2023 Season
An irresistible season under the guidance of Music Director Peter Oundjian.
Joshua Bell, Artist-in-Residence
The Festival welcomes violinist Joshua Bell for four unforgettable concerts.
World Premiere Music
Be the first to hear Adolphus Hailstork’s JFK: The Last Speech and more.
Rachmaninoff in America
 Experience Rachmaninoff’s most iconic music in celebration of his 150th birthday.
SHAKE UP YOUR SUMMER NIGHTS!
2023 Season June 29–August 6
Joshua Bell + Mussorgsky’s Pictures
Joshua Bell + Mussorgsky’s Pictures
Joshua Bell + Mussorgsky’s Pictures
Joshua Bell + Mussorgsky’s Pictures
Family Concert: Peter and the Wolf + Goodnight Moon
Family Concert: Peter and the Wolf + Goodnight Moon
Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3 & Symphony No. 3
Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3 & Symphony No. 3
Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3 & Symphony No. 3
Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3 & Symphony No. 3
Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 4 & Symphonic Dances
Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 4 & Symphonic Dances
Stories & News
Stay up to date with festival news
For Janae Burris, Narrating Peter and the Wolf is a Dream Come True
Denver-based comedian, actor, and entertainer Janae Burris will narrate Peter and the Wolf at the Colorado Music Festival Family Concert on July 2, 2023. (All tickets are $10!) Learn why Janae is excited to bring narrate this musical storybook. Colorado Music...
Be a Champion for Boulder’s Arts, Culture & Heritage
The Colorado Music Festival, along with our esteemed colleagues across Boulder, is supporting the campaign to place the Arts, Culture and Heritage Tax measure on the Fall 2023 ballot in the City of Boulder.
Tiny Rock Concert: Saxophone Icon Timothy McAllister
In celebration of McAllister’s triumphant return to the Festival, enjoy this 2022 Tiny Rock Concert featuring the saxophone great himself, one of the Festival’s most popular videos of all time.
Composer John Corigliano: 3 Works to Explore an Epic Career
A unique Festival program spans five decades of composer John Corigliano’s lengthy and still evolving career.
John Corigliano: A Closer Look at a Legendary Composer
No American composer is more respected than John Corigliano. At age 85, he has become an important bridge to composers of earlier generations and a mentor to younger composers.
We Hear You! Updates to the Concert Experience for 2023
The Festival experience goes beyond what occurs on the stage; it includes parking, dining, and so much more. Your feedback throughout the season helps us improve the end-to-end experience for all concert attendees.