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​July 25–August 8, 2026
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Summer 2026 Season

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ELK LAKE INTERLUDES: A LEGACY RETREAT​
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August 2–8, 2026

An exclusive getaway, combining music, nature, and luxury.

Retreat to the stunning Elk Lake Lodge for an all-inclusive week of concerts, conversation, and high-end comforts. Designed for distinguished patrons of the Mountain Light Music Festival, the Elk Lake Interludes Retreat offers a serene alpine lake landscape, three evenings of private chamber music, and custom excursions including fly fishing, guided hiking, and high-meadow picnics.
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MOUNTAIN LIGHT MUSIC FESTIVAL
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July 25 - August 8, 2026

Two weeks of chamber music across Pagosa Springs, CO.

The beloved Mountain Light Music Festival is back for another summer of music that brings art to the mountaintops. Hear the nation's leading music faculty, young artists, and professional classical musicians in Pagosa Spring's most exquisite venues.
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Join us for Windy City Chicago tribute band, Trombone Summit, Zelter String Quartet, Trio Magnoliana, and A Night of Opera Arias.

Concert Schedule

July 25
WINDY CITY
Location and time TBA

July 29
TROMBONE ENSEMBLE POP-UP
Riff Raff Brewing, 6 p.m.

 July 30 
CINEMATIC SOUNDS
Liberty Theater, 7 p.m.

July 31
MOUNTAIN LIGHT MEADOW
Mountain Light Lodge, 6 p.m.

August 4
TRIO MAGNOLIANA
Keyah Grande | 6 p.m. Dinner, 7 p.m. Concert

ZELTER STRING QUARTET
Springs Resort, 7 p.m.

August 5
A NIGHT OF ARIAS

Keyah Grande | 6 p.m. Dinner, 7 p.m. Concert

TRIO MAGNOLIANA
Springs Resort, 7 p.m.

August 6
ZELTER STRING QUARTET

Keyah Grande | 6 p.m. Dinner, 7 p.m. Concert

A NIGHT OF ARIAS
Springs Resort, 7 p.m.

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Featured Artists

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ZELTER STRING QUARTET
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TRIO MAGNOLIANA
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ELIZABETH HANJE, SOPRANO
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​LUKA TSEVELIDZE, TENOR

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Elk Lake Interludes: A Legacy Donor Retreat
From August 2–8, join us for an unparalleled experience of artistry and luxury at the breathtaking Elk Lake Lodge. This legacy donor event is designed for our most distinguished patrons, offering an intimate celebration of music, nature, and fine living.

Indulge in three unforgettable evenings of private chamber music concerts, performed by world-class ensembles in an exclusive setting. Savor culinary masterpieces crafted by a celebrated local chef, paired with open rehearsals, great wine, and rare access to private concerts by our guest artists. 

Your days will be curated with off ranch excursions, including private fly-fishing on pristine waters, scenic mountain hikes, and a four-wheel-drive glamping luncheon—all tailored to your sense of adventure and refinement.

​This is more than a retreat—it is a legacy experience, reserved for those whose generosity shapes the future of the Mountain Light Music Festival. Immerse yourself in three days of exceptional music, world-class cuisine, and custom adventures, all within the serene elegance of Elk Lake Lodge.

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​A chamber music festival in Pagosa Springs, CO, featuring musicians of the highest caliber. Based at the Mountain Light Lodge, this multi-week festival inspires and engage audiences. Participating students discover musical identity and find purpose in their creative pursuits, while working alongside world class faculty.

We are proud to make Pagosa Springs our home, where our stage is a meadow, and the backdrop is the San Juan Mountains.

Mountain Light Music Festival 

c/o Brent Phillips
PO Box 20005
​Waco TX 76702

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