s instrumental compositions.

Celebrated conductor Vinay Parameswaran leads the Wintergreen Festival Orchestra for “Highways & Harmonies,” an evening celebrating the open road through music. The program opens with Caroline Shaw’s sparkling Entr’acte, followed by a special performance of Michael Daugherty’s Songs of the Open Road featuring Festival Artists Kelly Mozeik (oboe) and Jacob Wilder (horn). From the windswept cliffs of California’s Big Sur to the sun-soaked highways of Key West, each movement paints a vivid musical journey across America’s landscapes. After intermission, the orchestra performs Mozart’s regal Symphony No. 39, a work of elegance, grandeur, and timeless beauty.

In this unique concert format, Erin Freeman, the Wintergreen Festival Orchestra, Festival and Guests Artists, LEAD vocal soloists, and the Sing with Us! Chorus combines to showcase what makes Wintergreen Music so special. Mozart’s youthful Violin Sonata No. 18 opens the program, followed by movements from Scott Wheeler’s captivating Blue Ridge Suite for viola and piano and the world premiere choral arrangement of Susan Greenbaum’s Virginia, the Home of My Heart, complete with solo fiddle. The afternoon concludes with Mozart’s radiant Missa brevis in D Major, blending sacred grandeur with intimate beauty. Celebrate voices, instruments, and the mountain spirit in this truly special concert experience.

Experience the vibrant sound of The Adrian Duke Project in an evening where groove, soul, and storytelling take center stage. From intricate rhythms to soaring melodies, the ensemble blends jazz, funk, and blues honoring tradition while breaking new ground. Come ready to experience moments of surprise, virtuosic flair, and infectious energy!

Program to be announced from the stage.