It’s been a busy first week at the 2013 edition of the Sunriver Music Festival. For the first time in quite some time the opening classical concert of the festival was once again held in the Great Hall at Sunriver Resort. Years of belt tightening by the resort had led to a greatly reduced availability of the hall (which is a wonderful venue in which to see and hear live music), so this was a very positive step on behalf of the resort management to give us a third date in the hall. As a result, however, of the late date that this date was granted us, there were five classical concerts instead of the usual four. This made for a season which was packed with music, including a very busy opening pops concert which contained works by John Williams, Rossini, Dvorak, and a few other pot boilers as well – which made for a tiring beginning to the festival!