Preview: Sunriver Music Festival summer series presents dynamic duo

SUNRIVER, Ore. — Sunriver Scene has published a front-page preview of the Sunriver Music Festival’s 2022 season, featuring an interview with Brett Mitchell as he enters his first season as Artistic Director & Conductor and an extensive exploration of his long collaboration with bass-baritone Timothy Jones, who will appear on three of the 2022 Festival’s six concerts:

Brett Mitchell met Timothy Jones 20 years ago, working together at the Pittsburgh New Music Ensemble. They performed a few pieces there together during that first summer (the world premiere of “A Lyric’s Tale” by Maurice Wright and “Eight Songs for a Mad King” by Peter Maxwell Davies) and ever since have continued to work together symbiotically on stage and in life as close friends. They have similar work ethics and passion for what they do.

“Making music is such an intense process that musicians often become instant friends when working together. That said, when the music-making is over, those friendships often fade. But once in a great while, you meet and make music with a kindred spirit who becomes a deeply important part of your life, and that’s who Jones is to me,” said Mitchell. “We’ve been making music and sharing laughter together now for 20 years, and I’m thrilled that our audiences in Sunriver and Bend will get to experience his exquisite artistry this summer.”

To read the complete article, please click here.