He Wanted Larger And Louder: The Pianos Of Beethoven’s Time Weren’t Enough For Him
The stage was set for Beethoven, but being on the cusp of change had its challenges.
By David Ginder
Denver’s Kantorei Sings Music For Our Time In New Jake Runestad Recording
The album is right on point with the pandemic, the virus, racial and social justice and diversity.
By David Ginder
Fort Collins Symphony Plans July 4th Performance At Drive-In Theater
The Fort Collins Symphony is not letting the pandemic stop the 4th of July celebrating. Music Director Wes Kenney believes it will be the only full orchestra in the country to perform live on Independence Day. They’ll play at a drive-in movie theater. Here’s a list of 4th of July events.
Live Colorado Symphony Broadcast on CPR Classical Launches Big Beethoven Celebration
Hear the entire concert from Boettcher Hall on Monday, December 16 at 7:30 p.m.
By David Ginder
Musical Impressionism Started With Claude Debussy’s ‘Prelude To The Afternoon Of A Faun’
Claude Debussy was tired of writing the same type of music in the 1890s.
By David Ginder
On Sunday Mornings, Sacred Classics Is Now Called Sing!
CPR Classical’s tradition of airing choral music on Sunday mornings goes back more than 15 years.
By David Ginder
Why Bernstein Still Matters: A Conversation With The Colorado Symphony’s Brett Mitchell
Classical music fans around the world celebrate the 100th anniversary of Leonard Bernstein’s birth on Saturday.
By David Ginder
Leonard Bernstein: 100 Years Of A Great American Composer
An intimate look at the life and legacy of a singular musical figure, featuring insights from conductor Marin Alsop. Bernstein was born Aug. 25, 1918, and classical music lovers across the world are marking the 100th anniversary of his birth this year. It’s a chance to rediscover his most indelible compositions, connect with his lesser-known pieces and appreciate what a singular musical figure he was.
By David Ginder