photos by Stephen Eginoire

Music in the Mountains is celebrating its 23rd festival season by bringing legendary virtuosity back to the region and giving performances at several of outstanding venues. Exceptional chamber, pop, world and classical music styles can be heard through the festivals closing concert on Aug. 2. Heres a glance at a Tuesday night performance given by the Clavier Trio in the Roshong Recital Hall at Fort Lewis College.

Arkady Fomin, director of the Music in the Mountains Conservatory, performs on violin. An audience member takes a gander at the portraits of junior musicians. The crowd listens intently at the Roshong Recital Hall. The inner workings of the grand piano played by David Korevaar. The trio performs its first piece. A candid view of Jesus Castro-Balbi rehearisng before the show.