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Composer John Luther Adams wins Pulitzer Prize for ‘Become Ocean’
The award goes to “a haunting orchestral work that suggests a relentless tidal surge.”
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By Brad Turner
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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.
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By Brad Turner
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St. Martin’s Chamber Choir 20th anniversary concerts this weekend
Choral group performs Saturday in Denver and Sunday in Wheat Ridge.
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By Brad Turner
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Piazzolla times two: Pro Musica Colorado Chamber Orchestra, Littleton Symphony present ‘Four Seasons of Buenos Aires’
Plus: Charley Samson on the nuevo tango classic.
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By Brad Turner
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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.
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By Brad Turner
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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.
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By Brad Turner
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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.
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By Brad Turner
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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.”
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By Brad Turner
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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.
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By Brad Turner
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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.
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By Brad Turner
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Elias String Quartet plays Haydn, Debussy, Kurtag in Denver
What critics are saying about the ensemble’s current concert tour.
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By Brad Turner
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Playlist: Charles Wetherbee, Boulder Philharmonic’s new concertmaster
Hear the violinist performing as a soloist and member of the Carpe Diem String Quartet.
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By Brad Turner
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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.
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By Brad Turner
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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.
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By Brad Turner
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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.
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By Brad Turner
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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.
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