Given the theme ‘Music of Springtime:’ many ensembles would choose Vivaldi. Not the Colorado Chamber Players! Given the additional presence of ‘Wild Things,’ is there perhaps also The Rite of Spring? Not in a chamber music concert, though the CCP did invite bassoonist Josh Baker to remind listeners of that infamous ballet’s opening theme. In […]
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Rousing contrast in “East Meets West”
A preview by Ruth L. Carver Boulder Concert Band’s upcoming “East Meets West” concert promises to delight audiences with a lively mix of American band favorites and rousing Asian flair. The band’s director and conductor William Kinne says this program of cultural mash-up “is about exploring, preserving, and blending cultures.” For many, a concert band […]
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Ars Nova Presents a Chain of Inspiration
By Marc Shulgold For Tom Morgan, the concept for concerts by his chamber choir seems pretty straight forward. In fact the title of those concerts and name of...
A Melodic Journey Through Love’s Follies
A Preview by Toni Tresca In the world of love, not every romance ends with ‘happily ever after.’ Despite what pop culture has drilled into us since we...
A French Connection in the Rockies
A preview by Betsy Schwarm Ah, the best laid plans of mice and men – and musicians! Invite a French-based string ensemble to Denver for a concert...
