Fresh. Invigorated. Relevant. Powerful. One of the most adored works of music celebrating Christmas is approached with a fresh spirit by a collective of soloists and a chamber choir of […]
Transcendence: The Goldberg Variations with David Korevaar

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, […]
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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 […]
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Following stunning performances at BBF’s 2022 Festival Week, Mina Gajić, YuEun Kim, and Coleman Itzkoff are reunited in a program that compares and contrasts the mystical Byzantine influence in the […]
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 […]
Renowned Violinist Guzman to play Intimate Bach-Centered Longmont Program

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Christmas Across the Ages

COmpass REsonance chamber choir presents the rich harmonies of holiday music from before the time of Bach all the way to some of our most cherished contemporary songs. Mezzo-soprano Claire […]
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 […]
Boulder Bach Fest Ends on a High Note

A review by Marc Shulgold Heartfelt words of gratitude from the stage, warm waves of applause from a sizable audience – and, as usual, first-rate musicianship from first note to […]
Boulder Bach Festival: Next Generations

A review by Betsy Schwarm Spring 2022 brings the 41st season of the Boulder Bach Festival. In lesser hands, 41 years of a single composer – even the mighty JS […]
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