You’re Invited to the Gala
Join us for a special evening celebrating 50 years of the Colorado Music Festival and 30 years of the Center for Musical Arts.
Saturday, July 11 | 6 PM
LOCATION
Boulder JCC, 6007 Oreg Avenue, Boulder
TICKETS
General Admission: $175
Couples: $350
Table of 10: $1,750
The evening will include incredible food prepared by Blackbelly, live music performed by CMA students and faculty, and a performance by the talented Amara Quartet, an ensemble from the Robert McDuffie Center for Strings, closing the night as we honor excellence in artistry and invest in the next generation of musicians.
MENU
Beef (GF): Steak Diane – pan-seared wagyu beef with a rich Diane sauce of shallots, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire, and cream served with baby red potatoes & green bean almondine. gluten free
Crab Stuffed Sole (GF): Crab Stuffed Sole served with baby red potatoes & green bean almondine. gluten free
Stuffed Seasonal Squash (Vegetarian/Vegan): Stuffed Seasonal Squash served with ancient grain medley, seasonal roasted vegetables, pepita romesco. gluten free | vegan | nut free
Desserts: Pineapple Upside Down Cake
Vegan Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta gluten free | vegan
Catered by Blackbelly
Amara Quartet
Hanami Froom, violin
Ben Linton, violin
Govanny Brown, viola
Kathryn Fakeley, cello
The Amara Quartet is an emerging ensemble of young artists distinguished by their energetic artistry and adventurous spirit. Though newly formed, the quartet has rapidly established a meaningful profile through collaborations and world-class mentorship.
Currently fellowship young artists at the McDuffie Center for Strings, the quartet works closely with Cavani Quartet member and Director of Chamber Music, Annie Fullard, along with Lawrence Dutton, violist of the Emerson Quartet. The ensemble has toured alongside acclaimed artists including violinist Amy Schwartz Moretti, pianist Orion Weiss, and violinist Robert McDuffie, and has performed at the Rome Chamber Music Festival.Members of the quartet have received guidance from renowned ensembles and artists including the Balourdet and Ehnes Quartets, as well as world renowned violinists, Peter Salaff and Jaime Laredo.
Beyond their rigorous conservatory training, the Amara Quartet is deeply committed to community engagement, believing that chamber music speaks to the universal human experience. They regularly perform for diverse audiences—from school-age children to adults—bringing chamber music into their surrounding community. By balancing artistic excellence with active outreach, the Amara Quartet represents an inspired generation of musicians dedicated to both the highest standards of performance and the transformative social impact of the arts.