Through September 11: Moab Music Festival
It’s possible to hear chamber music in some pretty unorthodox settings these days, but few blend the intimacy of the concert hall with the expansive freedom of the outdoors as well as this Utah festival. The most-awaited event: three concerts reachable only by jet-boat, because they take place in a striking red-rock grotto (with magnificent acoustics, naturally). Adventurous concertgoers can also participate in “music hikes,” led by an area naturalist and culminating in uber-private acoustic performances in secret Canyonlands locations. With world-class performers like clarinetist Paquito D’Rivera and Brazilian vocalist Clarice Assad and thoughtfully conceived programs (this year, Latin music hailing from Spain is a focus), Moab is a refreshing alternative to the mega-chamber fests populating the summer. Moab, Utah; moabmusicfest.org.