2022 Season
An unforgettable season under the guidance of Music Director Peter Oundjian.Â
John Adams, Composer-in-Residence
The Festival welcomes John Adams as 2022 composer-in-residence.
Unmissable Symphonies
We celebrate the return of our full-sized symphony orchestra to the stage.
3 Must-Hear Premieres
Be the first to hear new music by Wang Jie, Timo Andres, and Wynton Marsalis.
6-Week Classical Music Festival | June 30–August 7
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Stories & News
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COVID-19 Updates for 2022 Festival
Updated May 31, 2022 We understand that health and safety are important factors for our patrons planning to visit the Colorado Music Festival for in-person concerts in the 2022 season (June 30-August 7). At this time, we expect to offer all our in-person events at...
Remembering Louise Christopher
Today (Monday, April 4), our offices are closed so that the staff and faculty may attend the memorial service of Louise Christopher, our beloved friend and colleague. More than 20 years ago, Louise joined the board of the Rocky Mountain Center for Musical Arts and...
Tubas Can Sing, Too! (2022 Family Concert)
Family-Favorite Performance Company Really Inventive Stuff Returns with Tubby the Tuba & Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra
An American Sensibility: A Profile of 2022 Composer-in-Residence John Adams
The Grammy Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer John Adams will serve as the Colorado Music Festival’s 2022 composer-in-residence and co-curator of its July 12-17 Music of Today series.
Colorado Symphony Announces Peter Oundjian as Principal Conductor
Congratulations to Peter Oundjian and the Colorado Symphony Orchestra for this appointment. Peter's increased presence and impact in our state and region is a win for us all who serve to share our passion for orchestral music. The entire Colorado Music Festival team...
2022 Classical Concert Recommendations
Not sure which festival concerts to choose? Browse our season in these helpful ways: The Robert Mann Chamber Music Series July 5: Takács Quartet July 12: Attacca Quartet July 19: Flavors of Old Russia: Tchaikovsky, Glinka & Borodin July 26: Brahms’...
Give Music to Local Families Affected by Wildfires in Boulder County
Elizabeth McGuire, Executive Director The Colorado Music Festival and Center for Musical Arts family would like to express our deepest condolences to the families and businesses that were affected by recent fires. While many of us are contributing our time and...
How to Watch Our 2022 Season Announcement Livestream
Season Announcement (livestream): Tuesday, January 18 at 7 pm 3 Great Reasons to Tune In: Hear from a very special guest! Be the first to hear about the 2022 Festival season’s many surprises, including an exciting composer-in-residence, the return of the Robert...
Your Support Makes a Difference
Dear friend of the Colorado Music Festival & Center for Musical Arts, First off, I would like to thank you for all the support you have given us during two of the most challenging years in our history. I write to you from a world I couldn’t have imagined in 2019....
