Unique Things To Do in Boulder

Unique Things To Do in Boulder

Situated at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Boulder, Colorado, is a unique place to visit. Its mild climate makes it a standout destination for outdoor recreation activities. While the city’s vibrant and progressive culture also creates an inviting home...
A Festival Within a Festival: Music of Today

A Festival Within a Festival: Music of Today

photo of composer Timo Andres by Michael Wilsonstory by Kyle MacMillan Soon after Peter Oundjian took over as Music Director of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra in 2004, the Canadian-American conductor started an annual two-week festival dedicated to music by living...
Pure Fantasy: Anthony McGill, Wang Jie, and Firebird

Pure Fantasy: Anthony McGill, Wang Jie, and Firebird

story by Natalie Clare The acclaimed Anthony McGill, principal clarinetist for the New York Philharmonic, makes his mark on Chautauqua Auditorium on August 4. McGill will bring to life Carl Maria von Weber’s First Clarinet Concerto and Première Rhapsodie by Claude...
Tessa Lark: A Violinist Beyond Genre

Tessa Lark: A Violinist Beyond Genre

story by Kyle MacMillanphoto by Lauren Desberg Many classical artists regularly cross into other musical genres and vice versa… …with each style enhancing and enriching the other—think trumpeter Wynton Marsalis (jazz), string player Rob Moose (indie rock)...

Plan Your Festival Visit

 

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.

Your Gift Makes the Difference

Thank you for helping us to keep the music playing.