- Celebrate Women’s History Month with Grammy-nominated violinist Tessa Lark and CPR Classical. The CPR Performance Studio opened its doors after a long hiatus to welcome Lark and pianist Andrew Armstrong.
- UPDATE: Nearly 1,000 instruments were donated during this year’s instrument drive, one of the most successful ever! 35 schools have applied to receive instruments. When the Marshall Fire destroyed over 1,000 homes and structures near Boulder, Steve Blatt knew how he could help.
- March is Women’s History Month and CPR Classical is spotlighting women composers, conductors and musicians. From the CPR Performance studio, mezzo-soprano Blythe Gaissert and baritone Kelly Markgraf of Opera Colorado sing “To Know” from Laura Kaminsky’s 2014 opera, “As One.” The libretto was co-written by Kimberly Reed and Mark Campbell.
- It’s virtually impossible to have lived a life without hearing John Williams’ music. From some of the best loved films of the last century to the opening of the Olympics, his music is firmly part of our experience.
- Edward Hardy fell in love with the violin at age seven. He was with his parents at his elementary school in Spanish Harlem in New York City when he heard some young violinists in an after school program.
- A small but powerful source of inspiration can be found at the intersection of classical music and Indigenous nations across the U.S. and Canada.
- There is something irresistible about being terrified by horror films. It’s a genre of storytelling that relies on your full immersion, and a horror film is only as good as its eerie music. The setting matters too, and one of the best pairings of the two was born in Colorado.
- The time of year has come to chase the changing colors in Colorado’s high country. Whether you’re hunting for aspens or looking to get in some beloved evergreen hikes before winter, fall is a popular time to hit the trail throughout the state.
