Thursday, September 4, 2025 · 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Colorado River Wilderness Grotto
An exhilarating jet boat ride down the Colorado River brings listeners to a pristine wilderness grotto carved from the surrounding red rocks, for an inspiring “once-in-a-lifetime” experience (Fodors). These MMF signature events weave a rich sonic tapestry of music with one of the most stunning natural environments imaginable, combining the beauty of music with the area’s scenic wonders.
Experience timeless masterworks, redesigned specifically for the extraordinary artists of the Moab Music Festival and the natural wonder of the Grotto. Allegri’s haunting vocal work, Miserere, is arranged here for two, distanced instrumental groups, allowing listeners to be surrounded by the myriad acoustical phenomena provided by the ancient canyons. Mendelssohn, who arranged the most widely performed version of Miserere, is featured next, in an impossibly thrilling arrangement of his beloved Piano Trio in d minor for piano, trumpet and trombone. Franz Schubert himself often recycled his own songs for transcendent moments in his later- composed chamber works, and his immortal Death and the Maiden string quartet is no exception. Its second movement borrows from the lied, Der Tod und das Mädchen, performed in this Grotto performance.
Tickets
- Non-refundable ticket: $500 ($475 ticket + $25 third-party processing and credit card fee)
- $200 of your ticket price is tax-deductible. Proceeds benefit our education and community engagement programs.
- Tickets are non-transferable between concerts
- Program, artists and location are subject to change without notice
- Ages 12 and up
Program
Artists: |
Program: |
|
|
Logistics
| [icon name="hotel"] | Check-in and free concert shuttle location: Aarchway Inn (1551 N Riverview Dr)—parking is located on the north side of the building.
Free parking at check-in; no parking at the boat ramp Concert location: Colorado River Wilderness Grotto |
| [icon name="clock"] | Check in time: 11:00 am
Shuttle Departure: 11:30 am Expected return ~5:00 pm. End times may vary. |
| [icon name="user-check"] | Ages 12 and above
Concert is outdoors. Venue is shaded. No pets allowed |
| [icon name="info-circle"] | Link to Accessibility Page
Comfortable outdoor clothing and footwear suitable for a desert environment is recommended. Concert seating is in camp chairs, which are provided. |
| [icon name="utensils"] | Patrons may bring a lunch to eat on the shuttle. A light reception with hors d’oeuvres, wine and beer is included. Please arrive with a full water bottle and hydrate throughout the day. |
| [icon name="dollar-sign"] | Non-refundable ticket: $500 ($475 ticket + $25 third-party processing and credit card fee)
$200 of your ticket price is tax-deductible Proceeds benefit our education and community engagement programs Tickets are non-transferable between concerts Program, artists and locations are subject to change without notice |
Cost: $500 (includes fees)
Sponsors
