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27th ANNIVERSARY SEASON -- May 23-24 & May 30-31, 2008


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2008 Music-Lovers' Weekends

May 23-24 and May 30-31, 2008
Single: $280, Double: $510

Great music and the pleasures of the countryside on Hampden-Sydney’s serene and historic campus.

MUSIC-LOVERS’ WEEKENDS INCLUDE:

  • Tickets for two Artist Concerts.
  • Lodging Friday and Saturday night in campus dorm rooms with private baths and basic linens provided.
  • Five meals, Friday dinner through Sunday brunch, served in the College’s elegant Pannill Commons.

Additional Weekend attractions and activities include:

  • Open artist rehearsals and post-concert receptions.
  • Meeting the artists, players in the Artist Fellowship Program, and other weekend Music-Lovers at meals and receptions.
  • Visiting historic downtown Farmville, Appomattox National Park (30 min. away), Jefferson’s Monticello and Poplar Forest (1 hr. away).
  • Use of all College athletic and fitness facilities, including the indoor-outdoor swimming pool.
  • Four golf courses nearby, including championship course, The Manor.
  • Concert Preview on Friday before dinner by pianist James Kidd, introducing the weekend concert repertoire.
  • Saturday afternoon concert by Artist Fellows.
  • If you play an instrument and love chamber music, bring it and music for impromptu reading sessions with other weekend Music-Lovers.

The fact that we interact with the musicians informally at the meals, concerts, & parties is a very wonderful aspect of the festival.
                                                                                    Marcia Gilman, Music-Lover, Fairfax, Virginia

The music is marvelous & the people are delightful.
                                                                        Elaine Lessenco, Music-Lover, Rockville, Maryland
 
In the intimate space and bright acoustics of Crawley Forum, a strong performance became an act of mass hypnosis...Spontaneity and joy prevail.                                                          Richmond Times-Dispatch
 

These memorable getaway weekends are yours
at affordable, inclusive prices:
Single $280, Double $510.

RESERVE NOW!

Because space is limited, make your reservations in advance: mail in the convenient order form, OR order online, or call the Festival office at (434) 223-6273. Personal checks, MasterCard, and VISA are accepted.

Music-Lovers' Weekends provide dorm rooms with private bath and linen service. Alternate lodging is available at several hotels, motels, and bed & breakfasts, conveniently close to the campus.

Transportation:
Airlines and Amtrak serve both Richmond and Lynchburg.

Driving to the Festival: Check here for directions and a Google link.