A Pianist Shares the Joy of Playing

A Pianist Shares the Joy of Playing

by Marc Shulgold Before we visit with this marvelous young musician, let’s get a couple of things out of the way. First, how to pronounce his name: Jan Lisiecki doesn’t sound anything like it looks. So, let’s say it together: Yon Lih-SHETT-ski. His...
Collaborating to Create a Concerto

Collaborating to Create a Concerto

by Marc Shulgold For a while, a few years back, Sharon Isbin’s phone began to ring with regularity – but not from scammers or nosey relatives. On the other end was Chris Brubeck, son of legendary jazz artist Dave Brubeck. And Isbin, one of the world’s...
A Violist’s Fondest Wish Comes True

A Violist’s Fondest Wish Comes True

by Marc Shulgold If at first you don’t succeed, Richard O’Neill learned, just wait 15 or 16 years. That’s how long it took the viola player to get a second chance to become a member of the renowned Takács Quartet. “I had auditioned back then (in...

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Visiting Boulder

The Festival performs in beautiful Boulder, Colorado — a breathtaking location full of nature, culture, cuisine, art, and more.

Learn About Our Educational Programs

 

Festival Fellows

Meet the Festival Fellows: eight aspiring professional musicians who receive coaching and performance opportunities through the Festival and its guest artists.

Center for Musical Arts

This excellent community music school is also the educational arm of our organization.