A preview by Betsy Schwarm At this time of year, Christmas choral concerts seem to happen on an hourly basis. Many have the same overall plan: carol arrangements old and new with a dash of audience sing-along. Certainly, there’s much to be said for the tried and true. However, more adventurous ensembles branch out rather […]
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Britten & Beyond: Ars Nova Singers and Sphere Ensemble
A Review by Robin McNeil The Ars Nova Singers and Sphere Ensemble opened their new concert season Friday evening, October 11, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church at 16th Avenue and Grant in Denver. Maestro Tom Morgan entitled this opening concert Britten & Beyond, because the program featured the music of Benjamin Britten (1913 – 1976) and the […]
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The Boundless Wonder of Schubert: a new CD from Carrettín and Gajić
A CD review by Betsy Schwarm Given current events, some may see accidental irony in the title of this delightful new recording of Schubert’s Sonatinas for...
Baroque Confections from Seicento Baroque Ensemble
A review by Betsy Schwarm Photo credits: Britt Ripley “The show must go on:” a time-worn mantra that doesn’t allow for global...
Themes of Loss and Triumph: Beethoven’s Incessant Hum
A Preview by Betsy Schwarm Spoiler alert: Beethoven was deaf! Of course, anyone reading this article already knew that, and likely also knew that...
