Review by Toni Tresca On a crisp evening in Denver, as the city brushed away the remnants of recent snow, Dazzle Denver came alive with a vibe that was anything […]
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A Farewell to Pro Musica Colorado
Preview by Marc Shulgold Cynthia Katsarelis spoke with enthusiasm as she discussed her Pro Musica Colorado’s season-ending chamber orchestra concert. She gave particular emphasis to the concluding work – a […]
Raisins and Almonds – and Farewells: Colorado Hebrew Chorale
Preview by Betsy Schwarm Raisins and almonds: not only tasty ingredients in certain holiday breads, but also a well-known Jewish lullaby. It is, moreover, what the Colorado Hebrew Chorale (CHC) […]
Rare Byrd with Seicento Baroque
A preview by Betsy Schwarm In this case, ‘Rare Byrd’ is not an unexpected avian visitor. Rather, Seicento Baroque Ensemble – drawing its name from the 17th century – will […]
BACH FESTIVAL RECORDING PROVIDES “PURE AUDIO”
CD Review by Kelly Dean Hansen During Zachary Carrettin’s ten-year tenure as music director, the Boulder Bach Festival gradually moved away from a compressed series of concerts in a single […]
Passione with Pro Musica Colorado
Preview article by Betsy Schwarm Apply the word Passione to a musical program and thoughts may drift immediately to Romeo and Juliet. Those legendary lovers are absent from Pro Musica […]
The Influence of The Spheres: Colorado Chamber Players
Preview article by Betsy Schwarm Spheres of Influence: that might suggest influences we experience as individuals or groups, though also influences we exert as individuals or groups upon others. In […]
Transfigured Night, and Mozart, too: Pro Musica Colorado
Preview by Betsy Schwarm For its season finale concert, set for Saturday, April 29, Pro Musica Colorado will offer a program linking to its mission to evoke “the full range […]
The Firebird burns brightly, with Ballet Ariel
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 […]
Taking Flight: The Falcon as Theater and Chamber Music
Preview by Betsy Schwarm Spoken words, stage action, live music, an engaging story of an imaginative child and her personal superhero: what more could one desire of a theatrical experience, […]
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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...
MELODY AT CENTER OF SEICENTO FOUNDER’S FINAL CONCERT
Guest harpsichordist joins baroque vocal ensemble A preview by Kelly Dean Hansen, April 1, 2024 Evanne Browne started the Boulder-based Seicento Baroque...
