February 11, 2017 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm – This annual event features top instrumentalists from around the state. Concerts are ticketed. Information: www.coloradoallstateorchestra.org Philharmonic Orchestra, 4 p.m.; Symphonic Orchestra, 6 p.m.
February 8, 2017 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Shostakovich Returns The University Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Maestro Wes Kenney, performs the beguiling Symphony No. 1 by Dmitri Shostakovich, as well as Darius Milhaud’s Suite Provencale, an ‘old wine in new bottles’ type of piece based on old musical models with a 20th century flair. “Russian and French music of excellence,” describes Kenney!
February 8, 2017 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm –
February 8, 2017 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm –
February 5, 2017 @ 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm – This recital reminisces about pieces CSU faculty member Eric Hollenbeck played in his developing years – the 90s! “Two Mexican Dances” by Gordon Stout, Nagoya Marimbas by Steve Reich, Anamism by Steven Ridley, and Potpourri by Matthew Harris were all played by Hollenbeck, or his peers, in college. “These pieces are still challenging and recall […]
February 2, 2017 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm – Camaraderie, bravery, honor, elation, loss, longing – words in common to all those who serve their countries in times of both peace and war; and emotions shared between loved ones at home and across entire nations. Cantus delves into the bonds that have defined those willing to lay down their lives for others in this […]
February 2, 2017 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm – World-renowned trombonist Joseph Alessi – principal trombonist of the New York Philharmonic, Julliard Conservatory teacher, and president of the International Trombone Association – is in demand across the globe as a soloist, ensemble member, and teacher. He is the featured soloist with the Fort Collins Symphony on Saturday, Feb. 4. Contact: Christopher.Van_Hof@colostate.edu
February 1, 2017 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – The pair perform an All-Beethoven program where three of the composer’s violin sonatas are featured, including the beloved Spring Sonata Op. 24.
