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SUMMARY:Yang Plays Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez
DESCRIPTION:Classical guitarist Xuefei Yang\, known for her “feisty virtuosity\, impeccable technique and sensitive musicianship” (New York Times)\, performs Rodrigo’s florid Concierto de Aranjuez; Rodrigo set out to evoke “the fragrance of magnolias\, the singing of birds\, and the gushing of fountains” of a royal estate in the Spanish city of Aranjuez. Kodály’s beguiling Dances of Galánta\, which adapts sprightly Hungarian folk tunes\, makes an exuberant dance partner for Rodrigo’s Concierto. After intermission\, Schubert breaks free of classical conventions with his light and airy Fifth Symphony. 
URL:https://coloradomusicfestival.org/concert/yang-plays-rodrigos-concierto-de-aranjuez/
LOCATION:Chautauqua Auditorium\, 900 Baseline Road\, Boulder\, CO\, 80302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Orchestral Concerts,Symphonic Masterpieces
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SUMMARY:Dover Quartet
DESCRIPTION:The Robert Mann Chamber Music Series is delighted to welcome “one of the greatest quartets of the last 100 years” (BBC Music Magazine)\, the Dover Quartet\, Ensemble-in-Residence at the Curtis Institute of Music. Dover’s program includes Janacek’s emotionally charged “Kreutzer Sonata\,” Schumann’s vigorous A-Minor Quartet\, and finally Tchaikovsky’s noble First String Quartet. \nNote: To create a more intimate experience\, the number of seats available for chamber concerts is different than for our orchestral concerts. All price levels\, including our lowest\, are available in the main section of the auditorium.
URL:https://coloradomusicfestival.org/concert/dover-quartet/
LOCATION:Chautauqua Auditorium\, 900 Baseline Road\, Boulder\, CO\, 80302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250731T193000
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SUMMARY:Beethoven 9 + Michael Abels’ Amplify
DESCRIPTION:Possibly the single most treasured symphony ever written — especially its beloved “Ode to Joy” — Beethoven’s influential Ninth Symphony celebrates brotherhood\, forgiveness\, and the quest for peace. Music Director Peter Oundjian conducts this masterwork\, which also welcomes to the Festival stage soprano Lauren Snouffer\,  mezzo-soprano Abigail Nims\, tenor Issachah Savage\, bass Benjamin Taylor\, and St. Martin’s Chamber Choir. Composer Michael Abels’ Amplify\, co-commissioned by the Festival\, opens the program; on top of his Pulitzer Prize-winning compositions for opera\, audiences may recognize Abels’ work from film scores such as Get Out\, Us\, Chevalier\, and more.
URL:https://coloradomusicfestival.org/concert/beethoven-9-michael-abels-amplify/
LOCATION:Chautauqua Auditorium\, 900 Baseline Road\, Boulder\, CO\, 80302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Orchestral Concerts,Symphonic Masterpieces
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SUMMARY:Beethoven 9 + Michael Abels’ Amplify
DESCRIPTION:Possibly the single most treasured symphony ever written — especially its beloved “Ode to Joy” — Beethoven’s influential Ninth Symphony celebrates brotherhood\, forgiveness\, and the quest for peace. Music Director Peter Oundjian conducts this masterwork\, which also welcomes to the Festival stage soprano Lauren Snouffer\,  mezzo-soprano Abigail Nims\, tenor Issachah Savage\, bass Benjamin Taylor\, and St. Martin’s Chamber Choir. Composer Michael Abels’ Amplify\, co-commissioned by the Festival\, opens the program; on top of his Pulitzer Prize-winning compositions for opera\, audiences may recognize Abels’ work from film scores such as Get Out\, Us\, Chevalier\, and more.
URL:https://coloradomusicfestival.org/concert/beethoven-9-michael-abels-amplify-2/
LOCATION:Chautauqua Auditorium\, 900 Baseline Road\, Boulder\, CO\, 80302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Orchestral Concerts,Symphonic Masterpieces
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SUMMARY:Mahler 9
DESCRIPTION:Music Director Peter Oundjian continues his tradition of closing the Festival season with a massive Mahler symphony. Composer Alban Berg once wrote of Mahler’s Ninth\, “The first movement is the greatest Mahler ever composed. It is the expression of a tremendous love for this earth\, the longing to live on it peacefully and to enjoy nature to its deepest depths – before death comes.” The myriad colors of life are present in the mighty Ninth\, throughout which Mahler grieves\, dances\, basks in sunlight\, and ultimately reflects on the enormity of it all. 
URL:https://coloradomusicfestival.org/concert/mahler-9/
LOCATION:Chautauqua Auditorium\, 900 Baseline Road\, Boulder\, CO\, 80302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Orchestral Concerts,Symphonic Masterpieces
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SUMMARY:Talk Under The Tent
DESCRIPTION:Curious to hear the stories behind the fantastic music being performed at the Colorado Music Festival? Eager to meet new Festival friends who share your love of music? Your Colorado Music Festival concert guide will give a 30-minute presentation and answer your questions about the selected music and guest artists. Free to ticketholders.
URL:https://coloradomusicfestival.org/concert/talks-under-the-tent/
LOCATION:Tent to the north of Chautauqua Auditorium\, 900 Baseline Rd.\, Boulder\, 80302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Events
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SUMMARY:Himari Plays Sibelius + Tchaikovsky 5
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Festival opens with a once-in-a-generation violinist: HIMARI\, a 14-year-old phenomenon who has already collected substantial awards and recognition\, performs Sibelius’ Concerto for Violin\, full of Nordic snow and moody skies. Just as Sibelius invokes his native Finland\, Tchaikovsky’s dramatic Fifth Symphony is infused with Russian colors. Composer Carter Pann also unveils a brand new piece of music to celebrate the start of the Festival season\, written as a tribute to long-time Festival supporter Ralph “Chris” Christoffersen.
URL:https://coloradomusicfestival.org/concert/himari-plays-sibelius-tchaikovsky-5-2/
LOCATION:Chautauqua Auditorium\, 900 Baseline Road\, Boulder\, CO\, 80302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music of Today,Orchestral Concerts,Premieres & Commissions,Symphonic Masterpieces
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SUMMARY:Himari Plays Sibelius + Tchaikovsky 5
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Festival opens with a once-in-a-generation violinist: HIMARI\, a 14-year-old phenomenon who has already collected substantial awards and recognition\, performs Sibelius’ Concerto for Violin\, full of Nordic snow and moody skies. Just as Sibelius invokes his native Finland\, Tchaikovsky’s dramatic Fifth Symphony is infused with Russian colors. Composer Carter Pann also unveils a brand new piece of music to celebrate the start of the Festival season\, written as a tribute to long-time Festival supporter Ralph “Chris” Christoffersen.
URL:https://coloradomusicfestival.org/concert/himari-plays-sibelius-tchaikovsky-5/
LOCATION:Chautauqua Auditorium\, 900 Baseline Road\, Boulder\, CO\, 80302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music of Today,Orchestral Concerts,Premieres & Commissions,Symphonic Masterpieces
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260710T200000
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SUMMARY:Post-Concert Talk-Back
DESCRIPTION:Immediately following the July 10 concert\, you’re invited to a brief\, interactive Q&A with Music Director Peter Oundjian and violinist Himari in Chautauqua Auditorium. Free to ticketholders. 
URL:https://coloradomusicfestival.org/concert/post-concert-talk-back/
LOCATION:Chautauqua Auditorium\, 900 Baseline Road\, Boulder\, CO\, 80302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260712T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260712T120000
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SUMMARY:Free Family Concert - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:Bring your littlest listeners to our annual Free Family Concert! We are pleased to offer this concert in Spanish and English\, and at no charge\, so gather the whole family to enjoy classical and popular favorites. Ideal for music lovers aged five and under. Join us after the concert for a free Family Family Day event\, featuring food trucks\, live music performances\, and more\, in partnership with the Colorado Chautauqua Association.\n\n\nTickets for the Free Family Concert are now SOLD OUT\, but Chautauqua’s America 250 – Colorado 150: Free Family Day event (11 AM – 2:30 PM) is open to all.  Click here for more info
URL:https://coloradomusicfestival.org/concert/free-family-concert/
LOCATION:Chautauqua Auditorium\, 900 Baseline Road\, Boulder\, CO\, 80302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly Concerts,Orchestral Concerts,Symphonic Masterpieces
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260714T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260714T210000
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SUMMARY:Canadian Brass
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Robert Mann Chamber Music Series opens with “one of the most popular brass ensembles in the world” (Washington Post)\, the Juno Award-winning quintet Canadian Brass. With a discography of over 130 albums and an extensive worldwide touring schedule\, Canadian Brass is a pioneer in bringing brass music to audiences through their trademark humor\, charismatic stage presence\, and sparkling musicianship. The evening’s performance features selections from Bizet’s Carmen\, plus works by Mozart\, Bach\, Brahms\, Barber\, Piazzolla\, The Beatles and Coldplay. 
URL:https://coloradomusicfestival.org/concert/canadian-brass/
LOCATION:Chautauqua Auditorium\, 900 Baseline Road\, Boulder\, CO\, 80302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber Music,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260716T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260716T190000
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CREATED:20260625T002820Z
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SUMMARY:Talk Under The Tent
DESCRIPTION:Curious to hear the stories behind the fantastic music being performed at the Colorado Music Festival? Eager to meet new Festival friends who share your love of music? Your Colorado Music Festival concert guide will give a 30-minute presentation and answer your questions about the selected music and guest artists. Free to ticketholders.
URL:https://coloradomusicfestival.org/concert/talks-under-the-tent-2/
LOCATION:Tent to the north of Chautauqua Auditorium\, 900 Baseline Rd.\, Boulder\, 80302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260716T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260716T210000
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CREATED:20260120T165900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T163831Z
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SUMMARY:Yuja Wang + West Side Story
DESCRIPTION:“Pianist Yuja Wang is a dazzler\,” claims Cleveland Classical. “She has a way of dressing\, of taking the stage\, and of bowing that bespeaks confidence and star quality.” In her Festival debut\, Wang plays Barber’s Pulitzer Prize-winning Piano Concerto\, a spectacular rainbow of sound. Music Director Peter Oundjian leads Bernstein’s vibrant Symphonic Dances from West Side Story\, as well as short works from Prokofiev and Saint-Saëns.
URL:https://coloradomusicfestival.org/concert/yuja-wang-west-side-story-2/
LOCATION:Chautauqua Auditorium\, 900 Baseline Road\, Boulder\, CO\, 80302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Orchestral Concerts,Symphonic Masterpieces
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260717T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260717T200000
DTSTAMP:20260623T163750Z
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SUMMARY:Yuja Wang + West Side Story
DESCRIPTION:“Pianist Yuja Wang is a dazzler\,” claims Cleveland Classical. “She has a way of dressing\, of taking the stage\, and of bowing that bespeaks confidence and star quality.” In her Festival debut\, Wang plays Barber’s Pulitzer Prize-winning Piano Concerto\, a spectacular rainbow of sound. Music Director Peter Oundjian leads Bernstein’s vibrant Symphonic Dances from West Side Story\, as well as short works from Prokofiev and Saint-Saëns.
URL:https://coloradomusicfestival.org/concert/yuja-wang-west-side-story/
LOCATION:Chautauqua Auditorium\, 900 Baseline Road\, Boulder\, CO\, 80302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Orchestral Concerts,Symphonic Masterpieces
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260717T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260717T203000
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CREATED:20260625T004842Z
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SUMMARY:Post-Concert Talk-Back
DESCRIPTION:Immediately following the July 17 concert\, you’re invited to a brief\, interactive Q&A with Music Director Peter Oundjian and pianist Yuja Wang in Chautauqua Auditorium. Free to ticketholders. 
URL:https://coloradomusicfestival.org/concert/post-concert-talk-back-2/
LOCATION:Chautauqua Auditorium\, 900 Baseline Road\, Boulder\, CO\, 80302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260718T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260718T191500
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SUMMARY:"Create Boulder Night" at eTown Hall
DESCRIPTION:On July 18\, Create Boulder\, in association with eTown\, introduces Create Boulder Nights at eTown Hall. Create Boulder Nights is a new quarterly event series\, showcasing the diversity of performing arts in Boulder in a fun and exciting social setting. The evening will feature performances from the Colorado Music Festival and Center for Musical Arts\, Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company and Boulder Opera.  |  Click here for details & tickets \n 
URL:https://coloradomusicfestival.org/concert/create-boulder-night-at-etown-hall/
LOCATION:eTown Hall\, 1535 Spruce Street\, Boulder\, CO\, 80302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260719T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260719T200000
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SUMMARY:Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos
DESCRIPTION:Former Colorado Symphony Music Director Jeffrey Kahane returns to the Festival stage to lead all six of Bach’s celebrated Brandenburg Concertos with the help of trumpeter Maximilian Morel. Possibly the most revered of all Baroque music\, this complete set of Bach’s masterpieces should be on every music-lover’s bucket list.
URL:https://coloradomusicfestival.org/concert/bachs-brandenburg-concertos/
LOCATION:Chautauqua Auditorium\, 900 Baseline Road\, Boulder\, CO\, 80302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Orchestral Concerts,Symphonic Masterpieces
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260721T193000
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SUMMARY:Tchaikovsky’s Souvenir de Florence
DESCRIPTION:The Robert Mann Chamber Music Series continues with a world premiere by “astonishingly innovative” composer James Stephenson (Musical America); while he writes deftly “in all walks of the musical landscape\,” his new quartet features trumpet and strings. Following intermission\, Tchaikovsky remembers Italy — by way of Russia\, of course — in an irresistible sextet for strings\, his final contribution to chamber music.
URL:https://coloradomusicfestival.org/concert/tchaikovskys-souvenir-de-florence/
LOCATION:Chautauqua Auditorium\, 900 Baseline Road\, Boulder\, CO\, 80302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber Music,Premieres & Commissions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260723T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260723T190000
DTSTAMP:20260625T004701Z
CREATED:20260625T002736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T004701Z
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SUMMARY:Talk Under The Tent
DESCRIPTION:Curious to hear the stories behind the fantastic music being performed at the Colorado Music Festival? Eager to meet new Festival friends who share your love of music? Your Colorado Music Festival concert guide will give a 30-minute presentation and answer your questions about the selected music and guest artists. Free to ticketholders.
URL:https://coloradomusicfestival.org/concert/talks-under-the-tent-3/
LOCATION:Tent to the north of Chautauqua Auditorium\, 900 Baseline Rd.\, Boulder\, 80302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260723T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260723T210000
DTSTAMP:20260609T193504Z
CREATED:20260120T165150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T193504Z
UID:388009-1784835000-1784840400@coloradomusicfestival.org
SUMMARY:All American: Copland\, Gershwin & More
DESCRIPTION:Six-time Grammy-winning conductor\, Music Director Laureate of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and recentlhy named Music Director of the Nashville Symphony\, Leonard Slatkin joins the Festival for a program celebrating the distinctive American sound. This spotlight on American composers begins with Aaron Copland’s Rodeo with its iconic Hoedown\, followed by a chaconne from John Corigliano’s romantic score for the film The Red Violin played by Njioma Grevious. After the break: Ron Nelson’s paean to the South’s Savannah River\, a haunting adagio by “unmistakably American-sounding” Cindy McTee (Washington Post)\, and finally George Gershwin’s jazzy symphonic poem An American in Paris.
URL:https://coloradomusicfestival.org/concert/all-american-copland-gershwin-more-2/
LOCATION:Chautauqua Auditorium\, 900 Baseline Road\, Boulder\, CO\, 80302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Orchestral Concerts,Symphonic Masterpieces
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260724T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260724T160000
DTSTAMP:20260625T005829Z
CREATED:20260123T201639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T005829Z
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SUMMARY:Conduct Yourself with Maestro Leonard Slatkin
DESCRIPTION:Get insights about conducting from Maestro Leonard Slatkin in a hands-on workshop onstage at Chautauqua Auditorium. \nMost of us have watched a conductor walk onto the stage\, raise a baton\, and lead an orchestra through a performance. But what is actually happening on the podium? How does a conductor communicate with dozens of musicians at once\, shape the sound of an orchestra\, and bring a musical score to life? \nIn this interactive workshop\, the legendary maestro will pull back the curtain on the art of conducting\, beginning with the conductor’s most recognizable tool: the baton. Participants will learn the fundamentals of conducting\, discover how conductors communicate with musicians\, and gain a deeper understanding of what it takes to lead an orchestra. Part masterclass and part behind-the-scenes experience\, this unique event offers a rare chance to learn directly from one of the world’s leading conductors and experience orchestral music from an entirely new perspective. \nMaestro Slatkin created Conducting School 1.0\, a video series designed to teach music lovers basic conducting techniques. To prepare\, view the conducting series on his website or Youtube channel – then experience it live on July 24. \nThis is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn more about the craft of conducting from a six-time GRAMMY-winning conductor!
URL:https://coloradomusicfestival.org/concert/conduct-yourself/
LOCATION:Chautauqua Auditorium\, 900 Baseline Road\, Boulder\, CO\, 80302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Events,Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260724T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260724T200000
DTSTAMP:20260609T193547Z
CREATED:20260120T164919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T193547Z
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SUMMARY:All American: Copland\, Gershwin & More
DESCRIPTION:Six-time Grammy-winning conductor\, Music Director Laureate of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and recentlhy named Music Director of the Nashville Symphony\, Leonard Slatkin joins the Festival for a program celebrating the distinctive American sound. This spotlight on American composers begins with Aaron Copland’s Rodeo with its iconic Hoedown\, followed by a chaconne from John Corigliano’s romantic score for the film The Red Violin played by Njioma Grevious. After the break: Ron Nelson’s paean to the South’s Savannah River\, a haunting adagio by “unmistakably American-sounding” Cindy McTee (Washington Post)\, and finally George Gershwin’s jazzy symphonic poem An American in Paris.
URL:https://coloradomusicfestival.org/concert/all-american-copland-gershwin-more/
LOCATION:Chautauqua Auditorium\, 900 Baseline Road\, Boulder\, CO\, 80302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Orchestral Concerts,Symphonic Masterpieces
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260724T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260724T203000
DTSTAMP:20260625T005301Z
CREATED:20260625T005132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T005301Z
UID:388716-1784923200-1784925000@coloradomusicfestival.org
SUMMARY:Post-Concert Talk-Back
DESCRIPTION:Immediately following the July 24 concert\, you’re invited to a brief\, interactive Q&A with Maestro Leonard Slatkin and violinist Njioma Grevious in Chautauqua Auditorium. Free to ticketholders. 
URL:https://coloradomusicfestival.org/concert/post-concert-talk-back-3/
LOCATION:Chautauqua Auditorium\, 900 Baseline Road\, Boulder\, CO\, 80302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260726T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260726T200000
DTSTAMP:20260609T031554Z
CREATED:20260120T164645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T031554Z
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SUMMARY:Mozart: Haffner\, Night Music & More
DESCRIPTION:Music Director Peter Oundjian begins this all-Mozart marvel with a mysterious serenade for winds\, which broods before turning suddenly buoyant. At the keyboard for Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 20 is Tony Siqi Yun\, a nuanced performer who plays with “every note personalized” (Musical America). Closing this revel of Mozart’s genius is his Haffner Symphony\, a staggering work of energy and invention.
URL:https://coloradomusicfestival.org/concert/mozart-haffner-night-music-more/
LOCATION:Chautauqua Auditorium\, 900 Baseline Road\, Boulder\, CO\, 80302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Orchestral Concerts,Symphonic Masterpieces
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260728T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260728T210000
DTSTAMP:20260609T032228Z
CREATED:20260120T164328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T032228Z
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SUMMARY:Beethoven & Stravinsky
DESCRIPTION:The Robert Mann Chamber Music Series continues with a program featuring the Festival’s own musicians. Beethoven’s only quintet for piano and wind is rife with rhapsodic dialogue between its instruments. In Stravinsky’s bitter L’Histoire du Soldat\, a WWI soldier makes a deal with the devil in order to know the future\, but — after a rousing story animated by music — the cunning devil keeps the upper hand.
URL:https://coloradomusicfestival.org/concert/beethoven-stravinsky/
LOCATION:Chautauqua Auditorium\, 900 Baseline Road\, Boulder\, CO\, 80302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260730T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260730T190000
DTSTAMP:20260625T004651Z
CREATED:20260625T002619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T004651Z
UID:388709-1785436200-1785438000@coloradomusicfestival.org
SUMMARY:Talk Under The Tent
DESCRIPTION:Curious to hear the stories behind the fantastic music being performed at the Colorado Music Festival? Eager to meet new Festival friends who share your love of music? Your Colorado Music Festival concert guide will give a 30-minute presentation and answer your questions about the selected music and guest artists. Free to ticketholders.
URL:https://coloradomusicfestival.org/concert/talks-under-the-tent-4/
LOCATION:Tent to the north of Chautauqua Auditorium\, 900 Baseline Rd.\, Boulder\, 80302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260730T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260730T210000
DTSTAMP:20260611T195431Z
CREATED:20260120T164024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T195431Z
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SUMMARY:Holst’s The Planets & A World Premiere
DESCRIPTION:Music Director Peter Oundjian helms one of music’s grandest spectacles: Holst’s The Planets. From the hammering “Mars\, the Bringer of War” to the ethereal “Neptune\, the Mystic\,” this seven-planet suite lures the heavens into Chautauqua Auditorium. Electrifying pianist Nobuyuki Tsujii performs Rachmaninoff’s dreamy Second Piano Concerto. This monumental program begins with the world premiere by Leigha Amick\, a composer who aims “to spark intellectual curiosity and express human experience.”
URL:https://coloradomusicfestival.org/concert/holsts-the-planets-2/
LOCATION:Chautauqua Auditorium\, 900 Baseline Road\, Boulder\, CO\, 80302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music of Today,Orchestral Concerts,Premieres & Commissions,Symphonic Masterpieces
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260731T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260731T200000
DTSTAMP:20260611T195331Z
CREATED:20260120T163857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T195331Z
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SUMMARY:Holst’s The Planets & A World Premiere
DESCRIPTION:Music Director Peter Oundjian helms one of music’s grandest spectacles: Holst’s The Planets. From the hammering “Mars\, the Bringer of War” to the ethereal “Neptune\, the Mystic\,” this seven-planet suite lures the heavens into Chautauqua Auditorium. Electrifying pianist Nobuyuki Tsujii performs Rachmaninoff’s dreamy Second Piano Concerto. This monumental program begins with the world premiere by Leigha Amick\, a composer who aims “to spark intellectual curiosity and express human experience.” 
URL:https://coloradomusicfestival.org/concert/holsts-the-planets/
LOCATION:Chautauqua Auditorium\, 900 Baseline Road\, Boulder\, CO\, 80302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music of Today,Orchestral Concerts,Premieres & Commissions,Symphonic Masterpieces
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260731T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260731T203000
DTSTAMP:20260625T005650Z
CREATED:20260625T005649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T005650Z
UID:388718-1785528000-1785529800@coloradomusicfestival.org
SUMMARY:Post-Concert Talk-Back
DESCRIPTION:Immediately following the July 31 concert\, you’re invited to a brief\, interactive Q&A with Music Director Peter Oundjian and pianist Nobuyuki Tsujii in Chautauqua Auditorium. Free to ticketholders. 
URL:https://coloradomusicfestival.org/concert/post-concert-talk-back-4/
LOCATION:Chautauqua Auditorium\, 900 Baseline Road\, Boulder\, CO\, 80302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260802T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260802T200000
DTSTAMP:20260609T033842Z
CREATED:20260120T163541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T033842Z
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SUMMARY:Prokofiev\, Copland\, Rossini & Ravel
DESCRIPTION:Conductor Gemma New returns to lead a varied program\, beginning with Prokofiev’s cheerful “Classical” Symphony\, which he referred to as “a symphony as Mozart or Haydn might have written it.” Ricardo Morales joins the Festival Orchestra to perform Copland’s Clarinet Concerto — penned during a four-month tour of Latin America\, the pulsing rhythms of Brazil are woven throughout Copland’s trademark jazz and lyricism. Morales continues with one of music’s finest showcases for the clarinet\, Rossini’s challenging Introduction\, Theme\, and Variations. The program concludes with Ravel’s beloved Ma mère l’oye (Mother Goose) suite\, where we meet Sleeping Beauty\, Tom Thumb\, Beauty and the Beast\, and more.
URL:https://coloradomusicfestival.org/concert/prokofiev-copland-rossini-ravel/
LOCATION:Chautauqua Auditorium\, 900 Baseline Road\, Boulder\, CO\, 80302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Orchestral Concerts,Symphonic Masterpieces
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