Epic. Transformational. Iconic. Multi-dimensional dreamscapes inspired by one of the most beautiful melodies ever imagined. Originally composed to entertain nights of insomnia, this is Bach’s only work of its kind, […]
Director’s Concert

An intimate evening of chamber music in the exquisite acoustics of St. Thomas Episcopal Church, along with informal commentary from the artists. Music full of surprises and delights from Bach […]
Il Grande Amore

COmpass REsonance instrumental & vocal artists present several baroque genres in our 42nd season final concert. Paul Miller returns—with his viola d’amore; Adam Ewing sings one of JSB’s few works […]
Invitation to the Dance

A festive season finale that celebrates the lively dance rhythms of the Baroque.“Characters of the Dance,” by Jean-Fery Rebel is a tour-de-force for solo dancer with BCOC’s strings woodwinds and […]
Vadim Gluzman and Angela Yoffe

Superstar of the violin, Vadim Gluzman has often been called “a Paganini of our time.” Gluzman brings a special program with his duo partner, acclaimed pianist Angela Yoffe. This concert […]
December Light

Surrounded by candlelight, BCOC’s core ensemble of strings and recorders brings a luminous glow to the winter night, with a distinctive blend of Baroque favorites and our own new arrangements of […]
Journey to France with Jory Vinikour

With multiple GRAMMY nominations, Jory Vinikour’s solo harpsichord recordings and performances in all of the world’s great concert halls have placed him as a leading interpreter of baroque music in […]
Walking a Tightrope with Ars Nova

By Marc Shulgold Tom Morgan understands the dangers of controversy. The music director of the Ars Nova Singers has accepted the challenge of programming a new work which doesn’t shy […]
FESTIVAL WEEK: The Intimacy of J. S. Bach
The final concert of Festival Week offers J.S. Bach in several genres, starting with the profound Cello Suite in C Minor, performed by Coleman Itzkoff. The program continues with Cantata BWV 196, Der Herr […]
FESTIVAL WEEK: Next Generations
Next Generations explores works by later composers and features a rare 19th century Érard concert grand piano in pristine condition. The instrument traveled from Amsterdam to Boulder and offers a […]
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