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Learn more about our 2008 Summer Artists:

Phillip Levy

Marcus Thompson

Agnes Gottschewski

Edward Auer

Evan Drachman

Armen Ksajikian

Jerome Lowenthal

Jennifer Stumm

Jeffrey Solow

Richard Dowling

Sarah Kapustin

Frederieke Eugenie Saeijs

Grace Fong

Jun Iwasaki

Zuill Bailey

Pamela Goldsmith

Michele Zukovsky

Eugene Osadchy


To buy tickets for concerts in Anchorage, please visit

Or, if you wish to , purchase season tickets, please email me with the specifics (which series, how many people, senior/youth, etc) and I will call you back to confirm your order.




NOTE:  Please check back for 2009 Summer Ticket Sales
Please call Bobi at 907-747-6774
if you would like to buy tickets over the phone


1.  Create Your Own Package -- To buy tickets for two (2) or more concerts or events, please click here:



2.  Buy Season Tickets --  To buy season tickets (8 or more concerts/events) for the Festival, please click here:

Note -- Season Ticket holders will receive a 13% discount

3.  Buy 2 or 4 Anytime Tickets (A Flex-Pass) -- To buy tickets that you can use anytime during the 2008 Festival, please click here:

To buy anytime tickets

4.  Buy Individual Tickets --  To buy tickets for individual concerts or events, please click the "buy tickets now" button next to the event that you would like to attend. 

June 6 -- Opening Night

Artistic Director: Paul Rosenthal, violinist

Agnes Gottschewski, Phillip Levy, violinists; Marcus Thompson, violist; Evan Drachman, Armen Ksajikian, cellists; and Edward Auer, pianist.

Beethoven         Piano Trio in D Major, Op. 70, No. 1     “Ghost”

Liszt                  St. Francis of Paula Walking on the Waters (piano solo)

Dvorak               Piano Quartet in E Flat Major, Op. 87

June 10 -- Tuesday Evening Concert

Artistic Director: Paul Rosenthal, violinist

Agnes Gottschewski, Phillip Levy, violinists; Marcus Thompson, violist; Evan Drachman, Armen Ksajikian, cellists; and Edward Auer and Jerome Lowenthal, pianists.

Haydn            String Quartet in F Major, Op. 77, No. 2

Beethoven     Violin Sonata No. 7 in C Minor, Op. 30, No. 2

Turina            Piano Trio No. 2 in B Minor, Op. 76

June 13 -- Friday Evening Concert

Artistic Director: Paul Rosenthal, violinist

Agnes Gottschewski, Phillip Levy, violinists; Jennifer Stumm and Marcus Thompson, violists; Evan Drachman, Armen Ksajikian, cellists; and Edward Auer and Jerome Lowenthal, pianists.

Brahms  String Quintet in F Major, Op. 88

Elgar     Piano Quintet in A Minor, Op. 84

June 14 -- Boat Party and Concert (SOLD OUT)

Artistic Director: Paul Rosenthal, violinist

Other Artists and program -- TBA

June 17 -- Tuesday Evening Concert

Artistic Director: Paul Rosenthal, violinist

Jun Iwasaki, Sarah Kapustin, violinists; Jennifer Stumm, violist; Zuill Bailey and Jeffrey Solow, cellists; Grace Fong and Richard Dowling, pianists.

Bach     Suite No. 3 in C Major for Unaccompanied Cello

Selections for Viola and Piano

Rolla                 Viola Sonata in E Flat Major, Op. 120, No. 2

Song of the Birds (trad. Catalan arr. Beamish)

Takemitsu          A Bird Came Down the Walk

Enescu              Konzertstuck

Mozart   Variations on Twinkle, Twinkle (arr. Raimi)

June 20 -- Friday Evening Concert

Artistic Director: Paul Rosenthal, violinist

Jun Iwasaki, Sarah Kapustin, Frederieke Eugenie Saeijs, violinists; Pamela Goldsmith, violist; Zuill Bailey and Jeffrey Solow, cellists; Grace Fong and Richard Dowling, pianists.

Shostakovich      Piano Trio No. 2 in E Minor, Op. 67

Dvorak               Piano Quintet in A Major, Op. 81

June 21-  Concert

Artistic Director: Paul Rosenthal, violinist

Jun Iwasaki, Sarah Kapustin, Frederieke Eugenie Saeijs, violinists; Pamela Goldsmith, violist; Zuill Bailey and Jeffrey Solow, cellists; Grace Fong and Richard Dowling, pianists.

Vine                  Piano Sonata No. 1 (1990)

Turina               Piano Quartet in A Minor, Op. 67 

Mendelssohn      String Quintet in B Flat Major, Op. 87

June 21 -- Chocolate Rhapsody Dessert Party (SOLD OUT)

Sitka's premier café is host to this elite post-concert special event.  After the concert, cap off your evening with a glass of Champagne & desserts, such as Dark Belgian Chocolate Torte, Amaretto Chocolate Mousse and fresh chocolate-dipped strawberries.

June 22 -- The Alaska Cruise Association All-You-Can-Eat Crab Feed

Succulent Dungeness crab, tasty salads and scrumptious desserts make this in-the-rough picnic feast a delight for the whole family. 

Please note: the crab feed is "In The Rough," and is held in the work shelter at Crescent Harbor.  Paper plates and plastic utensils are provided, but tables and seating are not.  While some locals set up tables with chairs, most choose to perch on the many large beams surrounding the shelter and along the face of the dock, with their plates on their knees.  Dress appropriately for the weather of the day, and enjoy the outstanding food.

June 24 -- Tuesday Evening Concert

Artistic Director: Paul Rosenthal, violinist

Michele Zukovsky, clarinetist; Jun Iwasaki, Sarah Kapustin, Frederieke Eugenie Saeijs, violinists; Pamela Goldsmith, violist; Eugene Osadchy, cellist; Grace Fong, pianist.

Mozart               Sonata in B Flat Major for Violin and Piano, K.454

Kreisler, Piazzola  Selections for Violin and Piano

Mozart-Levin       Allegro for String Quartet and Clarinet

Reicha               Clarinet Quintet in B Flat Major, Op. 89

June 27 -- Finale Concert

Artistic Director: Paul Rosenthal, violinist

Michele Zukovsky, clarinetist; Jun Iwasaki, Sarah Kapustin, Frederieke Eugenie Saeijs, violinists; Pamela Goldsmith, violist; Eugene Osadchy, cellist; Grace Fong, pianist.

Shostakovich      Six Preludes for Violin and Cello, Op. 34

Stravinsky          Suite from L’Histoire du Soldat  (Trio version)

Dohnanyi           Piano Quintet in C Minor, Op. 1


Coming Events

Alaska Airlines Autumn Classics, September, Anchorage

Six nights of extraordinary music during the month of September.  

In 2008, the performance dates will be Sept. 19th, 20th, & 21st and 26th, 27th, & 28th

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