A preview by Marc Shulgold There were no Baroque-trumpet fanfares when musical life resumed in May 2021 for the Baroque Chamber Orchestra of Colorado (BCOC). A socially distanced audience in […]
St. Martin’s Voices of Nature
Preview by Betsy Schwarm One full year into social distancing, many of us have wearied of gazing at computer screens. If, perchance, it would take a compelling reason to return […]
Chamber Messiah in Boulder: Pro Musica Colorado and Boulder Chamber Chorale
A preview article – by Betsy Schwarm Is there such a thing as a single “authentic” Messiah? Even the composer himself might suggest not; after all, in the seventeen years […]
A Changing of the Guard at Seicento
A preview by Marc Shulgold Every organization must eventually come to terms with a transfer of leadership. That applies to political bodies, corporations, sports teams and performing arts groups. So […]
Sacred Jazz with Ars Nova Singers
A review by Betsy Schwarm The excellent Ars Nova Singers have long been one of the most adventurous ensembles in the region, with a repertoire ranging from the Renaissance to […]
That’s D’amore! with Colorado Chamber Players
Preview article by Betsy Schwarm The viola d’amore may be the white tiger of the fine music world: remarkably beautiful, but startlingly rare. Even those who are well familiar […]
Changing the Narrative: Stories on Stage
A preview by Mare Trevathan Oh, wow. Did you see Twitter? Here, sit down. We don’t have to talk. In fact, let’s just be quiet for a bit and listen […]
3rd Law Dance/Theater: Lost in Place at the Arvada Center
A review by Gwen Gray As last Saturday evening’s performance of “Lost in Place” by 3rd Law Dance/Theater got underway, the sound of trains chugging along and boats sloshing into […]
Bach’s “Brandenburgs” – A Late Evening on Early Instruments
A review by Marc Shulgold A list of Greatest Hits from the Baroque would be incomplete without Vivaldi’s tuneful “Four Seasons” and Bach’s brilliant “Brandenburg” Concertos. It’s not unusual to […]
Lynn Harrell and Friends Serve Up Musical Magic
By Marc Shulgold Quite a coup for the Colorado Chamber Players to enlist the services of internationally renowned cellist Lynn Harrell. Not only was he present for an exceptional concert […]
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