Mozart Blooms in Woodstock: The Illinois Festival that Could!

For the first time in print, the author shares insider information of a chamber music festival's ascent from the brink of closure to the heights of artistic achievement while coping with the repercussions of the 2008 economic downturn. A personal account of the most unlikely circumstances, along with details of how an arts organization can refocus itself, makes this an intriguing exposé for those inside and outside of the industry. Vignettes of famous and not-yet-famous artists on the rise, and colorful descriptions of personalities, events, and experiences capture the reader's interest and imagination during this fast-moving, uplifting journey of elevated classical music performances.