Durango, Colo., May 27, 2008 – In a spectacular setting few Durangoans have seen is Indian Shadow, once the private ranch of a national press baron and now the next big thing in luxury homesites.  On July 13, it will be the scene of the opening benefit dinner and concert for the 22nd Music in the Mountains season.

Famed Russian violinist Philippe Quint returns to Durango along with piano virtuoso David Korevaar to produce a concert to match the views of the La Plata Mountains and what is probably, almost certainly, the only yak herd in the county.

Guests will be offered tours of the property and fishing on specially stocked trout water before the event, which will begin with cocktails at 5 p.m., when you can watch the shadow for which the ranch is named cross a nearby hillside. It is tucked against the northernmost sacred peak of the Navajo nation.

The concert will begin at 6 p.m., followed by a sumptuous Mediterranean dinner catered by Kennebec Café. On the concert program are works by Beethoven, Brahms, Sarasate and Corigliano, who composed the score for the film “The Red Violin.”

Quint, who was born in St. Petersburg, emigrated to New York in 1991 and is now an American citizen, has built his reputation as a consummate violin soloist with major orchestras. He performs on the 1723 Antonio Stradivari “Ex-Keisewetter” violin on long-term loan to him through the Stradivari Society of Chicago.

Quint will be teaming with pianist David Korevaar, also a Festival favorite, who has been noted for his “sensitivity, rhythmic command and precision.” Korevaar balances an international performing career as a soloist and chamber musician with teaching at the University of Colorado.  He also heads the Korevaar Piano Institute at Conservatory Music in the Mountains here.

For an elegant evening of fine food and wine and great music in one of the area’s most beautiful settings, you can order tickets now at http://www.musicinthemountains.com/ or at the Festival office, 1063 Main, (970) 385-6820. Individual tickets are $200 and tables of eight are available.