Review by Betsy Schwarm In the world of classical music, The Firebird is a familiar title, though perhaps more as an orchestral suite than as a choreographed work. Ballet Ariel’s spring production (two more performances remaining) gives audiences a chance to see it more as Stravinsky intended. Moreover, being paired with Minkus’ Paquita (1881), Firebird (1910) is presented in a […]
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Classical Styles Reborn with Pro Musica
Preview by Betsy Schwarm As a chamber orchestra specializing in symphonic works of humbler proportion, Pro Musica might not be expected to have much to do with early 20th century repertoire. Epic Mahler symphonies, even those of Rachmaninoff, wouldn’t suit the ensemble’s mission. However, that same generation also produced the Neoclassical school of thought. Here, […]
Denver Young Artists Orchestra at Boettcher Hall
A review by Robin McNeil Sunday, February 9, I attended an absolutely tremendous concert at Boettcher Hall presented by the Denver Young Artists Orchestra, under the direction of Maestro Wes Kenney and Maestra Javan Carson. It featured all five of the orchestras that are under the aegis of the DYAO. I cannot say this strongly […]
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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...
