Composer John Luther Adams wins Pulitzer Prize for ‘Become Ocean’
The award goes to “a haunting orchestral work that suggests a relentless tidal surge.”
By Brad Turner
Listen: Composer and percussionist Thad Anderson performs in Denver, Fort Collins
Anderson’s impressive recorded output displays his gifts as a composer, performer and teacher.
By Brad Turner
St. Martin’s Chamber Choir 20th anniversary concerts this weekend
Choral group performs Saturday in Denver and Sunday in Wheat Ridge.
By Brad Turner
Piazzolla times two: Pro Musica Colorado Chamber Orchestra, Littleton Symphony present ‘Four Seasons of Buenos Aires’
Plus: Charley Samson on the nuevo tango classic.
By Brad Turner
Friends of Chamber Music announce next season: Yo-Yo Ma, Emerson Quartet and more
String quartets, pianists and other chamber musicians are headed to the Newman Center in Denver next season.
By Brad Turner
Ao Li represents Rocky Mountain region, wins big at Met Opera auditions
The bass-baritone is one of five winners who will receive $15,000 each.
By Brad Turner
Andrew Litton’s new jazz disc recreates the genius of pianist Oscar Peterson
The Colorado Symphony conductor’s salute to a jazz great is a labor of love.
By Brad Turner
Watch pianist Stephen Hough play and explain Rachmaninoff: “A beautiful, crisp, white shirt”
The soloist at this weekend’s Colorado Symphony concerts discusses and performs “Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini.”
By Brad Turner
Bowed piano composer Stephen Scott prepares for retrospective concerts, retirement
The Colorado College professor gears up for a pair of performances looking back at 37 years of the Bowed Piano Ensemble.
By Brad Turner
Newman Center 2014-15 season: Roomful of Teeth, Alarm Will Sound and more
A bold and eclectic lineup will visit the Newman Center at the University of Denver next season.
By Brad Turner
Elias String Quartet plays Haydn, Debussy, Kurtag in Denver
What critics are saying about the ensemble’s current concert tour.
By Brad Turner
Playlist: Charles Wetherbee, Boulder Philharmonic’s new concertmaster
Hear the violinist performing as a soloist and member of the Carpe Diem String Quartet.
By Brad Turner
Paul Watkins on Edward Elgar’s haunting Cello Concerto
‘Everything you need to know is in the score’: A preview of this weekend’s Colorado Symphony concerts.
By Brad Turner
Arapahoe Philharmonic concert features Tchaikovsky, Brahms
(Photo: Courtesy Arapahoe Symphony)The Arapahoe Philharmonic on Friday performs a program of Tchaikovsky and Brahms titled “Classic Traditions” that will showcase a talented young violinist.
By Brad Turner
Gabriel Kahane and yMusic blend classical, pop at Newman Center
The eclectic artists discuss their music, their upcoming projects and tonight’s concert in Denver.
By Brad Turner
Kantorei names Joel Rinsema of Phoenix Chorale its new artistic director
The Denver choral group’s new leader helped the Phoenix Chorale secure a record deal and win Grammy awards.
By Brad Turner