Notice to the Press Office of the Spokesman Washington, DC July 31, 2008 Secretary Rice Participates in Aspen Music FestivalSecretary of State Condoleezza Rice joins the Aspen Music Festival and School and the Aspen Institute in an afternoon of “Words and Music,” on Saturday, August 2, at 3 pm in the Benedict Music Tent in Aspen, Colorado. Secretary Rice will participate in a conversation with Aspen Institute President and CEO Walter Isaacson, respond to questions from the audience, and perform two chamber music selections with current Aspen Music Festival and School music students. They will perform the first movement of Dvorak’s Piano Quintet in A major, B. 155, op. 81 and the 2nd movement of Brahms’ Piano Quintet in F minor, op. 34. Media who wish to cover the event must confirm their attendance in advance by 12 noon Mountain Daylight Time on Friday, August 1. Media Contact: Melissa Carson #2008/610 |