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<\/a>\nThe festival provided an opportunity to hear unique creations and new music. Marcus Maroney
\nwho teaches music composition at the University of Texas and has created orchestra, opera and
\nchamber music pieces, was the Guest Composer for this year. Bethany Brown, Talis Academy
\nComposer, created the piece which was played live with the silent movie \u201cThe Cabinet of Dr.
\nCaligari\u201d shown in collaboration with the Saas-Fee Film Festival. Other unforgettable moments
\nwere listening to Dmitri Ashkenazy play the clarinet solo Kov\u00e0c’s Homenaje de Falla.<\/p>\n
Saas-Fee, as described by the musicians, is an intimate and accessible village, inspiring, relaxed and
\nwelcoming. Young Peter Delgrosso, 22 years old, a Master’s degree student of classical horn at the
\nAaron Copeland School of Music in New York City, and a returning Talis participant, enthused \u201cI’m
\nvery lucky\u201d to be learning from and performing with top musicians. He felt that the special
\nenvironment of Saas-Fee, \u201cmakes the music and sets the relationship\u201d. The composer Bethany
\nBrown, while introducing her piece, said she had \u201cNever felt more inspired!\u201d
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\nAll in all, apart from the compliments paid to Saas-Fee, including by Maria Wildhaber, Founder and
\nArtistic Director, as a one of a kind location surrounded by nature, it is Maria’s vision which makes
\nit happen. Her engagement with the musicians, group choices and decisions, a focus on the team
\nrather than the individual\u2026 To add to this, the energy, enthusiasm and warmth of a mother of two
\nactive young children! While the Festival continues to grow, we hope that it will maintain its
\nindividuality, creativity and intimacy.<\/p>\n