A Renowned Wordsmith Returns To Colorado With An Opera About Transgender Identity
Mark Campbell’s career includes work on the Pulitzer Prize-winning “Silent Night” by Kevin Puts, an adaptation of Stephen King’s “The Shining” and a new opera about Apple co-founder Steve Jobs.
By Brad Turner
Caroline Shaw’s ‘This Might Also Be A Form Of Dreaming’ With Roomful Of Teeth And Playground Ensemble
Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Caroline Shaw writes music for the voice that catches you off guard. The singers in Roomful of Teeth talk over each other, break into huge chords and use stunning vocal techniques from all over the world. Caroline has a new piece for Roomful of Teeth, called “This Might Also Be a Form of Dreaming.” Here’s a live recording of that composition, featuring Roomful of Teeth and Denver’s Playground Ensemble — plus a look at why Caroline is so excited about the new piece — in this episode of Centennial Sounds from CPR Classical and Colorado Public Radio.
By Brad Turner
CPR Classical Presents Two Broadcasts Of Opera Colorado’s ‘As One’
Two chances to hear this unique, contemporary chamber opera about a transgender protagonist grappling with her identity.
By Brad Turner
Colorado Springs Philharmonic Plays Music Inspired By ‘America The Beautiful’
Six new pieces reflect on a patriotic favorite written after a trip to the top of Pikes Peak.
By Brad Turner
Changes At The Colorado Music Festival: Zeitouni To Depart, Oundjian To Lead In 2018
Jean-Marie Zeitouni, the festival’s music director since 2015, will step down in August, festival managers have announced.
By Brad Turner
Reena Esmail’s ‘Nishani’: Matthew Dane Plays A Musical Keepsake For 14 Strings
She’s a composer in Los Angeles who blends her favorite sounds from Indian and Western classical music. He’s a musician in Boulder who plays the 14-string viola d’amore — a unique instrument that captivated composers more than 300 years ago. Their collaboration created an extraordinary piece of music called “Nishani.” Hear an exclusive recording of it captured in the CPR Performance Studio — and the story of how the music came together — in the debut episode of Centennial Sounds from CPR Classical and Colorado Public Radio.
By Brad Turner
Watch: Three Promising Violinists From Denver Young Artists Orchestra
Three musical treats from three promising musicians: Bryant So, Julie Minn and Michael Young.
By Brad Turner
Newman Center Shares Eclectic Lineup for 2017-18 Concert Series
unveiled its 2017-18 season lineup for the Newman Center Presents concert series. The programs include jazz artists, dance companies and several contemporary musicians whose work spans genres.
By Brad Turner
Will Renee Fleming Pull Back From Opera Performances? [Updated]
hinted at it before, but the New York Times reported this week that soprano Renee Fleming is getting ready to retire from the opera stage. [UPDATED: Fleming later told NPR that […]
By Brad Turner
Watch: Roomful Of Teeth Sings A Stunning Song From Ted Hearne’s ‘Coloring Book’
The unique vocal octet returns to the CPR Performance Studio for a powerful session.
By Brad Turner
Composer Stephen Lias, Boulder Philharmonic Debut Rocky Mountain National Park Music
The new piece is part of a program the orchestra will perform in Boulder and again in Washington, D.C.
By Brad Turner
CPR Classical In Concert: A World Premiere By The Boulder Philharmonic
Listen at 7:30 p.m. Saturday.
By Brad Turner
Boulder Philharmonic Details Its Schedule For 2017-18 Season
What to expect at Macky Auditorium beginning in September.
By Brad Turner
Colorado Symphony Reveals 2017-18 Season Schedule
Some big names — including soprano Renee Fleming and cellist Yo-Yo Ma — are set to perform at Boettcher Concert Hall.
By Brad Turner
Richard And Peter John Stoltzman, A Father-And-Son Musical Duo
A casual conversation about life in a musical family.
By Brad Turner
Bravo! Vail Details Summer 2017 Season Schedule
Highlights include premieres of new music by Edgar Meyer and Mason Bates.
By Brad Turner