Teton House Concert: Flute in Focus
Wednesday, August 5 at 5:00 PM
Private Home, Fall Creek Road
$150children/students $45
Mercedes Smith, Principal Flutist of the Utah Symphony, performs in a rare, up-close recital in an exquisite private Teton County home.
This event is sold out. To join the waitlist, please call the Box Office at 307.733.1128.
Mercedes Smith, Principal Flutist of the Utah Symphony, performs in a rare, up-close recital. This program showcases her supple tone and the agile technique which has been the foundation of a career both in the opera and orchestral worlds. Join us in this one of a kind chance to experience her musical genius firsthand.
Mercedes Smith, flute
meet the musician
Mercedes Smith
Smith’s musical journey began early, being accepted as a scholarship student at the Manhattan School of Music at age 16, under the tutelage of Michael Parloff and Jeanne Baxtresser. Awarded first prize in the National Flute Association’s 2010 Young Artist Competition, Smith has performed in Carnegie Hall, throughout Europe and Asia, and at renowned music festivals including the Grand Teton Music Festival, Tanglewood, Music Academy of the West, Verbier Festival Orchestra and Marlboro.
Never one to idle, Smith turned the pandemic into an opportunity, earning an M.B.A. from the University of Utah. Her latest endeavor is the creation of Blackstrad, a line of concert attire worn by musicians in over 15 countries. She resides in Salt Lake City with her husband, violinist David Porter, and three very silly dogs.
Thank you to our hosts for this Teton House Concert, Lisa & Steve Nesbitt.
These one-of-a-kind social and musical experiences include a cocktail hour, performance and time to mingle with world-class musicians. The address for this concert’s venue will be shared with ticket holders prior to the event.
details
Wednesday, August 55:00pm - 7:00pm
$150
children/students $45